MASTER OF BIOINFORMATICS


Programme Overview

Master of Bioinformatics by coursework (MBioinformatics) programme is designed to address the growing needs for professionals with an educational background that blends biology with computer sciences and information technology. The combination of skills is needed in the Bioinformatics - industry as well as advanced life science-based industries such as biotechnology and biomedical research. The programme also prepares students for career advancement and further study at the Ph.D. level.


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

Programme Structure

Core Courses (23 Credits)
  1. Research Methodology In Bioinformatics
  2. Application of Algorithm in Bioinformatics
  3. Programming Bioinformatics
  4. Omics Informatics
  5. Statistical Analysis in Bioinformatics
  6. Computer Aided Drug Design
  7. Advance Role of Bioinformatics in Propelling Research

Elective Courses (9 Credits)
  1. System Biology and Biological Networks
  2. Biomedical Informatics
  3. Data Science Bioinformatics
  4. Advanced Database and Big Data Informatics
  5. Advanced Computing in Bioinformatics
  6. Information System

Research Courses (12 Credits)
  1. Research Project

Career Prospects

Bioinformatician, Computational Biologist, Data Scientist (Bioinformatics), Biomedical Informatics Specialist, Genomics Data Analyst, Bioinformatics Software Developer, Systems Biologist, Drug Design Specialist, Big Data Analyst (Bioinformatics), Biostatistician, Bioinformatics Research Scientist, Database Administrator (Bioinformatics), Algorithm Developer (Bioinformatics), Informatics Consultant, Research Scientist in Omics Technology.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM23,400 (Full-Time)

International

RM35,400 (Full-Time)

Intake

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

Entry Requirement

General Entry Requirements

For applicants with a CGPA of not less than 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 University 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 by Faculty; or
  • Pass a Special evaluation by Faculty.

Specific Entry Requirements
  • General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree Qualification: Possessed a Bachelor's Degree of Bioinformatics
  • Equivalent Qualification: N/A
  • Related Fields: Biology related field
  • 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): Score 250; or
  • Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable