Master in Bioprocess Technology Curriculum Structure 2025/2026
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Full-Time, One-Year Programme
A typical full-time programme is one year in duration, divided into two semesters. Each semester is 18 weeks or four months.
Semester 1
| Code / Course Name | Unit (T) | Unit (E) |
|---|---|---|
|
EKC500
Research Methodology |
3 |
- |
|
IBG501
Advance Cellular Biotechnology |
4 |
-
|
|
IBK502
Bioprocess Design and Optimization |
3 |
-
|
|
IBA507
Dissertation |
10 |
-
|
|
Total Unit
|
20 |
- |
Semester 2
| Code / Course Name | Unit (T) | Unit (E) |
|---|---|---|
|
IBG503
Integrated Bioprocessing |
4 |
-
|
|
IBK504
Biosafety and Evaluation of Biohazards |
2 |
-
|
|
IBA507
Dissertation |
10 |
-
|
|
IBA505
Bioprocess Practice in Medical and Health Sectors |
- |
4 |
|
IBA506
Omics Technology |
- |
4 |
|
Total unit
|
16 |
8 |
Part-Time, Two-Year Programme
A part-time programme lasts for two years or four semesters. Each semester is 18 weeks or four months long.
Year 1, Semester 1
| Code / Course Name | Unit (T) | Unit (E) |
|---|---|---|
|
EKC500
Research Methodology |
3 |
- |
|
IBG501
Advance Cellular Biotechnology |
4 |
-
|
|
IBK502
Bioprocess Design and Optimization |
3 |
-
|
|
Total Unit
|
10 |
- |
Year 1, Semester 2
| Code / Course Name | Unit (T) | Unit (E) |
|---|---|---|
|
IBG503
Integrated Bioprocessing |
4 |
-
|
|
IBK504
Biosafety and Evaluation of Biohazards |
2 |
-
|
|
IBA505
Bioprocess Practice in Health and Medical Sectors |
- |
4 |
|
IBA506
Omics Technology |
- |
4 |
|
Total unit
|
6 |
8 |
Year 2, Semester 1
| Code / Course Name | Unit (T) | Unit (E) |
|---|---|---|
|
IBA507
Dissertation |
10 |
-
|
|
Total Unit
|
10 |
- |
Year 2, Semester 2
| Code / Course Name | Unit (T) | Unit (E) |
|---|---|---|
|
IBA507
Dissertation |
10 |
-
|
|
Total unit
|
10 |
8 |
Notes
- "T" means core, and "E" means elective.
- IBA507 Dissertation (20 units) spans two semesters.
- The student must obtain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.00 or B to graduate.
- To pass a course, a student must achieve a grade of C+ (2.33) or higher.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT COURSES
| course Name | Unit |
|---|---|
|
LKM111/2 Malaysian Culture and Malay Language
All international students must pass this course with a grade of C or higher (2.00 or above). |
2 |
|
Total
|
2 |