Overview

Students of the Biotechnology (Hons) degree at University Malaysia Sabah will be exposed to basic biology and chemistry disciplines and later to apply these disciplines in biotechnology, medical or research biotechnology.

Career prospect

Genetic counsellor

Gene therapist

Medical geneticist

Public health officer

Forensic scientist

Manufacturing and process specialist in pharmacogenomics

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemistry

Microbiology

Molecular Genetics

Immunology

Molecular Cell Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

PTE Academic

47

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IELTS

5

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Credits

124 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kota Kinabalu, 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

PTE Academic

47

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IELTS

5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Higher Certificate of Education (STPM) or GCE ‘A’ Level or equivalent:

A pass in GCE ‘O’ Level or its equivalent;

A pass in the STPM of GCE ‘A’ Level or Higher School Certificate (HSC) or its equivalent with at least grade C in any THREE (03) subjects;

A pass in Cambridge International Examination Test at least grade B; or-

Exceptions for English-speaking countries which are stated in MQA qualifications; -or-

Exceptions for schools/institutes/colleges that use English as the official language for learning and teaching; -or-

Foundation of Diploma or its equivalent:

A Diploma or its equivalent which is recognized by the Malaysian government and the University Senate with CGPA at least 3.00;

A pass in Cambridge International Examination Test at least grade B; or-

Exceptions for English speaking country which is stated in MQA qualifications; -or-

Exceptions for school/institute/college that uses English as the official language for learning and teaching; -or-

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19038 MYR / year

≈ 19038 MYR / year

Living costs

Kota Kinabalu

Malaysia

2167 - 2880 MYR / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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International Applies to you

Living costs

Kota Kinabalu

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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