Master in Bioprocess Technology

Master in Bioprocess Technology (Mixed Mode)

The industry is now focused on biotechnology and sustainable industrial processes. The Master in Bioprocess Technology is a mixed-mode programme designed to develop your biotechnology, bioprocessing-related scientific and analytical skills for a professional career in the government or private sectors. It is an interdisciplinary programme that combines the natural and applied sciences within a technology-based multidisciplinary framework. It provides a solid foundation for students to appreciate the interconnectedness of biological systems, technological development, and industrial applications. This programme is provisionally accredited by the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA).

Important Information

Mapping PEO-IEG & PLO-IEG

You can find other info on the Institute of Postgraduate Studies USM website.

International Students

Please visit the International Mobility and Collaboration Centre (IMCC) USM for visa information.

Fees

Fees and Entry Requirements

A 6% SST will be imposed to international students.

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Admission - onlineips.usm.my/admission

Programme Chairperson Bioprocess Technology

Senior Lecturer

Dr. Siti Baidurah Yusoff

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Career Prospects

By obtaining this master's degree, you widen your career opportunities. In the research field, you can be a quality control technologist or academician. In business, you can be a consultant or product manager. This master's degree will also allow you to proceed to a Doctorate (PhD) in diverse fields such as in the Sciences, Engineering, and Technology.

Programme Structure

To graduate, you would need to complete 40-unit courses, which cover core and elective, 36 units and 4 units, respectively. You need to take all core courses (a total of 36 units), but you can choose one out of the two elective courses (a total of 4 units).

Classes and laboratory sessions are held on weekdays, after office hours.

Registration is open annually in October. You can register in the first semester.

The Master in Bioprocess Technology programme spans 1 to 2 years for full-time students and 2 to 4 years for part-time students.

Curriculum Structure 2025/2026 to Date

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