Ecology and biodiversity is a broad and diverse programme that includes scientific studies of various organisms exploring its diversity and interaction with the environment. Malaysia’s rich biodiverse terrestrial and aquatic natural ecosystems play vital life-support roles that provide us with quality air, food and water as well as numerous other health and economic benefits.
However, continuing habitat destruction and other anthropogenic impacts are resulting in major biodiversity loss especially in the tropics. As such, studies related to documentation of biodiversity and their linkages to the environment are of great value to the nation. In this regard, this program aims to produce well rounded graduates specialising in this subject which is in line with the vision of the country to conserve its biodiversity, to promote and ensure the sustainable use of biological resources.
Duration: 4 Years (8 Semester), Full Time (Coursework)
Programme Structure
English Language / Foreign Language**
Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
Basic Entrepreneurship Enculturation
Co-Curriculum
Science, Technology and Society
Cell Biology
Introduction to Computer Programming in Bioinformatics
Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 1 - Thinking Matters: Mind & Intellect
Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 4 - Global Issue and Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place
English Language / Foreign Language**
Philosophy and Current Issues (local students) / Malay Language Communication*
Co-Curriculum
Statistics
Bioethics and Safety
Environmental Sustainability
Bioinformatics Concepts
Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 3 - Technology / Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: i-Technie
Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at STPM level: Biology; Physics; Mathematics T / Mathematics M."
Entry Requirements for Matriculation / Foundation (Science Stream)
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain at least a grade of B- in Biology
Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at Foundation/ Matriculation level: Biology; Physics; Mathematics
Entry Requirements for STAM
Not Offered
Entry Requirements for Diploma / Equivalent (UPU)
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 of B- in Biology
Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at Diploma level: Biology; Physics; Mathematics
Entry Requirements for UM (SATU)Foundations
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain at least a grade of B- in Biology
Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at UM SATU Foundation level: Biology; Physics; Mathematics
Entry Requirements for GCE A-Level
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
Obtain at least a grade of B in Biology
Obtained at least a Grade B in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at GEC A-Level: Biology; Physics; Mathematics T / Mathematics M
Entry Requirements for IB
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) or 6 (SL) in subject Biology
Obtained at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Further Mathematics / Mathematics
Entry Requirements for AUSMAT
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
Obtained at least a Grade B in any TWO (2) of the following subjects at the AUSMAT level: Mathematics / Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Entry Requirements for STPM (not from the current year)
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain at least a grade of B- in Biology
Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at STPM level: Biology; Physics; 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 a grade of B- in Biology
Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at Matriculation/Foundation level: Biology; Physics; Mathematics
Entry Requirements for Senior High School Certificate
Pass with a minimum average of 65%
Obtain a minimum of 60% / grade B- in Biology
Obtain a minimum of 60% / grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Mathematics
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 Biology
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Mathematics
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 Biology
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics
Entry Requirements for GCE A-Level
Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
Obtain a minimum of grade B in Biology
Obtain a minimum of grade B in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics
Entry Requirements for IB
Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in Biology
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, 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 Biology
Obtain a minimum of grade B in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, 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)