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The Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology is offered as a 2+2 twinning programme in collaboration with California State University (Cal Poly Pomona) in USA. It is an interdisciplinary programme, which provides students with a strong background in both biotechnology and chemistry. It provides theoretical and practical knowledge needed to understand the numerous industrial applications on Biotechnological phenomena while emphasising the study of cell and molecular biology.
The first 2 years of the programme are to be completed at TPM College in Kuala Lumpur. Upon completion of their first 2 years at TPM College, student will then be transferred to Cal Poly Pomona campus in California.
The Biotechnology major is a rather interdisciplinary program which provides students with excellent backgrounds of biology, chemistry, genetics as well as hands-on experience in research methodology, data processing and analysis. It lectures on the theoretical and practical knowledge that is needed for the numerous industrial applications of biological phenomena, while emphasizing the study of cell and molecular biology.
Student can select their upper division electives from six clusters:
1. Physiology
2. Molecular biology and Genetics
3. Microbiology and Pathology
4. Biochemistry and Molecular Separation Techniques
5. Agriculture
6. Business
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Course Details
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Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)2+2 Twining Programme
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School: School of Life Sciences
Programme: American
Degree Programme (ADP)
Place of Study:
First 2 years at TPM College,
Year 3 and Final year at CSU Pomona
Term dates: See student calendar
Intakes: January, May & October
How to apply: Online application or write to Admission and Records Office, TPM College
Students have the option to choose any of the following major combination in Year 3
- Physiology
- Molecular Biology and Genetics
- Microbiology and Pathology
- Biochemistry and Molecular Separation Techniques
- Agricultural
- Busines
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Entry Requirements:
SPM/SPMV with 5 credits in English, Mathematics and Chemistry or Biology and any other 2 subjects and a Pass in Bahasa Malaysia or any other qualifications equivalent to the above.
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Course Content
The Biotechnology major is a rather interdisciplinary program which provides students with excellent backgrounds of biology, chemistry, genetics as well as hands-on experience in research methodology, data processing and analysis. It lectures on the theoretical and practical knowledge that is needed for the numerous industrial applications of biological phenomena, while emphasizing the study of cell and molecular biology |
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Year 1
Module includes: Calculus 1, Written Communication, Fine & Performing Arts - World Theater, General Chemistry 1, Biology 1, Microeconomics, LAN Compulsory subjects, Oral Communication, Critical Thinking, General Chemistry 2, Biology 2 and Calculus 2 |
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Year 2
Modules includes: General Psychology, Business & Professional Ethics, Organic Chemistry 1, Physics 1, Basic Microbiology, Anthropology, Biotechnology Seminar, Organic Chemestry 2, Physics 2, Biometrics, Computer Applications and Applied Microbiology |
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Year 3 and Year 4
Year 3 and 4 subjects depending on the students option on choosing their major. |
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Assessment
Assessment is by a mixture of examinations and in-course assignments, as well as the dissertation where that is chosen as an option |
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Career opportunities
Students are afforded opportunities to apply their knowledge in hands-on projects, collaborate with faculty members on research, and participate in valuable internships and service-learning programs. The program also satisfies the admission requirements for various graduate and professional schools. Biotechnology graduates apply their degrees to careers ranging from education and applied research to environmental testing and toxicology. The Microbiology major offers minors in environmental health, physiology and chemistry. The microbiology program prepares students for careers in food science, industry, medicine and other fields.
Employment is usually found in pharmaceutical and medical research laboratories as quality control officer, in drug preparation, food processing and packaging. Such employment may involve working with new technologies and using microorganisms for commercialproduction of drugs, enzymes,, antibiotics, vaccines and agricultural products.Zoology majors will pursue studies in morphology and physiology, evolution, diversity and classification. The zoology program provides strong pre-medical, pre-dental and pre-veterinary prepara- tion as well as numerous laboratory and field-based research opportunities.
Students who select the Botany major, the only one available in Southern California, prepare for careers in field biology, mycology, pathology, and other specialties. You can also pursue straight into a career related to plant biology such as nature conservation, environmental consultancy, agricultural research or crop management in applied microbiolgy.Many Genetics graduates continue on to pursue higher degrees and careers in research. But opportunities do exist in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, agricultural organisations, medical diagnostic laboratories, forensics analysis, public health and epidemiology programmes, genetics counselling as well as teaching. | |
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