MSC (BIOTECHNOLOGY) - CENTRE FOR CHEMICAL BIOLOGY
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
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Registration Fee : 310.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,350.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 750.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00 Research Methodology : 320.00 |
Registration Fee : 310.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,775.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 750.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00 Research Methodology : 320.00 |
| International (USD) | |
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Registration Fee : 222.50 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,250.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology : 80.00 |
Registration Fee : 222.50 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,113.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00 Research Methodology : 80.00 |
** Fees are subject to change
** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)
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** Fees are subject to change