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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biotechnology

UCSI University

Level

bachelor

Duration

3 Years (14 weeks per semester, 7 weeks per short semester)

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Entry Exams

MUET

Tuition Fee

RM 120,801 (International, approximate total)

Intake

January, May and September

Program Overview

Step into the frontier of science with UCSI University’s

– where biology meets innovation to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. From

, this programme empowers you to master the tools shaping the bioeconomy of tomorrow.

As one of Malaysia’s first private institutions to offer biotechnology education, UCSI offers unmatched exposure through

. You'll gain not just scientific insight, but the entrepreneurial mindset to turn your research into impactful solutions. Whether you're advancing sustainable agriculture with precision crop biotechnology, creating next-gen therapeutics or designing diagnostic tools with

, you’ll be at the forefront of biotechnology’s most exciting frontiers.

The BSc (Hons) in Biotechnology at UCSI University is a forward-looking degree that empowers students to harness the power of life sciences to drive real-world innovation. Designed at the intersection of biology, technology and entrepreneurship, the programme explores how advanced tools like CRISPR-Cas gene editing, synthetic biology, next-generation sequencing (NGS) and AI-driven bioinformatics are transforming sectors from healthcare to agriculture.

Throughout the programme, students will dive into key areas such as genetic engineering, molecular diagnostics, fermentation technology, pharmacogenomics and computational biology, while also exploring how biotechnology can be applied to tackle global challenges in health, food security and the environment. Practical exposure is emphasised through hands-on lab work, technology transfer projects, industry collaborations and research initiatives, allowing students to work with the same methods and tools used by professionals in biopharmaceuticals, agribiotech and environmental biotech.

Key Modules

  • 1Effective Speaking
  • 2Effective Writing
  • 3Integriti dan Anti-Rasuah (Integrity and Anti-Corruption) (MPU-U2)
  • 4Chemistry for Applied Sciences
  • 5Biomolecular Structure & Function
  • 6Fundamental Techniques in Applied Sciences
  • 7Biochemistry: Principles & Experiments
  • 8Microbiology
  • 9Molecular Cell Biology
  • 10Introduction to Biomaterials
  • 11Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU-U4)
  • 12Co-Operative Placement 1
  • 13Analytical Chemistry
  • 14Immunology
  • 15Biocatalysts & Biosensors
  • 16Research Methods & Data Analysis
  • 17Animal Cell Culture Technology
  • 18Plant Biotechnology & Genetics
  • 19Introduction to Programming
  • 20Pharmacology
  • 21Extra-curricular Learning Experience 2 (MPU-U4)
  • 22Co-Operative Placement 2
  • 23Tools in Genetic Engineering
  • 24Bioinformatics
  • 25Environmental Biotechnology & Sustainability
  • 26Human Genetics
  • 27Bioeconomy & commercialization
  • 28Fermentation Technology & Downstream Processing
  • 29Bioprocess Engineering
  • 30Co-Operative Placement 3
  • 31Biotechnology Research Project 1
  • 32Biotechnology Research Project 2
  • 33Electives (Choose 3 out of 12)
  • 34Food Chemistry
  • 35Food Processing & Packaging
  • 36Food Microbiology
  • 37Entrepreneurship for Applied Sciences
  • 38Fundamentals of Marketing
  • 39Fundamental of Management
  • 40Introduction to Public Speaking
  • 41Ecology & Sustainability
  • 42Environmental Monitoring & Assessment
  • 43Conservation & Management of Aquatic Resources
  • 44Current Topics in Aquatic Science
  • 45Aquatic Pollution & Toxicology
  • 46Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
  • 47Philosophy and Contemporary Issues (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
  • 48Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
  • 49Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3 (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)
  • 50Examples of research areas:
  • 51Algal bioreactors for wastewater treatment and biofuel production.
  • 52Recombinant probiotic vectors for oral biologics delivery.
  • 53Nanotechnology and microencapsulation for functional foods and skincare.

Entry Requirements

  • UCSI Foundation in Science or equivalent in Malaysia
  • Minimum CGPA 2.00 and Possess SPM with 3 credits inclusive of Mathematics and one science subject
  • National matriculation
  • Minimum GPA 2.00 in any two (2) subjects and Possess SPM with 3 credits inclusive of Mathematics and one science subject
  • Minimum Grade B in five (5) subjects, inclusive of:
  • One Science subject
  • OR Minimum Grade B in 5 subjects and Possess SPM with 3 credits inclusive of Mathematics and one science subject
  • High School/Grade 12 (WITHOUT Exit award Grade 11)
  • Minimum overall average 60%, obtain 50% average of any two (2) subjects of the following:
  • Chemistry/Biology/Physics
  • High School/Grade 12 (WITH Exit award Grade 11)
  • Or 50% average in of any two (2) subjects of the following in Grade 11:
  • Minimum Grade D in any two (2) subjects and Possess SPM with 3 credits inclusive of Mathematics and one science subject
  • Australian High/Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) - SAM/AUSMAT/ SACE/ TEE/ NTCE/WACE
  • Minimum ATAR 60% or minimum 60% average in five (5) subjects inclusive of:
  • Canadian Grade 12 – CPU/CIMP
  • Minimum average of 60% in six (6) subjects, inclusive of:
  • International Baccalaureate (IB)
  • Minimum score of 26/42 from six (6) subjects, inclusive of:
  • Diploma/Advanced Diploma in related field
  • Minimum CGPA 2.00
  • Other qualifications recognized by the Malaysian government
  • Admission: Case by case basis
  • Academic Requirements
  • English Language Requirements
  • For Local Students
  • SPM English language
  • English language 1119/O-Level English/IGCSE
  • UEC English Language
  • 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.
  • For International Students
  • Cambridge Linguaskill
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
  • Minimum score of 154
  • Pearson Test of English
  • Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS
  • Minimum score of 107
  • 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. Exemptions from the University English Language requirements can be granted if the following corresponding requirements are fulfilled: i. Internal transfer applicants who have already fulfilled the University English Language requirements. ii. Applicants who have an academic qualification from a higher learning institution which uses the English Language as a medium of instruction. The applicants who have met the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirements may be advised by the Faculty to improve their proficiency by undertaking the additional English proficiency courses.

Career Prospects

  • Clinical research co-ordination in hospitals and pharmaceutical firms
  • Bioinformatics Computational Analysis
  • Other career opportunities in
  • Management
  • Intellectual Property (IP) and Patent Law
  • Venture capitalist business
  • Biotechnology technopreneurships
  • Industry Collaborations
  • FAQ
  • What is the difference between biomedical science and biotechnology?
  • What is the state of the Biotechnology industry in Malaysia?
  • Reference:
  • www.bio.org
  • Why should I study Biotechnology at UCSI University instead of at other universities?
  • Does the UCSI University degree provide opportunities for me to develop my career abroad?

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