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Ho Hooi Ling (PhD)Faculty of Applied Sciences

Programs offered B. Sc. (Hons) Biotechnology

B. Sc. (Hons) Food Science & Nutrition

B. Sc. (Hons) Nutrition with Wellness

B. Sc. (Hons) Aquatic Sciences

Diploma in Aquaculture with Entrepreneurship

Master of Science

Doctorate of Philosophy, PhD (Science)

Programs offered B. Sc. (Hons) Biotechnology

Contents

What is Biotechnology?

Career Opportunities in Biotechnology

Biotechnology – Current Development in Malaysia

Malaysian Biotechnology Companies

What is Biotechnology?

Biotechnology is…..

The application of biological

knowledge and techniques to

develop new products or

processes

The use of living organisms to

operate a process or to develop

new products.

The fastest growing science-

based industry in the world

The new engine of growth for

global economy

Modern Biotechnology

An interdisciplinary field involves the application of:

Genetic engineering /recombinant DNA technology

Cell culture technology

Biochemistry

Fermentation technology

Bioprocess engineering

Downstream processing

Main aim: To develop

products that benefit society

New vaccines

Novel drugs

Medical treatments

Diagnostic tools

New or improved agricultural and industrial

products

Medical Biotechnology

Important in the development of products

use to treat or prevent human diseases

By using sophisticated laboratory

techniques

assist medical scientist in research

Contribute to development and production of

drugs, biologicals and vaccines in the

pharmaceutical industry

Medical Biotechnology

Vaccine and diagnostic kit developmente.g. AIDS, hepatitis, TB & SARS

Pharmaceuticals from plants

Drug development e.g. Insulin for diabetes, Herceptin for Breast cancer

Gene Therapy and Pharmaco-genomics

Innovative cell and tissue culturing system – Tissue engineering

Stem Cell research

Microarray research -DNA Chip Technology

Agriculture Biotechnology - Plant

Genetic modified plants:

Disease resistance, e.g BT corn

Herbicide tolerance, e.g. Round-

up Ready Soybean

Improved yield, e.g. Wheat, corn

Production of pharmaceuticals or

nutrients enrichment plant, e.g.

Vitamin A- enriched Golden Rice

Improved flavour & Extended

shelf-life, e.g tomato

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Agriculture Biotechnology - Plant

Plant tissue culture Fast commercial propagation of new

cultivars for agriculture, horticulture, and forestry

Fast selection for crop improvement, nutritional value, pest control, hardiness

Cultivation disease free plants

Useful plant for traditional medicine, e.g. ginseng

Production of useful pharmaceutical products

Cloning of rare and endangered plants

Plant tissue culture

Agriculture Biotechnology -Transgenic Animals

Potential Applications

Healthier Livestock

Improved Foods / milk

Biopharmaceuticals

Transplant Organs for Humans

Industrial Biotechnology

Industrial biotechnology is closest to the historic beginnings of biotechnology.

Industrial fermentors / bioreactors for production of : Pharmaceuticals e.g. antibiotics

Enzymes e.g. enzymes for keeping bread fresh, fruit juice production, bio-stoning of fabric, laundry and dishwashing detergents

Food e.g. beer, wine, probiotic drinks

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Environment Biotechnology

Soil and Ground Water RemediationTreatment and removal of heavy metal wastes

REVITALIZATION - Development of wastes bioremediation process

Microbial Janitors

Forensic Science

DNA fingerprintingdramatically improved

criminal investigation

Paternity identification

Career Opportunities Research Institutions

R&D scientists in Medical /

Clinical , Pharmaceutical,

Agricultural , Molecular

Biology, Food, Industry,

Environmental, Forensic

research

Career Opportunities

Manufacturing / industry

Quality Control Manager / Executive

Product Development

Production Management

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Business developmentPatent lawyers/ officers

Marketing & Sales of Biotech equipments/

products

Venture capitalists

Legal and regulatory affairs

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Career Opportunities Education / Academic

Lecturing

Applied Research

Information Systems / Bioinformatics

Civil service / government agenciesAdministration

OthersScientific writer

Safety Officer

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Biotechnology – Current Development in Malaysia

Malaysia is one of 12 countries in the world with megabiodiversity: diverse flora and fauna with tremendouspotential to be developed into natural products and drugsthrough biotechnology.

National Economic Transformation Program: aimed todevelop Malaysia into a high income economy country by2020.

Bioeconomy Transformation Plan (whichcomplementary to the National Economic TransformationProgram): aimed to develop and explore high impactopportunities in biotechnology that seen to yield benefitsand also to provide exposure that biotechnology is theengine of economic growth.

Entry Point Projects, EPPs (as part of the BioeconomyTransformation Plan): aimed to develop projects related tobiotechnology in Malaysia, such as production of highvalue domestic bio-materials, example: bio-manufactureof biomass from oil palm waste into feedstock.


