Bachelor of Science (Hons) Microbiology

Course Overview

Microorganisms are the most ancient life forms on the planet, and they have a direct impact on our lives every day. They are critical to the planet's well-being. All microbes, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, are studied by microbiologists. Microbiology has grown in importance in recent years due to the role of microbes in current topics such as biofuels and bioenergy, infectious disease and epidemics, bioterrorism, biotechnology, food safety, and environmental biology. 

UTAR Bachelor of Science (Honours) Microbiology intended to provide students with fundamental knowledge of microorganisms as well as aspects of physiology, immunology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and medicine.

Students are introduced to the fundamental concepts and techniques of microbiology, including how to control microbial growth and use it to produce useful products in industries, solve environmental problems, and understand its importance in medicine, waste management, and quality control.

Curriculum

Year 1

• Basic Chemistry​
• Basic Laboratory Skills for Bioscience 
• Biomolecules 
• Co-curriculum​
• Digital Technologies and Applications​
• Elective III 
• Elective VI 
• English for Science 
• Fundamental Organic Chemistry 
• General Genetics 
• Introductory Microbiology 
• MPU1* 
• MPU1**
• National Language/Other Language 
• Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies

Year 2

• Bacteriology 
• Elective IV 
• Elective VIII
• Enzymology 
• Fundamental Molecular Biology​
• General Virology 
• Immunology 
• Industrial Training 
• Microbial Biochemistry and Physiology 
• Research Seminar in Microbiology 
• Statistical Analysis for Bioscience​
   

Year 3

• Applied Microbiology 
• Applied Molecular Biology 
• Bioanalytical Techniques 
• Elective II
• Elective V 
• Elective VII 
• Environmental Microbiology 
• Medical Microbiology and Parasitology 
• Project 

Elective II - Choose 1 course(s)

• Food Biochemistry and Toxicology​
   
• Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals​
   
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Elective III - Choose 1 course(s)

• Experiential Research Skills (ERS) 
• Interpersonal Communication 
• Introduction to Sociology 

Elective IV - Choose 1 course(s)

• Principles and Applications of Phytochemistry 
• Proteins and Proteomics 

Elective V - Choose 1 course(s)
 

• Entrepreneurship 
• Ethics and Contemporary Social Issues 
• Organisational Behaviour 
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Elective VI - Choose 1 course(s)

• Culture and Communication 
• Introduction to Political Science 
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• Elective VII - Choose 1 course(s)

  • Fundamentals in Genomics and Bioinformatics 
  • Human Nutrition 

• MPU 1* - Choose 1 course

  • Falsafah dan Isu Semasa - For Local Students 
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 - For International Students 

  
  MPU 1** - Choose 1 course

  • Philosophy and Current Issues - For International Students 
  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban  - For Local Students 

   

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National Language/Other Languages - Choose 1 course(s)

• 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 III
   
• Introduction to French
• Introduction to German Language
   
• Introduction to Japanese
   
• Introduction to Korean
   
• Introduction to Tamil Language
   
• Introduction to Thai Language

Co-curriculum - Choose 1 course(s)

• Arts and Cultural Performance
   
• Community Project
   
• Language, Culture and Social Study Aboard
   
• Managing Personal Finance
   
• 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

• Water Treatment Plant Designer 
• Quality Controller 
• Food Producer 
• Healthcare Personnel 
• Academician 
• Environment Manager 
• Medical & Forensic Scientist 

Study Abroad Pathway

No