BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS) BIOTECHNOLOGY

January |May |October 3 Year MYR 42,000 Degree

WHAT CAN I LEARN?

Biotechnology is the application of advances made in the natural sciences, particularly including the exploration of science of genetics and its application. Biotechnology has enhanced food quality, quantity and handling; its application likewise incorporate delivering chemicals through manipulating simple cells and proteins. Biotechnology additionally has essential ramifications in wellbeing and pharmaceutical. Through genetic engineering, researchers have possessed the capacity to make new prescriptions, including interferon for disease patients, engineered human development hormone and manufactured insulin, among others.;The program aimstohone you for advanced competencyin the field of biotechnology to take care of the market demand and national desire.

WHAT IS BIOTECHNOLOGY?

Biotechnology is a highly interdisciplinary field that combines biological sciences with engineering technologies to manipulate living organisms and biological systems to produce products that advances healthcare, medicine, agriculture, food, pharmaceuticals and environment control. Biotechnology is one of the fastest growing areas in applied biology. The programme gives students theoretical and practical background in biotechnological techniques and applications while developing a strong understanding of cellular biology involving microbiology, biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology.

REQUIREMENT

CertificationRequirement
STPMPrincipal Passes in Biology and Chemistry
UECGrade B in 5 subjects including Biology and Chemistry
A-LevelPasses in Biology and Chemistry
SACE/WACEAustralian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and Grade B in Biology and Chemistry
CPUAn average of 70% in 6 subjects including Biology and Chemistry

SCHOLARSHIPS

UTAR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TOP ACHIEVERS - Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Scholarship Type

Merit

Level of Study

Foundation & Undergraduate

Field of Study Coverage

All (except for MBBS and Health Science Programmes)

Conditions

Academic: Excellent results in STPM/A-Levels/UEC/CPU/SAM/IB/UTAR foundation programmers/TARUC Diploma*Refer to full T&C from the scholarship website/brochure

Award Details

Criteria and AwardUTAR Foundation Programmes-SPM 7A’s / O-Level 6A’s / equivalent: 25% tuition fee waiver -SPM 8A’s / O-Level 7A’s / equivalent: 50% tuition fee waiver -SPM 9A’s / O-Level 8A’s / equivalent and above: 100% tuition fee waiverUTAR Undergraduate Programmes Full Tuition Fee Scholarship-STPM / A-Levels: 4A’s; or -UEC: 8A’s; or -Canadian Pre-University: 95% for all subjects with a minimum of 6 subjects; or -South Australian Matriculation or equivalent: ATAR > 95; or -International Baccalaureate (IB): 7 points for every subject of 6 subjects (not including bonus point); or -UTAR Foundation Programmes: CGPA of 3.9000 and above; or -Tunku Abdul Rahman University College Diploma: CGPA of 3.9000 and aboveHalf Tuition Fee Scholarship-STPM / A-Levels: 3A’s; or -UEC: 7A’s; or -Canadian Pre-University: 90% for all subjects with a minimum of 6 subjects; or -South Australian Matriculation or equivalent: ATAR > 90; or -International Baccalaureate (IB): 7 points for every subject of 5 subjects (not including bonus point); or -UTAR Foundation Programmes: CGPA of 3.8000 to 3.8999; or -Tunku Abdul Rahman University College Diploma: CGPA of 3.8000 to 3.8999.

UTAR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TOP ACHIEVERS (MBBS PROGRAMME) - 15% tuition fee waiver
Scholarship Type

Needs-based

Level of Study

Undergraduate

Field of Study Coverage

UTAR MBBS programme

Conditions

Nationality: MalaysiansAcademic: Excellent results in STPM/A-Level/UEC/CPU/SAM/IB/UTAR foundation programmers. e.g. : STPM 4A'sNon-Academic: Important criteria e.g. extra-curriculum activities, leadership qualities, proficiency in EnglishFinancial: Maximum household income of RM 50,000 per annum.Interview: Yes*Refer to full T&C from the scholarship website/brochure

Award Details

CriteriaAcademic Excellence- STPM / A-Levels: 4A's, or average grade point of 4.0000 over 4 subjects; or - UEC: 8A's; or - Canadian Pre-University: 95% for all subjects with a minimum of 6 subjects; or - South Australian Matriculation or equivalent: ATAR > 95; or - International Baccalaureate (IB): 7 points for every subject of 6 subjects (not including bonus point); or - UTAR Foundation Programmes: CGPA of 3.9000 and above.English Language Proficiency- MUET band score of 4 or better - IELTS average band score of 6.5 or betterAwardThe Scholarship would give 15% tuition fee waiver for the MBBS programme.

UTAR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TOP ACHIEVERS (HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMMES) - Up to 50% tuition fee waiver
Scholarship Type

Merit

Level of Study

Undergraduate

Field of Study Coverage

Health Science programmes except MBBS

Conditions

Nationality: MalaysiansAcademic: Excellent results in STPM/A-Levels/UEC/CPU/SAM/IB/UTAR foundation programmers/TARUC DiplomaOther: Only applicablefor MBBS in Faculty of Medicine and Health Science*Refer to full T&C from the scholarship website/brochure

Award Details

Criteria and Award 50% Tuition Fee Waiver -STPM /A-levels: 4A’s; or - UEC: 8A’s; or - Canadian Pre-University: 95% for all subjects with a minimum of 6 subjects; or - South Australian Matriculation or equivalent: ATAR > 95; or - International Baccalaureate (IB): 7 points for every subject of 6 subjects (not including bonus point); or - UTAR Foundation Programmes: CGPA of 3.9000 and above; or - Tunku Abdul Rahman University College Diploma: CGPA of 3.9000 and above.25% Tuition Fee Waiver -STPM /A-levels: 3A’s; or - UEC: 7A’s; or - Canadian Pre-University: 90% for all subjects with a minimum of 6 subjects; or - South Australian Matriculation or equivalent: ATAR > 90; or - International Baccalaureate (IB): 7 points for every subject of 5 subjects (not including bonus point); or - UTAR Foundation Programmes: CGPA 3.8000 to 3.8999; or - Tunku Abdul Rahman University College Diploma: CGPA of 3.8000 to 3.8999.

UTAR SPORT & TALENT SCHOLARSHIP - Info N/A
Scholarship Type

Talent & Leadership

Level of Study

Foundation & Undergraduate

Field of Study Coverage

All

Conditions

Nationality: MalaysiansNon-Academic: Proof of active involvement in co-curriculum or sports activities at school, state or national level.*Refer to full T&C from the scholarship website/brochure

Award Details

Info N/A

FEE STRUCTURE

TypeFee
Local StudentAverage Per YearMYR 14,000
Total CostMYR 42,000
International StudentAverage Per YearMYR 18,900
Total CostMYR 56,700

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