Malaysian Agri-Hitech Sdn Bhd - SelangorDraz-M (Crop Enhancer), Bio-Fertiliser, Semi-OrganicFertiliser, Hydroponic solution and media, Agro-Techadvisories

Synamatix Sdn Bhd - Kuala Lumpur

A bioinformatics company developing unique softwaretools for database storage and the mining of genetic datausing intelligent learning algorithms.

Asia Biomedix - Kuala Lumpur

Engaged in the commercialisation of clinical and non-clinical testing/diagnostic applications using DNA chiptechnology.

Ecozyme (M) Sdn Bhd - Sarawak

Manufacturer of non-toxic, biodegradable cleaning anddeodorising agent and concentrated multi-enzyme soilstabilizing product


Novozyme (M) Sdn Bhd – Technology Park Malaysia, KL

Manufacturer of enzymes.

Inbiotech Sdn Bhd - Klang

Specialises in bio-pesticides.

Malaysian Vaccines and Pharmaceuticals Sdn. Bhd.

Production of Vaccines.

Malaysian Bio-Diagnostic Research Sdn Bhd

Typhidot and Typhidot-M (rapid diagnostic kit for the accurate and specific diagnosis of typhoid fever), OEM-agglutination test, drug abuse spot test.

Malaysian Pharmaceuticals Industries Sdn Bhd

Sales and marketing of generic medicine, manufacturing of antibiotic, antihistamine, etc.

Dr. Kim TanSuccessful Biotechnology Entrepreneur

Born in Seremban, Malaysia

Author of over 40 scientific papers and 3 major patents, inventor of sheep monoclonal antibodies

Patented discoveries developed into drugs for cancer and inflammatory diseases

Owns 4 biotech companies. Estimated paper worth of US$450 million. GeneMedix Plc, a UK-based biogenerics pharmaceutical company with

operations in Asia and Europe.

KS Biomedix Holdings Plc, a biotechnology company listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). KSB has a proprietary technology in super-high affinity monoclonal antibodies and is developing antibody-and toxin-based products foroncology

AsiaPrise Biotech Sdn Bhd, which operates the Nilai Cancer Institute.

TranXenoGen Inc., a Boston-based company listed on AIM (London), which has developed transgenic technology for large-scale manufacture of human proteins in chicken eggs.

Founder Chairman of SpringHill Management Ltd which manages the US$30m biotech VC fund, SpringHill BioVentures Sdn Bhd.

B. Sc. (Hons) Biotechnology

3 years Degree Programs with Honours

New campus with purpose-built state-of-the-art laboratories and equipments

Highly qualified and experienced academic staff

Purposed-built biotech laboratories (Design based-on successful model and concept from industry)

Year 1

Semester 1 (Long semester)

• Chemistry 1

• Biology

• Calculus & Analytical Geometry for

Applied Sciences

• University Life (MPU-U2)

• Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1

(MPU-U4)


• Human Physiology

• Chemistry 2

• Microbiology

• Structural Biochemistry

Semester 3 (Short semester)

• Bioinformatics

• Co-operative Placement 1

B. Sc. (Hons) Biotechnology

Year 2


• Malaysian Experiential Tourism (MPU-U3)/

Business Law – Malaysian Perspective

(MPU-U3)

• Biochemistry & Metabolism

• Microbes & Immunology

• Statistics & Its Applications

• Entrepreneurship for Applied Sciences

• Extra-curricular Learning Experience 2

(MPU-U4)


• Research Methodology, Safety & Ethics

• Pharmacology

• Molecular Cell Biology

• Recombinant Technology


• Enzyme Technology


Year 3


• Human Molecular Genetics

• Environmental Biotechnology & Sustainability

• Cell & Tissue Culture

• Biotechnology Research Project 1

• Extra-curricular Learning Experience 3 (MPU-

U4)


• Fermentation Technology & Downstream

Processing


• Elective (Choose one)

• Food Microbiology

• Fundamentals of Marketing

• Introduction to Public Speaking


• Bioprocess Engineering



Qualifications Academic Requirements

UCSI Foundation CGPA of 2.0

STPM (Science stream)3 principals (C) in Chemistry, Biology &

Mathematics / Physics

A-Levels3 principals (E) in Chemistry, Biology &


National MatriculationCGPA of 2.8 (subject list inclusive

Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics/Physics)

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Total score of 26/42 (from 6 subjects

inclusive of Chemistry, Biology and

Mathematics / Physics)

UEC5 credits inclusive of Chemistry, Biology &

Mathematics / Physics and 2 other subjects

Australian Year 12*

Overall 60% score (subject list inclusive of

Biology, Chemistry and

Mathematics/Physics)

Other Year 12 Equivalent*

Overall 60% score (subject list inclusive of

Biology, Chemistry and

Mathematics/Physics)

Other relevant diploma programmes* CGPA of 2.0

Entry Requirement

Programs offered

B. Sc. (Hons) Food Science & Nutrition

Contents Importance of Food industry


Potential Employers for Food Science & Nutrition Graduates

Multinational Companies to Work With

Importance of Food & Health Essential for living organisms

Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins, fibre, etc. for body functions and processes

Eating for enjoyment Taste, texture, smell, appearance

Convenience and varieties important Increase affluence, populations become more

health conscious, demanding varieties

Convenience of obtaining food important with fast-paced lifestyle

Nutraceuticals with “health functional” ingredients, are the

fastest growing food products

Food is often produced far from where it is consumed Food manufacturing companies , processing

& preservation of food become important


Food Industry – The World’s Most

Stable Industry

Food Science ensures a safe food supply.

