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US6421004 - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MICROBIOLOGY WITH HONOURS

  • OVERVIEW

    Microbiology imparts knowledge on microbial diversity comprising bacteria, fungi, yeast and viruses, and to understand the role of microorganisms in agriculture, food, medicine, and environment. This field integrates knowledge on various groups of microorganisms, their metabolism, genetic and growth which include their pathogenesis, transmission, prevention, survival, diversity, and laboratory diagnosis. The characteristics of antigens and human immunological response systems will also be part of microbiology courses.

    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

    • Kelayakan Minimum STPMKelayakan Minimum Matrikulasi KPM / Asasi UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTMKelayakan Minimum Diploma / Setaraf – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM dan lain-lain
      Kelayakan Minimum STPM:

      i. Passed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75

      AND

      ii. Obtained at least a Grade B (CGPA 3.00) in the subject of Biology.

      AND

      iii. Obtained at least a Grade B- (CGPA 2.67) in the following subjects:

      • Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics T

      Note:
      The candidate must not have a visual impairment (color blindness) or any physical disability that may hinder practical work.
      Kelayakan Minimum Matrikulasi KPM / Asasi UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTM:

      i. Passed Matriculation (KPM) / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75

      AND

      ii. Obtained at least a Grade B (CGPA 3.00) in the subject of Biology.

      AND

      iii. Obtained at least a Grade B- (CGPA 2.67) in the following subjects:

      • Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics

      Note:
      The candidate must not have a visual impairment (color blindness) or any physical disability that may hinder practical work.
      Kelayakan Minimum Diploma / Setaraf – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM dan lain-lain:

      Diploma in the fields of Microbiology / Biotechnology / Fisheries / Information Technology / Medicine / Medical Laboratory / Laboratory Technology / Pharmacy / Agriculture / Medical Science with a minimum CGPA of 2.75

      OR

      A-Levels with a minimum score of 10 and obtained at least a Grade B in the subject of Biology.

      AND

      Obtained at least a Grade C in the following subjects:

      • Mathematics / Further Mathematics
      • Chemistry

      OR

      International Baccalaureate (IB) with a minimum score of 28 and obtained at least a score of 4 at Higher Level (HL) in the following subjects:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry

      AND

      Obtained at least a score of 3 at Standard Level (SL) in the following subjects:

      • Mathematics Analysis and Approaches / Further Mathematics / Physics

      OR

      AUSMAT/SAM with a minimum aggregate score of 68 and obtained at least a Grade C in the following subjects:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Mathematical Studies

      OR

      Equivalent qualification recognized by Senate of the University.

      Note:
      The candidate must not have a visual impairment (color blindness) or any physical disability that may hinder practical work.

       

  • FEES

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

      5,000.00
      YURAN: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      JUMLAH (RM):

      550.00
      YURAN: Per semester
      JUMLAH (RM):

      5,550.00
      YURAN: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      JUMLAH (RM):

      720.00
      YURAN: ** Fees are subject to change

  • 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 23 April 2026.

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