Biosciences
- Field Of Study:
- Science & Mathematics
- Level Of Study:
- Undergraduate
- Course Subject:
- Course Intake:
- August, January, May
Programme Description
Overview
Bioscience is a broad branch of the sciences concerned with living organisms,from micro-organisms to plant life and animals. Within this science are a numberof smaller branches focused on specific issues pertaining to living organisms. Popular major/partial list of majors available include:
- Biotechnology
Biotechnology is a field of applied biology which uses living organisms, such as plants,animals and micro-organisms to make or modify products or processes for specific use. Some of its more commonly known terms are genetic engineering, artificial selection and hybridization. Biotechnology is widely used in medicine, engineering and agriculture fields to bring about improvements in food and medicines, treatments for diseases and even waste removal. There is also the emergenceof “Industrial Biotechnology” with a growing market of products using bio-based materials and production techniques in industrial applications. Companies such as Toyota, Dow Chemical,Procter & Gamble, DuPont and Cargill are in various R&D stages, all vying to be ahead in this new branch of technology.
- Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics derives knowledge from computer analysis of biological data. It is highly interdisciplinary, using techniques and concepts from informatics, statistics, mathematics, chemistry, biochemistry, physics and linguistics. Thanks to massive yearly funding, America is the best place to obtain a degree inthis study.
- Biochemistry
Biochemistry is the application of chemistry to the study of biological processes at cellular and molecular levels. You will study the mechanisms of brain function, cellular multiplication and differentiation, communication within and between cells and organs, and the chemical bases of inheritance and disease.
- Microbiology
Microbiology has a major impact on virtually all other scientific disciplines. You will learn about bacterial genetics, anatomy and reproduction. Instructions will also cover topics such as cell biology, microbial genetics and laboratory methods.
- Molecular Biology
Molecular Biology is the basic science that seeks an understanding of life processes, the properties and functions of molecules that make up living cells, and how biomolecules operate and interact to drive the complex and diverse behaviors of living systems. The scope ranges from evolution and development to the regulation of gene expression.
- Biomedical Science
Biomedical Science is the study of health and assessing and analyzing methods of treating disease. This major is suitable for students with a strong interest in biology and chemistry as well as an interest in the development of medical issues, either in research, health monitoring or treatment of a disease.
You are also required to take a specific number of Soft Skills and Communicative Foreign Language programs as a part of your degree.
Top Universities for American University Program (Biosciences)
| US Universities |
Canadian Universities |
| Illinois Institute of Technology |
Memorial University of Newfoundland |
| Iowa State University |
University of Manitoba |
| Kansas State University |
University of Saskatchewan |
| Michigan State University |
University of Windsor |
| Montana State University |
Trent University |
| Ohio State University |
University of Lethbridge |
| Oklahoma State University |
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| Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey |
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| University at Buffalo |
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| University of Missouri-Columbia |
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| University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
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| University of Oklahoma-Norman |
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| University of Wisconsin-Madison |
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Career Opportunities
- Research, Quality Control, Clinical Research, Information Systems, Manufacturing or Production and Marketing or Sales
- Employment in Universities, Research Laboratories, Government Sectors, Pharmaceuticals or Bio-Related Firms
- Biocatalysts Discoverer Assistant, Laboratory Assistant Manager, Medical Writer, Research & Development, QA Development & Auditing, Positions in Public Health, Assistant or Technician in Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Cellular Biology, Microbiology, Research, Developmental Biology, Molecular Biology, Epidemiology, Mycology, Research Virology, Genetics, Pathology & Toxicology
- Crime Laboratories, Specialized Private Laboratories, Law Enforcement Agencies, Forensic Laboratories, Research Scientist, Medical Laboratories, Medical Examiner Offices, Hospitals, or Private Firms & Universities
Programme Structure
Freshman (Year 1) at INTI
You will be able to choose from a wide range of subjects in Business, Foreign Languages, English, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Humanities, Physical and Life Sciences as General Education Requirement (GER) subjects.
Sophomore (Year 2) at INTI
You will be able to choose subjects that are related to your desired major. |
| SAMPLE CURRICULUM FOR YEAR 1 & 2 |
- English Composition 1
- English Composition 2
- Principles of Biology 1, Lab
- Principles of Biology 2, Lab
- General Chemistry 1, Lab
- General Chemistry 2, Lab
- Organic Chemistry 1, Lab
- Organic Chemistry 2, Lab
- Calculus with Analytic Geometry 1
- Calculus with Analytic Geometry 2
- General Physics 1, Lab
- General Physics 2, Lab
- General Biochemistry 1, Lab
- General Biochemistry 2, Lab
- Cell Biology, Lab
- Genetics 1, Lab
- Genetics 2, Lab
- General Immunology, Lab
- General Microbiology, Lab
- Social Sciences Electives
- Humanities Electives
- Essentials of Public Speaking
- Introduction to Computer and Information Processing
- Fine Arts Electives
- Non-Science General Electives
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Campuses & Intakes
INTI International University
- 13 January 2014
- 26 May 2014
- 18 August 2014
Entry Requirements
| Entry Level |
Entry Requirements |
| SPM/O-Level |
5 credits |
| UEC |
5Bs |
| English Language Proficiency |
SPM/UEC : Credit in English
O-Level/1119: Grade 1 – 6 |
| TOEFL |
520 (paper)/190 (computer)/68 (Internet) |
| IELTS |
Band 5.5 |
| STPM |
CGPA 2.0 |
| A-Level |
Passed in 2 subjects |
| Diploma |
Recognised Diploma with CGPA 2.0 |
| Matriculation/Foundatioin/Pre-U |
Related recognised Matriculation/Foundation/Pre-U with CGPA 2.0 |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) Certificate |
Passed |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma |
Passed |
Programme Duration
1+3 or 2+2 years
Pathway
Source : INTI International University