Proper storage and processing prevent the

transfer, or the production, of toxicants; sensory

science allows consumer testing and product

research; quality control maintains production

standards; deals with the effects of processing

on food and chemistry of food.

Food Technology includes biotechnology thatcreates new, innovative, useful foodstuffs bymanipulation of biological source materials;engineering develops new ideas and newmethods of processing, and perhaps even newways to make familiar foods; involves moreapplications and hands-on.

Nutrition deals with the effects of foods onthe person who consumes them. It dealswith the vitamin content, the mineralcontent, the effect of the mixture of foods inyour diet on your overall wellbeing.

Thus, Food Science & Nutrition is acombination of both fields.

Potential Employers for Food

Science & Nutrition Graduates Ace Canning Corporation Sdn. Bhd.

CAF Food Products Sdn. Bhd.

Chocolate World (M) Sdn. Bhd.

Country Farms Sdn. Bhd.

Campbell Soup Sdn. Bhd.

Dommal Food Services Sdn. Bhd.

F & N Foods Sdn. Bhd.

Yeo Hiap Seng (M) Sdn. Bhd.

Yuen Chun Industries Sdn. Bhd.

MacFood Services (M) Sdn .Bhd.

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B. Sc. (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition

Year 1


•Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU-U4)

•Chemistry 1

•Calculus & Analytical Geometry for Applied

Sciences

•Human Physiology

•University Life (MPU-U2)


•Chemistry 2

•Structural Biochemistry

•Statistics & its Applications

•Microbiology


•Principles of Nutrition

•Biochemistry & Metabolism

•Co-operative Placement 1

Year 2



•Malaysian Experiential Tourism (MPU-U3)/

Malaysian Ethnic Food (MPU-U3)/

Business Law- Malaysian Perspective (MPU-U3)

•Food Chemistry

•Lifespan Nutrition

•Fundamentals of Food Engineering

•Entrepreneurship for Applied Sciences

Semester 2 (Long semester) Analytical Chemistry

•Food Processing & Packaging

•Food Microbiology

•Halal & Food Legislation

•Free elective courses (select one)

• Fundamentals of Marketing

• Introduction to Public Speaking

• Introduction to Internet Technologies


Research Methodology, Safety & Ethics


Year 3



•Food Safety & Quality System

•Nutritional Assessment

•Food Commodities

•Food Science & Nutrition Research Project 1


•Nutrition & Chronic Diseases


•Free elective courses (select one)

• Nutrition in Exercise & Physical Activity

• Fermentation Technology & Downstream Processing

• Nutrition & Functional Food

• Nutrition, Food & Society


•Product Development & Sensory Evaluation



Qualifications Academic Requirements

UCSI Foundation CGPA of 2.0

STPM (Science stream)2 principals (C) out of Chemistry, Biology &


A-Levels2 principals (E) out of Chemistry, Biology &


National MatriculationCGPA of 2.8 (subject list inclusive Chemistry,

Biology, Mathematics/Physics)

International Baccalaureate (IB)Total score of 26/42 (from 6 subjects inclusive of

Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics / Physics)

UEC5 credits inclusive of Chemistry, Biology &

Mathematics / Physics and 2 other subjects

Australian Year 12*Overall 60% score (subject list inclusive of

Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics)

Other Year 12 Equivalent*Overall 60% score (subject list inclusive of

Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics)

Other relevant diploma programmes*CGPA of 2.75 (subject list inclusive of Chemistry,

Biology and Mathematics/ Physics)

Entry Requirement

Multinational Companies to

Work With

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Programs offered


ContentsNutritionist vs Dietitian

Importance of Health, Nutrition & Wellness


Potential Employers

Who is a Nutritionist?

How to Qualify as a “Dietitian”?Dietitian is a trained professional who have credible qualifications to

conduct nutritional assessment, nutrition diagnosis and nutrition

intervention in prescribing and customizing the diet, whether normal or

with modification of consistency or nutrient(s) to meet the needs of the

individual based on the medical problems. The dietitian is a recognized

professional trained with the skills to provide dietary consultation in

relation to medical and health, whether in disease – state or for wellness.

There are three (3) pathways to qualify as a dietitian in Malaysia.

Obtain a 4 year integrated undergraduate degree in Dietetics as the following:

-Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Dietetics

-Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Nutrition & Dietetics

[This integrated degree inclusive of supervised practice experience in various

health institutions or hospitals known as Dietetic Internship training.]

