This diploma programme aims to produce chemistry and biology graduates at the sub-professional level. The programme equips students with the necessary basic knowledge of scientific concepts and theoretical principles to understand chemical and biological phenomena and processes, and trains students to perform standard chemical and biological laboratory procedures. The Chemistry and Biology programme covers both the practical and theoretical aspects of the subjects. The chemistry syllabi provide a detailed coverage of various topics including atomic and molecular structures, properties of matter, properties and reactions of elements and compounds, analytical techniques and industrial products. The biology syllabi cover a broad spectrum of topics which include cells, energetics, homeostasis and excretion, reproduction and development, biodiversity, ecology, and microbiology. The programme largely emphasises the application of chemical principles in control of the living environment.
Diploma graduates may be admitted into 2nd or Final Year of the relevant Bachelor Degree programmes.
Graduates of Diploma in Science majoring in Chemistry and Biology may be employed as quality controllers, technical assistants and laboratory supervisors in manufacturing industries or medical establishments. Job vacancies are also available for them to be employed as sales executives in commercial companies.
Source:Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman