Bachelor of Computer Science (Bioinformatics) with Honours

UNIVERSITY CORE: 8 credits
CO-CURRICULUM: 2 credits
LANGUAGE: 6 credits
FACULTY CORE: 59 credits
ELECTIVE CORE: 34 credits
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING (PDP): 12 credits
FINAL YEAR PROJECT: 6 credtis

Total: 127 credits

PEO1: Obtain employment as computer scientist in local and global industries and organization, where they are competent in applying the fundamental knowledge, computational principles and skills in Bioinformatics to develop software of increasing size and complexity across different application areas.

PEO2: Demonstrate an ability to continue to learn throughout their career (i.e. professional, technical or postgraduate education) which can straighten their analytical and critical thinking skills to position them to advanced Computer Science and Bioinformatics and to contribute to the intellectual foundations of the Computer Science and Bioinformatics disciplines.

PEO3: Involve in Bioinformatics and related a number software project that they are proficient in applying theoretical computing and knowledge in analysing, modelling, designing, developing and evaluation computing and bioinformatics solutions.

PEO4: Becoming leaders or technopreneurs in computer science and bioinformatics disciplines with combination skills

PEO5: Demonstrate an awareness of professional ethics and social responsibility as computer scientists specialising in bioinformatics.

PLO1: Ability to acquire theory and principles of Computer Science and Bioinformatics and equip with social science and personal development knowledge.

PLO2: Ability to apply theoretical principles of Computer Science and Bioinformatics for analysing, designing, and developing computer system.

PLO3: Ability to integrate and demonstrate knowledge to solve real world problems through Bioinformatics principles and methodologies, and to develop computationally efficient solutions to address biological challenges.

PLO4: Ability to present technical solutions to a range of audience.

PLO5: Ability to think critically and creatively to solve real world problem

PLO6: Ability to lead and work effectively in a team to achieve common goals.

PLO7: Ability to continuously integrate Computer Science knowledge and skills through lifelong learning process

PLO8: Ability to work effectively and adapt to the new cultures of communities, professional fields, and environments

PLO9: Ability to identify business opportunities and develop entrepreneurship mind-set and skills.

PLO10: Ability to behave ethically, responsibly, professionally, and with integrity in carrying out responsibilities and making decisions.

For Malaysian Students
General Entry Requirements
A pass with credit in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level, and
A pass in Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) with at least C grade (CGPA 2.00) in General Paper and C grade (CGPA 2.00) in any two of the taken subjects in the STPM, or
A pass in STAM Qualification for at least Jayyid level, or
A pass in Malaysian Matriculation Certificate / Foundation with minimum CGPA of 2.00, or
Hold A – Level / International Baccalaureate / Australian Matriculation (Ausmat) Certificate, or
Hold Diploma / Equivalent recognized by Malaysian government and approved by the University Senate or a pass in Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) with at least C Grade (CGPA 2.00) in General Paper and C Grade (CGPA 2.00) in any two of the taken subject in the STPM, or
Hold Diploma Vokasional recognized by Malaysian government and approved by the University Senate, or
Attained a minimum Band 2 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET).
Special Requirements for the Program

Comply to university general requirements, and
Comply to special requirements for the programme. Please refer to https://admission.utm.my/entry-requirements-ug-malaysian/ for further details.
Do not have any physical disabilities

For International Students
General Entry Requirements
A Senior High School Certificate/Senior Secondary School/other equivalent pre-university qualifications from government schools (with a period of at least 12 years of study from primary to higher secondary). Refer to https://admission.utm.my/general-entry-requirement/ for further details.
Participate in the bridging program organized by the university, and
Attained a minimum Band 3 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET)/ Band 5.5 in IELTS/ Score of 46 in TOEFL iBT.
Pass the Health requirements.
Please refer to admission.utm.my/entry-requirements-ug-international/ for further details.

Note: -Year of entry and duration of study will be based on the credit exemptions or credit transfer awarded by the university.

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Graduate of the programme can work as a Bioinformatician,Data Analyst, System Analyst, System Developer, Software Tester, Web Developer, Assistant Project Manager, Academician and Researcher, Programmer.

Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)