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Bachelor in Bioinformatics (Honours)

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Description

Bioinformatics is an area of study which intersects biotechnology and computing science. It applies computer science and information technology to processing of biological data. This is a field with enormous possibilities in advancing medicine, agriculture and other biology-related areas. With the support of our lecturers, your analytical and problem-solving skills will be enhanced through collaborative, group-based assessments and projects. Expand your learning horizon by participating in the MSU Global Mobility Programme, which lets you study for one semester or more overseas at MSU’s international partner universities. In your final year, you will undertake an industrial placement to gain real working experience.

Field of Study

Computing & IT

Duration (Years)

3

Course Fees (RM)

RM 75,600 (USD 18,144)

MQA No.

A9359

Degree Type

Internal Degree
Intake (Month)

February, July, September

A-level

GCE A-Level with minimum graduation in three (3) subjects;
UEC

Passed UEC with Grade B in five (5) subjects including Mathematics
Diploma

Obtained a Diploma in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Information Technology / Information Systems / equivalent, with 2.50 CGPA and Credit in Mathematics at SPM level; candidates with CGPA below 2.50 but above 2.00 Credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM level may be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; Candidates presenting a Diploma in Science and Technology with CGPA 2.50 may be admitted subject to rigorous evaluation and a Credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM level
Certificate/Foundation

Passed Matriculation/Foundation, with 2.00 CGPA and Credit in Mathematics at SPM level; or Certificate/Diploma/other qualifications accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), obtained from MSU College / Polytechnic / other institutions accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia
SPM/STPM

Passed STPM/equivalent, with Grade C (2.00 CGPA) in two (2) subjects and Credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM level or grade C (2.00 CGPA) at STPM level
Others

Passed STAM with Jayyid and Credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM level; OR
South Australia Matriculation (SAM) with 65-70% minimum score; OR
Canadian Pre-University Program (CPU) with 80% minimum score of 80%
Any other equivalent qualification recognized by MSU Senate
English Requirements

Refer to the university

Year 1

E-Health and Ethics in Bioinformatics

Cell and Tissue Biology

General Genetics

Biochemistry
Year 2

Molecular Biology

Data Structure and Algorithm

JAVA Programming

Informatics Ecology and Environment
Year 3

Sequence and Structure Analysis

Biodiversity

Industrial Training

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