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DIPLOMA IN biotechnology

bSc (hons) biotechnology

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Diploma in Biotechnology, 2014

FACULTY OF BIOTECHNOLOGY& APPLIED SCIENCE

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DIPLOMA IN biotechnology

Program Information

FACULTY OF BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED SCIENCE

course handling

• 6 Semesters • 3 years

• PTPTN• KWSP

admission requirements

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• Lecture • Tutorial• Site visit

• Project analysis• Laboratorium• Industrial training

Duration

1. Pass SPM/ SPMV with at least three (3) credits; OR2. Pass O-level with at least Grade C in three (3) subjects; OR3. Pass Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with at least Grade B in three (3) subjects; OR 4. Pass STPM or equivalent with at least Grade B in three (3) subjects; OR5. Pass STAM rank “Maqbul”; OR6. Obtained Certificate (MQF level 3) in the relevan field of Higher Education (PPT) which is recognized by Malaysian Government with 2.00 minimum CGPA; OR7. Obtained Certificate in Vocational/ Technical/ Community College Certificate/ Sijil Kemahiran (SKM level 3) in related field AND Pass SPM with at least one (1) credit; OR8. Any equivalent qualification recognize by Malaysian Government.

• MARA• State Government *Terms & conditions apply

Diploma in Biotechnology is designed to produce human resources that are capable to apply their knowledge and skills in the fields of Biotechnology such as molecular, environment, bioprocess, agricultural and pharmaceutical. It is also suitable for those whose love nature and want to transform natural resources into beneficial products.

Students will be exposed to practical knowledge in handling equipment, safety in laboratories, preparing media, basic skills in laboratories, molecular, and environmental.

This is a 3-year program with one semester of industrial training. Students will be placed in suitable industries internship to gain knowledge and experience as part of their preparation to work in the Biotechnology field.

Apart from learning the subjects related to Biotechnology, students will also be able to develop their soft skills through presentation, co-curricular activities and entrepreneurship program.

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Profiency Skills in English•Malaysia Studies•Mathematics•Chemistry•Computer Practice•Fundamentals of Biotechnology•Genetics•Academic English•Malay Language (A)•Malay Language (B)•Biochemistry I•Microbiology•Bioinstrumentation•Biostatistics

English for Research Foundation•Islamic Studies•Moral Studies•Cell and Molecular Biology•Immunology•Biochemistry II•Enzyme Technology•English Language Integrated Skills•Genetic Engineering•Microbes in Biotechnology•Food Technology•Cell and Tissue Culture

Public Speaking in English•Bioinformatics•Undergraduates Project 1•Plant Biotechnology•Animal Biotechnology•Undergraduates Project III•Fermentation Technology•Marine Technology•Industrial Technology•Industrial Training

COURSE SYLLABUS

bachelor of science (hons) biotechnologyFACULTY OF BIOTECHNOLOGY & APPLIED SCIENCE

• Researcher (Various field)• Assistant Food Technologist• Microbiologist• Entrepreneurship• Forensic Science• Genetic Counseling

• Marketing and Sales• R&D Management• Education• Biosafety and Ethical Issues• Environmental Monitoring and Pollution Control

1. Pass SPTM with at least Pass in two (2) subjects with at 2.00 minimum CGPA; OR2. Pass STAM rank “Jayyid”; OR3. Pass GCE A- level with at least Pass in two (2) subjects; OR4. Pass Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with at least Grade B in five (5) subjects; OR 5. Pass Foundation in the relevan field of Higher Education (PPT) which is recognized by Malaysia Government with 2.00 minimum CGPA; OR6. Pass Matriculation in the relevan field recognized by Malaysian Government with 2.00 minimum CGPA; OR7. Pass Diploma (MQF level 4) in the relevan field with 2.50 minimum CGPA; OR8. Any equivalent qualification recognize by Malaysian Government.

Biotechnology is the study of how living organisms or parts of organisms can be used to improve, modify, or produce products or processes for specific uses such as medicine and drugs. There are several areas of application for Biotechnology such as Fermentation Technology, Enzyme Engineering, Environmental Technology, and Genetic Engineering.

By enrolling into the Degree in Biotechnology (Hons.) program, students will be exposed to the fundamental knowledge and principles in Biotechnology, and they will be able to develop a strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Moreover, the student’s skills and understanding of biotechnology processes can be further developed through a series of planned practical skill based activities and the needed soft skills in real-life situations as individuals.

career prospect

course handling

• 7 Semesters • 3.5 years

• PTPTN• KWSP

admission requirements

study loan

• Lecture • Tutorial• Site visit

• Project analysis• Laboratorium• Industrial training

Duration

• State Government *Terms & conditions apply

Basic Statistics•General Chemistry•General Biology•Introduction to Biotechnology•Biotechnology Ethics•Conservation Biology and Natural Resources•Protein Technology I•Fermentation Technology• Waste Treatment And Environmental

Safety Management and Health•Organic Chemistry•Cell and Molecular Biology•Industrial Microbiology•Agricultural Biotechnology•Research Methodology •Application of Microbial Biochemistry And Biotransformation•GeneticEngineering•Industrial Enzyme

Biochemistry•Natural Product•Bioprocess•Microbiology•Genetics•Food Technology•Protein Technology II•Entrepreneurship•Industrial Training

Further your study to BSc (Hons) biotechnology in Geomatika University College with credit transfer (based on Senate approval).

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