Bachelor of Science in Applied Plant Sciences (Honours)
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)(IIUM Gambang)
Bachelor of Science in Applied Plant Sciences (Honours)
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)(IIUM Gambang)
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The Bachelor of Science in Applied Plant Sciences (Honours) program at International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) aims to cultivate skilled and knowledgeable graduates in plant science, anchored in Islamic values. This program is designed to meet the needs of both public and private sectors in areas such as teaching, research, and management.
The curriculum encompasses a wide range of engaging topics in both modern and conventional plant science. Students will explore subjects such as plant taxonomy and anatomy, ethnobotany, plant diversity and breeding, and plant chemistry. Additionally, the program covers cell and molecular biology, genetic engineering, plant-pathogen and environmental interactions, as well as plant physiology and ecology.
Through this comprehensive approach, students are equipped with the expertise needed to address contemporary challenges in plant science and contribute positively to society.
Entry Requirements
High School certificates or any other equivalent
For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.
YEAR 1
SEMESTER 1
• Basic Philosophy and Islamic Worldview
• Sustainable Development: Issues, Policies and Practices
• Skill 1
• Usrah 1
• English for Academic Writing
• Bahasa Melayu 1 (only for students with no formal BM competency)
• Tilawah Al-Quran 1
• Bahasa Melayu Kerjaya (Sains dan Teknologi) (Malaysian only)
• Principles of Cell Biology
• Principles of Microbiology
• General Chemistry
SEMESTER 2
• Knowledge and Civilization in Islam
• Usrah in Action 1 (SD: community profiling)
• Skill 2
• Usrah 2
• English for Academic Writing
• Bahasa Melayu 2 (only for students with no formal BM competency)
• Tilawah Al-Quran 2
Philosophy of Science
• Plant Biochemistry
• Plant Physiology
• Plant Tissue Culture
• Plant Taxonomy
YEAR 2
SEMESTER 1
• Ethics and Fiqh of Contemporary Issue
• Usrah in Action 1
• Leadership and Management
• Introduction to Arabic for Quranic Understanding 1
• Plant Pathology
• Plant Propagation
• Plant Biodiversity
• Genetics
• Experimental Statistics in Plant Science
• Plant Anatomy
• Elective Option
Elective Courses (Student must complete at least 2 CH)
• Agronomy
• Plant Conservation
• Plants and Environment
SEMESTER 2
• Family Management
• Usrah in Action 2
• Introduction to Arabic for Quranic Understanding 2
• Bioinformatics
• Postharvest Technology
• Soil Science
• Plant Breeding
• Plant Nutrition
• Entomology
• Elective Option
Elective Courses (Student must complete at least 2 CH)
• Plant Nursery Management and Business
• Organic Agriculture and Farming System
• Biological Control for Sustainable Agriculture
YEAR 3
SEMESTER 1
• Laboratory for Molecular Techniques
• Plant Molecular Biology
• Plant Biotechnology
• Phytochemistry
• Weed Science
• Elective Option
Elective Courses (Student must complete at least 5 CH)
• Research Methodology
• Traditional Herbs and Medicinal Plants
• Concept of Halal and Haram in Food
• Seed Science and Technology
• Bioethics
• The World of Microbes and Algae
SEMESTER 2
• Final Year Project 1
• Elective Option
Elective Courses (Student must complete at least 4 CH)
• Urban Farming and Indoor Agriculture Technology
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Pollination Biology
• Plants for Bioenergy
Concentration Courses
• Concentration Courses (Package I)
YEAR 4
SEMESTER 1
• Final Year Project II
• Current Topics in Plant Science
• Bioentrepreneurship
Concentration Courses
• Concentration Courses (Package II)
SEMESTER 2
• Industrial Training
CONCENTRATION COURSES
Concentration1: Crop Improvement
● Package I (Compulsory)
• Plant System Biology
• Advances in Plant Biotechnology
• Quantitative Genetics in Plant Breeding
• Selection Methods in Plant Breeding
● Package II (Choose 3 out of 4)
• Plant Molecular Breeding
• Cytogenetics
• Breeding for Selected Crops
• Breeding for Biotic and Abiotic Stress Resistance
Concentration 2: Sustainable Food and Plant Resources
● Package I (Compulsory)
• Horticulture Crop Production and Management
• Floriculture Industry and Technology
• Green Biotechnology
• Agrometeorology and Climate Change
● Package II (Choose 3 out of 4)
• Applied Engineering for Plant Production
• Ethnobotany
• Fruit Crops Biology and Technology
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