Diploma in Biotechnology
This internationally recognised diploma prepares you with the skills and know-how on new biological processes of commercial importance in a diverse range of industries such as pharmaceutical, agricultural, industrial, forensic and healthcare sectors. Graduates of this programme can progress to enter a relevant Degree programme at Nilai University or overseas universities.
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SPM / O-Level |
3Cs in Mathematics, one Science subject and one any other subject. |
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UEC |
3Bs in Mathematics, one Science subject and one any other subject; |
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SKM / SKK Certificate (MQF Level 3) in a related field |
Pass and possess SPM with one credit; |
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Certificate in a related field (MQF Level 3) |
Min CGPA 2.00 |
English Language Requirements
(for international students)*
| IELTS | 5.0 |
| TOEFL | 410 (PBT) / 42 (iBT) |
| Pearson | 47 |
| MUET | 3 |
*International students with qualifications from educational systems where English language is the main medium of instruction are exempted from this requirement.
International students who do not fulfill the English Language Requirements may join the Intensive English Programme at Nilai University which builds their skills in the language and prepares them for the TOEFL examination
FOUNDATIONAL
- Understanding Biotechnology
CORE
Fundamental
- Introductory Biology
- Introductory Chemistry
- Basic Mathematics
- Statistics
Basic Biological Sciences
- Introductory Genetics
- Basic Microbiology
- Cell Biology
- Organic Chemistry
- General Biochemistry
Major
- Basic Business Administration
- Cell Culture Techniques
- Introductory Bioinformatics
- Basic Techniques In Molecular Biology
- Agricultural And Industrial Biotechnology
- Marine And Environmental Biotechnology
- Molecular And Medical Biotechnology
General Skills
- Introduction To Information Technology
SUMMATIVE
- Biotechnology
MATA PELAJARAN UMUM
MPU1
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 OR
- Pengajian Malaysia 2
MPU2
- Graduate Preparatory Course
MPU3
- Food and Culture
MPU4
- Co-Curriculum
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
- Internship
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
- Basic Academic English
MALAY LANGUAGE
(only for Malaysian students without a credit in SPM BM)
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A
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This programme is an innovative multidisciplinary degree that was developed with inputs from key industry players and academics who are experts in their field.