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Course Description

This programme is an innovative multidisciplinary degree that was developed with inputs from key industry players and academics who are experts in their field. It features biotechnology modules coupled with electives in business, communications, marketing, accounting and many more.





Entry Requirement :


STPM or equivalent

Pass with minimum Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any two (2) subjects and SPM with
three (3) credits including Mathematics and one (1) Science subject; or

A-Level

Pass with minimum Grade D in any two (2) subjects and possess SPM or equivalent with three (3) credits including Mathematics and one (1) Science subject; or

STAM
Pass with minimum grade of Jayyid and SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics and one (1) Science subject; or
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

Pass with at least Grade B in five (5) subjects inclusive of Mathematics and one (1) Science subject; or

Foundation / Matriculation

Minimum CGPA 2.00 and possess SPM or its equivalent with three (3) credits in Mathematics and one (1) Science subject; or

Diploma (Level 4, MQF)
Minimum CGPA 2.00; or its equivalent


Note :The SPM credit requirements may be waived if the grades obtained at STPM/ A-level/ UEC/ STAM/ Foundation/ Matriculation
are equivalent or higher.


English Qualifications
For international students only :

IELTS           -   Score of 5.5

TOEFL         -   7.5 (Ess Online) / 40 (iBT)

Pearson    -   47

MUET          -  3.5

Linguaskill  -  154

ELS               - 107

*International students with qualifications from educational systems where English language is the main medium of instruction are exempted from this requirement.

International students who do not fulfil the English Language Requirements may join the Intensive English Programme at Nilai University which builds their skills in the language and prepares them for the IELTS examination

Programme Highlights

Programme Pathway




Career Prospects

Here are some career options after you’ve graduated in Biotechnology :-

Epidemiologists                          
Genetic Counsellors
Wildlife Biologist
MIcrobiologists
Biochemists & Biophysicists
Biological Technicians
Medical Scientists
Director of Product Strategy
Biomnaufacturing Specialists


Scholarship

Nilai University offers scholarships for students from various backgrounds, with the goal of helping students grow to be well-rounded and ambitious individuals and allowing them to reach their goals through quality education. We achieve this by combining academic excellence with a growth mindset for life-long learning.

Course Structure

Programme Module


FOUNDATIONAL
  • Understanding Biotechnology
Fundamental Sciences

  • Introductory Biology
  • General Chemistry
  • Statistics
  • Organic Chemistry
Core Sciences
  • Microbiology
  • Genetics
  • General Biochemistry
Discipline Core
  • Biodiversity and Environmental Bioresources
  • Biotechnology for Crop Improvement
  • Bioinformatics
  • Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory
  • Cell and Tissue Culture
  • Drug and Pharmaceutical Technology
  • Environmental Biotechnology
  • Food Science and Technology
  • Immunological Techniques in Biotechnology
  • Industrial Microbiology
  • Innovation and Commercialisation
  • Introduction to Bioprocess Engineering
  • Principles of Immunology
  • Research Methods and Design


Electives Related to Discipline Core

Elective I (Choose 1)

  • Foundation of Business
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology
Elective II (Choose 1)

  • Business Communication
  • Essentials of Information Skills
  • Introduction to Management Accounting
  • Introduction to Marketing
  • Principles of Management
Electives III (Choose 1)

  • Food Microbiology
  • Introduction to Forensic Science
  • Managing Business Operation
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Strategic Management
Electives IV (Choose 1)

  • Plant Cell and Tissue Culture Techniques
  • Plant Genetic Engineering
  • Protein Technologies


Capstone

  • Research Project I
  • Research Project II
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
  • Internship
Mata Pelajaran Umum / University Courses

MALAY LANGUAGE

(only for Malaysian students without a credit in SPM BM)

Optional Electives
  • English Language Profiency
  • Introduction to Academic English
  • Academic English

Course Summary

  • MQA: (MQA/A9990)
  • Full Time: 3 years
  • Full Time Tuition Fees (Domestic): RM 57000.00
  • Full Time Tuition Fees (International) : RM 60000.00

Institution Information

  • Campus: Nilai University
  • Faculty: School of Applied Sciences
  • Course Category: Biology and biochemistry
  • Application Intake: January June September
  • Area : Nilai Negeri Sembilan

Location

About the University/College

  • Institution : Nilai University
  • Location : Nilai Negeri Sembilan

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