Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Science in Biotechnology in Malaysia

  • Course Name: Master of Science in Biotechnology(Biotechnology)
  • Major Subject: Biotechnology
  • Course Category: Masters Courses

Institutions Offering Master of Science in Biotechnology

  • University of Nottingham Malaysia University of Nottingham Malaysia, Semenyih  
    Course entry requirements:
    (i) At least a second class honours degree (or international equivalent) in Biotechnology, Agricultural Sciences, Microbial Sciences, Medical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Genetics, Microbiology, or subjects related to life sciences. Non-UK qualifications will be assessed against this standard.

    (ii) If deemed necessary, applicants may also be required to attend an interview.

    (iii) Applicants must have graduated from an approved university. Other equivalent qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

    English language requirements:
    IELTS (Academic): 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each element)

    TOEFL (iBT): 79 (minimum 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking)
    PTE (Academic): 65 (with no less than 59 in each element)

    MUET: Band 4

    IELTS, TOEFL and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than two years old and all IELTS must be the academic version of the test. MUET results are valid for five years from the date of the release of results.

    Course duration: 1 year

    Mode of study: Full time

    Intake: September

    Course content:
    Modules:
    -Basic laboratory Techniques
    -Advance Molecular Methods in Biotechnology
    -Cell Factories
    -MSc Pre-Project (Yearlong)
    -Professional Skills for Biotechnologists
    -Industry-Focus Studies
    -MSc Pre project
    -MSc Postgraduate Research Project

    Optional Modules:
    -Advanced Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology
    -Advance Postharvest Technology
    -Genetics and Advanced Breeding in Crop Plants
    -Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
    -Other related modules
    -Advanced Biochemical Engineering
    -Therapeutic Immunology
    -Cancer Biology
  • Lincoln University College Lincoln University College, Petaling Jaya  
    Course entry requirements:
    i. A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75, or its equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate;
    OR
    ii. A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in a related field with at least CGPA of 2.50 and has not achieved CGPA 2.75, or its equivalent can be accepted subject to a rigorous internal assessment;
    OR
    iii. A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in related field but has not achieved CGPA of 2.50, or its equivalent can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years’ working experience in the relevant field.

    English competency for international students
    International students are required to achieve a minimum score of 5.5 in IELTS OR Band 3 in MUET OR its equivalent

    Course duration: 1 Years 6 Months

    Intake: January,May,September
  • University of Selangor(Universiti Selangor) University of Selangor(Universiti Selangor), Bestari  
    Course entry requirements:
    -A bachelor’s degree in science from Universiti Selangor or any other Institution of Higher Learning recognized by the University senate with CGPA equivalent of 2.75 and above; OR Any other equivalent qualification recognized by the University Senate with CGPA 2.75 and above; OR A candidate with a CGPA below 2.75 but above 2.0, or who does not possess a degree in science may be admitted subject to a rigorous internal assessment process.

    Course duration:
    (i) Full Time: 2 – 6 years

    (ii) Part Time: 2 – 6 years




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