Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology with Honours

1. Duration:
Full time: 4 years (8 semesters)
Part time: 5 years (10 Semester)

2. Classification of courses:
University Core: 19 credits
Faculty Core: 7 credits
Programme Core: 75 credits
Programme Electives: 18 credits
Programme free elective: 3 credits
Total:122 credits

PEO1: Knowledgeable and competent in solving Biotechnology problems and other related fields.
PEO2: Innovative and resourceful in product creation to support community towards sustainable development.
PEO3: Practice quality professional skills with adherence to ethical principles.

PLO1: Integrate comprehensive fundamental knowledge, concept and theories related to biotechnology.
PLO2: Construct solutions to complex problems in the field of biotechnology related industry.
PLO3: Apply biotechnology tools and techniques inconducting experiments to generate data for scientific report.
PLO4: Interact professionally with different audienceand work collaboratively as part of a team.
PLO5: Communicate effectively with peers and relevant stakeholders using various media.
PLO6: Combine a broad range of digital media and technology for analysis, data interpretation and presentation.
PLO7: Integrate numerical and graphic concepts for data evaluation relevant to biotechnology field.
PLO8: Lead and act professionally in managing responsibilities and making decisions.
PLO9: Engage in continuous learning to broaden knowledge through searching and managing relevant information from different sources
PLO10: Demonstrate entrepreneurial competency based on selected projects.
PLO11: Demonstrate adherence to legal, ethical and biosafety professional codes of practice.

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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Research Scientist
Laboratory Scientist
Research Assistant / Officer
Molecular Biologist
Microbiologist
Biotechnologist
Bioprocess Executive
Fermentation Technologist
Quality Control (QC) / Quality Assurance (QA) Officer
Production Executive
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Diagnostic Lab Technologist
Agricultural Biotechnologist
Plant Tissue Culture Specialist
Environmental Scientist
Biofertilizer / Biopesticide Specialist
Biosafety officer
Biotechnology Sales Executive
Product Specialist (lab equipment / biotech products)
Entrepreneur (biotech startups, health products)

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