Obtain integrated postgraduate degree or Master degree in Dietetics with

proof of having done Dietetics Internship training.

Postgraduate Diploma with proof of having done Dietetics Internship training.

Importance of Health, Nutrition

& Wellness

Health

Definition

World Health Organization (WHO) defines

‘health’ as a state of complete physical,

mental and social well-being and not

merely the absence of disease and

infirmity.”

Nutrition

Nutrition deals with the effects of foods on the personwho consumes them. It deals with the vitamin content,the mineral content, the effect of the mixture of foods inyour diet on your overall wellbeing.

It also plays a preventive role as it focuses on howhealth-related conditions and problems can beprevented or lessened with a healthy diet and lifestylemodification

Involves identifying how certain health condition orproblems may be caused by dietary factors,

such as poor diet (malnutrition), food allergies,

metabolic disease and so on.

Wellness

Definition

Wellness is an active process of

becoming aware of and making

choices toward a healthy and

fulfilling life.

Wellness is more than being free

from illness. Wellness is a dynamic

process of change and growth.

Health & Wellness – The World’s Most

Versatile and Growing Industry


Health and Nutrition Advisor – responsible for

providing health and nutrition education to clients

who have completed a health risk assessment.

Nutrition Educator/Counsellor – helps develop

programmes to educate a certain population

group about nutrition, general health and holistic

wellness practices.

Consultancy/Private Practice – counsel

consumers on specific issues such as lifestyle

modification, healthy eating and food choices,

weight management, fitness, nutrition, and

prevention of health-related conditions.

Public Health Nutritionist – coordinates and

implements nutrition policies and may be involved

with special programmes that promote healthy

lifestyles, physical fitness and nutritional well-being

of the targeted population groups.

Nutrition Executive (Sales and Marketing) –

responsible for the execution of marketing plans to

assist with promotions and to educate the public on

nutritional products, new customer identification, as

well as the development and implementation of

sales plans for new accounts with the focus on

building a customer database for sales of the

nutritional products.

Public Health Nutritionist

Nutrition Executive (Sales and Marketing) Nutrition

Educator/Counsellor

Consultant/Private Practice

[2836 Health Clinics]

Potential Employers for the Nutrition

with Wellness Graduates

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B. Sc. (Hons) Nutrition with WellnessCourse Title Course Code

Credit

Hours

Year 1

Chemistry 1 MF111 4

Human Physiology MB107 4

University Life (MPU2) LL101 3

Hubungan Etnik (for Local students) /

Pengajian Malaysia (for International students)

(MPU1)

WJB 301 /

WJB3033

Tamadun Islam dan Tamudan Asia (for Local

students) /

Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3 (for International

students) (MPU1)

WJB302 /

WJB3043

Principles of Nutrition MW101 3

Microbiology MB110 4

Fundamentals of Marketing BM101 3

Structural Biochemistry MF108 4

Introductory Health and Wellness MW102 3

Cooperative Placement 1 KAB1031 3

Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU4) ECA100 1

Course Title Course Code Credit

Hours

Year 2

Lifespan Nutrition MW201 3

Food Composition and Analysis MW202 4

Nutrition and Functional Food MW203 3

Nutrition , Food and Society MW204 3

Nutrition and Metabolism MW205 5

Nutrition for the Child and Adolescent MW206 3

Health and Wellness Promotion MW207 4

Entrepreneurship for Applied Science MB214 3

Statistics and its Applications BB113 3


Extra-Curricular Learning Experience II (MPU4) ECA200 1

Malaysian Experiential Tourism ** (MPU 3) HB201 2

Malaysian Ethnic Food ** (MPU 3) HB202 2

Business Law – Malaysian Perspective ** (MPU 3) BG201 3

Year 2 - MPU 3 ** (Choose 1 out of 3)



Hours

Year 3

Nutritional Assessment MW301 4

Seminar: Current Topics in Nutrition and Wellness MW302 3

Nutrition for the Adult MW303 3

Nutrition Counseling and Education MW304 3

Health Psychology SP208 3

Nutrition and Non-communicable Chronic Diseases MW305 3

Complementary and Alternative Therapies in

WellnessMW306 3

Community Wellness Project MW307 4

Research Methods MW308 4


Extra-Curricular Learning Experience III (MPU4) ECA300 1



Hours

Year 4

Nutrition for Health Ageing MW401 3

Principles of Health and Wellness Coaching MW402 4

Final Year Project Paper (I) MW404 4

Fitness and Wellness MW403 3

Final Year Project Paper (II) MW405 4

Final Year Project Paper (III) MW406 4


E-Marketing *** BM203 3

One-to-one Marketing *** BM204 3

Halal and Food Legislation *** MF207 3

Introduction to Public Speaking *** SM112 3

Year 4 - Elective *** (Choose 2 out of 4)


Entry Requirement Qualifications Academic Requirements

STPM / Matriculation

/ A-Level / Pre-

University

Programme

Min CGPA of 2.50 in Biology/ Physics,

Chemistry

SPM / „O‟ Levels /

Equiv.

