Duration:6 Semesters / 3 Semesters (Australian Degree Transfer)
Intakes:January, May & August
Campus:INTI International University, INTI International College Penang
Level of Study:Degree (ADP)
Faculty:Australian Degree Transfer - Biotechnology & Life Sciences
Course Code:INTI International University: (R/440/6/0017)(06/24)(A10501)
International College Penang: (N/420/6/0021)(04/2025)(MQA/PA12906)
About this course
Students can pursue Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biosciences or Biomedical Sciences for up to the first two years of the degree programme. Successful students can transfer to partner universities in Australia, NewZealand or the United Kingdom to complete the degree. It is noteworthy that a number of the collaboration universities are consistently ranked among the top 200 universities worldwide by The Times Higher Education. On the QS World University Rankings are the University of Adelaide, University of New South Wales, University of Queensland, University of Essex and University of the West of England. In Year 1, students take up the core basic sciences in Chemistry and Molecular & Cell Biology, supported by courses in Mathematics, Management, and Computing. In Year 2, they proceed to “cornerstone” courses in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Genetics, Microbiology, and Immunology.
Total Course Fees
Approx. RM 50,912
For more information please e-mail choongim.teh@newinti.edu.my
Subject Listing
Level 1
Biology of Organisms
Chemistry 1
Chemistry 2
Computing
Introduction to Biotechnology
Mathematics and Statistics
Molecular and Cell Biology
Organisation and Management
Level 2
Biochemistry 1
Biochemistry 2
Biotechnology Laboratory
Bioinstrumentation & Analytical Techniques
Cell and Tissue Culture
Fermentation Technology
Genetics 1
Genetics 2
Immunology
Microbiology
Recombinant DNA Technology
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
- Community Service
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Design Thinking
- Ethnic Relations (Local students) / Communicating in Malay 2 (International students)
- Islamic & Asian Civilisation (Local students) / Malaysian Studies 3 (International students)
* For Malaysian students who do not have a credit in SPM BM.
Entry RequirementsApplicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:
| Entry Level | Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| Foundation | Completion of Foundation Programme with a CGPA of 2.00, or its equivalent, and possess SPM with 3 credit in Mathematics, 1 science subject and 1 any other subject, or its equivalent |
| A-Level | 2 principal passes in any of 2 science subjects |
| STPM | 2 grade C in any 2 subjects, or its equivalent; and possess SPM with 3 credits in Mathematics, 1 science subject and 1 any other subject, or its equivalent |
| SACE International | ATAR of 70 and possess SPM/ its equivalent with 3 credits in Mathematics, 1 science subject and 1 any other subject, or its equivalent |
| NSW (HSC) | ATAR of 70 and possess SPM/ its equivalent with 3 credits in Mathematics, 1 science subject and 1 any other subject, or its equivalent |
| Australian Year 12 | ATAR of 70 and possess SPM/ its equivalent with 3 credits in Mathematics, 1 science subject and 1 any other subject, or its equivalent |
| UEC | 5Bs including Mathematics and 1 science subject |
| Canadian Pre-U | 6 subjects with minimum average score of 68 and possess SPM/its equivalent with 3 credits in Mathematics, 1 science subject and 1 any other subject, or its equivalent |
| Matriculation in related fields | Programme with a CGPA of 2.00, or its equivalent, and possess SPM with 3 credit in Mathematics, 1 science subject and 1 any other subject, or its equivalent |
| Others | Other equivalent qualifications as recognised by the Malaysian government |
International Student Only
Note: International students are subject to meet entry requirements that reflect similar qualifications and experience as stated above. To find country-specific entry requirements visit our international entry requirement page
