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Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours)

This programme is the combination of two faculties: Health Sciences as well as Science and Engineering to produce products and services of value to society. Biotechnology is applied in processes ranging from cheese production, brewing, and wastewater management, through to drug design and gene therapy.

3 Years

Intakes: Jan, May, Sep

Overview

This programme is the fusion of science and technology that caters to the best possible outcome for the human society and mankind. Biotechnology offers a wide perspective ranging from production of valuable substances, waste management, and drug designing through advanced gene therapy. Moreover, the programme provides knowledge ofmedicine by engaging modern molecular biology, microbiology, implementation of instrumentation and data analysis. Overall, this course develops bothprofessional and technical skills among students through practical andtheoretical knowledge considering legal as well as ethical aspects.

Program Aim

The programme of Bachelor of Biotechnology (Hons) will produce Biotechnologist who are:

  1. Knowledgeable in the field of biotechnology so as to contribute effectively to the society.
  2. Competent in solving problems based on facts and ideas as well as possess ethical values to enable effective lifelong learning.
  3. Competent in communication with interpersonal skills as well as capable of providing leadership and teamwork in the organisation he/she works in.
  4. Eligible with applying managerial and entrepreneurship skills in order to evaluate biotechnological policies related to sustainability and improvement of quality of life of the citizens.

Career Opportunities

This programme will provide the following opportunities:

  1. Bio medical research
  2. Pathology laboratories
  3. Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical industries
  4. Bio analytical laboratories in government and private industry
  5. Reproductive biology industries
  6. Agricultural industries

Subject Highlights

Full Time Duration : 36 Months
Part Time Duration : 60 Months

Sl.No. MQA Subject Code Subject Name Credits
1 BTC 1113 Cell biology 3
2 BTC 1123 Biochemistry 3
3 BTC 1133 Organic Mechanisms in Biology 3
4 BMC 233 Basic Microbiology 3
5 ENG 613 English I 3
Elective (Choose any one module from the following):
6 MPU 3113 Islamic Civilization and Asian Civilization 3
7 MPU 3163 Malay Communication 3 3
8 BTC 1213 Chemistry 3
9 BTC 1223 Biophysics 3
10 BMC 223 Molecular Biology 3
11 BTC 1233 Genetics 3
Elective (Choose any one module from the following):
12 MPU 3123 Ethnic Relations 3
13 MPU 3173 Indian Studies 3 3
14 MPU 3232 Leadership Skills and Human Relation 2
15 BTC 1313 Introduction to Computer 3
16 BTC 1323 Bio-informatics 3
17 BTC 1333 Instrumentation 3
18 MPU 3342 Indian Government and Public Policy 2
19 BTC 2113 Recombinant DNA Technology 3
20 BMC 223 Biosafety, Bioregulation & Bioethics in Biotechnology 3
21 BMC 433 Human Genetics 3
22 BMC 463 Basic Cytology 3
23 BTC 2153 Biostatistics 3
24 MPU 3452 Community Service 2
25 BTC 2213 Plant Cell and Tissue Culture Techniques 3
26 BTC 2223 Biotechnology – Social, Legal & Ethical issues 3
27 BTC 2233 Biodiversity & Taxonomy 3
28 BMC 523 Advanced Microbiology 3
29 BMC 313 Basic Immunology 3
30 BTC 2316 Internships or Industrial Training 6
31 BTC 3113 Fermentation Technology 3
32 BTC 3123 Developmental Biology 3
33 BMC 753 Toxicology 3
34 BTC 3133 Medical Biotechnology 3
35 BMC 312 Research Methodology 3
36 BTC 3223 Environmental Biotechnology 3
37 BTC 3233 Plant Biotechnology 3
38 BTC 3243 Animal Biotechnology 3
39 BTC 3253 Food Processing Technology 3
40 BTC 3273 Entrepreneurship in Biotechnology 3
41 BTC 3213 Industrial Biotechnology 3
42 BTC 3283 Marketing Management 3
43 BMC 823 Laboratory Management 3
44 BMC 533 Professional Skill for Biotechnology 3
45 BTC 3318 Research Project 9

Entry Requirements

Intake :

  1. January
  2. May
  3. September

Entry Requirements :

  1. Higher School Certificate Pass India (STPM) with a minimum of Grade C [Grade Point Average (GPA) 2.00] in any two subjects, or its equivalent; and possess Indian Certificate of Education India (SPM) with three credits in Mathematics, one Science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent;

  2. OR

  3. Pass the Higher Religious certificate India (STPM) with a minimum grade of Jayyid, or its equivalent; and possess SPM with three credits in Mathematics, one Science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent;

  4. OR

  5. Matriculation / Foundation with a minimum Culmulative Grade point Average (CGPA) of 2.00, or its equivalent, and possess SPM with three credits in Mathematics, one Science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent;

  6. OR

  7. A Diploma [level 4, Indian Qualifications Framework (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.

    English competency Requirement for international Student: International students are required to achieve a minimum score of 5.0 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS) OR Band 3 in Indian University English Test (MUET) OR its equivalent.

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