This program aims to produce graduates who are knowledgeable in the field of conservation and management of biological diversity, particularly in ecosystems and species. Requirement of graduates in this field are expected to increase with global mesyarakat awareness especially in this country about the role of biology and the natural species that should be considered and maintained in all aspects of economic and social development of the country. The program emphasizes both practical and theoretical aspects of applied science in which students are required to follow the program’s core courses covering basic biology, including physiology, genetics, ecology and so on in addition to courses in evolution and biodiversity of organisms, biodiversity and aquatic ecosystems terrestrial, conservation of ecosystems, species and genetic, forest and wildlife management, remote sensing and GIS, and population dynamics of tropical natural resources.
Introduction
Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) and Bachelor of Applied Science (Conservation and Management of Biodiversity) offered by the Department of Biological Sciences.
Both programs are made available at the session in May 2000/2001. Both programs can be taken by all students graduate STPM, Diploma and Matriculation or equivalent qualification.
Lens
Both of these powerful program designed to produce graduates who are skilled in the area of biological science, conservation and management of biodiversity.Graduates can also pursue their Masters degree and a PhD to become professionals in the field to meet the needs of the current workforce, both in private institutions or government agencies.
Career Prospects
Graduates of both programs have a very broad scope of careers, including:
Source: Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)