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US6421001 - Bachelor of Applied Science in Agrobiology / Biotechnology / Environmental Biology / Entomology and Parasitology with Honours

  • OVERVIEW

    AGROBIOLOGY
    Agrobiology is focused on plant diseases and pest infestations of various crops including food crops, industrial crops, feed crops, ornamental crops, oil crops, and fibre crops. The main aim is to develop integrated management strategies to control plant diseases and pest infestations. Various approaches in the agriculture system are explored to ensure optimum and economical plant health and yield. Students are equipped with basic knowledge in multidisciplinary approach in the field of plant pathology, insect and vertebrate pests in agricultural-based industry.

    BIOTECHNOLOGY
    Biotechnology involves the practical application of cells or their components in the manufacturing and service industries. It integrates the knowledge of microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular and structural biology, chemistry and process engineering.

    ENTOMOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY
    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.

    ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY
    Environmental Biology is focused on understanding various concepts of ecology, function, interaction between abiotic and biotic components of various ecosystems. Students acquire knowledge on broad understanding of structure and function of tropical ecosystems, the importance of environmental protection, conservation of natural resources and various methods to manage and conserve natural resources. 

    School of Biological Sciences,
    Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    11800 Penang Malaysia
    http://bio.usm.my/ 

    Duration : 4 Years/8 Semester
    Medium Instruction : English Language
    Semester Offered : Semester I (October)

  • REQUIREMENTS

    • MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
      MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

      ACADEMIC 

      • Completed 12 years of Primary and High School Education and
      • Obtained High School Certificate (eg. A‐Level, HSC, SMU, & Matayom Suksa 6 (Thailand), International Baccalaureate ) or
      • Diploma in related field 

      ENGLISH 

      • IELTS/IELTS Online minimum Band 5.0 or
      • TOEFL iBT minimum score of 40 or
      • TOEFL Essentials Online minimum score of 7.5 or
      • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) minimum score of 154 or
      • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) minimum score of 154 or
      • Cambridge English: Linguaskill Online minimum score of 154 or
      • PTE Academic / PTE Academic (Online) minimum score of 47 or
      • ELS Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level) 107 or
      • Malaysian University English Test minimum Band 3.5 

      Without any of the above English proficiency certificates, accepted students will be issued with a conditional offer letter to fulfill the English language requirements. 

      Note: Candidates do not have visual impairment (color blind) and do not have physical disability making it difficult for practical work.

    • HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATES DIPLOMA / A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT,SAM & OTHERS
      HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATES :

      Obtained High School Certificate Level or its equivalent with minimum entry qualification of CGPA 2.75 

      And

      Minimum grade B in subjects below:

      • Biology

      And

      Minimum grade C in subjects below:

      • Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics 

      Note: Grading system is referred to each country academics qualifications
      DIPLOMA / A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT,SAM & OTHERS:

      Obtained Diploma in Microbiology / Biotechnology / Marine / Medical Information Technology / Medical Lab / Lab Technology / Pharmacy / Agriculture / Health Sciences with minimum CGPA of 2.75

      And

      Provided the course is not less than 5 semesters or 2 ½ years in the same accredited institution.

      And

      Obtained High School Certificate Level or its equivalent with minimum entry qualification of CGPA 2.75 and minimum grade B in Biology

      And

      Minimum grade C in subjects below:

      • Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics

      ‘A’ LEVEL CANDIDATES
      (AQA, Brunei, Cambridge, Edexcel, London, Maldives)

      • ‘O’ Level and ‘A’ Level result slip and certificates
      • Passed ‘A’ Level with minimum score of 10 and minimum grade B in Biology

      And

      Minimum grade C in subjects below:

        • Chemistry
        • Mathematics

      AUSTRALIAN HIGH SCHOOL CANDIDATES

      Passed SAM / AUSMAT with minimum aggregate of 68 and the equivalent of C in subjects below:

      • Mathematics
      • Biology
      • Chemistry

      INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA CANDIDATES

      • Passed IB diploma with 28 points
      • Minimum of 4 score at High Level (HL) in subjects below:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry

      AND

      • 3 score at Standard Level (SL) Mathematics /Physics.

  • FEES

    • TYPE of feesAmount (USD)
      TYPE of fees: Total Tuition Fees
      Amount (USD):

      13,750.00
      TYPE of fees: Per semester
      Amount (USD):

      1,718.75
      TYPE of fees: Per year
      Amount (USD):

      3,437.50
      TYPE of fees: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      Amount (USD):

      112.50
      TYPE of fees: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      Amount (USD):

      1,325.00
      TYPE of fees: ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

    • Sem 1 & Sem 2

      • Organic Chemistry
      • Organisma Biodiversity
      • Ecology
      • Principles of Biochemistry
      • Genetic
      • Biostatistic
      • General Microbiology
      • Practical of Biodiversity and Ecology 

      • Sem 1 & Sem 2

        • Plant Tissues Culture
        • Plant Physiology and Development
        • Insect Biology and Systematics
        • Plant Pathology
        • Practical in Plant Pathology
        • Soil Science and Environment

      • Sem 1 & Sem 2

        • Research Project in Agrobiology
        • Tropical Plant DIsease Management
        • Horticultural Science

      • Sem 1 & Sem 2

        • 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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