Overview of Bachelor of Science Honours Biochemistry in Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman UTAR Malaysia
Biochemistry has grown as techniques for its study become more sophisticated, with application in genetic engineering and molecular bioengineering as well as in the physiological and medical area.
It provides students with the aptitude to investigate a diverse range of problems in animals, plants and micro-organisms, encompassing each level of the biological organisation. The study of scientific theory is supplemented with practical sessions (experiments and laboratory projects) in order to better understand the chemistry of living things.
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry aims to allow students to understand, analyse, practice and evaluate the knowledge and laboratory skills of a range of biochemistry topics. It provides strong training in practical methods, data analysis and problem solving related to biochemistry.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Biochemist
Scientific Officer
Protein Chemist
Phylogenetist
Food Anaylst
Laboratory Executive/Manager
Bioinformatics Software Developer
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Year 1
Cell Biology
Co-Curriculum
Computer Systems and Applications
Elective I
Elective II
Elective III
English for Science
Mathematics for Bioscience
MPU1*
National Language/Other Language
Organic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Principles of Nutrition
Structural Biochemistry
Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies
Year 2
Cell and Tissue Culture Techniques
Enzymology I
Genetics
Industrial Biochemistry
Industrial Training
Metabolism I
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
MPU1**
Principles of Biotechnology
Year 3
Clinical Biochemistry
Elective IV
Enzymology II
Genomics and Bioinformatics
Immunology
Instrumental Methods and Analytical Biochemistry
Metabolism II
Plant Biochemistry
Project
Toxicology
Elective I - Choose 1 course(s)
Basic Professional Writing
Entrepreneurship
Ethics and Contemporary Social Issues
Elective II - Choose 1 course(s)
Malaysia: Cultural and Religious Practices
Management Principles
Organisation and Human Resource
Elective III - Choose 1 course(s)
Culture and Communication
Introduction to Political Science
Elective IV - Choose 1 course(s)
Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Introduction to Neutraceuticals
Proteins and Proteomics
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
MPU 1* - Choose 1 course
Hubungan Etnik - For Local Students
Malaysian Studies 3 - For International Students
MPU 1** - Choose 1 course
Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 - For International Students
Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) - For Local Students
Co-curriculum - Choose 1 course
Art, Craft, and Design
Arts and Cultural Performance
Business Plan Writing & Preparation
Community Project
Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
