Bachelor of Applied Science (Hons) Industrial Biotechnology
Fees Structure, Admission, Intake & Deadline
Course Intake
Overview
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
| No | MQF | 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 |
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Year 1
- Biochemistry
- Biochemistry Laboratory
- Biophysical Chemistry
- Industrial Biotechnology
- Organic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry Laboratory
- Microbiology
- Microbiology Laboratory
Year 2
- Bioanalytical Chemistry
- Bioanalytical Chemistry Laboratory
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory
- Genetics
- Enzyme Technology
- Enzyme Technology Laboratory
- Industrial Microbiology
- Industrial Microbiology Laboratory
- Laboratory Quality Management and Validation
Year 3
- Bioprocess Technology
- Bioprocess Technology Laboratory
- Gene Technology
- Gene Technology Laboratory
- Plant and Mamalian Cell Technology
- Plant and Mamalian Cell Technology Laboratory
- Elective I
- Elective II
- Final Year Project I
Year 4
- Extraction and Bioseparation
- Extraction and Bioseparation Laboratory
- Elective III
- Final Year Project II
- Industrial Training
Elective Courses:
- Biomanufacturing
- Immunotechnology
- Bionanotechnology
- Biopharmaceutical
- Nutraceutical and functional foods
- Bioinformatics
- Bioremediation
- Reactor Design
- Advanced Enzyme Technology
- Biosensor Technology
CAREER PROSPECTS
- Academician
- Clinical Researcher
- Diagnostic Executive
- Marketing and Sales Personnel
- Medical Laboratory Technologist
- Project Manager
- Production Engineer
- Quality Control Analyst
- Research / Science Officer
- Scientist (Biochemist,Microbiologist,Molecular Biologist etc)
- Technical Service Personnel
- Technical Regulatory Affairs Officer
- Technopreneur
- Safety Officer
- Any related positions.