BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MICROBIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR GENETICS

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MICROBIOLOGY AND MOLECULAR GENETICS


Programme Overview

This is newly founded program with the combination of two important fundamental biological sciences of microbiology and genetics. Knowledge about microbes & genes, inheritance & mutations, the importance of bacteria, viruses and other microbes in the environment and as pathogens. Ranked 137 in Best Global Universities for Microbiology. Ranked top 200 in the world by QS World Subject Rankings for Biological Sciences. This program is the first of the kind in Malaysia.


Duration: 4 Years (8 Semester ), Full Time (Coursework)

Programme Structure

  1. English Language / Foreign Language**
  2. Basic Entrepreneurship Enculturation
  3. Co-Curriculum
  4. Science, Technology and Society
  5. Bioethics and Safety
  6. Introduction to Computational Biology
  7. Fundamental Microbiology
  8. Fundamental Genetics
  9. Concepts of Genetic Engineering
  10. English Language / Foreign Language**
  11. Philosophy and Current Issues / Malay Language Communication*
  12. Co-Curriculum
  13. Principle of Chemistry
  14. Biochemistry
  15. Genetics and Molecular Biology Practical I
  16. Statistics
  1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
  2. Bacteriology
  3. Virology
  4. Microbiology Practical
  5. Eukaryotic Microorganisms
  6. Molecular Genetics
  7. Elective Courses: Program (EP):
    1. Phycology
    2. Basic Mathematics
    3. Bioinformatics Concepts
    4. Food Microbiology
    5. Population Genetics
    6. Cytogenetics
  8. Elective Courses: SHE Cluster 3 - Technology / Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: i-Technie
  9. Immunology
  10. Microbiology Practical
  11. Microbial Ecology
  12. Genomes
  13. Genetics and Molecular Biology Practical II
  14. Biosafety and Biosecurity
  15. Elective Courses: Program (EP):
    1. Mycology
    2. Parasitology
    3. Calculus I
    4. Introduction to Computer Programming in Bioinformatics
    5. Advanced Food Microbiology
    6. Molecular Evolution and Phylogenetics
  16. Elective Courses: SHE Cluster 2 - Emotional & Spiritual Intelligence: Heart & Soul
    • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  1. Research Project
  2. Elective Courses: Program (EP):
    1. Bioinformatics Data Plant Management
    2. Public Health Microbiology
    3. Diagnostic Microbiology
    4. Advanced Immunology
    5. Eukaryotic Cell Signaling
    6. Applied and Environmental Microbiology
    7. Applied Genomics in Animal Genetics
    8. Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology
    9. Conservation Genetics
  3. Research Project
  4. Elective Courses: Program (EP):
    1. Plant Genetics and Breeding
    2. Advanced Virology
    3. Microbial Pathogenesis
    4. Developmental Genetics
    5. Epigenetics and Gene Regulation
    6. Agricultural Microbiology
    7. Animal Genetics and Gene Manipulation
    8. Marine and Estuarine Biology
    9. Advanced Mycology
  1. Science Communication
  2. Human Molecular Genetics
  3. Elective Courses: Program (EP):
    1. Green Agriculture
    2. Biological Data Analytics
    3. Microbial Technologies for Soil and Plant Health
    4. Genetic Basis of Cancer
    5. Fermentation Technology
    6. Pharmaceutical Microbiology
  4. Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 1 - Thinking Matters: Mind & Intellect
  5. Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE): SHE Cluster 4 - Global Issue and Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place
  6. Industrial Training

Note:

*Only for international students.

**Student whose native language is English.


Career Prospects

Microbiologist, Molecular Geneticist, Biomedical Scientist, Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Research Scientist, Biotechnologist, Quality Control Analyst, Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, Environmental Microbiologist, Public Health Microbiologist, Food Safety Specialist, Forensic Scientist, Laboratory Manager, Genetic Counselor (with further study), Vaccine Development Specialist, Industrial Microbiologist, Science Communicator, Regulatory Affairs Associate, Academic Research Assistant, Bioinformatics Analyst.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM60,100

(Note: This fee is not applicable for UPU applicant)

International

RM70,600

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025/2026

Entry Requirement

Entry Requirements for STPM (Science Stream)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtained at least a Grade B- in Biology at the STPM level.
  • 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 Biology at the Matriculation/Foundation level./li>
  • 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 3.50.
  • Obtained at least a Grade B- in Biology at the Diploma level.
  • Obtained 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 3.50
  • Obtained at least a Grade B- in ONE (1) of the following subjects at UM SATU Foundation level: Mathematics
  • Obtained at least a Grade B- in ONE (1) of the following subjects at Foundation level: Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Entry Requirements for GCE A-Level
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
  • Obtained at least a Grade B in Biology at the GCE A-level.
  • Obtained at least a Grade B in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics
Entry Requirements for IB
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum score of 34 points
  • Obtain at least a Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in the following subjects; Biology
  • Obtain at least a Grade 6 at the Higher Level (HL) in the following subjects; Mathematics / Further Mathematics
  • Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Entry Requirements for AUSMAT
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
  • Obtain at least a Grade B in the Biology subject at the AUSMAT level
  • Obtain at least a Grade B in any ONE (1) subject at the AUSMAT level; Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Mathematics
Entry Requirements for STPM (not from the current year)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtained at least a Grade B- in ONE (1) of the following subjects at STPM level: Mathematics T/Mathematics M
  • Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at STPM level: Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Entry Requirements for Matriculation/Foundation (not from the current year)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtained at least a Grade B- in Biology at the Matriculation/Foundation level.
  • Obtained at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at Matriculation/Foundation level: Physics, Chemistry, 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: Chemistry, 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: Chemistry, 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: Chemistry, Physics, 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: Chemistry, 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: Chemistry, 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: Chemistry, 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)
  • MUET 4.0
  • IELTS (Academic) 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT (Centre-based) 46
  • TOEFL Essentials (Online) 8.0
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) 51
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency 160