PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
MAHSA University offers Bachelor of Science Biotechnology (Hons) which is a 3-year programme for the aspirants willing for a great career in Biotechnology in the areas of industry, medicine and environmental research.
During the programme, students will gain knowledge on biology, chemistry, bioprocess engineering, plant and animal biotechnology, statistics, genetics, genetic engineering, immunology, cellular and molecular biology, Recombinant DNA technology etc.
Students graduating with a Bachelor of Science Biotechnology (Hons) from MAHSA University can direct themselves towards career opportunities like academician, scientists, expert in industries, quality analyst, product specialist, entrepreneur and so on in biotechnology and allied fields.
Essentially, students graduating from MAHSA University can fulfil the requirements expected by biotechnology and its associated industries.
Programme Structure
| SUBJECT | SUBJECT CODE | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic Chemistry | BTBC-4113 |
| Biostatistics for Biotechnologist | BTBB-4113 | |
| Biophysics and Instrumentation | BTBI-4113 | |
| English for Academic Purpose | ENG 6112/ BMU 114 | |
| Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) | MPU3123/ BMU 115 | |
| Malaysian Studies for International Students | MPU3173/ BMU 115 | |
| Introduction to Biotechnology | BTIB-4113 | |
| Developmental Biology | BTDB-4113 | |
| 2 | Cell Structure and Dynamics | BTCD-4123 |
| Genetics | BTGE-4123 | |
| Basic Microbiology | BTBM-4123 | |
| English for Academic Writing | ENG6212/ BMU126 | |
| Hubungan Ethnik | MPU3113/ BMU116 | |
| Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 for International Students | MPU3213/ BMU116 | |
| Bioprocessing | BTBP-4123 | |
| Cell and Tissue Culture | BTCT-4123 | |
| 3 | Plant Biotechnology | BTPB-5213 |
| Biochemistry | BTMB-5213 | |
| Genomics and Proteomics | BTGP-5213 | |
| Animal Breeding | BTAB-5213 | |
| Youth Development | MPU 3423/ BMU 417 | |
| Microbial Biotechnology | BTMB-5213 | |
| Elective–I | ||
| 4 | Molecular Diagnosis | BTMD-5223 |
| Bio Techniques | BTBT-5223 | |
| Immunology & Immunotechnology | BTII-5223 | |
| Research Methodology | BTRM-5222 | |
| Molecular Biology | BTMB-5223 | |
| Elective–II | ||
| IPR, Biosafety and Bio-Ethics | BTIP-5223 | |
| SS | Industrial Training | BTIT-5236 |
| 5 | Entrepreneurship Development (MPU 2) | MPU3243/ BMU415 |
| Nano Biotechnology/Drug Delivery | BTNB-6313 | |
| Recombinant DNA Technology | BTRD-6313 | |
| Research Project I | BTRP-6314 | |
| Elective-III | ||
| 6 | Bioinformatics for Biologist | BTBB-6323 |
| Personal & Professional Development | BMC 423 | |
| Research Project II | BTRP-6326 | |
| Community Service | MPU3312/ BMU417 | |
| Elective IV | ||
| Elective V |
Specialized Elective Papers
| FIELD OF STUDY | ELECTIVE NO. | SUBJECT NAME | SUBJECT CODE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Biotechnology | Elective – I/ Elective – II | Human Anatomy and Physiology | BEAP-5203 |
| Human Molecular Genetics | BEHG-5203 | ||
| Self-Study and Review in Medical Biotechnology | BESM-5203 | ||
| Elective III/ Elective IV/ Elective V | Molecular Therapeutics | BEMT-6304 | |
| Applications and Advancements of Medical Biotechnology | BEAA- 6304 | ||
| Stem Cell Technology | BEST-6304 | ||
| Recent Topics in Medical Biotechnology | BEMB- 6304 | ||
| Agricultural Biotechnology | Elective – I/ Elective – II | Plant Tissue Culture Techniques | BEPT-5203 |
| Plant Molecular Biology and Plant Genetic Engineering | BEPM-5203 | ||
| Self-Study and Review in Agricultural Biotechnology | BESP-5203 | ||
| Elective III/ Elective IV/ Elective V | Advancements in Plant Biotechnology | BEAP-6304 | |
| Bio Fertilizers and Bio Pesticides | BEBB-6304 | ||
| Genetically Modified Plants | BEGP-6304 | ||
| Recent Topics in Agricultural Biotechnology | BEPB-6304 | ||
| Animal Biotechnology | Elective – I/ Elective – II | Animal Tissue Culture Technology | BEAT-5203 |
| Animal Genetic Engineering | BEAG-5203 | ||
| Self-Study and Review in Animal Biotechnology | BESA-5203 | ||
| Elective III/ Elective IV/ Elective V | Advancements in Animal Biotechnology | BEAB-6304 | |
| Aquatic Biotechnology | BEAB-6304 | ||
| Genetically Modified Animals | BEGA-6304 | ||
| Recent Topics in Animal Biotechnology | BEAB-6304 | ||
| Industrial Biotechnology | Elective – I/ Elective – II * | Bioprocess & Biochemical Engineering | BEBB-5203 |
| Food Processing and Preservation | BEFP-5203 | ||
| Self-Study and Review in Industrial Biotechnology | BESI-5203 | ||
| Elective III/ Elective IV/ Elective V | Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | BEPB-6304 | |
| Enzymology and Enzyme Technology | BEEE-6304 | ||
| Beverages and Alcohols | BEBE-6304 | ||
| Recent Topics in Industrial Biotechnology | BEIB-6304 | ||
| Environmental Biotechnology | Elective – I/ Elective – II * | Biodegradation and Bioremediation | BEBI-5203 |
| Biomass and Bio Products | BEBM-5203 | ||
| Self-Study and Review in Environmental Biotechnology | BESE-5203 | ||
| Elective III/ Elective IV/ Elective V | Advancements in Environmental Biotechnology | BEAE-6304 | |
| Molecular Ecology | BEME-6304 | ||
| Bio-energy and Biotransformation | BEBB-6304 | ||
| Recent Topics in Environmental Biotechnology | BEEB-6304 |
Entry Requirement
Pass STPM with a minimum of Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any two (2) subjects, or its equivalent; and possess SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent.
International students are required to achieve a minimum score of 5.0 in IELTS OR Band 3 in MUET OR its equivalent.
i. MQF Level Entry Requirement English Competency Requirement (International Student) OR
ii. Pass STAM with a minimum grade of Jayyid, or its equivalent; and possess SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent; OR
iii. Matriculation/Foundation with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, or its equivalent, and possess SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent; OR
iv. A Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, or its equivalent. Note: The credit requirement at SPM level for candidate in categories (i), (ii) and (iii) can be waived should the grades obtained at the STPM / STAM / Diploma / Matriculation / Foundation level are equivalent/higher.
Career Opportunities
Research & Development, Manufacturing & Services, Quality and Regulatory Affairs jobs as follows
Bioinformatics/ Product specialist
Clinical Research Associate
Medical coding
Forensic Scientist
Greenhouse and field expert
Instrumentation maintenance /calibration technician
Laboratory assistant
Laboratory automation specialist
Laboratory support worker
Pharma Manufacturing assistant / technician
Documentation coordinator
Patent filing executive
Health and safety specialist
Quality assurance specialist
Laboratory technician
Research associate