Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Bioinformatics

(R2/481/6/0708) 02/26 (A6684)

Bioinformatics is dynamic and evolving, representing one of the most rapidly growing and challenging areas in science and technology today.

The MMU Bioinformatics programme is a balance of IT and Life Sciences plus training in specific applications. A significant component of our programme is practical laboratory experience and problem-based learning, alongside student presentations and lectures in small classes. Projects and Industry experience add another dimension to the knowledge gained in lectures.

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• Entry Requirements
  • 1. Pass Foundation / Matriculation studies from a recognised institution, and a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent; OR
    2. Pass STPM or its equivalent with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.00) in any 2 subjects AND a Credit in Mathematics in SPM or Grade C in STPM or its equivalent; OR
    3. Pass A-Level with a minimum of Grade D in any 2 Subjects AND a Credit in Mathematics in SPM or Grade D in A Level or its equivalent; OR
    4. Pass UEC with a minimum of Grade B in at least five (5) subjects inclusive of Mathematics and English; OR
    5. V. Diploma in Computer Science OR Software Engineering OR Information Technology OR Information Systems or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 AND a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent;* OR
    6. Any other Diploma in Science and Technology or Business Studies with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 may be admitted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment process AND a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent; OR
    7. Pass DKM /DLKM/DVM with a minimum CGPA of 2.50. Candidates with CGPA below 2.50 MUST have at least two (2) years of work experience in the related field.**
  • Note
  • Candidates without a Credit in Mathematics at SPM Level or its equivalent may be admitted if the qualification contains subject Mathematics and the achievement is higher or equivalent to the requirement of the subject at SPM Level or its equivalent
  • *Candidates with CGPA below 2.50 may be admitted subject to a rigorous internal assessment process.
  • **DKM /DLKM/DVM candidates may be required to undergo Bridging Programme as an additional requirement.
• Programme Structure
  • Core
    • Year 1
      • Mathematical Techniques
        Computer Programming
        Database Systems
        Cell Biology
        Biochemistry I
        Discrete Mathematics and Probability
        Computer Architecture and Organisation
        Data Communications and Networking
        Bioinformatics Programming I
        Biochemistry II
        U2
        U3
        U4
    • Year 2
      • Data Structures and Algorithms
        Operating Systems
        System Analysis and Design
        Bioinformatics Programming II
        Human Anatomy and Physiology
        Bioinformatics Algorithms I
        Parallel Computing
        Basic Human Genetics
        Basic Microbiology
        Elective 1
        Elective 2
        U1
    • Year 3
      • Project
        Bioinformatics Algorithms II
        Introduction to Molecular Biology
        Introductory course in Pharmacology
        Legal, Moral and Ethical Issues in Life
        Sciences
        Industrial Training
        Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
        Pattern Recognition
        Elective 3
        Elective 4
  • Elective Subjects (Choose any 4 subjects)
    • Computer Security
      Machine Learning
      Introduction to Human Pathology
      Web Techniques and Application
      Cloud Computing
      Expert Systems
      Data Mining and Machine Learning
      Internet of Things Fundamental
      Management of Information Security
      Data Wrangling and Visualization
      Data Analytics Fundamentals
  • University Subjects
    • U1 – MPU3113 Hubungan Etnik AND MPU3123 Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (Local) – MPU3143 Bahasa Komunikasi 2 AND MPU3173 Pengajian Malaysia 3 (International)
      U2 – Subject code starts with MPU32XX (for local student who got exemption in SPM Bahasa Melayu & for International Students). MPU3210 Bahasa Kebangsaan A (for local student without credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)
      U3 – Subject code starts with MPU33XX
      U4 – Subject code starts with MPU34XX
• Career Prospects
  • Bioinformatician, Biology Researcher in the health care industry, biomedical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, agricultural industry, environmental management industry, forensics centre, research institutions and universities.