Programme Structure

Programme can be completed in 3 Years.

Year 1

1. Analysis of Genetics Inheritance
2. Biochemistry of Biomolecules & Enzymes
3. Biology of Organisms
4. General Chemistry
5. Introduction to Biotechnology
6. Mathematics & Statistics
7. Molecular & Cell Biology
8. Physical Chemistry
9. Techniques in Molecular Biology
10. Free elective*

Year 2

1. Plant & Animal Breeding
2. Biotechnology Practice
3. Bioinstrumentation & Analytical Techniques
4. Cell & Tissue Culture
5. Cellular & Metabolic Biochemistry
6. Chromosomes, Gene Regulation & Evolution
7. Fermentation Technology
8. Immunology
9. Microbiology
10. Recombinant DNA Technology
11. Techniques in Cell Culture & Applications

Year 3

1. Bioethics
2. Bioinformatics
3. Biotechnology Project
4. Internship
5. Methods & Skills in Research
6. Pathway Electives
7. Students are allowed to choose ONLY one of the following three specializations pathways:

i) Agriculture Biotechnology Pathway:

1. Biodiversity Conservation
2. Environmental & Food Security
3. Molecular Diagnostics in Agriculture
4. Recent Advances in Agriculture Biotechnology

ii) Environmental Biotechnology Pathway:

1. Biodiversity Conservation
2. Biosafety
3. Environmental Biochemistry
4. Waste Management & Utilisation

iii) Medical Biotechnology Pathway:

1. Biosafety
2. Medical Microbiology
3. Medical Diagnostics & Monitoring Techniques
4. Recent Advances in Medical Biotechnology

MPU Subjects:

1. Compulsory

Bahasa Kebangsaan A**

Community Service

Integrity and Anti-Corruption

Philosophy and Current Issue

Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations (Local students) / Communicating in Malay (International students)

2. Electives (choose one)

Design Thinking

Corporate Social Responsibility

Presentation Skills

*Students are allowed to choose ONLY one of the following two free electives:

i) Fundamental of Artificial Intelligence

ii) Organisation & Management

** For Malaysian students who do not have a credit in SPM BM

Entry Requirements

Career Opportunities

Explore your career possibilities.

Industries in the Public or Private Sector: Biotechnology, Food and Drink (Including Brewing), Health and Beauty Care, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Companies, Research Companies (Including companies conducting Clinical Trials), Clinical Diagnostic Laboratories, Analytical & Testing Laboratories, Environmental Pollution Control Companies, Hospitals, Patent Companies, Various Government Research Agencies and Facilities (Medicine, Farming & Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, etc.), Forensic Services, and Universities.

You can launch your career in one of these fields:

1. Science Officer
2. Science Researcher
3. Clinical and Regulatory Executive or Officer
4. Field Application Specialist
5. Technical Support Executive or Officer
6. Service Engineer
7. Quality Assurance Officer (Executive, Supervisor or Analyst)
8. Quality Control Officer (Supervisor, Assistant or Analyst)
9. Safety Specialist

Additional information:

This syllabus has been designed to meet the requirements of professional bodies while giving students the competitive edge.

This programme provides students with thorough academic and practical training in core Molecular Biosciences – including Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Immunology.

To further enrich their academic journey and align with current industrial trends, students may also select free electives in areas such as Artificial Intelligence and Management. To promote versatility and career readiness, the programme offers three specialization pathways in the final year, enabling students to gain valuable insights into Medical Biotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology, or Environmental Biotechnology.