The 3-year undergraduate programme at AIMST emphasizes the integration of theory with specialized practical training, ensuring a sound basis in relevant biological sciences. The main thrust of the Biotechnology programme is to give a comprehensive education in the fundamental concepts of modern biology and its application to techniques, especially relevant for future commercial exploitations.
Career Opportunities
With the launching of the National Biotech Policy & Bionexus in April 2005, job opportunities in biotechnology are set to escalate continuosly. Graduates will have excellent career opportunities in areas as diverse as the agricultural, medical, pharmaceutical, environmental and the food and manufacturing industries such as in:
• Forensic Science
• Genetic Counselling
• Marketing and Sales
• R&D Management
• Education
• Biosafety and Ethical Issues
• Environmental Monitoring and Pollution Control
• Patents and Intellectual Property Rights
Basic Structure
| Year 1 | Students will acquire a good foundation in the critical life science courses as well as biostatistics and information technology that are tailored for biological applications. |
| Year 2 | The programmes integrate genetic based courses with modern technology, and include an introduction to bioinformatics. |
| Year 3 | The courses expand further into special areas in biotechnology and molecular biology, and also cover issues of bioethics and the basic of business management for biotechnology enterprises. Library and research project are also included. |
Assessment
Assessment is a combination of written examinations, mandatory industrial training and reports or presentations on project work.
Duration
3 Years Full-time
Accreditation
Accredited by Malaysian Qualifications Agency(formerly known as LAN)
Minimum Entry Requirements
| A-Levels / STPM / equivalent | Min pass in 3 subjects including Biology |
| AIMST Foundation in Science / Foundation / Matriculation / Pre-University Programme in related field | Pass in 3 subjects including Biology (minimum 50% or Grade C or CGPA of 2.0) |
| CIMP / SAM / CPU / MUFY / NSW HSC / UNSW Foundation | Grades C, C, C in 3 subjects including Biology |
| Diploma in related field | CGPA ≥ 2.0 |
| Degree or equivalent in related field | Pass |
| International Baccalaureate | Pass with min score of 24 points |
| Other qualifications | To be referred to KPT |