MAHSA University

Overview of BSc (Hons) in Biotechnology in MAHSA University Malaysia

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.

Programme Structure of BSc (Hons) in Biotechnology in MAHSA University Malaysia

Specialized Elective Papers

Entry Requirement of BSc (Hons) in Biotechnology in MAHSA University Malaysia

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.

Career Prospects of BSc (Hons) in Biotechnology in MAHSA University Malaysia

• Research & Development, Manufacturing & Services, Quality and Regulatory Affairs jobs as follows

• Bioinformatics/ Product specialist

• Clinical Research Associate

• Medical coding

• Forensic Scientist

• Greenhouse and field expert

• Instrumentation maintenance /calibration technician

• Laboratory assistant

• Laboratory automation specialist

• Laboratory support worker

• Pharma Manufacturing assistant / technician

• Documentation coordinator

• Patent filing executive

• Health and safety specialist

• Quality assurance specialist

• Laboratory technician

• Research associate