Taylor’s Bachelor of Biotechnology

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Taylor’s Bachelor of biotechnology program is designed to give you with a thorough education and training in biotechnology, with a particular emphasis on three major areas: agriculture, medical, and industrial biotechnology.

You will have the option to participate in hands-on practical workshops throughout the program, allowing you to apply your academic knowledge in real-world scenarios. These hands-on experiences will assist you in developing critical laboratory skills and procedures for the field of biotechnology.

Their progressive program is intended to provide you with the scientific principles and expertise required to succeed in the biotechnology sector. Molecular cloning, genome editing, cell tissue culture procedures, bioinformatics analysis, bioprocessing technologies, and research and development methodologies and instruments will all be covered.

School	Biosciences
Study Options	Full time only
Overseas Transfer Options	United Kingdom (UK), Canada and Australia
Study Program	3 years
Intakes	February, April and September
Accreditation	by MQA

Program Structure

As a student in Taylors Bachelor of biotechnology, you will be able to investigate a wide range of critical components in the field of biotechnology. We will introduce you to scientific principles and information that form the basis of this field. You will obtain a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles and theories that drive biotechnology developments.

You will also be introduced to bioinformatics technologies, which are essential for analyzing and interpreting biological data. Then, you will get the essential abilities to use computational tools and methodologies for data analysis in the biotechnology area through practical knowledge and practical applications.

This program is compatible with Taylor’s Curriculum Framework, which allows students to combine and combine study modules.

Common Courses

• Introduction to Biotechnology
• Fundamental of Chemistry
• Introduction to Microbiology
• Cell Biology
• Principles of Biochemistry
• Biodiversity and Conservation
• Techniques and Instrumentation in Biotechnology
• Principle of Genetics
• Introduction to Biostatistics
• Crop Biotechnology
• Animal Biotechnology
• Bioprocess Technology
• Application of Bioinformatics
• Research and Laboratory Management
• Trends in Biotechnology
• Bioentrepreneurship
• Research Project
• Industrial Training

University Courses

This component is intended to promote critical thinking, social intelligence, civic duty, and cultural awareness. It consists of Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education compulsory and nationally mandated study modules.

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilization / Malay Communication 2
• Philosophy and Current Issues
• Emotional Intelligence in Action
• Integrity and Anti-Corruption Course
• Social Innovation Project

Entry Requirements

The program provides a great opportunity for those who are interested in the profession of architecture. Please review their entrance requirements stated below to guarantee a smooth acceptance process.

Prerequisites

• SPM / O-Level with Pre-U / Foundation
  • Pass SPM/O-level or equivalent with 5 credits in Mathematics and one science subject for entry with pre-university /foundation qualification. (Except for UEC)
• SPM / O-Level with Diploma
  • Pass SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject for entry with Diploma qualification.

General Requirements

Required Degree	Minimum Score
Taylor’s Foundation in Science (FIS)	Pass with min. CGPA 2.00
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)	Pass STPM with min. of Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any two (2) subjects, or its equivalent
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)	A Pass in UEC with Min 5Bs including Mathematics and one Science subject
A Levels	Min. EE for 2 subjects
South Australian Matriculation (SAM) / SACE International	ATAR 60
Canadian Pre-University (CPU)	Min. average of 60% in 6 subjects
International Baccalaureate (IB)	Min. 24 points based on 6 subjects
Matriculation in Science	Min. CGPA 2.00
MUFY	Overall 50%
Other Qualifications	Students with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Application via APEL A is allowed. For the requirements please refer to the index page

English Requirements

English Test	Band or Score
IELTS, TOEFL, MUET, UEC English	Pass English
Pre-University / Diploma	Completed Pre-University / Diploma that was conducted in English.
Taylor’s EET	Overall score 5.0
Taylor’s IEN Level 2	Grade C

Career Options

• Research and development officers
• Business development associates
• Data analyst
• Medical claim assessor
• Clinical research coordinators
• Bioinformatics computational analyst
• Medical sales representatives
• Patent agents
• Bioentrepreneurs

Program Fees

Local Student	MYR 112,694
International Student	USD 29,503

Overseas Transfer Options

You can complete your Bachelor of Bioscience (Hons) degree in Biotechnology at one of our reputable partner universities in the United Kingdom, Australia, or Canada.

University of Birmingham

• BSc Biological Sciences | 1 + 2 years
• BSc Biochemistry | 1 + 2 years

Dundee University

• BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences | 1 + 2 years
• MSc by Research | 3 + 1 years
• MSc Biomedical & Molecular Sciences | 3 + 1 years
• MSc Biomedical & Molecular Sciences with Business | 3 + 1 years
• MSc Biomedical & Molecular Sciences with Management | 3 + 1 years
• MSc Biomedical Sciences with Marketing | 3 + 1 years
• MSc Biomedical Sciences & Molecular Sciences with Entrepreneurship | 3 + 1 years
• MSc Biomedical Engineering | 3 + 1 years
• MSc Medical Imaging | 3 + 1 years
• MSc Industrial Engineering | 3 + 1 years

University of The West of England

• BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences | 1 + 2 years or 2 + 1 years

University of East Anglia

• BSc Biological Sciences | 1 + 2 years

Bristol University

• BSc Biochemistry with Molecular Biology and Biotechnology | 1 + 2 years

University of Leeds

• BSc Ecology and Conservation Biology | 1 + 2 years
• BSc Genetics | 1 + 2 years
• BSc Zoology | 1 + 2 years
• BSc Biological Sciences | 1 + 2 years
• BSc Biochemistry | 1 + 2 years

University of Reading

• BSc Microbiology | 1 + 2 years
• BSc Biological Sciences | 1 + 2 years
• BSc Biomedical Sciences | 1 + 2 years

Queen’s University of Belfast

• BSc Zoology | 1 + 2 years
• BSc Marine Biology | 1 + 2 years
• BSc Biological Sciences | 1 + 2 years

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)

• Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) | 1 + 2 years (Feb)

Griffith University

• Master of Pharmacy | 3 + 2 years

The University of Adelaide

• Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) | 1 + 2 years
• Bachelor of Science | 1 + 2 years
• Bachelor of Science | 1 + 3 years

Queensland University of Technology

• Bachelor of Biomedical Science | 1 + 2 years (Feb)

University of South Australia

• Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (Hons) |2 + 2 years
  Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science | 1 + 3 years
  Bachelor of Human Movement | 1 + 2 years

Acadia University

• BSc Biology | 2 + 2 years
• BSc Biology and Nutrition | 2 + 2 years