Overview
A microbiologist is a scientist who studies microscopic life forms and processes. This includes study of the growth, interactions and characteristics of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, algae, fungi, and some types of parasites and their vectors. Microbiology essentially... overlaps with other areas of biology such as genetics, molecular biology and immunology. Careers in this field are aplenty as you could venture a rewarding career in healthcare, environment, food and beverage, petroleum, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, forensic science, research, and the academia. As one of the pioneers in teaching applied sciences in Malaysia, the Faculty of Applied Sciences has a reputation of producing quality graduates with over 80% of its lecturers at PhD holders. With over 4,500 companies as internship partners, the University is certainly your launchpad towards global careers.
Academic Requirements
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Foundation in Science or equivalent in Malaysia
Minimum CGPA 2.00 and possess SPM/O-level with THREE credits in Mathematics ONE science subject and ONE any other subject, or its equivalent
Matriculation
Minimum CGPA 2.00 and possess SPM/O-level with THREE credits inclusive of Mathematics and one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent
STPM
Minimum GPA of 2.0/Grade C in any two subjects and possess SPM/O-Level with THREE credits in Mathematics, ONE Science subject and ONE any other subject
?UEC
Minimum grade B in FIVE subjects inclusive of Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Mathematics, and PASS SPM or equivalent
?A-levels
Minimum Grade C (GPA of 2.0) in any two subjects, and THREE credits in O-Level inclusive of Mathematics and ONE Science subject
Australian High/Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) - SAM/ AUSMAT/ SACE/ TEE/ NTCE/ WACE
Minimum ATAR of 60% or minimum average of 60% in FIVE subjects inclusive of Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Mathematics, and PASS SPM or equivalent
Canadian Grade 12 ¨C CPU/CIMP
Pass with minimum mark of 60% inclusive Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Mathematics, and possess SPM (or equivalent)
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Minimum score of 26/42 from SIX subjects inclusive of Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Mathematics, and PASS SPM or equivalent
Diploma/Advanced Diploma
Minimum CGPA of 2.0 or equivalent
English Language Requirements
For Local Students
SPM English language
B+CEFR
Low B1English language 1119/O-Level English/IGCSE
CUEC English Language
A2MUET
Band 3- In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme/ sit for Cambridge Linguistic Test (CLT)
For International Students
IELTS
Score of 5.0Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
154TOEFL
42Pearson Test of English
47MUET
Band 3CEFR
Low B1- International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme¡¯s English Language Requirement will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme (R/KJP/00920-00929) which helps them prepare for attaining a required band score. Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and/or the outcome of the English Placement Test.
- University Life
- Chemistry For Applied Sciences
- Biomolecular Structure and Function
- Fundamental Techniques in Applied Sciences
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Microbiology
- Immunology
- Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1
- Co-Operative Placement 1
Elective 1 (Choose one)
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Introduction to Public Speaking
- Introduction to Programming
Elective 2 (Choose two)
- Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
- Ecology and Sustainability
- Introduction to Biomaterials
- Food Safety and Quality System
- IP Rights and Biosafety
- Microbial Genetics
- Analytical Chemistry
- Food Microbiology
- Research Methods and Data Analysis
- Bioinformatics
- Biocatalyst and Biosensors
- Tools in Genetic Engineering
- Extra-curricular Learning Experience 2
- Co-Operative Placement 2
Elective 3 (Choose one)
- Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
- Ecology and Sustainability
- Introduction to Biomaterials
- Food Safety and Quality System
- Bioeconomy and Commercialisation
- Agricultural Microbiology
- Environmental Microbiology
- Industrial Microbiology
- Medical Microbiology
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology
- Current Topics in Microbiology
- Extra-curricular Learning Experience 3
- Co-Operative Placement 3
- Applied Microbiology Research Project 1
- Applied Microbiology Research Project 2
- Applied Microbiology Research Project 3
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
- Philosophy and Contemporary Issues (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
- Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
- Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3 (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)
- Science officer
- Research officer
- Quality Control Officer
- Laboratory Executive/Quality Controller
- Food manufacturer Healthcare Personnel
- Academician/Environment Manager
- R&D Scientist
- Clinical trials coordinator
- Biomedical product marketing
- Drug discovery and development
- Water authorities
- Environmental management
- Biomedical personnel
- Biotechnologist
- Science journalist
- Process control specialist
Local Students
Approximate Total Fees:
RM 94,195
International Students
Approximate Total Fees:
RM 106,700
Note: This is an estimated fee, as different countries have different visa processing charges and administrative fees. For more information, kindly refer to your region¡¯s counselor for the detailed fee breakdown.
