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Course Fees and Duration

Course Duration:
(36 m) 3 years
Course Tuition Fees:
USD 9,322
Course Miscellanous Fees:

Placing

Area:
Not provided
Location of Study:
Selangor
Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time
Awarding University:
The University of Nottingham

Biotechnology BSc Hons

  Institution: The University of Nottingham

Field Of Study:
Science & Mathematics
Level Of Study:
Undergraduate
Course Subject:
Biotechnology
Course Intake:
September

Programme Description

Biotechnology aims to apply the latest molecular techniques to modern-day problems in industrial and environmental situations. Biotechnologists study plant, animal and microbial sciences, underpinned by biochemistry, genetics, computing and some applied aspects of agriculture, environmental science and food science. Fundamental research in these areas will help to shape the development of the industrial world. Our biotechnology course places particular emphasis on recent advances in animal, plant and microbial technology.

Course structure

You will cover topics including the cloning of organisms, genetic modification of crops, the detection of food pathogens and novel sources of potential pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. The course allows a high degree of specialisation in your second and third years. By the end of the course you will have a sound knowledge of fundamental cell and molecular biology and its application to biotechnology, ensuring you are prepared for careers in industrial or academic research or related commerce.

Through your research project you will have developed specialist knowledge in an area of your choice and transferable skills including data analysis and presentation, effective communication and independent study.

Entry Requirements

Our Foundation course route

Our Foundation courses give you another way to study for an undergraduate degree.

Entry requirements

A level

BBC, including 2 science subjects, preferably biology and chemistry. Other science subjects, such as mathematics, physics or geography are accepted

IB Diploma

28 points,  with specified grades in science subjects

STPM

B+B+B or grade points of 3.33 in at least 2 science subjects and 3.00 in one other science subject

UEC

4 As, including chemistry and biology, excluding Chinese language

SAM/AUSMAT/HSC

ATAR (UAI)/TER/ENTER 82

Canadian Pre-U

80% average based on 6 subjects

SPM/GCSE/IGCSE

Students who have taken SPM/GCSE/IGCSE must have Grade B in mathematics

Foundation

Successful completion of the Foundation in Science programme. Those studying biotechnology and plant biotechnology must pass all biotechnology modules

Other equivalent qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis

English language requirements

IELTS:

6.0 (with no elements below 5.5)

TOEFL (iBT):

79 (with no elements below 19)

PTE (Academic):

55 (minimum 51)

SPM:

grade B+

1119 (GCE O):

grade C

GCSE/IGCSE:

grade C

UEC:

grade B3

IB English A1 or A2 (SL or HL):

4 points

IB English B HL:

4 points

IB English B SL:

5 points

Muet Band 5

may also be considered

IELTS and TOEFL test results must be less than 2 years old and all IELTS must be the academic version of the test

Foundation

The Foundation in Science is a 1+3 year programme that results in direct progression to the undergraduate degrees offered within the Faculty of Science. This rigorous programme provides students with a strong academic background that will result in enhanced language, mathematics, critical thinking and study skills.

Students on this programme also chose from a range of elective modules that provide the opportunity to sample topics related to their chosen undergraduate pathway such as chemistry, ecology, computer programming or psychology.

Modules

Year 1

Modules

  • Introductory Biochemistry
  • Genetics and Cell Biology
  • Whole Organism Biology
  • Techniques in Biotechnology
  • Genetics with Specialist Options
  • Data Transfer, Analysis and Presentation
  • Microbial Physiology

Optional modules

  • Applied Entomology
  • Introduction to Nutrition
  • Food Hygiene
  • Plant Science
  • Animal Physiology

Year 2

Modules

  • Molecular Pharming
  • Biochemistry of Mammalian Development
  • Research Project in Biotechnology 1
  • Molecular Biology of the Cell
  • Molecular Techniques in Biosciences

Optional modules

  • Principles of Immunology
  • Endocrinology and Metabolism
  • Resource Capture by Plants: from Cell to Community
  • Introductory Plant Pathology
  • Soil Science
  • The Dynamic Cell
  • Plant Responses to Environmental Stress
  • Principles of Human Nutrition
  • Communicating Biosciences
  • Microbial Biotechnology: Genes to Products

Year 3 –  Full-year Research Project in Biotechnology

Optional modules

  • Fundamental and Applied Aspects of Plant Genetic Manipulation
  • Plant Microbe Interactions
  • Molecular Plant Pathology
  • Plant Cell Signalling
  • The Microflora of Foods
  • Applied Bioethics 1: Animals, Biotechnology and Society
  • Current Issues in Biotechnology
  • Genomics
  • Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals from Plants
  • The Microflora of Foods
  • Applied Bioethics 2: Sustainable Food Production, Biotechnology and the Environment
  • Environmental Microbiology

Career Opportunities

The combination of specialist topics you choose in your second and third years will influence the career opportunities available to you. In recent years, many of our graduates have found employment in a range of careers including research workers in industrial and government research organisations; advisors in management, sales and marketing; forensic biologists with law enforcement agencies; science advisors for lawmakers; science journalists and writers; teachers and lecturers in schools and higher learning institutions; and consultants in in biotechnology related industries.

Many graduates have chosen to continue their studies and undertake further research training to MSc, MPhil or PhD level at The University of Nottingham or elsewhere.

Source : The University of Nottingham