Duration:3 years (Full-time)
Intakes:January, May, October
Campus:UTAR Kampar
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Faculty:Faculty of Science (FSc)
Course Code:
About this course
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.
Total Course Fees
RM44,950 (Local)
RM60,650 (International)
For scholarships enquiries please e-mail lokecl@utar.edu.my for more details.
Subject Listing
- 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
Elective II – Choose 1 course(s)
- Management Principles
- Organisation and Human Resource
- Interpersonal Communication
- Introduction to Sociology
Elective IV – Choose 1 course(s)
- Principles and Applications of Phytochemistry
- Proteins and Proteomics
MPU 1* – Choose 1 course
- Hubungan Etnik – For Local Students
- Malaysian Studies 3 – For International Students
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
- Bacteriology
- Biostatistics
- Elective IV
- Enzymology
- Eukaryotic Microorganisms
- Fundamental Molecular Biology
- General Virology
- Immunology
- Industrial Training
- Microbial Biochemistry and Physiology
- Research Seminar in Microbiology
Elective IV – Choose 1 course(s)
- Principles and Applications of Phytochemistry
- Proteins and Proteomics
Core Courses:
- Applied Microbiology
- Applied Molecular Biology
- Bioanalytical Techniques
- Elective V
- Elective VII
- Environmental Microbiology
- Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
- Project
Elective V – Choose 1 course(s)
- Entrepreneurship
- Ethics and Contemporary Social Issues
- Organisational Behaviour
Elective VII – Choose 1 course(s)
- Fundamentals in Genomics and Bioinformatics
- Human Nutrition
Entry RequirementsApplicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:
- STPM with 2 Grade C including Biology and a Pass in 1 SPM Science subject
OR
- A-Level with 2 Grade D including Biology and a Pass in 1 SPM/equivalent Science subject
OR
- South Australian Matriculation (SAM) with an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and Grade B in 2 subjects including Biology and a Pass in 1 SPM/equivalent Science subject
OR
- Canadian Pre-University (CPU) with average of 70% in 6 subjects including Biology and a Pass in 1 SPM/equivalent Science subject
OR
- Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with Grade B in 5 subjects including Biology
OR
- Matriculation Certificate (Science Stream), Ministry of Education
OR
- Foundation in Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
OR
- Diploma, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC)
OR
- Foundation in Science from other Institutions of Higher Learning
OR
- Diploma from other Institutions of Higher Learning
OR
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
