MASTER OF AGRICULTURAL BIOSECURITY (COURSEWORK)

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MASTER OF AGRICULTURAL BIOSECURITY



Programme Overview

The Master of Agricultural Biosecurity programme is your gateway to becoming a leader in the critical field of biosecurity.


This coursework-based degree equips you with a comprehensive understanding of key topics, ranging from cutting-edge detection and diagnostics to the challenges of agricultural pests and diseases. With core courses covering Advances in Detection and Diagnostics for Biosecurity, Agricultural Biotechnology, Epidemiology of Agricultural Pests and Diseases, Malaysian and International Environmental Policy, and Risk Assessment and Management of Biosecurity, you will develop a robust foundation in the discipline.


  • Full-Time Duration: 2 Semesters + 1 Special Semester, (Coursework)
  • Part-Time Duration: 4 Semesters + 1 Special Semester, (Part-time)

Programme Structure

Core Courses (21 credits)
  1. Research Methodology
  2. Detection and Diagnostics for Biosecurity
  3. Communication, Culture, Cooperation, Community and Compliance
  4. Advances in Agricultural Biotechnology
  5. Epidemiology of Agriculture Pests and Diseases
  6. Malaysian and International Environmental Policy
  7. Risk Assessment and Management of Biosecurity

Elective Course (15 credits)
  1. Plant Biosecurity
  2. Bioethics
  3. Animal Biosecurity
  4. Infectious and Emerging Diseases
  5. Sustainable Agricultural Development

Research Courses (12 credit)
  1. Agricultural Biosecurity Research Project

Career Prospects

Agricultural Biosecurity Specialist, Biosecurity Consultant, Plant Biosecurity Officer, Animal Biosecurity Officer, Epidemiologist in Agriculture, Agricultural Risk Assessor, Biosecurity Compliance Manager, Biotechnology Researcher, Environmental Policy Advisor, Sustainable Agriculture Consultant, Agricultural Pest and Disease Manager, Biosecurity Policy Analyst, Biosecurity Training and Education Specialist, Infectious Disease Specialist, Agricultural Biosecurity Project Manager.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM23,400 (Full-Time)

RM29,100 (Part-Time)

International

RM43,600 (Full-Time)

RM56,000 (Full-Time)

Intake

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

Entry Requirement

General Entry Requirements
For applicants with a CGPA of not less that 3.00:
  • Possess a Bachelor's Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00; or
For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50-2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following):
  • Graduate from Universiti Malaya; or
  • Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or
  • Produce publications in related field; or
  • Receive a scholarship; or
  • Serve as a staff member of a government agency; or
  • Pass an interview conducted by Faculty; or
  • Pass a Special evaluation by Faculty.

Specific Entry Requirements
  • General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree Qualification: Possess a Bachelor's Degree
  • Equivalent Qualification:
    1. Possess professional qualification from a recognized professional body; or
    2. Possess professional qualification approved by Senate from time to time; or
    3. APEL (A) qualification
  • Related Fields: Biological science or Agriculture science field of study or equivalent
  • Special Requirements: N/A

English Requirements
  • Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
  • Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable