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Diploma In Biotechnology

Nilai University
Nilai, Negeri Sembilan
This internationally recognised diploma prepares you with the skills and know-how on new biological processes of commercial importance in a diverse range of industries such as pharmaceutical, agricultural, industrial, forensic and healthcare sectors. Graduates of this programme can progress to enter a relevant Degree programme at Nilai University or our partner universities.

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Course Summary

Intake

Jan, Jun, Oct

Course Fees (estimated)

RM 34,200

Course Duration

2.5 years

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  • SPM  / O-Level - 3Cs in Mathematics, one Science subject and one any other subject; / Min Grade 4 in Mathematics, one Science subject and one any other subject;
  • UEC - 3Bs in Mathematics, one Science subject and one any other subject;
  • SKM / SKK Certificate (MQF Level 3) in a related field - Pass and possess SPM with one credit;
  • Certificate in a related field (MQF Level 3) - Min CGPA 2.00

English Language Requirements
(for international students)*
  • IELTS - 5.0
  • TOEFL - 410 (PBT) / 34 (iBT)
  • Pearson - 36
  • MUET - 3

*International students with qualifications from educational systems where English language is the main medium of instruction are exempted from this requirement.

International students who do not fulfill the English Language Requirements may join the Intensive English Programme at Nilai University which builds their skills in the language and prepares them for the TOEFL examination
Duration of Study (Years) - 2 years 6 months
No. Credits - 90
RM/Credit - RM 380

Tuition Fees - RM 34,200
Total - RM 34,200

Malaysian Students:
  • Application Fee - RM 100
  • Registration Fee - RM 350
  • Caution Fee (Refundable) - RM 200
  • Student Insurance - RM 30/year
  • Resource Fee - RM 440

International Students:
  • Application Fee - RM 100
  • Registration Fee - RM 350
  • Caution Fee (Refundable) - RM 200
  • Student Insurance - RM 30/year
  • Resource Fee - RM 440
  • International Student Admission Fee (General Service Charge) - RM 3,500
FOUNDATIONAL
  • Understanding Biotechnology

CORE
Fundamental
  • Introductory Biology
  • Introductory Chemistry
  • Basic Mathematics
  • Statistics

Basic Biological Sciences
  • Introductory Genetics
  • Basic Microbiology
  • Cell Biology
  • Organic Chemistry
  • General Biochemistry

Major
  • Basic Business Administration
  • Cell Culture Techniques
  • Introductory Bioinformatics
  • Basic Techniques In Molecular Biology
  • Agricultural And Industrial Biotechnology
  • Marine And Environmental Biotechnology
  • Molecular And Medical Biotechnology

General Skills
  • Introduction To Information Technology

SUMMATIVE
  • Biotechnology

MATA PELAJARAN UMUM
MPU1
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 OR
  • Pengajian Malaysia 2
MPU2
  • Graduate Preparatory Course
MPU3
  • Food and Culture 
MPU4
  • Co-Curriculum

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
  • Internship

ENGLISH LANGUAGE
  • Basic Academic English

MALAY LANGUAGE
(only for Malaysian students without a credit in SPM BM)
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A
Disclaimer: Course Information details may change from time to time. Please check with respective institutions to get updated information.
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