Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biotechnology
Nilai University
Duration
2 years
Intake
January, June, September
Degree
Bachelor
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biotechnology is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the biotechnology sector. The program combines foundational biological sciences with cutting-edge technological applications, ensuring graduates are well-versed in areas such as genetic engineering, bioinformatics, drug discovery, and environmental biotechnology. It emphasizes hands-on learning, real-world applications, and ethical practices, making it ideal for those aspiring to become researchers, lab technicians, or biotech entrepreneurs.
Key Information
University
Nilai University
Campus
Total Credits
120
Study Mode
Full-time
Loan Availability
No
Program Details
Duration
Tuition Fee:
Format
Attendance:
Study Gap:
Fees & Funding:
Programme Application Fee: RM700
Visa Application Fee: RM1060
Health Screening Fee: RM250 (one-time payment)
Student Insurance: RM400 (to be paid once every year)
Student Pass Fee: RM60 – RM110 / year (depending on country)
I-kad: RM50
e-VAL: RM159 (one-time payment)
Course Structure
Foundational
Understanding Biotechnology
Fundamental Sciences
Introductory Biology
General Chemistry
Statistics
Organic Chemistry
Core Sciences
Microbiology
Genetics
General Biochemistry
Discipline Core
Biodiversity and Environmental Bio-resources
Bioinformatics
Cell and Molecular Biology
Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory
Cell and Tissue Culture
Industrial Microbiology
Innovation and Commercialisation
Introduction to Bioprocess Engineering
Biotechnology Practical I
Biotechnology Practical II
Research Methods and Design
Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Industrial Good Practices
Electives Related to Discipline Core
Elective I (Choose 1 from 2 tracks below)
Track I Medical Biotechnology
Introduction to Forensic Science
Drug and Pharmaceutical Technology
Immunological Techniques in Biotechnology
Track II Food and Agrotech
Food Security
Smart Farming Technology
Food Science and Technology
Electives II (Choose 1 from 3 courses below)
Plant Cell and Tissue Culture Techniques
Protein Technologies
Environmental Biotechnology
Capstone
Research Project I
Research Project II
Industrial Training
Internship
Entry Requirement
Academic
STPM: Pass with minimum Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any two (2) subjects and SPM with three (3) credits, including Mathematics and one (1) Science subject; A-Level: Pass with minimum Grade D in any two (2) subjects and possess SPM or equivalent with three (3) c
Language
IELTS - 5
TOEFL - 40
PTE - 59
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