Overview of Bachelor Of Science Biotechnology Hons in Nilai University
Malaysia
This programme is an innovative multidisciplinary degree that was developed with inputs from key industry players and academics who are experts in their field. It features biotechnology modules coupled with electives in business, communications, marketing, accounting and many more.
PROGRAMME STRUCURE
FOUNDATIONAL
- Understanding Biotechnology
CORE
- Introductory Biology
- General Chemistry
- Statistics
Basic Biological Sciences
- Microbiology
- Genetics
- General Biochemistry
- Organic Chemistry
Major
- Foundation of Business
- Introduction to Marketing (Elective) OR
Introduction to Management Accounting (Elective) OR
Business Communication (Elective) OR
Principles of Management (Elective) OR
Human Anatomy and Physiology (Elective)
- Bioinformatics
- Biodiversity and Environmental Bioresources
- Cell and Tissue Culture
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Principles of Immunology
- Industrial Microbiology
- Innovation and Commercialisation
- Research Methods and Design
- Introduction to Forensic Science (Elective) OR
Strategic Management (Elective) OR
Managing Business Operation (Elective) OR
Medical Microbiology (Elective) OR
Food Microbiology (Elective)
- Biotechnology for Crop Improvement
- Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory
- Immunological Techniques in Biotechnology
- Drug and Pharmaceutical Technology
- Introduction to Bioprocess Engineering
- Environmental Biotechnology
- Food Science and Technology
- Plant Genetic Engineering (Elective) OR
Plant Cell and Tissue Culture Techniques (Elective) OR
Protein Technologies (Elective)
CAPSTONE
- Research Project I
- Research Project II
MATA PELAJARAN PENGAJIAN UMUM
MPU1A
- Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia OR
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
MPU1B
- Hubungan Etnik OR
- Pengajian Malaysia 3 (Malaysian Studies 3)
MPU2A
- Graduate Preparatory Course OR
- Personal Branding
MPU2B-F (Choose 3 University Courses from Cat. B-F)
B
C
- Public Speaking
- Introduction To Theatre And Acting
D
- Critical Thinking
- Professional Development
E
- General Anthropology
- General Philosophy
- General Psychology
- General Sociology
F
- Introduction To Golf
- Outward Bound
MPU3
- Ethics and Social Responsibility
MPU4
INTERNSHIP
MALAY LANGUAGE
(only for Malaysian students without a credit in SPM BM)
FREE ELECTIVES
- Malaysian Healthcare System.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
STPM or equivalent
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Min Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any 2 subjects and possess SPM with three credits in Mathematics, one Science subject and one any other subject;
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UEC
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5Bs including one Mathematics, one Science subject and any other three subjects;
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Foundation / Matriculation / Asasi
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Min CGPA 2.00 and possess SPM or its equivalent with three credits in Mathematics, one Science subject and one any other subject;
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Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in related field
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Min CGPA 2.00
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English Language Requirements
(for international students)*
IELTS |
5.0 |
TOEFL |
410 (PBT)/34 (iBT) |
Pearson |
36 |
MUET |
3 |
*International students with qualifications from educational systems where English language is the main medium of instruction are exempted from this requirement.
International students who do not fulfil the English Language Requirements may join the Intensive English Programme at Nilai University which builds their skills in the language and prepares them for the TOEFL examination