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US6543001 - BACHELOR OF BIORESOURCE TECHNOLGY WITH HONOURS

  • OVERVIEW

    This programme is designed to prepare the students with a strong background in bioresource (wood/non-wood), paper, and coatings science and technology. Besides, the students are exposed to knowledge in basic coatings technology, basic wood science and technology, pulp production and papermaking, paper recycling, wood-based panel technology, lignocellulosic composite, and etc. Apart from theory courses, students will also undergo practical course with the aim of obtaining practical skills and correlating it with the theory. The knowledge acquired will prepare the students for their future career in industries related to wood, furniture, panel, pulp, papermaking, paint,
    adhesives, resins, coatings, and packaging.

    School Of Industrial Technology,
    Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    11800 Penang, Malaysia.
    http://www.indtech.usm.my 


    Duration : 3 ½ Years / 7 Semesters (Minimum)
                      6 Years / 12 Semesters (Maximum)
    Medium Instruction : English Language
    Examination : Bilingual (Bahasa Malaysia & English)
    Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

  • REQUIREMENTS

    • STPM KPM MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION STUDIES (UM/UKM/UiTM)DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT – A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, AND OTHERS
      STPM :

      i. Pass the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) Examination with a minimum CGPA of 2.00.

      AND

      ii. Obtain at least Grade C (NGMP 2.00) in any one (1) of the following subjects:
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Physics
      • Mathematics T
      KPM MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION STUDIES (UM/UKM/UiTM):

      i. Pass the KPM Matriculation / UM Foundation / UKM Foundation / UiTM Foundation with a minimum CGPA of 2.00.

      AND

      ii. Obtain at least Grade C (2.00) in any one (1) of the following subjects:
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Physics
      • Mathematics
      • Physics Engineering / Chemistry Engineering
      • Basic Engineering / Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering
      DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT – A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, AND OTHERS:

      Pass a Diploma in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00

      OR

      Pass A-Level with a minimum score of 10 and obtain at least a Grade C in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Physics
      • Mathematics / Further Mathematics

      OR

      Pass the International Baccalaureate (IB) with a minimum score of 24 and obtain at least a score of 4 at the High Level (HL) or Standard Level (SL) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Physics
      • Mathematics / Further Mathematics / Mathematical Studies / Mathematical Methods

      OR

      Pass AUSMAT/SAM with a minimum aggregate of 68 and obtain at least a Grade C in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Physics
      • Mathematical Studies / Specialist Mathematics

      OR

      Hold other qualifications recognized as equivalent and endorsed by the University Senate.

  • FEES

    • TYPE OF FEESAMOUNT (RM)
      TYPE OF FEES: Tuition Fees
      AMOUNT (RM):

      700.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      AMOUNT (RM):

      550.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Per Semester
      AMOUNT (RM):

      1,250.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      AMOUNT (RM):

      720.00
      TYPE OF FEES: ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

      • Bioresource as Industrial Raw Materials
      • Basic Bioresource Science and Technology
      • Mathematics I
      • Basic Chemical Process Calculations
      • Chemistry for Technologist
      • Malay Language IV
      • Core Entrepreneurship
      • Basic Coatings Technology
      • Pulp Production and Paper Recycling
      • Bioresource Based Products, Environment Safety and Health Legislation
      • Mathematics II
      • Statistic with Computer Applications
      • Progressive English/ Resit MUET
      • General English 1
      • General English II
      • Raw Materials and Coatings Chemistry
      • Stock Preparation and Papermaking
      • Coatings Technology Laboratory I
      • Bioresource Technology Laboratory I
      • Thinking Techniques
      • Chemical Additives and Paper Properties, Paper Technology Laboratory I
      • Bioresource, Paper and Coatings Product Development
      • Experimental Design with Computer Applications
      • Renewable Biomass
      • Process Heat Transfer
      • Analytical Chemistry I
      • Philosophy and Current Issues
      • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
      • Mathematics II
      • Environmental Management
      • English LHP xx series
      • Coatings Process and Equipment
      • Bioresource Technology Laboratory II
      • Paper Technology Laboratory II
      • Research Project of Bioresource, Paper and Coatings Technology
      • Furniture Manufacturing
      • Advanced Paper Technology − Instrumental Analysis for Pulp and Paper
      • Mechanics of Structural Materials
      • Coatings Technology Laboratory II
      • Advanced Technology of Coatings
      • Research Project of Bioresource, Paper and Coatings Technology
      • Fibre and Lignocellulosic Composite
      • Bioresource, Paper & Coating Industrial Training.

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Position

    • Process Engineer / Quality Control Engineer
    • Product Engineer or Executive / Quality Assurance Engineer or Executive
    • Technical Sales Executive / Customer Service
    • R&D Executive/ Research Assistant/ Researcher
    • Material Engineer
    • Coating Formulator
    • Operation Planner

     

    Related Industries

    • Pulp and Paper Industry
    • Paint/ Adhesive/ Functional Coatings Industry
    • Biomass/ Wood Industry
    • Polymer/ Biopolymer Industry
    • Viscose Rayon Industry
    • Packaging Industry
    • Furniture Industry
    • Electronic Industry
    • Government Sectors: FRIM / MPOB / MTIB / NKTB

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 23 April 2026.

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