Diploma Biotechnology Industry

(R3/0512/4/0002)(06/28)(A9127)

Professional Recognition

Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)

Intake

Open through the years (April / August / November)

Duration

3 Years / 9 Semester

Tuition Fee

Local student – RM 20,625 *

International student – RM 44,235 *

* The policies, regulations,procedures and fees are subject to change without prior notice of Unisel

Description

Diploma in Biotechnology Industry is a 3 years course, conducted in 9 semesters and students need to accomplish 96 credit hours. The program encompasses the elements of basic biotechnology and industrial aspects to produce graduates who able to tackle the impending demands of the industry. In fact, students are required to attend an internship programme to apply theory into the working life.

Program Educational Objectives

To produce biotechnologist with basic broad-knowledge, practice and theoretical training in various fields of biotechnology to perform effectively and ethically in the industry.
To produce biotechnologist to work collaboratively with guidance to comprehend a given task and conduct experiments as well as analyses, report and communicate the outcomes.
To produce biotechnologist who possess the ability to purse lifelong learning for continuous professional development through their career.

Program Learning outcomes

At the end of this programme, students should be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts in biotechnology.
Apply theoretical and practical knowledge in decision making and problem solving.
Perform basic experiments, generate reliable data and report individually or in a group.
Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing with peers and others.
Analyze and interpret data using basic digital skills.
Demonstrate problem solving skills individually or in a group with guidance.
Demonstrate initiative for self-improvement and possibilities for entrepreneurial and managerial skills in biotechnology.
Execute basic biohazard and occupational safety procedures.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Entry Requirment

Local student
i. Possess Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent; OR
ii. Pass Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any subject, or its equivalent; and possess SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent; OR
iii. Pass Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Maqbul, or its equivalent; and possess SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent; OR
iv. Pass Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) (Level 3, MQF) in a related field and possess SPM with one (1) credit; OR v. A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, or its equivalent.
Note: The credit requirement at SPM level for candidate in categories (ii) and (iii) can be waived should the grades obtained at the STPM / STAM level are equivalent/higher.
International student
International students are required to achieve a minimum score of 5.0 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS) OR Band 3 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) OR its equivalent.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

EXPECTED SALARY
Public Sector : Basic starting monthly salary is around RM1,500; plus allowances (such as housing and entertainment) the total can amount to around RM2,000.
Private Sector : The amount of basic starting monthly salary can vary from the above amount. However, the total amount of monthly salary earned (inclusive of allowances) is subject to negotiation and which can be higher than that earned in the public sector.