Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biotechnology

The Bachelor of Science (Hons) Biotechnology provides candidates with the opportunity to blend theory with real-world applications by exploring the diverse uses of biotechnology. This includes everything from harnessing antibody engineering to combat diseases, enhancing agricultural productivity through genetic plant engineering, and delving into the intricacies of vaccine development, cell and tissue culture technologies, and more. Furthermore, candidates can delve deeper into crucial biotechnology issues like intellectual property, adhering to regulatory standards, and ensuring both the quality and control of biotechnological products. We’ll equip you with the knowledge to implement quality management systems within the biotechnology field, ensuring the safety and reproducibility of your products and technologies.

By pursuing this degree, you’ll gain the skills necessary to assess the market potential and financial feasibility of innovative offerings, such as vaccines, diagnostic tools, transgenic plants, functional foods, advancements in biopharmaceutical drugs, and cultured meat. Candidates will then possess the ability to pursue lifelong learning for continuous professional development throughout their career.

First Year

1. Biodiversity and Taxonomy
2. Molecular Approaches in Conservation
3. Genetics
4. Cell and Molecular Biology
5. Biochemistry
6. Microbiology
7. Communications in Science and Technology

Second Year

1. Immunology
2. Biochemistry II
3. Enzyme Technology
4. Bioinstrumentation
5. Biosafety, Bioregulation and Bioethics in Biotechnology
6. Animal Cell Culture Technology
7. Elective 1 & 2

Third Year

1. Undergraduate Project I
2. Plant Biotechnology
3. Animal Biotechnology
4. Fermentation Technology
5. Plant Tissue Culture
6. Undergraduate Project II
7. Elective 3, 4 & 5

Fourth Year

1. Industrial Training

Local Admission

• STPM: Pass STPM with a minimum of Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any two (2) subjects, or its equivalent; and possess SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent; OR
• STAM: Pass STAM with a minimum Grade of Jayyid, or its equivalent; and possess SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent; OR
• Foundation / Matriculation: Pass Matriculation / Foundation with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, or its equivalent, and possess SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent; OR
• Diploma: Pass Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, or its equivalent; OR
• APEL.A: Pass APEL.A T-4

Notes

The credit requirement at SPM level for candidate in categories (i), (ii) and (iii) can be waived should the grades obtained at the STPM / STAM / Diploma / Matriculation / Foundation level are equivalent or higher.

Any equivalent qualification recognized by Malaysian Government

International Admission

The English Language Entry Requirement for International Student at University of GEOMATIKA Malaysia are as follows:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Score 5.0
• Malaysian University English Test (MUET) – Band 3

** For students who do not have the above English Qualification, they must undergo Geomatika’s English Program

Employment opportunities are available as per the following :

• Researcher (Various Field)
• Microbiologist
• Assistant Food Technologist
• Entrepreneurship
• Forensic Science
• Genetic Counseling
• Marketing and Sales
• R & D Management
• Education
• Biosafety and Ethical Issues
• Environmental Monitoring & Pollution Control