PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) KPT/JPS(FA 3440)08/24

This programme is the fusion of science and technology that caters to the best possible outcome for the human society and mankind. Biotechnology offers a wide perspective ranging from production of valuable substances, waste management, and drug designing through advanced gene therapy. Moreover, the programme provides knowledge ofmedicine by engaging modern molecular biology, microbiology, implementation of instrumentation and data analysis. Overall, this course develops bothprofessional and technical skills among students through practical andtheoretical knowledge considering legal as well as ethical aspects.

Program Aim

The programme of Bachelor of Biotechnology (Hons) will produce Biotechnologist who are:

·Knowledgeable in the field of biotechnology so as to contribute effectively to the society.
.Competent in solving problems based on facts and ideas as well as possess ethical values to enable effective lifelong learning.
.Competent in communication with interpersonal skills as well as capable of providing leadership and teamwork in the organisation he/she works in.
.Eligible with applying managerial and entrepreneurship skills in order to evaluate biotechnological policies related to sustainability and improvement of quality of life of the citizens.

Career Opportunities

Bio medical research

Pathology laboratories

Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical industries

Bio analytical laboratories in government and private industry

Reproductive biology industries

Agricultural industries

Subjects

Full Time Duration : 36 Months
Part Time Duration : 60 Months

Sl.No.	MQA Subject Code	Subject Name	Credits
1	BTC 1113	Cell biology	3
2	BTC 1123	Biochemistry	3
3	BTC 1133	Organic Mechanisms in Biology	3
4	BMC 233	Basic Microbiology	3
5	ENG 613	English I	3
Elective (Choose any one module from the following):
6	MPU 3113	Islamic Civilization and Asian Civilization	3
7	MPU 3163	Malay Communication 3	3
8	BTC 1213	Chemistry	3
9	BTC 1223	Biophysics	3
10	BMC 223	Molecular Biology	3
11	BTC 1233	Genetics	3
Elective (Choose any one module from the following):
12	MPU 3123	Ethnic Relations	3
13	MPU 3173	Malaysian Studies 3	3
14	MPU 3232	Leadership Skills and Human Relation	2
15	BTC 1313	Introduction to Computer	3
16	BTC 1323	Bio-informatics	3
17	BTC 1333	Instrumentation	3
18	MPU 3342	Malaysian Government and Public Policy	2
19	BTC 2113	Recombinant DNA Technology	3
20	BMC 223	Biosafety, Bioregulation & Bioethics in Biotechnology	3
21	BMC 433	Human Genetics	3
22	BMC 463	Basic Cytology	3
23	BTC 2153	Biostatistics	3
24	MPU 3452	Community Service	2
25	BTC 2213	Plant Cell and Tissue Culture Techniques	3
26	BTC 2223	Biotechnology – Social, Legal & Ethical issues	3
27	BTC 2233	Biodiversity & Taxonomy	3
28	BMC 523	Advanced Microbiology	3
29	BMC 313	Basic Immunology	3
30	BTC 2316	Internships or Industrial Training	6
31	BTC 3113	Fermentation Technology	3
32	BTC 3123	Developmental Biology	3
33	BMC 753	Toxicology	3
34	BTC 3133	Medical Biotechnology	3
35	BMC 312	Research Methodology	3
36	BTC 3223	Environmental Biotechnology	3
37	BTC 3233	Plant Biotechnology	3
38	BTC 3243	Animal Biotechnology	3
39	BTC 3253	Food Processing Technology	3
40	BTC 3273	Entrepreneurship in Biotechnology	3
41	BTC 3213	Industrial Biotechnology	3
42	BTC 3283	Marketing Management	3
43	BMC 823	Laboratory Management	3
44	BMC 533	Professional Skill for Biotechnology	3
45	BTC 3318	Research Project	9

Intake and Entry Requirements

Intake :

January
May
September

Entry Requirements :

Higher School Certificate Pass Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of Grade C [Grade Point Average (GPA) 2.00] in any two subjects, or its equivalent; and possess Malaysian Certificate of Education Malaysia (SPM) with three credits in Mathematics, one Science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent;

Pass the Higher Religious certificate Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum grade of Jayyid, or its equivalent; and possess SPM with three credits in Mathematics, one Science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent;

Matriculation / Foundation with a minimum Culmulative Grade point Average (CGPA) of 2.00, or its equivalent, and possess SPM with three credits in Mathematics, one Science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent;

A Diploma [level 4, Malaysian Qualifications Framework (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.

English competency Requirement for international Student: International students are required to achieve a minimum score of 5.0 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS) OR Band 3 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) OR its equivalent.

Duration : 36 Months.

University : Lincoln University College

Level : Bachelor