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US6421003 - BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN ENTOMOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY WITH HONOURS

  • OVERVIEW

    Entomology and Parasitology emphasize on biology of insects and their relationships with the disease parasites or pathogens that they transmit. Students acquire knowledge on the structure and function, life history, ecology and vector and parasite behaviour that will assist in the understanding of disease epidemiology as well as various management strategies. The structure of the programme also emphasizes on the management of pests such as insects, rodents, termites, and cockroaches that are relevant to the pest management industry, especially the application of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). In addition, topics in medical and veterinary parasitology are applied to provide students with knowledge and skills in understanding parasite infection.

    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.
    • STPM
      STPM:
      STPM / Equivalent Candidates
      • Pass the Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) examination with a minimum CGPA of 2.00.
      • Obtain at least Grade C (NGMP 2.00) in the following subjects:
      - General Studies
      - Physics
      - Mathematics T / Further Mathematics
      - Chemistry
      OR
      • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 2.00 at the Pre-University level.
      AND
      • Have at least three (3) years of experience as an active state or national athlete.

  • FEES

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

      900.00
      YURAN: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      JUMLAH (RM):

      480.00
      YURAN: Per semester
      JUMLAH (RM):

      1,380.00
      YURAN: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      JUMLAH (RM):

      720.00
      YURAN: ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Jawatan

    • Pegawai sains
    • Pegawai penyelidik
    • Pegawai sukan
    • Perunding kecergasan
    • Penasihat/ jurulatih sukan
    • Fisioterapis sukan
    • Pentadbir dan pengurus institusi sukan dan rekreasi

    Industri 

    • Sukan dan kecergasan
    • Kesihatan
    • Agensi kerajaan
    • Pendidikan

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

Disclaimer

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Last Update: Friday 24 July 2026.

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