Course Overview
The Bachelor of Science (Industrial Biology) is a BIOTECHNOLOGY-based programme designed to grant a strong academic foundation in biological sciences and chemistry, training in the various biotechnologies and a solid understanding of their application in industry and biomedicine. The programme is designed not only to train students in the necessary technical skills but also to provide them with the theoretical basis for continued study in biotechnology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and other related areas or to obtain employment in academic, industrial, or government research laboratories.
Curriculum
| YEAR 1 ( SEMESTER 1 ) | ||||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Pre-req | |
| SMBT 1303 | Microbiology(+Lab) | 3 | ||
| SMBB 1182 | Introduction to Biomolecules | 2 | ||
| SMBB 1603 | Bioorganic Chemistry | 3 | ||
| SSCH 1023 | Mathematical Method 1 | 3 | ||
| SSCH 1103 | Statistics | 3 | ||
| UICI 1012 | Islamic and Asian Civilization | OR | ||
| ULAM 1112 | Malay languange for Communication | 2 | ||
| TOTAL CREDIT HOUR | 16 | |||
| YEAR 1 ( SEMESTER 2 ) | |||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Pre-req |
| SMBB 1143 | Cellular and Molecular Biology | 3 | |
| SMBB 1173 | Cellular Biochemistry & Metabolism (+Lab) | 3 | SMBB 1182 |
| SMBT 1212 | Introduction to Biotechnology | 2 | |
| SSCC 2243 | Principles of Analytical Chemistry | 3 | |
| SSCC 2861 | Analytical Chemistry Pratical 1 | 1 | |
| ULAB 1112 | English For Academic Communication | 2 | |
| UHS 1152 | Ethnic Relations (Local Student) | ||
| UHS 1162 | OR
Arts, Customs and Beliefs of Malaysians (Internatinal Student) |
2 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOUR | 16 | ||
| YEAR 2 ( SEMESTER 1 ) | |||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Pre-req |
| SMBB 2153 | Genetic Engineering(+Lab) | 3 | SMBB 1143 |
| SMBT 2513 | Introduction to Bioprocess Engineering(+Lab) | 3 | SMBT 1303 |
| SHD 1513 | Principles of Managment | 3 | |
| UQ-2–1 | Co-Curriculum I/Service Learining | 1 | |
| UUX3–2 | General University | 2 | |
| Elective (choose 2 credits) | |||
| UICI 3042 | Islamic Institutions | 2 | |
| UICI 3032 | Islam & Current Issues | 2 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOUR | 14 | ||
| YEAR 2 ( SEMESTER 2 ) | |||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Pre-req |
| SMBT 2233 | Fermentation Technology(+Lab) | 3 | SMBT 2513 |
| SMBT 2693 | Enzyme Technology and Biocatalysis(+Lab) | 3 | SMBB 1173 |
| SMBU 2613 | Research Methodology | 3 | |
| SHF 1113 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | |
| ULAB 2112 | Advances English for Acedemic Communication | 2 | |
| UHS 2–2 | Nationhood Elective | 2 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOUR | 16 | ||
| YEAR 3 ( SEMESTER 1 ) | |||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Pre-req |
| SMBT 3523 | Bioprocess Engineering | 3 | SMBT 2513 |
| SMBT 3243 | Tissue Culture Technology(+Lab) | 3 | |
| ULAB 3–2 | Compulsory English Elective | 2 | |
| UQ 3–1 | Co-Curriculum II/ Service Learning | 1 | |
| Elective Courses (Choose 9 credits) | |||
| SMBT 3163 | Techniques in Molecular Biology(*) | 3 | SMBB 2153 |
| SMBB 3323 | Physiology and Screening of
Industrial Microorganisms(*) |
3 | |
| SMBT 3333 | Food Microbiology | 3 | |
| SMBT 3353 | Industrial Microbiology | 3 | |
| SMBB 3573 | Biological Control and Environmental Conservation | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOUR | 18 | ||
| YEAR 3 ( SEMESTER 2 ) | |||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Pre-req |
| SMBU 3193 | Bioethics in Research & Development | 3 | SMBU 2613 |
| SMBU 3723 | Biocomputation and Bioinformatics | 3 | |
| SHD 1523 | Organizational Behavior | 3 | |
| Elective Courses (6 credits) | |||
| SMBB 3173 | Gene Expression | 3 | |
| SMBT 3213 | Molecular Biotechnology | 3 | |
| SMBB 3433 | Virology | 3 | |
| SMBB 3503 | Immunology | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOUR | 15 | ||
| SHORT SEMESTER | |||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Pre-req |
| SMBU 3915 | Industrial Training (HW) | 5 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOUR | 5 | ||
| YEAR 4 (SEMESTER 1 ) | |||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Pre-req |
| SMBU 4922 | Undergraduate Project 1 | 2 | |
| SMBT 4663 | Protein Separation Techniques in
Biotechnology |
3 | SMBT 2693 |
| Elective Courses(Choose 9 credits) | 9 | ||
| SMBT 4253 | Applications of Tissue Culture(*) | 3 | SMBT 3243 |
| SMBT 4183 | Applied Microbial Biochemistry and
Biotransformation(*) |
3 | SMBB 1173 |
| SMBT 4273 | Biorefinery Technology | 3 | |
| SMBT 4283 | Industrial Waste Management | 3 | |
| SMBT 4263 | Pharaceutical Biotechnology | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOUR | 14 | ||
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| YEAR 4 (SEMESTER 2 ) | |||
| Code | Subject | Credit | Pre-req |
| SMBU 4924 | Undergraduate Project II | 4 | SMBU 4922 |
| UHAS 3012 | Entrepreneurship and Enterprise
Development |
2 | |
| Elective Courses(Choose 9 credits) | 9 | ||
| SMBT 4693 | Biosensor Technology(*) | 3 | SMBT 2693 |
| SMBT 4293 | Environmental Biotechnology | 3 | |
| SMBT 4323 | Bioremediation and Biodegradation | 3 | |
| SMBB 4143 | Gene Therapy | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOUR | 15 | ||
Entry Requirements
Fulfill the University and the Program Requirement as the following:Matriculation or STPM
- Pass with minimum grade of B- (CGPA 2.67) in Biology
- Pass at least with grade C+ (CGPA 2.33) in any two subject : physics, chemistry, mathematics (additional maths, advance additional maths)
- Pass at least with distinction in mathematics at the level of SPM/STPM.
Diploma
- Diploma holder from UTM or any other institution certified by Malaysian government and related
- Pass with minimum CGPA of 2.5
- Other equivalent qualification with minimum CGPA 2.5
- Candidates with CGPA< 2.5 with at least 2 years of working experience in related field
Career Prospects
- Government/non-biological based industries / private sectors (hospital, universities or research institutes such as IMR, MARDI, FRIM, SIRIM and MPOB)
- Journalist
- Microbiologist
- Entrepreneur
- Product Specialist
- Quality Control Engineer
- Biotechnologist
- Academician ( Teacher, Tutor, Lecturer )
- Research Scientist
- All fees are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) currency unless stated otherwise.