Five (5) credits, three (3) of which are for the

following subjects: Biology, Physics,

Mathematics, Chemistry, English

Related Diploma from

recognised

institutions

Minimum CGPA of 2.75

Related Diploma from

recognised

institutions

With CGPA below 2.75 and a min. 3 years (36

months) working experience in the same field

English requirement IELTS (International English Language Testing

System) score of band six (6) and above

Programs offered


Contents Importance of Aquatic Sciences


Potential Employers

Local Success Stories

Importance of Aquatic Sciences The field of aquatic sciences:

To enhances the scientific understanding of

aquatic ecosystem,

To foster and sustain healthy aquatic

environment,

To maintain and manage its unlimited

valuable resource besides developing

solutions to a broad range of environmental

issues.

To support the government in conserving

aquatic resources and providing training for

industry personnel in the areas of research,

development, management, production and

conservation.


Researchers: Marine biologists. Aquatic

biologists or aquatic ecologist study the

creatures found in aquatic environments;

involved in teaching, gathering data and

conducting researches.

Environmental planners: work government

and private companies to ensure

development does not encroach on fragile

aquatic and wetland environments.


Fish and Game warden: monitor

wilderness areas, manage native species,

ensure hunters and fishermen comply

with state and federal laws and local

regulations.

Food scientists and Quality control

inspectors: ensure seafood products

meet standards of quality and safety.

Researchers

Fish and Game warden

Environmental planners

Potential Employers

Local Success Stories….1

LTT Aquaculture Sdn Bhd, the pioneer in

commercial breeding of ikan empurau, has

been awarded a RM1.5mil government

grant to fund its research activities into the

highly-prized fish.

Local Success Stories….2

Warisan Hikmat Prawn Farms at Kg. Dudar,

Kota Belud, this farm represents what should be

the future of producing safe and quality seafood

locally.

According to the Ministry of Heath Malaysia, this

farm is “one of the best aquaculture farms in

Malaysia”, and government-certified and

approved to export shrimp produce to the

European Union markets.

The farms aims to produce a gross of RM28

million worth of tiger and white prawns this year

One of the Best Aquaculture Farms in Sabah, Malaysia

Two specialization in Year 3:

Aquatic Health and Management

Seafood Processing and Safety


B. Sc. (Hons) Aquatic SciencesCourse Title Course Code

Year 1

Semester 1 (long semester)

Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1 ECA100

Biology MB109

Chemistry 1 MF111

Hubungan Etnik (for Local students) /

Pengajian Malaysia (for International students)

WJB301 /

WJB303

Tamadun Islam dan Tamudan Asia (for Local students) /

Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3 (for International students)

WJB302 /

WJB304

University Life LL101


Chemistry 2 MF112

Structural Biochemistry MF108

Microbiology MB110

Analytical Chemistry MF201

Semester 3 (short semester)

Fundamentals of Management BB112

Cooperative Placement 1 KAB1081


Year 2



Ecology and Sustainability MS201

Business Communication BB101

Environmental Monitoring and Assessment MS202

Aquatic Biodiversity and Taxonomy MS203

Bahasa Kebangsaan A WJB305


Entrepreneurship for Applied Science MB203

Statistics and its Applications BB113

Aquaculture Operation and System MS205

Current Topics in Aquatic Science MS206

Aquatic Pollution and Toxicology MS207


Research Methodology, Safety and Ethics MF123


MPU 3 (select one)

Malaysian Experiential Tourism (MPU 3) /

Malaysian Ethnic Food (MPU 3) /

Business Law – Malaysian Perspective (MPU 3)

HB201/ HB202/

BG201


Year 3

Aquatic Health and Management


Extra-curricular Learning Experience3 ECA300

Aquatic Science Research Project 1 MS301

Conservation and Management of Aquatic Resources MS204

Molecular Cell Biology MB207

Recombinant Technology MB215



Water and Waste-water Engineering EV305

Tools for Aquatic Resource Management MS304

Aquatic Diseases and Diagnostics MS305




Free elective (select 1)

Strategic Management BB309

Seafood Industry MS306

Introduction to Internet Technologies CC106


Year 3

Seafood Processing and Safety




Halal and Food Legislation MF207

Food Chemistry MF203

Food Microbiology MF216



Seafood Industry MS306

Food Processing and Packaging MF213

Food Safety and Quality Systems MF321

Product Development and Sensory Evaluation MF320




Free elective (select 1)

Fundamentals of Management BB112

Principles of Nutrition MW101

Introduction to Internet Technologies CC106

Qualifications Remarks

STPM Min 2 Principals

A Levels Min 2 Principals

Unified Examination Council (UEC) Grade B in minimum 5 subjects

International Baccalaureate Min score of 26/42 from 6 subjects.

