BSc (Hons) In Biotechnology In Malaysia Fees, Admission Intakes 2023

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

SUBJECT	SUBJECT
1	Basic Chemistry	BTBC-4113
	Biostatistics for Biotechnologist	BTBB-4113
	Biophysics and Instrumentation	BTBI-4113
	English for Academic Purpose	ENG 6112/ BMU 114
	Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS)	MPU3123/ BMU 115
	Malaysian Studies for International Students	MPU3173/ BMU 115
	Introduction to Biotechnology	BTIB-4113
	Developmental Biology	BTDB-4113
2	Cell Structure and Dynamics	BTCD-4123
	Genetics	BTGE-4123
	Basic Microbiology	BTBM-4123
	English for Academic Writing	ENG6212/ BMU126
	Hubungan Ethnik	MPU3113/ BMU116
	Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 for International Students	MPU3213/ BMU116
	Bioprocessing	BTBP-4123
	Cell and Tissue Culture	BTCT-4123
3	Plant Biotechnology	BTPB-5213
	Biochemistry	BTMB-5213
	Genomics and Proteomics	BTGP-5213
	Animal Breeding	BTAB-5213
	Youth Development	MPU 3423/ BMU 417
	Microbial Biotechnology	BTMB-5213
	Elective–I
4	Molecular Diagnosis	BTMD-5223
	Bio Techniques	BTBT-5223
	Immunology & Immunotechnology	BTII-5223
	Research Methodology	BTRM-5222
	Molecular Biology	BTMB-5223
	Elective–II
	IPR, Biosafety and Bio-Ethics	BTIP-5223
SS	Industrial Training	BTIT-5236
5	Entrepreneurship Development (MPU 2)	MPU3243/ BMU415
	Nano Biotechnology/Drug Delivery	BTNB-6313
	Recombinant DNA Technology	BTRD-6313
	Research Project I	BTRP-6314
	Elective-III
6	Bioinformatics for Biologist	BTBB-6323
	Personal & Professional Development	BMC 423
	Research Project II	BTRP-6326
	Community Service	MPU3312/ BMU417
	Elective IV
	Elective V

Specialized Elective Papers

FIELD OF STUDY	ELECTIVE NO.	SUBJECT NAME	SUBJECT CODE
Medical Biotechnology	Elective – I/ Elective – II	Human Anatomy and Physiology	BEAP-5203
		Human Molecular Genetics	BEHG-5203
		Self-Study and Review in Medical Biotechnology	BESM-5203
	Elective III/ Elective IV/ Elective V	Molecular Therapeutics	BEMT-6304
		Applications and Advancements of Medical Biotechnology	BEAA- 6304
		Stem Cell Technology	BEST-6304
		Recent Topics in Medical Biotechnology	BEMB- 6304
Agricultural Biotechnology	Elective – I/ Elective – II	Plant Tissue Culture Techniques	BEPT-5203
		Plant Molecular Biology and Plant Genetic Engineering	BEPM-5203
		Self-Study and Review in Agricultural Biotechnology	BESP-5203
	Elective III/ Elective IV/ Elective V	Advancements in Plant Biotechnology	BEAP-6304
		Bio Fertilizers and Bio Pesticides	BEBB-6304
		Genetically Modified Plants	BEGP-6304
		Recent Topics in Agricultural Biotechnology	BEPB-6304
Animal Biotechnology	Elective – I/ Elective – II	Animal Tissue Culture Technology	BEAT-5203
		Animal Genetic Engineering	BEAG-5203
		Self-Study and Review in Animal Biotechnology	BESA-5203
	Elective III/ Elective IV/ Elective V	Advancements in Animal Biotechnology	BEAB-6304
		Aquatic Biotechnology	BEAB-6304
		Genetically Modified Animals	BEGA-6304
		Recent Topics in Animal Biotechnology	BEAB-6304
Industrial Biotechnology	Elective – I/ Elective – II *	Bioprocess & Biochemical Engineering	BEBB-5203
		Food Processing and Preservation	BEFP-5203
		Self-Study and Review in Industrial Biotechnology	BESI-5203
	Elective III/ Elective IV/ Elective V	Pharmaceutical Biotechnology	BEPB-6304
		Enzymology and Enzyme Technology	BEEE-6304
		Beverages and Alcohols	BEBE-6304
		Recent Topics in Industrial Biotechnology	BEIB-6304
Environmental Biotechnology	Elective – I/ Elective – II *	Biodegradation and Bioremediation	BEBI-5203
		Biomass and Bio Products	BEBM-5203
		Self-Study and Review in Environmental Biotechnology	BESE-5203
	Elective III/ Elective IV/ Elective V	Advancements in Environmental Biotechnology	BEAE-6304
		Molecular Ecology	BEME-6304
		Bio-energy and Biotransformation	BEBB-6304
		Recent Topics in Environmental Biotechnology	BEEB-6304

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.