Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biochemistry

Course Overview

Biochemistry has grown in importance as genetic engineering and molecular bioengineering have advanced, as well as in the physiological and medical fields. Students who study biochemistry will be able to investigate a wide range of problems in animals, plants, and microorganisms, encompassing all levels of biological organisation. In order to better understand the chemistry of living things, the study of scientific theory is supplemented with practical sessions (experiments and laboratory projects).

The UTAR Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biochemistry programme is designed to help students understand, analyse, practise, and assess their knowledge and laboratory abilities in a variety of biochemistry areas. It offers extensive training in biochemistry-related practical methods, data analysis, and problem solving.

Curriculum

Year 1

• Cell Biology 
• Co-Curriculum 
• Digital Technologies and Applications​
• Elective I 
• Elective II 
• Elective III 
• English for Science 
• Mathematics for Bioscience 
• MPU1* 
• National Language/Other Language 
• Organic Chemistry 
• Physical Chemistry 
• Principles of Nutrition 
• Structural Biochemistry 
• Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies 

Year 2

• Cell and Tissue Culture Techniques 
• Enzymology I 
• Genetics 
• Industrial Biochemistry 
• Industrial Training 
• Metabolism I 
• Microbiology 
• Molecular Biology 
• MPU1** 
• Principles of Biotechnology

Year 3

• Clinical Biochemistry 
• Elective IV 
• Enzymology II 
• Genomics and Bioinformatics 
• Immunology 
• Instrumental Methods and Analytical Biochemistry 
• Metabolism II 
• Plant Biochemistry 
• Project 
• Toxicology  

Elective I - Choose 1 course(s)

• Basic Professional Writing 
• Entrepreneurship 
• Ethics and Contemporary Social Issues
• Experiential Research Skills (ERS)
   

Elective II - Choose 1 course(s)

• Malaysia: Cultural and Religious Practices 
• Management Principles 
• Organisation and Human Resource 

Elective III - Choose 1 course(s)

• Culture and Communication 
• Introduction to Political Science 

Elective IV - Choose 1 course(s)

• Food Safety and Quality Assurance 
• Introduction to Neutraceuticals 
• Proteins and Proteomics

National Language/Other Language - Choose 1 course
 

• Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) - For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit
• Communication Tamil For Health Sciences
• Introduction To Chinese Language I​
   
• Introduction To Chinese Language II​
   
• Introduction To Chinese Language I​II
   
• Introduction to French
• Introduction to German Language
   
• Introduction to Japanese
   
• Introduction to Korean
• Introduction to Thai Language

• MPU1* - Choose 1 course(s)

  • Falsafah dan Isu Semasa - For Local Students 
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 - For International Students 
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  • MPU1** - Choose 1 course(s)
     
  • Philosophy and Current Issues - For International Students 
  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban  - For Local Students 

   

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Co-curriculum - Choose 1 course

• Art, Craft, and Design
• Arts and Cultural Performance
• Business Plan Writing & Preparation
   
• Community Project
   
• Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
   
• Language, Culture and Social Study Aboard
• Leadership and Teambuilding
   
• Managing Personal Finance
   
• Management of Martial Arts Activity
   
• Management of Sports Activity
• Music Performance
   
• Oral Communication
   
• Social Entrepreneurship Project
   
• Study Soft Skills and/or Life Skills Abroad
   
• Team Work and Collaborative Project
   
• Work Ethics and EQ

Entry Requirements

• UTAR Foundation Programme
• STPM: Grade C/C+ in 2 relevant subjects depending on the programs (except M.B.B.S. and Quantity Surveying)
• A-Level: Grade D in 2 or 3 relevant subjects
• UEC: Grade B in 5 relevant subjects
• SAM: ATAR 70 and Grade B in at least 2 relevant subjects
• CPU: An average of 70% in 6 relevant subjects (depending on programs)
• Matriculation Certificate, Ministry of Education
• Foundation/Diploma in the relevant fields
• Other recognized equivalent qualifications

Career Prospects

• Biochemist 
• Scientific Officer 
• Protein Chemist 
• Phylogenetist 
• Food Analyst 
• Laboratory Executive/Manager 
• Bioinformatics Software Developer

Study Abroad Pathway

No