Overview

This Microbiology and Molecular Genetics program from University of Malaya is the first of the kind in Malaysia and offers different carries.

Key facts

Microbiologist in clinical, food and water industries

Molecular geneticist in clinical and research laboratories

Science officer and researcher in government and private institutes

Able to work with bioinformatics, biotechnology and molecular diagnostics

Marketing, teaching and underwriting

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Principles of Chemistry
Bioethics and Safety
Fundamental Microbiology
Fundamental Genetics
Biochemistry
Genetics and Molecular Biology Practical

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-09-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

46

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

133 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Microbiology Molecular Sciences Genetics

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

46

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PTE Academic

51

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain at least a Grade B- in Biology at the STPM level.
Obtain at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at STPM level: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics / Additional Mathematics
Matriculation / Foundation (Science Stream)
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain at least a Grade B- in Biology at the Matriculation/Foundation level.
Obtain at least a Grade B- in any ONE (1) of the following subjects at Matriculation/Foundation level: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
STAM
Not Offered
Diploma / Equivalent (science stream)
Malaysian citizen

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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

70600 MYR / year

≈ 70600 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

60100 MYR / year

≈ 60100 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Funding

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