Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
In this course students will examine the fundamental sciences that underpin biotechnology – chemistry, biochemistry, and microbiology – while investigating the application of biotechnology to areas such as business, ethics and environmental science. This professional major also provides flexible study options that allow students to take minors and/or electives studies in chemistry or environmental science or other areas such as business, information technology and designs.
Intakes
- March
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
As a biotechnology graduate you can pursue a career in environmental or biomolecular research, clinical biochemistry, food or beverage production, agricultural biochemistry, fermentation technology, waste treatment and biodegradation. It also provides pathways into honours, master and PhD degrees.
PSW Opportunity
- 1 Year PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Successful completion of STPM, A Levels or Year 12 equivalents, and meets the minimum entry requirements and prerequisite subjects.
- IELTS 6.0 (no individual band below 6.0)
- TOEFL (Internet based) 75 (Reading no less than 18, Writing no less than 20)
- PTE Academic 50 with no communicative skill score less than 50
*Swinburne Sarawak’s foundation graduates must have obtained at least a CGPA of 2.5
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
125760 MYR
Average Cost of Living: 21000 MYR /year
Application Fee: N/A