Foundation in Life Sciences

  Institution: Multimedia University (Melaka)

Course Description

The field of Life Sciences is of great importance in the 21st century with the growing interest in DNA-related studies and biotechnology. The foundation in Life Sciences programme provides the academic background in a range of interesting subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Information Technology.
This programme is designed to prepare students with the necessary foundation to pursue a degree in Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Bioinformatics which combines both studies in biology and information technology and involves the use of computational tools and methods to manage and analyze biological data.

The foundation in Life Sciences programme is delivered through engaging lectures which serve to build knowledge and is further supplemented with laboratory work to help develop ones practical skills. Among the subjects covered in this programme are Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Computer Applications and Programming, Communicative English, Essential English, Academic English, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving in Programming and System Design and Mathematics.

Entry requirements

Local Students:

•  Pass in SPM / O Level or its equivalent with 5Cs inclusive of Mathematics, English and Chemistry
•  Pass in UEC with 4Bs inclusive of Mathematics and English.

Course Duration

1 Year

Campus

Melaka

Education Pathway

After completing your foundation, you can proceed to do your degree in the following courses:

Faculty of Information Science and Technology (Melaka Campus)

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Bioinformatics

Source:Multimedia University