South Australian Cert of Education (SAM), Tertiary

Entrance Examinations (TEE), Higher School Cert (Yr 12),

Cert of Education (NTCE) (Yr 12), Cert of Education

(WACE) (Yr 12),

ATAR 70 (min scaled score 60 in Chemistry,

Biology, Mathematics/physics)

High School Certificate Min average of 60%

High / Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) / Canadian

Grade 12, (CPU), Canadian International Matriculation

(CIMP)

Min average of 60% in 6 subjects

Singapore Cambridge general Cert of Education Advanced

level, Singapore, Pra U2, Singapore, Matriculation from

local universities, Recognized Foundation from any IPTA &

IPTS, Recognized Diplomas from any IPTA & IPTS in the

related field, Diploma/Advance,

Diploma/Degree/equivalent

Min Pass with CGPA 2.5

UCSI Foundation programmes, Min Pass with CGPA 2.0

Or other recognized equivalent qualifications Case by case basis

Entry Requirement

Programs offered


Contents Importance of Aquaculture


Potential Employers

Malaysia Government Support‟s on Seafood industry

Importance of Aquaculture

Aquaculture- farming of aquatic

organisms: fish, crustaceans, mollusks

and even plants.

Aquaculture fish: cheap protein to combat

malnutrition, it contains essential amino

acids that are lacking in cereal proteins.

Career Opportunities Aquaculture entrepreneurs: disseminating

information on technique and the latest

technology to cultivate ornamental fishes,

corals and other marine organisms.

Researchers/Research officers: performs

research study on creatures found in

aquatic environment.

Aquaculture farmers: raise fish and

shellfish for food, bait and breeding stock.

Quality control inspectors: ensure

seafoods maintain standard quality and

safety.

Potential Employers

World Fishing Today (24-11-2011) Malaysia to spread up aquaculture

industry

Malaysian government has decided to

expand aquaculture industry as the

seafood export likely to touch billion.

Malaysia

Government

Support’s on

Seafood

industry

Malaysia's Ministry of Agriculture and

Agro-based Industry predicts that total

seafood export is expected to rise up to

RM3 billion (US$949.52 million) in 2011

from RM2.5 billion last year on the back of

strong prospects for the industry.

Minister Datuk Seri Noh Omar said that

Malaysia has the potential to expand its

world market share in this industry as

Malaysian seafood products are well

accepted in more than 45 countries

worldwide.

WorldFishingToday (24-11-2011)


Course Title Course Code

Year 1

Semester 1 (long semester)Fundamentals of Management BD108

Basic and Practices of Marketing BD120

Introduction to Internet Technology CD110

Business Communication for Diploma BD100

Malaysian Studies (for Local students) (MPU1) /

Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (for International students)

(MPU1)

WJB203/

WJB204

Extra-curricular Learning Experience I (MPU4) ELE 100

Semester 2 (long semester)Entrepreneurship (MPU2) BD113

Fundamentals of Chemistry MS001

Fundamentals of Microbiology MS002

Business Essentials BD127

Introduction to Information Technology CD109

Semester 2 (short semester)Principles of Accounting BD119



Course Title Course Code

Year 2

Semester 1 (long semester)Aquatic Ecosystems and Environmental Management MS003

Aquatic Biology MS004

Hydrology in Aquaculture MS006

Water Quality and Analysis MS007

Extra-curricular Learning Experience II (MPU4) ELE 200

Malaysian Eco-Tourism /

Malaysian Traditional Food (MPU3)

HB101/

HB102

Semester 2 (long semester)Introduction to Biological Research and Analysis MS008

Aquaculture 1 MS009

Aquatic Health and Diseases MS010

Management of Water Systems MS011

Aquatic Biodiversity and Conservation MS012

Semester 2 (short semester)Logistics Business Strategy & Planning DL206

Aquaculture 2 MS014


Entry Requirement

Program Diploma in Aquaculture

with Entrepreneurship

SPM/SPMV/O-levels 3 credits inclusive of Math and one science subject

UEC 3 credits inclusive of Math and one science subject

Polytechnic/ certificate

equivalents Minimum CGPA 2.0

UCSI‟s Faculty of Applied Sciences

Faculty of Applied Sciences was formed in 1999

We also offer:

Ph.D. in Science

Master of Science with Full

accreditation

Master Programs offered

Coursework based programme

• Master of Science (Biotechnology): A9411

• Master of Science (Biotechnology with Business Management): A9903

• Master of Science (Food Science): N/541/7/0010

• Master of Science (Food Science with Business Management): N/541/7/0011

Research based programme

• Master of Science (Applied Sciences) by Research: (A10188)

Programs offered


Master of Science: M.Sc. Biotechnology

M.Sc. Biotechnology with Business Management

Contents Importance of Master of Science (Biotechnology)

Course structure for M.Sc. Biotechnology

Course structure for M.Sc. Biotechnology with Business Management

Entry requirement

Importance of

Master of Science (Biotechnology)

Life Sciences/Biotechnology is a qualification required field

Aim to provide postgraduates with: in depth understanding of concept of the

specialized areas of Life Sciences

skilled techniques of Life Sciences

laboratory management ability

the ability to carry out independent research

the ability to further study (PhD)

M.Sc. Biotechnology

M.Sc. Biotechnology with Business Management

Duration: 1 year 4 months minimum for Full

Time (normal semester system)

Two intakes a year (Jan and May)

More of summative assessment rather than

formative assessment

The passing grade for each module is 50.

