Bachelor of Science (Honours) Applied Microbiology

A microbiologist is a scientist who studies microscopic life forms and processes. This includes study of the growth, interactions and characteristics of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, algae, fungi, and some types of parasites and their vectors. Microbiology essentially overlaps with other areas of biology such as genetics, molecular biology and immunology. Careers in this field are aplenty as you could venture a rewarding career in healthcare, environment, food and beverage, petroleum, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, forensic science, research, and the academia. As one of the pioneers in teaching applied sciences in Malaysia, the Faculty of Applied Sciences has a reputation of producing quality graduates with over 80% of its lecturers at PhD holders. With over 4,500 companies as internship partners, the University is certainly your launchpad towards global careers.  

Courses Offered

Year 1

• University Life
• Chemistry For Applied Sciences
• Biomolecular Structure and Function
• Fundamental Techniques in Applied Sciences
• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Microbiology
• Immunology
• Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1
• Co-Operative Placement 1

Elective 1 (Choose one)

• Fundamentals of Marketing
• Introduction to Public Speaking
• Introduction to Programming

Elective 2 (Choose two)

• Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
• Ecology and Sustainability
• Introduction to Biomaterials
• Food Safety and Quality System

Year 2

• IP Rights and Biosafety
• Microbial Genetics
• Analytical Chemistry
• Food Microbiology
• Research Methods and Data Analysis
• Bioinformatics
• Biocatalyst and Biosensors
• Tools in Genetic Engineering
• Extra-curricular Learning Experience 2
• Co-Operative Placement 2

Elective 3 (Choose one)

• Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
• Ecology and Sustainability
• Introduction to Biomaterials
• Food Safety and Quality System

Year 3

• Bioeconomy and Commercialisation
• Agricultural Microbiology
• Environmental Microbiology
• Industrial Microbiology
• Medical Microbiology
• Pharmaceutical Microbiology
• Current Topics in Microbiology
• Extra-curricular Learning Experience 3
• Co-Operative Placement 3
• Applied Microbiology Research Project 1
• Applied Microbiology Research Project 2
• Applied Microbiology Research Project 3

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

U1

For Malaysian students:

1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations (Penghayatan Etika and Peradaban)
2. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)

For foreign students:

1. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
2. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3 (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)