Overview of Bachelor of Applied Science (Hons) Industrial Biotechnology in University of Malaysia Pahang UMP Malaysia
Biotechnology is a field of science that manipulates living organisms or their components to produce useful commercial products that helps to improve our lives. The program has been accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) in 2013. This program aims to foster human capital with first class mentality in a culture of creativity and innovation. FIST’s second program, the Industrial Biotechnology Program, is in its sixth year now. Its first batch of students has graduated in 2013 and most of them got jobs in biotechnology related companies. The program went through the MQA exercise in November 2013 and satisfactorily concluded the process. On April 2014 the Accreditation Committee Meeting endorsed the program, back dated to July 2013.
The graduate employability index is exceeding 95% for three consecutive years, with 80% of employment at multinational companies (MNCs). Students need to attend a compulsory six month internship at the end of the study period to obtain sufficient skillset before entering the job market. Students are highly encouraged to participate in the Structured Early Industrial Exposure Program (SEIEP) during semester breaks to expose our students with real working environment in industry.
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE
PEO1
Synthesize and apply the knowledge oftechnology-based sciences and laboratory experiences to providequality products and services to the bio-based industry locally and globally
PEO2
Communicate effectively in leading andengaging multidisciplinary teams while addressingrelevant issues locally and globally
PEO3
Explore business opportunities in the bio-based industry locally and globally and utilize ICT to advance their biotechnological knowledge and skills
PEO4
Integrate ethical and professional values in managing and providing services to the recipients and providersof the bio-based industry locally and globally
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
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Program Learning Outcome
PO1
KNOWLEDGE
Acquire and apply knowledge relevant to biotechnology
PO2
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Operate and maintain a range of biotechnology instruments
PO3
PROBLEM ANALYSIS
Analyse, synthesize, integrate knowledge and information to provide solutions in addressing challenges and concerns, appropriate to biotechnology
PO4
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Conduct basic guided research
PO5
COMMUNICATION
Communicate ideas scientifically, in verbal and written forms, with communitie
PO6
INDIVIDUAL &
TEAMWORK
Deliver responsibilities and demonstrate good interpersonal skills in a team
PO7
LIFE LONG LEARNING
Manage information and engage in life-long learning
PO8
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Manage laboratory and industrial occupational safety and quality
PO9
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
SKILLS
Explore business opportunity pertaining to the field of industrial biotechnology
PO10
ETHICS
Demonstrate understanding and awareness of basic commercial, ethical, legal and social issues related to biotechnology
PO11
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Lead and work efficiently in a multidisciplinary projects team