However, in order for the students to graduate

with their Master degree, the students must

obtain a minimum CGPA of 3

No supplementary exam for Master Course.

Course structure for M.Sc. (Biotechnology)1st Semester Status Cr h 2nd Semester Status Cr h

Research methodology

for Scientists

Compulsory 3 Current Topics in

Biotechnology

Major 3

Academic

Communication

Compulsory 3 Bioinformatics and

Computational

Biology

Major 4

Molecular Cell Biology

and Genetics

Major 4 Master Research

Project Planning and

proposal presentation

Major 3

Experimental

Biotechnology - Method

and Instrumental Design

and Analysis

Major 4 1 Science Elective 3 or 4

3rd Semester Status 4th Semester

Master Research Project

I

Major 4 Master Research

Project II

Major 3

1 Science Elective 3 or 4

1 Free Elective (MBA

module) 3

Total: 41/42

What are the Core Subjects?M.Sc. (Biotechnology)

• Research Methodology for Scientists (3)

• Academic Communication (3)

• Molecular Cell Biology & Genetics (4)

• Experimental Biotechnology (4)

• Current Topics in Biotechnology (3)

• Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (4)

What are the Science Electives?M.Sc. (Biotechnology)

• Trends in Medical Biotechnology (4)

• Advances in Agricultural Biotechnology (4)

• Applied Bioprocessing (4)

• Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (3)

• Perspective of Commercial Biotechnology (3)

Free Elective: MBA courses

M.Sc. (Biotechnology)

• Blue Ocean Strategy

• Marketing Management

• Information Technology for Managers

• Financial Management and Policy


Course structure for M.Sc.

(Biotechnology with Business Management)

1st Semester Status Cr h 2nd Semester Status Cr h

Research methodology for

Scientists

Compulsory 3 Current Topics in

Biotechnology

Major 3

Academic Communication Compulsory 3 Bioinformatics and

Computational Biology

Major 4

Molecular Cell Biology

and Genetics

Major 4 Master Research Project

Planning and proposal

presentation

Major 3

1 MBA Elective Module Elective

Major

3 1 MBA Elective Module Elective

Major

3

3rd Semester Status Cr h 4th Semester Status Cr h

Master Research Project I Major 5 2 MBA Elective Module Elective

Major

3

1 Science Elective Elective 3 or 4

Total: 40/41

What are the Science Electives?M.Sc. (Biotechnology with Business Management)

• Trends in Medical Biotechnology (4)

• Experimental Biotechnology - Method and Instrumental Design and Analysis (4)

• Advances in Agricultural Biotechnology (4)

• Applied Bioprocessing (4)

• Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (3)

• Perspective of Commercial Biotechnology (3)

Non-Science Elective: MBA coursesM.Sc. (Biotechnology with Business Management)

• International Business and Management

• Financial Management & Policy

• Financial Accounting and Analysis

• Marketing Management

• Information Technology for Managers

• Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior

• Business Policy and Strategic Management

• Blue ocean strategy


Applicants with approved undergraduate

degree in the area of Biotechnology/

Biology/ Chemistry/ Biochemistry/

Microbiology/ Genetics etc, with a

minimum of 60% or Classification of 2nd

Lower

English requirement:

TOFEL, a minimum score of 550

IELTS, a minimum score of 6.0

Entry Requirement

Programs offered


Master of Science: M.Sc. Food Science

M.Sc. Food Science with Business Management

Contents Importance of Master of Science (Food Science)

Course structure for M.Sc. Food Science

Course structure for M.Sc. Food Science with Business Management

Entry requirement

• To provide qualified

postgraduates for the needs of

Food related industries in

Malaysia and global.

• To provide advanced study

opportunity to enhance

individuals‟ careers in research

and development of the food

industry

Importance of

Master of Science (Food Science)

Course structurefor M.Sc. (Food Science)


Research

Methodology for

Scientists

Compulsory 3 Contemporary issues in

Food Science

Major 3

Academic

Communication

Compulsory 3 Advanced Food Quality

and Safety

Major 4

Food Analysis Major 4 Master Research Project

Planning and Proposal

Presentation

Major 3

Microbiology in Food Major 4 1 Elective Major 3 or

4


Master Research

Project I

Major 4 Master Research Project

II

Major 3

1 Elective Major 3 or

4

1 Free Elective 3

Total: 41/42

What are the Electives?

