Bachelor of Science in Marine Biotechnology (Honours) at Xiamen University Malaysia

Bachelor of Science in Marine Biotechnology (Honours)

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree

Duration

4 years

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FebFebAprAprSepSep

English Requirement

IELTS 5.0

Offer Letter

Free

Class Type

Physical

Course Fee for International Students

First year from MYR 31,000 excludes 6% SST & other fees

Estimated total tuition from ~MYR 124,000 4 years programme

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Xiamen University (XMU) began marine studies nearly 100 years ago and is widely recognized as the cradle of China’s marine research. Its Department of Oceanography was established in 1946 as the first of its kind in China.

The College of Ocean and Earth Sciences has grown into one of China’s leading marine research institutions, supported by a state key discipline in marine science. The college also includes an academician from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and experts under China’s “Thousand Talents Plan”.

XMU offers strong research and learning platforms, such as the State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science and the National Experimental Centre for Education. Its advanced research vessel, the Tan Kah Kee (R/V TKK), is equipped with state-of-the-art instruments and has supported interdisciplinary oceanographic cruises in international waters since 2016.

Entry Requirements

STPM

A pass in STPM with at least a Grade C (GP 2.0) in any 2 subjects AND a pass in SPM with 3 credits including Mathematics, 1 science subject and 1 other subject, or its equivalent

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

Lecturer (Master/PhD)
Lab executive (Degree/Master)
Aquaculture business, marine/biotechnology related product trading

Year 1

Introduction to Marine Science
Basic Biology and Laboratory
Basic Genetics
General Chemistry and Laboratory
Calculus 1B
General Physics
General Physics Experiments: Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, and Optics
Probability and Statistics B
Python Programming Language

Year 2

Organic Chemistry and Laboratory
Descriptive Oceanography
Marine Microbiology and Laboratory
Marine Animal Biology and Laboratory
Marine Ecology and Laboratory
Marine Phycology and Laboratory
Biochemistry and Laboratory
Principles of Artificial Intelligence

Major Electives:

Calculus II
Mariculture Water Chemistry and Laboratory
Fish Resources and Fishery
Marine Data Analysis
Climate Change and Sustainable Development
Marine Biological Resources and Utilisation
Basic Immunology of Aquatic Animals
Chemical Oceanography and Laboratory
Environmental Management System

Year 3

Marine Animal Physiology
Cell Biology and Laboratory
Molecular Biology and Laboratory
Marine Ecosystems
Field Experience in Marine Sciences
Scientific Communication
Industrial Training

Year 4

Mariculture and Laboratory
Marine Natural Product and Drug
Final Year Project I
Final Year Project II

Major Electives:

Aquatic Animal Nutrition and Formula Food
Aquatic Animal Diseases and Prevention
Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)
Aquatic Food Processing
Fermentation and Bioprocess

Bachelor of Science in Marine Biotechnology (Honours)

Bachelor of Science in Marine Biotechnology (Honours)