BSc (Hons) Applied Microbiology

Highlights about course

Program Level

Bachelor

Duration

3 Years

Tuition Fees

RM 106,700

Intake

February, June, October

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. 

Entry Requirements

 

Academic Requirements

UCSI 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 – 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 B1

English language 1119/O-Level English/IGCSE

C

UEC English Language

A2

MUET

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

Cambridge Linguaskill

154

IELTS

Score of 5.0

Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests

154

TOEFL

42

Pearson Test of English

47

MUET

Band 3

CEFR

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.

 

Courses Offered

 

Year 1
  • 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
Year 2
  • 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
Year 3
  • 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
General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.
U1
For Malaysian students:

  1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations (Penghayatan Etika and Peradaban)
  2. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
For foreign students:

  1. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
  2. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3 (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)

 

Career Opportunities

 

  • 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

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