Biotechnology with Honours University Putra Malaysia

Overview

The Biotechnology with Honours program is conducted on a full-time basis at the campus of University Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang. The duration of the program is eight semesters (four years) with a minimum credit of 126 to graduate.

This program is conducted using a student-centered learning (SCL) method that includes theories and practices through lectures, tutorials, seminars, industrial training, field trips, case studies, fieldwork and research projects.

Programme Outcomes

The learning outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology with Honors are divided into two based on the learning outcomes specified by the Program Standards: Biotechnology and learning outcomes according to the University's requirements based on the Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF). Overall, after following this program, graduate will be able to:

• exhibit knowledge and comprehensive understanding in biotechnology;
• use basic equipment related to biotechnology;
• analyze, synthesize, and integrate knowledge and information;
• apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills;
• conduct basic guided research;
• demonstrate the ability to seek, adapt and provide solutions to address biotechnology challenges and problems;
• practice the concept of lifelong learning;
• demonstrate awareness and understanding of the basic issues of entrepreneurship and commercialization, ethics, legislation and social related to biotechnology;
• show their communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Career Information

Career in biotechnology is noteworthy for supporting the development of various industries in Malaysia, these include agriculture, livestock, food, medicine, manufacturing, and waste management. This is in line with The National Biotechnology Policy 2005-2020, which aims to develop the biotechnology field as one of the engine of economic growth. The policy focuses on the development of three economic sectors; namely agriculture, healthcare, and industrial manufacturing, as well as supporting the development of ecosystems that cater for scientific, academic and business communities. Career path:

• Ministries and relevant government departments such as Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry, Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation
• Research and development center at universities, research institutions and private agencies
• Biotechnology companies
• Universities, college and schools
• Entrepreneur