Duration:3 years
Intakes:Mar & Oct
Campus:MAHSA (Main Campus)
Level of Study:Degree
Faculty:Faculty of Medicine, Bioscience & Nursing
Course Code:KPT/JPS ( N/545/6/0102 ) ( MQA/PA9689 ) 01 / 24
About this course
MAHSA University offers Bachelor of Science Biotechnology (Hons) which is a 3-year programme for the aspirants willing for a great career in Biotechnology in the areas of industry, medicine and environmental research.
During the programme, students will gain knowledge on biology, chemistry, bioprocess engineering, plant and animal biotechnology, statistics, genetics, genetic engineering, immunology, cellular and molecular biology, Recombinant DNA technology etc.
Students graduated with Bachelor of Science Biotechnology (Hons) from MAHSA University can direct themselves towards the career opportunities like academician, scientists, expert in industries, quality analyst, product specialist, entrepreneur and so on in biotechnology and allied fields.
Very essentially, students graduated from MAHSA University can fulfil the requirements expected by biotechnology and its associated industries. The skills and subjects that they learnt will make them and the society to live a peaceful, healthy and safer life.
Total Course Fees
Please contact MAHSA for more information
For more information on scholarship, please e-mail kassim@mahsa.edu.my for more details or call +60 11-2721 5121.
Subject Listing
YEAR 1
• Basic Chemistry
• Biostetistios for Biotechnologist
• Biophysics & Instrumentation
• English for Academe Purposes
• Introduction to Biotechnology
• Developmental Biology
• Cell Structure & Dynamics
• Genetics
• Basic Microbiology
• English for Academic Writing
• Bioprocessing
• Cell and Tissue Culture
YEAR 2
• Plant Biotechnology
• Biochemistry
• Genomics & Proteomics
• Animal Breeding
• Youth Development
• Microbial Biotechnology
• Molecular Diagnosis
• Biotechniques
• Immunology & Immunotechnology
• Research Methodology
• Molecular Biology
• IPR, Biosafecy & Bioethics
• Industrial Training
YEAR 3
• Nano Biotechnology/Drug Delivery
• Recombinant DNA Technology
• Research Project 1
• Bioinformatics for Biologists
• Personal & Professional Development
• Research Project 2
• Community Service
General Modules
• Youth Development
• Community Work 2
• Entrepreneurship
LOCAL STUDENTS:
• Tamadun Islam &
Tamadun Asia (TITAS)
• Hubungan Etnik
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
• Malaysian Studies
• Bahasa Melayu
Komunikasi 2
Electives
Medical Biotechnology
• Human Anatomy & Physiology
• Human Molecular Genetics
• Self-Study & Review of Medical Biotechnology
• Molecular Therapeutics
• Applications & Advancements of Medical Biotechnology
• Stem Cell Technology
• Recent Topics in Medical Biotechnology
Agricultural Biotechnology
• Plant Tissue Culture Techniques
• Plant Molecular Biology & Plant Genetic Engineering
• Self-Study & Review of Agricultural Biotechnology
• Advancements in Plant Biotechnology
• Biofertilizers & Biopesticides
• Genetically Modified Plants
• Recent Topics in Agricultural Biotechnology
Animal Biotechnology
• Animal Tissue Culture Technology
• Animal Genetic Engineering
• Self-Study & Review of Animal Biotechnology
• Advancements in Animal Biotechnology
• Aquatic Biotechnology
• Genetically Modified Animals
• Recent Topics in Animal Biotechnology
Industrial Biotechnology
• Bioprocess & Biochemical Engineering
• Food Processing & Preservation
• Self-Study & Review of Industrial Biotechnology
• Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
• Enzymology & Enzyme Technology
• Beverages & Alcohols
• Recent Topics in Industrial Biotechnology
Environmental Biotechnology
• Biodegradation & Bioremediation
• Biomass & Bioproducts
• Self-Study & Review of Environmental Biotechnology
• Advancements in Environmental Biotechnology
• Molecular Ecology
• Bioenergy & Biotransformation
• Recent Topics in Environmental Biotechnology
Entry RequirementsApplicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:
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Pass STPM with a minimum of Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any two (2) subjects, or its equivalent; and possess SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent.
International students are required to achieve a minimum score of 5.0 in IELTS OR Band 3 in MUET OR its equivalent.
i. MQF Level Entry Requirement English Competency Requirement (International Student) OR
ii. Pass STAM with a minimum grade of Jayyid, or its equivalent; and possess SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent; OR
iii. Matriculation/Foundation with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, or its equivalent, and possess SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent; OR
iv. A Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, or its equivalent. Note: The credit requirement at SPM level for candidate in categories (i), (ii) and (iii) can be waived should the grades obtained at the STPM / STAM / Diploma / Matriculation / Foundation level are equivalent/higher.
International Student Only
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Please contact MAHSA for further information
