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Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology

Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus

Kuching, Malaysia
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Research master's teaching experimental biotechnology for manipulating organisms at the genetic level.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically evaluate advanced concepts in science in biotechnology
Apply evidence-led analysis to complex professional problems
And present informed recommendations.

Career outcomes

Drug and pharmaceutical research
Public-funded laboratories
Chemicals
Environmental control
Waste management
Energy
Food processing
Bio-processing

Curriculum

Research master. Core modules are Research Methodology and Computer Application
Followed by a research thesis in one of 13 specialties. A thesis
Viva voce and two Scopus-indexed publications with Lincoln affiliation are required
No internship.

Entry requirements

Academic

SPM-level schooling plus pre-university study such as STPM 2 principal passes
UEC 5Bs
A Levels 3 passes
ATAR 60-75 or IB 24-26 points
some majors need Mathematics
Physics or Chemistry
Entry by school-leaving results
e.g. ATAR 60-75
IB 24-26
UEC 5Bs
STPM 2Ps
A Level 3 passes
no GPA

Accepted academic background

Completion of SPM-level schooling plus pre-university study: STPM 2 principal passes, UEC 5Bs, A Levels 3 passes, ATAR 60-75, IB Diploma 24-26 points, Foundation or Australian Foundation 65%, Indian/Pakistan Year 12 65% etc. Course prerequisites: Mathematics for Business, IT, Computer Science and Science majors; Advanced Mathematics plus Physics or Chemistry for Engineering and Quantity Surveying; Media and Communication none, Design preferably an art or media subject

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 64
PTE Academic 50
Cambridge 169
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy

How to apply

Review the program entry requirements
available intake dates
application instructions. Prepare academic records and program-specific supporting documents. Submit the institution application and any applicable fee. Provide language proficiency evidence or further documents if requested. Complete the enrollment and visa process after an offer if required.

Other costs

Tuition per year	RM55,502 MYR
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus
Faculty or school	Science
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	300
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
16 Jul 2027
244 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.