Master of Science

EPO1 : Science graduates who master knowledge in biology using digital technology and numeracy skills

EPO2 : Science graduates who demonstrate skills, leadership, responsibility and can interact and communicate effectively in presenting research ideas in the field of biology

EPO3 : Science graduates who demonstrate personal skills and lifelong learning in solving complex biological questions with commercialisation awareness

EPO4 : Science graduates who are professional, have integrity and adhere to the code of ethics in contributing scholarly knowledge to their own self and career in the field of biology towards the sustainable development goals

PLO1 : Demonstrate knowledge of omics concepts and applications in systems biology

PLO2 : Demonstrate in-depth frontiers knowledge and understanding in the field of biology

PLO3 : Ability to apply technical skills critically and creatively to solve complex biological problems

PLO4 : Demonstrate the ability to conduct team research with regular supervision

PLO5 : Demonstrate effective communication skills and interact with researchers within and outside the field

PLO6 : Ability to select and use appropriate digital techniques in solving research problems 

PLO7 : Apply appropriate numeracy and analytical methods to problems in the field of biology

PLO8 : Demonstrate intellectual leadership and accountability in research

PLO9 : Demonstrate management skills in lifelong learning and personal development

PLO10 : Demonstrate the value of entrepreneurship and intellectual property awareness 

PLO11 : Demonstrate sustainable practices, professionalism, and ethics in legally compliant research

Duration : 2 Years

Mode : Research

Course Type (6 credits) :

• RBRB6012 - Concepts and Applications of Systems Biology

• RBRB8014 - Research Methodology

1. Bachelors degree in Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Computational Sciences, Mathematical Sciences or Engineering from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia or other institutions of higher learning that are recognised by the Senate of UKM; Or

2. Other qualifications that are equivalent to the Bachelors degree or other qualifications or working experience that are recognised by the Senate of UKM.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

International candidates for all graduate programmes are required to demonstrate proficiency in English with a minimum score of 6.0 (IELTS), 550 (TOEFL) or MUET Band 3.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

An international candidate is required to fulfillfulfil the English Language proficiency requirements as follow:

1. Obtained TOEFL or IELTS results which fulfillfulfil the score or minimum band requirements prescribed by the programme; or

2. For certain programmes, a candidate is required to sit for an English Proficiency Placement Test (EPPT) and if he fails to achieve the level specified by the programme, the candidate is required to attend and pass the English Proficiency Module (EPM) in a maximum period of two (2) semesters before he is allowed to register for the study programme. The candidate shall register as a Non Graduating Student.

For an international candidate who will be writing his thesis/dissertation in the Malay/Arabic languages, he may be exempted from the requirements stated in paragraph (1)(a), but the candidate shall sit for the English Proficiency Placement Test (EPPT) and if he fails to obtain the level specified by the programme, the candidate is required to attend and pass the English Proficiency Module (EPM).

An international candidate who has the academic qualifications obtained from any local universities recognised by the Senate may be exempted from the requirements stated in paragraph (1)(a), but the candidate shall sit for the English Proficiency Placement Test (EPPT) and if he fails to obtain the level specified by the programme, he is required to attend and pass the English Proficiency Module (EPM).

The Institute may grant exemption to the requirements specified in sub-regulation (1) for the international candidate who is originally from a country where the English Language is the official language or has the academic qualifications obtained from any higher learning institution which uses the English Language as the medium of instruction.

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1. Researchers
2. Research Consultant