PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
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 graduating with a Bachelor of Science Biotechnology (Hons) from MAHSA University can direct themselves towards career opportunities like academician, scientists, expert in industries, quality analyst, product specialist, entrepreneur and so on in biotechnology and allied fields.
Essentially, students graduating from MAHSA University can fulfil the requirements expected by biotechnology and its associated industries.
Programme Structure
| SUBJECT | SUBJECT CODE | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 |
| 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 | ||
| 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
| FIELD OF STUDY | ELECTIVE NO. | SUBJECT NAME | SUBJECT CODE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Entry Requirement
Career Opportunities
- Research & Development, Manufacturing & Services, Quality and Regulatory Affairs jobs as follows
- Bioinformatics/ Product specialist
- Clinical Research Associate
- Medical coding
- Forensic Scientist
- Greenhouse and field expert
- Instrumentation maintenance /calibration technician
- Laboratory assistant
- Laboratory automation specialist
- Laboratory support worker
- Pharma Manufacturing assistant / technician
- Documentation coordinator
- Patent filing executive
- Health and safety specialist
- Quality assurance specialist
- Laboratory technician
- Research associate
