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MASTER OF SCIENCE (BIOTECHNOLOGY) SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (BIO)

MASTER OF SCIENCE (BIOTECHNOLOGY) SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (BIO)

UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM - MAIN CAMPUS)

UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM - MAIN CAMPUS)

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Description Biotechnology is one of the fastest growing areas in applied biology. The practical application of cells or its components in manufacturing and service industries entail the integration of knowledge from microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, chemistry as well as chemical and process engineering. The programme gives students theoretical and practical background in biotechnological techniques and applications while developing a strong understanding of cellular biology involving microbiology, biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology. The programme boasts modern research facilities such as an automated DNA sequencer, electron microscopes, protein crystallography and a 100 litre fermented. Current postgraduate students also perform studies on gene structure and regulation. Several members of the academic staff investigate aspects of cell culture techniques in plant and animal cells. Research Thrust Areas: 1. Biotechnology Cell Culture Technology DNA Probes Technology Enzyme Technology Immunology Industrial Biotechnology Microbial Biotechnology Micropropagation Techniques Molecular Biology Genetics and Plant Biotechnology Tissue Culture Biotechnology
Name of Institution UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM - MAIN CAMPUS)
Qualification Master's Degree
Course Duration 36 months
NEC Field Biology and biochemistry
Entry Requirements Applicants should possess the following:

A minimum of 2.75/4.00 for BSc in Biology or equivalent; or
CGPA below 2.75/4.00 for BSc in Biology or equivalent with additional requirements
English Requirement (Applicable for International Applicants Only)

The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 154; or
A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)
Exemption is given to candidate if:

English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)
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