Duration:2 years & 6 months
Intakes:March, June,/July & Sept/Oct
Campus:AIMST University, Batu 3 1/2, Bukit Air Nasi, Jalan Bedong—Semeling, 08100 Bedong, Kedah, Malaysia.
Level of Study:Diploma
Faculty:Faculty of Engineering, Science & Technology
Course Code:KP/JPS(R2/545/4/0047)11/25
About this course
Biotechnology essentially is technology based on biology and chemistry. Biology is the study of life and living organisms which includes the study of genes and cells. Chemistry is the study of physical science, compositions, structures and all matters made up of atoms. Therefore, biotechnology is the process that develops products that helps to improve the lives and the health of the earth.
Total Course Fees
RM27,200 (local) RM36,100 (international)
For scholarship enquiries, please contact Ms. Siti Asmah via email sam@iukl.edu.my or click https://iukl.edu.my/admissions/scholarships-and-loans/iukl-scholarship/
Subject Listing
Bioinformatics, Cell and Molecular Biology, English for Science and Technology I, II & III, Fundamental in Microbiology, Fundamentals in Biochemistry, General Genetics, Inorganic Chemistry, Instrumentation in Biotechnology, Microbial Metabolism, Organic Chemistry, Principles in Fermentation Technology, Pengajian Malaysia II, Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi II
Agrobiotechnology, Bioprocess Techniques, Biosafety & Bioethics, Biostatistics, Environment Biotechnology, Food Biotechnology, Industrial Training, Introduction of Cell and Tissue Culture, Introduction to Genomics & Proteomics, Recombinant DNA Technology, Research Methods, MPU Subjects (U2, U3, U4)
Basic Entrepreneurship, Downstream Processing, Mini Project, Principle of Management
Entry RequirementsApplicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:
| SPM | Minimum 3 Cs (including a Science subject and a Pass in English) |
| O-Level | Minimum 3 Cs (including a Science subject and a Pass in English) |
| UEC | Minimum 3 Bs (including a Science subject and a Pass in English) |
| Certificate/SKM III | Minimum CGPA of 2.00 with a C in SPM |
| Other Qualifications | As recognised by the Senate of IUKL as equivalent to SPM |
International Student Only
Please contact IUKL or go to https://iukl.edu.my/admissions/international-students/ for more information.
