Manipal International University

Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) (Hons)

The Biotechnology industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world today, and is expected to contribute 5% of Malaysia’s GDP by the year 2020.

This is a multidisciplinary field that harnesses biological processes to create and improve products for the betterment of society. It is also expected to play a key role in solving current world problems such as food security, disease, environmental degradation, and climate change.

理学学士（生物技术）（荣誉）课程概述了生物技术行业和研发中使用的常用技术。毕业生将接受培训，以将他们的技术专长与对这个快速发展的行业的敏锐理解相结合。

Entry Requirements

• Pass STPM with a minimum of 2 Principal Passes (CGPA 2.0) and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM level (or equivalent), or
• Pass A-Levels with a minimum of 2 passes, or
• Pass Foundation in a related field from Manipal International University (MIU) with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM level (or equivalent), or
• Pass Matriculation / Foundation / Pre-University with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 from a Higher Education Provider recognized by the Malaysian Government and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM level (or equivalent), or
• Pass Australian Year 12 with an average of 55% including Mathematics, or
• Pass South Australian Matriculation (SAM) with a minimum aggregate Tertiary Education Rank (TER) of 55 including Mathematics
• Pass Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) with an average of 55% including Mathematics, or
• Pass Canadian Pre-University (CPU), or
• Pass International Baccalaureate with a minimum score of 24/45 including Mathematics, or
• Pass Diploma in Computer Science / Information Systems / Information Technology / Software Engineering (or equivalent) with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 (those with a CGPA between 2.0 and 2.5 will be considered on a case-by-case basis), or
• Other Diplomas with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM level (or equivalent), or
• Other equivalent qualifications as recognized by the Malaysian Government, and
• English Language Requirement.

Recognitions

• Approved by MQA.
• Designed to meet International Curriculum to be in sync with the global benchmarks and industry requirements.

Industry Partnerships

• Multiple partnerships with organisations to boost capabilities of the students and make them job ready.
• 100% Internship Opportunity and Industrial Training availability with the following partner organisations: BIOCON.

Career Prospects

Successful completion of this programme opens up the door for exciting employment prospects in Biotechnology and for postgraduate studies in Biotechnology. Hiring trends in the Biotechnology industry entails:

• Biomedical Researcher
• Biotechnology Laboratory Assistant
• Biotechnology Research Associate
• Bioinformaticist
• Crime Lab Technician or Forensic Lab Technician
• Quality Control Officer
• Quality Assurance Officer
• Biotechnology Product Specialist
• Pharmaceutical Salesperson
• Patent Agent for Biotechnological Inventions in Patent Office