The Bachelor of Science Biotechnology delivers an in-depth multidisciplinary curriculum interfacing biology with physical sciences and technology. With modern facilities and application-oriented education, the program seeks to produce multi-skilled, highly employable graduates by equipping the students with knowledge and skills in broad areas of Biotechnology. The program has a coherent curriculum that adheres to the National Qualification Standards, offering a wide range of modules covering plant, animal, and industrial biotechnology. The academics in the program are highly qualified with shared focus on student success and a strong commitment to theoretical and applied research.
Duration: 4 Years (8 Semester and 1 Special Semester ), Full Time (Coursework)
Programme Structure
Basic Entrepreneurship Enculturation
English Language / Foreign Language**
Co-Curriculum
Science, Technology and Society
Cell Biology
Biochemistry of Cells
Fundamental Techniques in Biological Sciences
Philosophy and Current Issues / Malay Language Communication*
English Language / Foreign Language**
Co-Curriculum
Statistics
Fundamentals of Chemistry
Basic Physics
Introduction to Computer Programming in Bioinformatics
Obtained at least a Grade B- in the following subjects at STPM level: Biology
Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at STPM level ; Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics T / Mathematics M
Entry Requirements for Matriculation / Foundation (Science Stream)
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtained at least a Grade B- in the following subjects at Matriculation/Foundation level: Biology
Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at Matriculation/Foundation level ; Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Entry Requirements for STAM
Not Offered
Entry Requirements for Diploma / Equivalent (Science Stream)
Malaysian citizen
Possess a Diploma from a Public University (IPTA) / ILKA / Polytechnic /IPTS or other qualifications recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the Senate of the University Malaya, with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
Obtain at least a Grade B- in the following subjects at Diploma level: Biology
Obtain at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at Diploma level ; Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Entry Requirements for UM (SATU)Foundations
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtained at least a Grade B- in the following subjects at UM SATU Foundation level: Biology
Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at UM SATU Foundation level ; Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Entry Requirements for GCE A-Level
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
Obtained at least a Grade B in the following subjects at UM SATU Foundation level: Biology
Obtained at least a Grade B in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at UM SATU Foundation level ; Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics
Entry Requirements for IB
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in subject Biology
Obtain at least a Grade 5 at the Higher Level (HL) in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics
Entry Requirements for AUSMAT
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Obtain at least Grade B in subject Biology
Obtain at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects in AUSMAT: Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics
Entry Requirements for STPM (not from the current year)
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain at least Grade B- in subject Biology
Obtain at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects in STPM: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics T/ Mathematics M
Entry Requirements for Matriculation/Foundation (not from the current year)
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain at least Grade B- in subject Biology
Obtain at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects in Matriculation/Foundation: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Additional Requirement
Obtain at least a Grade C in Mathematics at the SPM level; and
Obtain at least a Grade C in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at the SPM level: Biology, Chemistry, Physics; and
Obtain at least a Grade C in any ONE (1) subject not yet considered at the SPM level
Entry Requirements for Senior High School Certificate
Pass with a minimum average of 65%
Obtain a minimum of 60%/grade B- in Mathematics
Obtain a minimum of 60%/grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Entry Requirements for Matriculations/Foundations
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognized institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in Mathematics
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Entry Requirements for Diploma
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognized institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in Mathematics
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Entry Requirements for GCE A-Level
Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
Obtain a minimum of grade B in Mathematics/Further Mathematics
Obtain a minimum of grade B in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Further Mathematics
Entry Requirements for IB
Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in Mathematics/Further Mathematics
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Further Mathematics,
Entry Requirements for AUSMAT
Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
Obtain a minimum of grade B in Mathematics/Further Mathematics
Obtain a minimum of grade B in any TWO (2) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Further Mathematics,
Additional Requirement
Candidates who apply must be physically fit, not suffering from any mental or physical illness and able to follow the program of study designed for this course.
English Language Requirements
Obtain a minimum of Band 3.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 3.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
Applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfil MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
Obtain at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS; or
Obtain a minimum score of 33 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)