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US6421007 - BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN AGROBIOLOGY WITH HONOURS

  • OVERVIEW

    Agrobiology is focused on plant diseases and pest infestations of various crops including food crops, industrial crops, feed crops, ornamental crops, oil crops, and fibre crops. The main aim is to develop integrated management strategies to control plant diseases and pest infestations. Various approaches in the agriculture system are explored to ensure optimum and economical plant health and yield. Students are equipped with basic knowledge in multidisciplinary approach in the field of plant pathology, insect and vertebrate pests in agricultural-based industry.

    School of Biological Sciences,
    Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    11800 Penang, Malaysia.
    http://bio.usm.my/  

    Duration : 4 Years / 8 Semesters
    Medium Instruction : English Language
    Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

  • REQUIREMENTS

      • Passed SPM / SPMV / or equivalent with CREDIT in the subjects of Malay Language / Bahasa Malaysia / Bahasa Malaysia July and passed the subject of History.
      • Achieved at least Band 2 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or equivalent within one (1) year from the date of registration.

      Note:

      Passing the History subject at the SPM level is effective starting from the year 2013.

    • • Must be at least fifty (50) years old or above on the application closing date.

      AND


      • Have at least ten (10) years of work experience in a related field.

      AND


      • Excel in the interview assessment.

  • FEES

    • YURAN JUMLAH (RM)
      YURAN : Tuition Fees
      JUMLAH (RM):

      660.00
      YURAN : Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      JUMLAH (RM):

      550.00
      YURAN : Per semester
      JUMLAH (RM):

      1,210.00
      YURAN : Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      JUMLAH (RM):

      720.00

  • LIST OF COURSE

      • Organic Chemistry
      • Organisma Biodiversity
      • Ecology
      • Principles of Biochemistry
      • Genetic
      • Biostatistic
      • General Microbiology
      • Practical of Biodiversity and Ecology 
      • Plant Tissues Culture
      • Plant Physiology and Development
      • Insect Biology and Systematics
      • Plant Pathology
      • Practical in Plant Pathology
      • Soil Science and Environment
      • Research Project in Agrobiology
      • Tropical Plant DIsease Management
      • Horticultural Science
      • Agriculture
      • Forest and Stored Product Pests
      • Plant Breeding
      • Industrial Training

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Position

    • Agrobiologist
    • Science Officer
    • Research Officer
    • Lecturer
    • Tutor
    • Teacher
    • Production Officer
    • Quality Control Officer
    • Entomologist
    • Parasitologist
    • Science Officer
    • Research Officer
    • Marketing Officer
    • Insecticide Advisor
    • Health and Safety Officer

     

    Related Industries

    • Plantations / Industry
    • Bioteknology
    • Pest Control Company
    • Agriculture
    • Agro Company
    • Health Care
    • Government Agency
    • GLC such TNB/FGV/Petronas
    • NGO

Undergraduate

Student Admission Unit
Academic Management Division, Registry, Level 2, Chancellory Building, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel : 1 300 888 876 / +604-6533196
Fax : +604 653 3328

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Last Update: Thursday 04 June 2026.

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