The microbiology postgraduate programme has evolved into a multidisciplinary research, which encompasses traditional microbial disciplines and the more recent molecular approaches, such as DNA technology. Active research areas span both fundamental and applied microbiology. Its multidisciplinary nature leads to graduates who are more versatile and enjoy rewarding careers in science. 
Current research projects include identification and characterization of natural product based compounds and metabolites with anti-bacterial properties, characterisation of nitrogen-fixation genes in both local and Antartica bacterial species, molecular biology of bioplastics-producing bacteria species, Salmonella toxin-antitoxin systems and formation of biofilms in pathogenic bacterial species.

Research Thrust Areas:

1. Microbiology

• Microbiology
• Biotechnology
• Molecular Biology

Expertise available in the following Centre:
Centre for Chemical Biology

Applicants should possess the following:

• A minimum of 2.75/4.00 for BSc in Biology or equivalent; or
• CGPA below 2.75/4.00 for BSc in Biology or equivalent with additional requirements

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

• A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 154; or
• A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
• A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
• A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

Exemption is given to candidate if:

• English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
• Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters

Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

*NOT inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia
** Fees are subject to change

Biotechnology is one of the fastest growing areas in applied biology. The practical application of cells or its components in manufacturing and service industries entail the integration of knowledge from microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, chemistry as well as chemical and process engineering. The programme gives students theoretical and practical background in biotechnological techniques and applications while developing a strong understanding of cellular biology involving microbiology, biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology. The programme boasts modern research facilities such as an automated DNA sequence, electron microscopes, protein crystallography and a 100 litre fermenter. Existing projects include functional genomics for rubber production, in search of natural compounds with potential roles in chemical biology, stem cell biology, structural biology and protein chemistry.

Research Thrust Areas:

Biotechnology

Expertise available in the following Centre:
Centre for Chemical Biology

Applicants should possess the following:

• A minimum of 2.75/4.00 for BSc in Biology or equivalent; or
• CGPA below 2.75/4.00 for BSc in Biology or equivalent with additional requirements

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

• A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 154; or
• A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
• A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
• A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

Exemption is given to candidate if:

• English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
• Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters

Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

*NOT inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia
** Fees are subject to change

The program focuses on the whole spectrum of cellular and molecular biology research. Work on full genome sequencing, transcriptomic, characterisation of candidate genes and proteins with interest or relevance to chemical biology forms the core of this program. Organisms ranged from interesting microbe species to typical life science model organisms such as C. elegans and zebrafish.

Research Thrust Areas:

1. Microbiology

• Microbiology
• Biotechnology
• Biotechnology
• Molecular Biology
• Molecular Biology

Expertise available in the following Centre:
Centre for Chemical Biology

Applicants should possess the following:

• A MBBS/MD or equivalent degree; or
• A minimum of 2.75/4.00 for BSc in Medical Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics or other related fields; or 
• CGPA below 2.75/4.00 for for BSc in Medical Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics or other related fields with additional requirements

Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters

Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

*NOT inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia
** Fees are subject to change

This Programme includes research on various fields. The fields offered are as followed:-

Research Thrust Areas:

1. Study on Mangrove Ecosystems

• Research on various aspects of the dynamics operating in this complex ecosystem such as biological productivity, estuarine hydrodynamics and nutrient fluxes.

2. Marine Pollution and Toxicology

• Research on the behaviour of environmental pollutants in the estuarine and coastal waters, and their effects on physiological status of marine organisms

3. Mariculture

• Research on marine aquaculture of fish, seaweed, mollusk and crustacean for sustainability.

4. Coral Reef Ecosystem

• Research in monitoring, understanding and restoring coral reefs from the microbiology and genetics aspects and also reef processes and the effects of natural and man-made influences on the health and conservation of coral reefs.

5. Integrated Coastal Zone Management

• Research in the management of the coast using an integrated approach, regarding all aspects of the coastal zone, including geographical and political boundaries, in an attempt to achieve sustainability.

6. Marine Sciences

• Research in marine biodiversity, impacts and adaptation to climate change, water quality and ecosystem health.

7. Biodiversity Conservation

• Research in the theory and practice of ecological networks to conserve biodiversity; sustainable utilization and conservation of flora and fauna; biodiversity change and sustainable development

Expertise available in the following Centre:
Centre For Marine And Coastal Studies

Applicants should possess one of the following:

• A minimum of 2.75/4.00 for BSc in Biology or equivalent; or
• CGPA below 2.75/4.00 for BSc in Biology or equivalent with additional requirements

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

• A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 154; or
• A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
• A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
• A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

Exemption is given to candidate if:

• English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
• Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

• Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters

• Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

*Not inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia

** Fees are subject to change