Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman UTAR

Overview of Bachelor of Science (Honours) Microbiology in Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman UTAR Malaysia

Microorganisms are the oldest life forms on earth and impact our lives directly every day. They are critical for the well-being of the planet. Microbiologist study all microbes including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. 

The field of Microbiology has become even more important in recent years, as microbes are involved in current topics such as biofuels and bioenergy, infectious disease and epidemics, bioterrorism, biotechnology, food safety and environment biology. 

The programme is designed to provide students with basic knowledge on various microorganisms, as well as the aspects related to physiology, immunology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology and medicine. 

Students are introduced to the basic knowledge and techniques in the field of microbiology; how to control microbial growth, as well as to use them to produce useful products in the industries, to solve environment problems, and understand their importance in medicine, waste management and quality control. 

CAREER PROSPECTS

• Water Treatment Plant Designer 
• Quality Controller 
• Food Producer 
• Healthcare Personnel 
• Academician 
• Environment Manager 
• Medical & Forensic Scientist 

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Year 1

• Basic Laboratory Skills for Bioscience 
• Biomolecules 
• Chemistry- Properties and Energetics 
• Co-Curriculum 
• Computer Systems and Applications 
• Elective II 
• Elective III 
• Elective VI 
• English for Science 
• Fundamental Organic Chemistry 
• General Genetics 
• Introductory Microbiology 
• MPU1* 
• National Language/Other Language 
• Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies

Year 2

• Bacteriology 
• Biostatistics 
• Elective IV 
• Enzymology 
• Eukaryotic Microorganisms 
• Fundamental Molecular Biology 
• General Virology 
• Immunology 
• Industrial Training 
• Microbial Biochemistry and Physiology 
• Research Seminar in Microbiology 

Year 3

• Applied Microbiology 
• Applied Molecular Biology 
• Bioanalytical Techniques 
• Elective V 
• Elective VII 
• Environmental Microbiology 
• Medical Microbiology and Parasitology 
• Project 

Elective II - Choose 1 course(s)

• Management Principles 
• Organisation and Human Resource 

Elective III - Choose 1 course(s)

• Interpersonal Communication 
• Introduction to Sociology 

Elective IV - Choose 1 course(s)

• Principles and Applications of Phytochemistry 
• Proteins and Proteomics 

Elective V - Choose 1 course(s)

• Entrepreneurship 
• Ethics and Contemporary Social Issues 
• Organisational Behaviour 

Elective VI - Choose 1 course(s)

• Culture and Communication 
• Introduction to Political Science 

Elective VII - Choose 1 course(s)

• Fundamentals in Genomics and Bioinformatics 
• Human Nutrition 

National Language/Other Language - Choose 1 course

• Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) - For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit
• Communication Tamil For Health Sciences
• Introduction to French
• Introduction to German Language
• Introduction to Japanese
• Introduction to Korean
• Introduction to Tamil Language
• Introduction to Thai Language

MPU 1* - Choose 1 course

• Hubungan Etnik - For Local Students
• Malaysian Studies 3 - For International Students

MPU 1** - Choose 1 course

• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 - For International Students
• Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) - For Local Students

Co-curriculum - Choose 1 course

• Arts and Cultural Performance
• Community Project
• Language, Culture and Social Study Aboard
• Managing Personal Finance
• Social Entrepreneurship Project
• Study Soft Skills and/or Life Skills Abroad
• Team Work and Collaborative Project
• Work Ethics and EQ

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
• A-Levels
• South Australian Matriculation (SAM)
• Canadian Pre-University (CPU)