Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours)

Key Modules

• 1Programme Structure
• 2Introduction to Biotechnology
• 3Fundamentals of Chemistry
• 4Introduction to Microbiology
• 5Cell Biology
• 6Principles of Biochemistry
• 7Principle of Genetics
• 8Molecules from Nature: Biodiversity and Natural Products
• 9Techniques and Instrumentation in Biotechnology
• 10Introduction to Biostatistics
• 11Crop Biotechnology
• 12Animal Biotechnology
• 13Bioprocess Technology
• 14Applications of Bioinformatics
• 15Research and Laboratory Management
• 16Trends in Applied and Synthetic Biotechnology
• 17Understanding Entrepreneurialism
• 18Research Project
• 19Industrial Training
• 20Kursus Integriti dan Antirasuah (Integrity and Anti-Corruption)
• 21Emotional Intelligence in Action
• 22Youth and Leadership in Malaysia
• 23Kursus Integriti dan Antirasuah
• 24Community Impact and Engagement
• 25Falsafah dan Cabaran Semasa
• 26Aspirasi Negara Bangsa
• 27Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
• 28Citra Malaysia (Malaysian Citra)
• 29Flexible Education Guide
• 30Finance
• 31International Business
• 32Management
• 33Marketing
• 34Pharmacology
• 35Nutrition with Wellness
• 36Education
• 37Business Analytics
• 38Web Technology
• 39Mass Communication
• 40Sustainable Food Systems
• 41Journalism and Media Practice
• 42AND Choose any TWO (2) Free Electives offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the
• 432nd Major
• 44Psychology
• 45Creative Media Design
• 46Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
• 47Dr Lai Zee Wei , Programme Director
• 48VIEW ALL LECTURER

Entry Requirements

• SPM / O-Level with Pre-U / Foundation
• Pass SPM/O-level or equivalent with 5 credits in Mathematics and one science subject for entry with pre-university /foundation qualification. (Except for UEC)
• SPM / O-Level with Diploma
• Pass SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject for entry with Diploma qualification.
• : All information is subject to change. Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the university.
• Taylor’s Foundation in Science (FIS)
• Pass with min. CGPA 2.00
• Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
• Pass STPM with min. of Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any two (2) subjects, or its equivalent
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
• A Pass in UEC with min 5Bs including Mathematics and one Science subject. Candidates without a Grade B in Mathematics and one Science subject may be admitted if the candidate has a credit in Mathematics and one Science subject at SPM or equivalent level.
• Min. DD for 2 subjects
• Canadian Pre-University (CPU)
• Min. average of 60% in 6 subjects
• International Baccalaureate (IB)
• Min. 24 points based on 6 subjects
• Matriculation in Science
• Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)
• Students with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Application via APEL A is allowed.
• The credit requirement at SPM level for candidate can be waived should the grades obtained at the STPM / STAM / Diploma / Matriculation / Foundation level are equivalent/higher.
• All information is subject to change. Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the university.

Career Prospects

• Research and development officers
• Business development associates
• Biotech data analyst
• Medical claim assessor
• Clinical research coordinators
• Sustainability consultant (biotech sector)
• Bioinformatics computational analyst
• Medical sales representatives
• Patent agents
• Bioentrepreneurs
• Environmental biotechnologist