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| Description | The microbiology postgraduate programme has evolved into a multidisciplinary research, which encompasses traditional microbial disciplines and the more recent molecular approaches, such as DNA technology. Active research areas span both fundamental and applied microbiology. Its multidisciplinary nature leads to graduates who are more versatile and enjoy rewarding careers in science. Current research projects include identification and characterization of natural product based compounds and metabolites with anti-bacterial properties, characterisation of nitrogen-fixation genes in both local and Antartica bacterial species, molecular biology of bioplastics-producing bacteria species, Salmonella toxin-antitoxin systems and formation of biofilms in pathogenic bacterial species. Research Thrust Areas: 1. Microbiology Microbiology Biotechnology Molecular Biology |
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| 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) |
| Special Requirement | - |
| Scholarship | No Scholarship Available |
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