Overview

The Multimedia University Bioinformatics (Hons) programme is a balance of IT and Life Sciences plus training in specific applications.

A significant component of our programme is practical laboratory experience and problem-based learning, alongside student presentations and lectures in small classes. Projects and Industry experience add another dimension to the knowledge gained in lectures.

Career Prospects

Bioinformatician, Biology Researcher in the health care industry, biomedical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, agricultural industry;

Environmental management industry, forensics centre, research institutions and universities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Structures and Algorithms

Operating Systems

System Analysis and Design

Bioinformatics Programming

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Bioinformatics Algorithms

Parallel Computing

Basic Human Genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-10 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-10-26 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-03-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-23 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-27 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

42

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PTE Academic

47

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IELTS

5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melaka, Malaysia

Disciplines

Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 6 other Bachelors in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

42

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47

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5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Pass Foundation/Matriculation from a recognised institution with a Credit in Mathematics at SPM (or equivalent); OR
Pass STPM (or equivalent) with minimum Grade C (GP 2.00) in any 2 subjects AND a Credit in Mathematics at SPM or Grade C in STPM (or equivalent); OR
Pass A-Level with minimum Grade D in any 2 subjects AND a Credit in Mathematics at SPM or Grade D in A-Level (or equivalent); OR
Pass UEC with minimum Grade B in 5 subjects including Mathematics and English; OR
Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Information Systems (or equivalent) with minimum CGPA 2.50 AND Credit in Mathematics at SPM; OR
Other Diploma in Science/Technology/Business with CGPA 2.50, subject to internal assessment, AND Credit in Mathematics at SPM; OR
DKM/DLKM/DVM with CGPA 2.50 (below 2.50 requires 2 years’ related work experience).

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

25750 MYR / year

≈ 25750 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

20750 MYR / year

≈ 20750 MYR / year

Living costs

Melaka

Malaysia

1786 - 2266 MYR / month

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