Overview

Knowledge about microbes & genes, inheritance & mutations, the importance of bacteria, viruses and other microbes in the environment and as pathogens. Ranked 137 in Best Global Universities for Microbiology. Ranked top 200 in the world by QS World Subject Rankings for Biological Sciences. This Microbiology and Molecular Genetics program from University of Malaya is the first of the kind in Malaysia.

Career Opportunity & Industry

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 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

41

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Credits

133 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Microbiology Molecular Sciences Genetics View 3 other Bachelors in Genetics in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

41

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Other requirements

General requirements

National Higher School Certificate (or an Advanced Level equivalent) with the grade 80% and above OR
A Diploma from recognized Institutions with the least a CGPA of 3.00
Applicant may be required to undergo an interview session for certain selection programme before being accepted by the respective faculty

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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

9700 MYR / year

≈ 9700 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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