M.Sc. (Food Science)

• Applied Bioprocessing(4)• Food Biotechnology(4)• Innovative Food Processing Technologies(4)• Food Product Development and

Commercialization(4)• Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods(4)• Food Security and Sustainability(3)

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Course structure forMSc. (Food Science with Business Management)


Research Methodology

for Scientists

Compulsory 3 Contemporary

issues in Food

Science

Major 3

Academic

Communication

Compulsory 3 Advanced Food

Quality and Safety

Major 4

Food Analysis Major 4 Master Research

Project Planning and

Proposal

Presentation

Major 3

1 MBA Elective Module 3 1 MBA Elective

Module

3


Master Research

Project

Major 5 2 MBA Elective

Module

3

1 Free Elective 3 or 4

Total: 40/41

What are the Electives?

M.Sc. (Food Science with Business Management)

• Microbiology in Food(4)• Applied Bioprocessing(4)• Food Biotechnology(4)• Innovative Food Processing Technologies(4)• Food Product Development and

Commercialization(4)• Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods(4)• Food Security and Sustainability(3)

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degree in the area of Food Science/

Nutrition/ Biotechnology/ Applied

Sciences/ Agricultural Biology/

Microbiology etc, with a minimum of 60%

or Classification of 2nd Lower




Entry Requirement

Programs offered

Research based programme

Master of Science (Applied Sciences) by Research

Contents

Course structure for M.Sc. (Applied Sciences) by Research

Entry requirement

Semester 1 (9 credit hr) Research methodology

Academic communication

Master research project planning and

proposal presentation

Semester 2 (10 credit hr) Master research I

Semester 3 (10 credit hr) Master research II

Semester 4 (10 credit hr) Master research III

Course structure for

M. Sc. (Applied Sciences) by Research


degree in the area of Biotechnology/

Biology/ Chemistry/ Biochemistry/

Microbiology/ Genetics / Food Science/

Nutrition etc, with a minimum of 65% or

Classification of 2nd Upper




Entry Requirement

Programs offered

Doctorate of Philosophy (Science)

Contents

Doctorate of Philosophy, PhD (Science)

Course structure for Doctorate of Philosophy, PhD (Science)

Entry requirement

Career opportunities

Classification PhD in Science (Full Research)

Subject Area Any discipline related to Science

Course Mode Full Time/ Part Time

Course

Duration

Minimum 2 Years & Maximum 5 Years of full time

Minimum 3 Years & Maximum 7 Years of part time

Programme under Structure A emphasizes on

research (thesis and publications) as the major

requirement to attain the degree. However,

students need to complete 15 credit hours of

coursework and pass all the courses for them to

graduate.

Intakes January or May or September

Doctorate of Philosophy (Science)

Semester 1 GS601: Research Ethics and Academic Integrity

GS602: Research Design and Communication

GS604: PhD Research Project Planning and Proposal Presentation

Semester 2 GS603: Research Seminars

GS611: PhD Research Project I

Elective: Choose One • GS605: Academic Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

• GS606: Project and Laboratory Management

• DB703: Entrepreneurship, Creativity & Innovation

Semester 3 GS612: PhD Research Project II

Semester 4 GS613: PhD Research Project III

Semester 5 GS614: PhD Research Project IV

Semester 6 GS615: PhD Research Project V

Course structurefor Doctorate of Philosophy (Science)

Academic Requirements

• A relevant Master‟s degree from institution of higher learning recognized by Senate;

OR

• Other certificates that are recognized as equivalent to a Master‟s degree or other

relevant professional qualifications and experience that are recognized by Senate;

OR

• A relevant bachelor‟s degree with first class honours may convert their candidacy to

the PhD programme after one year of studying at Master level and approval by

Senate; OR

• Candidates of UCSI University Master of Science by research who has passed the

conversion examination

English Language Requirements

• TOFEL: a minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or a minimum score of 79 with no

less than 17 in each four components (internet-based)

• IELTS: a minimum score of 6.0

• An undergraduate degree with English as its medium of instruction

Note: Candidates who fail to fulfill the above criteria may be required to take an English

Proficiency Course at the University.

Entry Requirement


Career pathways:

Higher education institutes, government

agencies, research institutes as well as

any other companies that require

knowledgeable expertise.

ScienceMathematics

Biotechnology

Food Science

Nutrition

Medical Science Aquatic

Science

Material Science

Physic

Chemistry

Career pathways:

UCSI’s Co-Op Programme

UCSI’s Co-Op Programme

for Bachelor Science (Hons)

Programs Provides practical industrial training related to field of

studies.

Compulsory for all students.

Special workshops conducted to prepare students before Co-Op.

Two months for each academic year, total six months training for a degree.

Experience in real working environment.

Develops social, interpersonal skills and team spirit.

2005 Co-Op, >60% students obtained “A” grade from employer evaluation

UCSI students offered permanent jobs by employers after Co-Op

Facilities in

Faculty of Applied Sciences

Lab Facilities

Biotechnology workshop:

Answer:

DNA extraction

Nutrition workshop:

Body Mass Index

Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of

body fat based on height and weight that

applies to men and women.

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