A: BRI-UMS is a research institute dedicated to advancing biotechnology research in Malaysia. The institute focuses on research in areas such as biomaterials, environmental biotechnology, industrial biotechnology, marine biotechnology, and molecular biotechnology.

A: Prof. Dr. Jualang Azlan Gansau has been appointed as BRI Director since August 1st, 2025.

A: BRI-UMS conducts research in various fields of biotechnology, including research related to natural product and biochemistry, development of new biomaterials, the use of microorganisms for environmental remediation, the development of bioprocessing technologies for industrial applications, the exploration of marine biotechnology for pharmaceutical and biotechnological purposes, and the study of genetic engineering and genomics.

A: Researchers from Universiti Malaysia Sabah and other universities or research institutions can conduct research at BRI-UMS. The institute also welcomes collaboration with industry partners and other organizations.

A: Yes, BRI currently offers three (3) Postgraduate Study Programs in both research and coursework programs. You may refer to our academic program brochures at our website for further details.

A: Academic programs in UMS are open for intake twice a year in February and September. Please refer to the Centre for Postgraduate Studies (https://www.ums.edu.my/ppps) for our research programs and UMS Flexible Education Centre (https://umsflec.ums.edu.my/) for our coursework program.

A: You may refer to the fee structure according to mode of delivery here
By research : Research Program Tuition Fees  
By coursework : Coursework Program Tuition Fees

A: BRI-UMS has various research facilities, including laboratories for molecular biology, microbiology, and bioinformatics. The institute is also equipped with biosafety laboratories level 3 and a greenhouse.

A: Yes, BRI-UMS collaborates with various industry partners to conduct research and development in biotechnology. Some of the institute's partners include multinational corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises, and government agencies.

A: Recent research projects conducted by BRI-UMS include the development of biofertilizer from agricultural waste, the biosurveillance of SARS-CoV-2, the use of microorganisms for hydrogen gas production, the exploration of marine microorganisms for pharmaceutical purposes, and the study of genetic variations in human populations and local plant species.

A: You can visit the BRI-UMS website to learn more about the institute and its research activities. You may also contact us at the address and email below:

Biotechnology Research Institute
Universiti Malaysia Sabah Jalan UMS,
88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.  

Email address: pejipb[at]ums.edu.my

You may contact our Industrial Training Coordinator, Dr. Khairul Azfar Bin Kamaruzaman at khairul.kamaruzaman[at]ums.edu.my

A: Please signup/register at https://ejobs.ums.edu.my/ to apply for any position available. Alternatively, you may apply by writing directly to the director via email : azlanajg[at]ums.edu.my or pejipb[at]ums.edu.my.