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Bachelor of Science Biotechnology (Hons)

MAHSA University
Jenjarom, Selangor
MAHSA University offers Bachelor of Science Biotechnology (Hons) which is a 3-year programme for the aspirants willing for a great career in Biotechnology in the areas of industry, medicine and environmental research.

During the programme, students will gain knowledge on biology, chemistry, bioprocess engineering, plant and animal biotechnology, statistics, genetics, genetic engineering, immunology, cellular and molecular biology, Recombinant DNA technology etc.

Students graduated with Bachelor of Science Biotechnology (Hons) from MAHSA University can direct themselves towards the career opportunities like academician, scientists, expert in industries, quality analyst, product specialist, entrepreneur and so on in biotechnology and allied fields.

Very essentially, students graduated from MAHSA University can fulfil the requirements expected by biotechnology and its associated industries. The skills and subjects that they learnt will make them and the society to live a peaceful, healthy and safer life. 

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Course Summary

Intake

Apr, Oct

Course Fees (estimated)

RM 78,360

Course Duration

3 years

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Pass STPM with a minimum of Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any two (2) subjects, or its equivalent; and possess SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent.

International students are required to achieve a minimum score of 5.0 in IELTS OR Band 3 in MUET OR its equivalent.
  1. MQF Level Entry Requirement English Competency Requirement (International Student) OR
  2. Pass STAM with a minimum grade of Jayyid, or its equivalent; and possess SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent; OR
  3. Matriculation/Foundation with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, or its equivalent, and possess SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent; OR
  4. A Diploma (Level 4, 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 (1), (2) and (3) can be waived should the grades obtained at the STPM / STAM / Diploma / Matriculation / Foundation level are equivalent/higher. 
Application Fee - RM 500
Registration Fee - RM 2,400
Tuition Fee - RM 72,660
Total Yearly Fees - RM 2,800
Total Fee - RM 78,360

2020 Scholarship - RM 5,960
2020 Fees - RM 72,400
PTPTN ( BSH ) - RM 42,090
Semester 1 
  • Basic Chemistry BTBC-4113
  • Biostatistics for Biotechnologist BTBB-4113
  • Biophysics and Instrumentation BTBI-4113
  • English for Academic Purpose ENG 6112/ BMU 114
  • Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) MPU3123/ BMU 115
  • Malaysian Studies for International Students MPU3173/ BMU 115
  • Introduction to Biotechnology BTIB-4113
  • Developmental Biology BTDB-4113

Semester 2 
  • Cell Structure and Dynamics BTCD-4123
  • Genetics BTGE-4123
  • Basic Microbiology BTBM-4123
  • English for Academic Writing ENG6212/ BMU126
  • Hubungan Ethnik MPU3113/ BMU116
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 for International Students MPU3213/ BMU116
  • Bioprocessing BTBP-4123
  • Cell and Tissue Culture BTCT-4123

Semester 3
  • Plant Biotechnology BTPB-5213
  • Biochemistry BTMB-5213
  • Genomics and Proteomics BTGP-5213
  • Animal Breeding BTAB-5213
  • Youth Development MPU 3423/ BMU 417
  • Microbial Biotechnology BTMB-5213
  • Elective–I


Semester 4 
  • Molecular Diagnosis BTMD-5223
  • Bio Techniques BTBT-5223
  • Immunology & Immunotechnology BTII-5223
  • Research Methodology BTRM-5222
  • Molecular Biology BTMB-5223
  • Elective–II 
  • IPR, Biosafety and Bio-Ethics BTIP-5223
  • SS Industrial Training BTIT-5236

Semester 5 
  • Entrepreneurship Development (MPU 2) MPU3243/ BMU415
  • Nano Biotechnology/Drug Delivery BTNB-6313
  • Recombinant DNA Technology BTRD-6313
  • Research Project I BTRP-6314
  • Elective-III

Semester 6 
  • Bioinformatics for Biologist BTBB-6323
  • Personal & Professional Development BMC 423
  • Research Project II BTRP-6326
  • Community Service MPU3312/ BMU417
  • Elective IV 
  • Elective V

Specialized Elective Papers
Medical Biotechnology
Elective – I/ Elective – II 
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology BEAP-5203
  • Human Molecular Genetics BEHG-5203
  • Self-Study and Review in Medical Biotechnology BESM-5203
Elective III/ Elective IV/ Elective V
  • Molecular Therapeutics BEMT-6304
  • Applications and Advancements of Medical Biotechnology BEAA- 6304
  • Stem Cell Technology BEST-6304
  • Recent Topics in Medical Biotechnology BEMB- 6304

Agricultural Biotechnology
Elective – I/ Elective – II 
  • Plant Tissue Culture Techniques BEPT-5203
  • Plant Molecular Biology and Plant Genetic Engineering BEPM-5203
  • Self-Study and Review in Agricultural Biotechnology BESP-5203
Elective III/ Elective IV/ Elective V 
  • Advancements in Plant Biotechnology BEAP-6304
  • Bio Fertilizers and Bio Pesticides BEBB-6304
  • Genetically Modified Plants BEGP-6304
  • Recent Topics in Agricultural Biotechnology BEPB-6304

Animal Biotechnology 
Elective – I/ Elective – II 
  • Animal Tissue Culture Technology BEAT-5203
  • Animal Genetic Engineering BEAG-5203
  • Self-Study and Review in Animal Biotechnology BESA-5203
Elective III/ Elective IV/ Elective V 
  • Advancements in Animal Biotechnology BEAB-6304
  • Aquatic Biotechnology BEAB-6304
  • Genetically Modified Animals BEGA-6304
  • Recent Topics in Animal Biotechnology BEAB-6304

Industrial Biotechnology
Elective – I/ Elective – II * 
  • Bioprocess & Biochemical Engineering BEBB-5203
  • Food Processing and Preservation BEFP-5203
  • Self-Study and Review in Industrial Biotechnology BESI-5203
Elective III/ Elective IV/ Elective V 
  • Pharmaceutical Biotechnology BEPB-6304
  • Enzymology and Enzyme Technology BEEE-6304
  • Beverages and Alcohols BEBE-6304
  • Recent Topics in Industrial Biotechnology BEIB-6304

Environmental Biotechnology 
Elective – I/ Elective – II * 
  • Biodegradation and Bioremediation BEBI-5203
  • Biomass and Bio Products BEBM-5203
  • Self-Study and Review in Environmental Biotechnology BESE-5203
Elective III/ Elective IV/ Elective V 
  • Advancements in Environmental Biotechnology BEAE-6304
  • Molecular Ecology BEME-6304
  • Bio-energy and Biotransformation BEBB-6304
  • Recent Topics in Environmental Biotechnology BEEB-6304 
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