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
Entrepreneurship
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
Co-Curriculum
INTERNSHIP
Industrial Training
MALAY LANGUAGE (only for Malaysian students without a credit in SPM BM)
Bahasa Kebangsaan A
FREE ELECTIVES
Malaysian Healthcare System.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
STPM or equivalent
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;
UEC
5Bs including one Mathematics, one Science subject and any other three subjects;
Foundation / Matriculation / Asasi
Min CGPA 2.00 and possess SPM or its equivalent with three credits in Mathematics, one Science subject and one any other subject;
Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in related field
Min CGPA 2.00
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
