Bachelor Of Biotechnology Hons In Taylor's University Malaysia, Fees, Admission 2024

Overview of Bachelor of Biotechnology Hons in Taylor's University Malaysia

The Bachelor of Biotechnology is designed to provide comprehensive education and training in biotechnology focusing on three core areas, namely agriculture, medical, and industrial biotechnology discipline areas

In addition to the hands-on practical sessions, students will be exposed to a progressive curriculum comprising of scientific principles and knowledge in molecular cloning, genome editing, cell tissue culture techniques, bioinformatics analysis, bioprocessing technologies, techniques and instrumentations in research and development, as well as business and entrepreneurship skills.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Students will be exposed to scientific principles and knowledge, bioinformation technologies, laboratory techniques in research development, business and entreprenuership skills, as well as legal, intellectual, social and ethical issues.

This programme is compatible with the new Taylor's Curriculum Framework that allows students to mix & match study modules.

PRIMARY MAJOR

This component consists of Common Core subjects, which are common modules across a discipline that provides the fundamental knowledge of the discipline.

Common Core

Introduction to Biotechnology
Fundamental of Chemistry
Introduction to Microbiology
Cell Biology
Principles of Biochemistry
Biodiversity and Conservation
Techniques and Instrumentation in Biotechnology
Principle of Genetics
Introduction to Biostatistics

Crop Biotechnology
Animal Biotechnology
Bioprocess Technology
Application of Bioinformatics
Research and Laboratory Management
Trends in Biotechnology
Bioentrepreneurship
Research Project
Industrial Training

UNIVERSITY CORE

This component aims to develop critical thinking, build up social intelligence and cultivate civic responsibility as well as broaden cultural knowledge. These consist of compulsory and nationally-mandated study modules required by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education.

Community Service Initiative
Hubungan Etnik / Malaysian Studies 3

Life Skills for Success & Well-Being

Millennials in Malaysia: Team Dynamics & Relationship Management

Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2

COMPLEMENTARY STUDIES

The Complementary Studies component provides students the flexibility to study modules in a related or unrelated field from the same or different school to complement the Primary Major. It may be completed in a form of free electives, an extension, minors or a second major that typically requires at least one (1) semester of student learning time.

MINOR

Recommended Packages

Food Science
Health Sciences
Nutrition
Finance
International Business
Management
Marketing

Mass Communication
Journalism
Education
Business Analytics
Web Technology
Pharmacology

Choose any Minor package* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Minor packages.

AND Choose any TWO (2) Free Electives* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Free Electives.

SECOND MAJOR

Recommended Packages

Psychology
Mass Communication

Education
Information Technology

Choose any Second Major package* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Second Major packages.

FREE ELECTIVES

Choose any SEVEN (7) Free Electives* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Free Electives.

REQUIREMENTS

PREREQUISITES

SPM / O-Level with Pre-U / Foundation

Pass SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 5 credits for entry with pre-university/ foundation qualification

SPM / O-Level with Diploma

Pass SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 3 credits for entry with Diploma qualification

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Taylor’s Foundation in Science (FIS)

Pass with min. CGPA 2.00

Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)

Pass STPM with min. of Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any two (2) subjects, or its equivalent

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

Pass with min. 5Bs

A Levels

Min. EE for 2 subjects

South Australian Matriculation (SAM) / SACE International

Min. ATAR 60

Canadian Pre-University (CPU)

Min. average of 60% in 6 subjects

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Min. 24 points based on 6 subjects

Matriculation in Science

Min. CGPA 2.00

Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)

Min. 240/400

Other Qualifications

Students with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

IELTS

Band 5.0

TOEFL

34 (Internet Based Test)

MUET

Band 3

Pre-University / Diploma

Completed Pre-University / Diploma that was conducted in English.

CAREER PROSPECTS

When you’ve successfully completed this programme, you could embark on any of these exciting careers, including:

Research and development officers
Business development associates
Data analyst
Medical claim assessor
Clinical research coordinators

Bioinformatics computational analyst
Medical sales representatives
Patent agents
Bioentrepreneurs

Overseas transfer options of Bachelor of Biotechnology Hons in Taylor's University Malaysia

OVERSEAS TRANSFER OPTIONS

We offer the option of completing your biosciences programme with one of our established partner universities in the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada.

UNITED KINGDOM (UK)

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM