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US6421002 - Bachelor of Science in Animal and Plant Biodiversity / Microbiology with Honours

  • OVERVIEW

    ANIMAL AND PLANT BIODIVERSITY
    The primary objective of this programme is to provide students with various aspects of animals and plants biodiversity, including preservation of biodiversity, deforestation, pollution, encroachment, habitat loss, and the potential for species extinction. The subject matter covered including but not limited to ecological systems, classification and evolutionary relationships of plants and animals, physiological and developmental processes, economic aspects of botany, invertebrate and vertebrate zoology, genetic and genomic of plants and animals, interactions between animals and plants, and fundamental principles underlying animal behaviour.

    MICROBIOLOGY
    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

    • GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (ENGLISH VERSION)GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MALAY VERSION)
      GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (ENGLISH VERSION):

      • Graduated with SPM / SPMV or its equivalent with CREDIT in the subject of Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia / Bahasa Malaysia July and passed the subject of History.

      • Achieved at least Band 2 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or its equivalent within one (1) year from the date of registration.

      Note:

      The requirement to pass the History subject at the SPM level is effective from the year 2013.
      GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MALAY VERSION):
      • Lulus SPM/ SPMV/ setaraf dengan mendapat KEPUJIAN dalam mata pelajaran Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia/ Bahasa Malaysia Julai dan lulus dalam mata pelajaran Sejarah
      • Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Band 2 dalam Malaysian University English Test (MUET) atau setaraf dalam tempoh satu (1) tahun dari tarikh mendaftar

      Nota:

      Lulus mata pelajaran Sejarah di peringkat SPM berkuatkuasa mulai tahun 2013
    • SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (ENGLISH VERSION)SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (MALAY VERSION)
      SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (ENGLISH VERSION):

      Candidates with STPM / Equivalent Qualifications

      • Passed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.00.
      • Achieved at least Grade C (NGMP 2.00) in the following subjects:
        • General Studies
        • Biology
        • Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics T / Further Mathematics

      OR

      • Achieved at least CGPA 2.00 at the PRE-UNIVERSITY level

      AND

      • Have experience as a state or national athlete who is still actively participating for at least three (3) years.
      SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (MALAY VERSION):

      CALON  STPM/ SETARAF

      • Lulus Peperiksaan Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) dengan mendapat sekurang – kurangnya  PNGK 2.00
      • Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred C (NGMP 2.00) mata pelajaran:
        • Pengajian Am
        • Biologi
        • Fizik/ Kimia/ Mathematics T/ Further Mathematics

      ATAU

      • Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 2.00 pada peringkat PRA-UNIVERSITI

      DAN

      • Mempunyai pengalaman sebagai atlet negeri atau negara yang masih bergiat aktif sekurang-kurangnya tiga (3) tahun

  • FEES

    • TYPE of feesAmount (RM)
      TYPE of fees: Tuition Fees
      Amount (RM):

      620.00
      TYPE of fees: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      Amount (RM):

      550.00
      TYPE of fees: Per semester
      Amount (RM):

      1,170.00
      TYPE of fees: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      Amount (RM):

      720.00
      TYPE of fees: ** 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

    Microbiology
    1) Microbiologist
    2) Research Officer
    3) Science Officer (Microbiology)
    4) Environmental Science Officer
    5) Laboratory Scientist
    6) Laboratory Manager
    7) Teacher
    8) Lecturer
    9) Healthcare
    10) Food Industry
    11) Agriculture
    12) Biotechnology Industry
    13) Pharmaceutical
    14) Education 

    Biotechnology
    1) Biotechnologist
    2) Research Officer
    3) Science Officer
    4) Laboratory Scientist
    5) Teacher
    6) Lecturer
    7) Biotechnology Industry
    8) Pharmaceutical
    3) Cosmetic
    10) Agricultrure
    11) Education

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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