Overview

This Biotechnology (Hons) degree at The University Of Nottingham Malaysia emphasizes on applications of recent biotechnological advances to reduce hunger, combat diseases, produce cleaner energy and to develop more efficient manufacturing processes.

What you'll study

Topics covered include genomics and proteomics, genetic engineering and modifications of microorganisms, crops and animals, detection of food pathogens and development of novel industrial products, nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals.

The course allows a high degree of specialisation into various areas of biotechnology in years two and three. Specialist areas include plant, microbial/industrial, medical/pharmaceutical biotechnology. The course includes an optional industrial placement in year 2, which will enable you to gain industry experience, crucial for your career development and employment.

In year 3, you will carry out a research project which will help to develop specialist knowledge in an area of your choice and transferable skills including data analysis and presentation, effective communication and independent thinking.

Career paths

The combination of specialist topics you choose in your second and third years will influence the career opportunities available to you. In recent years, many of our graduates have found employment in a range of careers including research workers in industrial and government research organisations; advisors in management, sales and marketing; forensic biologists with law enforcement agencies; science advisors for lawmakers; science journalists and writers; teachers and lecturers in schools and higher learning institutions; and consultants in in biotechnology related industries.

Many graduates have chosen to continue their studies and undertake further research training to MSc, MPhil or PhD level at The University of Nottingham or elsewhere.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Animal Biology
Applied Genetics
Biochemistry: The Building Blocks of Life
Bioscience Tutorials (Academic Development)
Genes and Cells
Microbes and You

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-03 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Biotechnology View 19 other Bachelors in Biotechnology in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Level BBC, including biology and chemistry, excluding critical thinking and general studies.
IB Diploma 28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level including biology and chemistry
STPM B+B+B including biology and chemistry, excluding Pengajian Am
UEC 1 A and 4 B3s, including biology and chemistry, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language
SAM/AUSMAT ATAR 82 (including biology and chemistry)
Canadian Ontario Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) 77% average based on 6 subjects including Biology and Chemistry. Consideration to be made based on relevant individual grades if specific subjects are required.
Diploma - Other Institutions - Acceptance to the second year is on a case by case basis (and at the discretion of the School) but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.3 (out of 4) or 70% and above (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects), and previous studies must meet the prerequisite requirements to the programme

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

58000 MYR / year

≈ 58000 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

52000 MYR / year

≈ 52000 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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