Description | Biology is the scientific study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, evolution, and interactions with the environment. The scope of biology research is vast and encompasses a wide range of topics, from molecular and cellular biology to ecology and evolution. Some of the major areas of focus in biology research include genetics and genomics, developmental biology, physiology, microbiology, immunology, neuroscience, and environmental biology. The findings from biology research have many practical applications, such as in medicine, agriculture, conservation, and biotechnology, and contribute to our understanding of the natural world and the diversity of life on our planet. |
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Name of Institution | UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA (UKM) |
Qualification | Master's Degree |
Course Duration | 36 months |
NEC Field | Biology and biochemistry |
Entry Requirements | i. Bachelor’s Degree with Honors and have a CGPA of 2.75 and above from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia or equivalent from any institution of higher learning recognized by the Senate; ii. Bachelor’s Degree with Honors and have a CGPA between 2.50-2.74 from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia or equivalent from any institution of higher learning recognized by the Senate and have at least 1-year working experience in a related field. If there is no working experience, the candidate must be a Research Assistant (RA) for a minimum period of 6 months and show a good performance certified by the supervisor; OR iii. Bachelor’s Degree with Honors and have a CGPA between 2.00-2.49 from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia or equivalent from any institution of higher learning recognized by the Senate and have at least 5 years working experience in a related field. If there is no work experience, the candidate must be a Research Assistant (RA) for a minimum period of 1 year and show a good performance certified by the supervisor. |
English Requirement | HEET: 7 or higher MUET: Band 3 or higher IELTS: 5.5 or higher TOEFL iBT: 46 or higher Pearson PTE Academic: 36 or higher |
Special Requirement | - |
Scholarship | No Scholarship Available |
Scholarship URL | - |