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The Biotechnology Research Institute (BRI) was establish in January 2002 to function as the University's Center of Excellence in the field of biotechnology at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). The establishment of BRI is in tandem with the nation's efforts to promote research and development in biological or life science and environmental protection. Research activities at the Biotechnology Research Institute cover a wide range of topics, with emphasis on the three thrust areas, namely the Agro biotechnology, Healthcare Biotechnology and Industrial Biotechnology.

We offer post graduate program for all as follows:
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MSc in Molecular Biology (Coursework)

ACADEMIC PROGRAM BY COURSEWORK

Programme Offered/Degree Award:

  • Master of Science (Molecular Biology)

 

Master of Science (Molecular Biology) is offered as coursework programme aims to give students a sufficient background in molecular biology while having a focus on the current applications in molecular biology specifically to instil theoretical knowledge and skills in molecular biology; to equip candidates with the relevant knowledge required for research in the field of molecular biology and biotechnology; and to prepare for PhD enrolment in related areas of biotechnology. The programme provides students the fundamental competencies (such as molecular genetics, topics, and techniques) in molecular biology while allowing enough breadth to pursue various aspects of biotechnology (e.g., industrial, plant and microbiological biotechnology). Students are also given the opportunity to carry out high-impact research projects using state-of-the-art research instruments such as the next generation sequencers, transmission and scanning electron microscopes, confocal laser scanning microscope, industrial scale bioreactors among others.

 

Mode of study:

Full Time

 

Duration:

3 semesters

PROGRAM MODULES
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SUPPORT AND FACILITIES
Staff: 20 academic staffs, 20 administrative and laboratory staffs

Academic Infrastructure: 6 tutorial rooms, 1 auditorium, 4 postgraduate rooms
Laboratories: Animal and Plant In Vitro Lab, Biochemistry Lab, Microbial Lab, Genomics Lab Natural Product Lab, Fermentation Lab, Bioinformatics Lab, Pilot Plant, Biosafety Lab (BSL3) and Animal Biosafety Lab (ABSL3)

Support Facilities: Culture Rooms, Plant Growth Rooms, Radioactive Room, Dark Room, Instrumentation Lab (state-of-the-art research equipment)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
  • Bachelor of Science with second class, or having a minimum CGPA of 2.75, in life sciences (biology) or its equivalent, from universities recognised by the Senate.
  • Other qualifications equivalent to bachelor’s degree and relevant experience recognised by the Senate.
  • Candidates should pass the English paper in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or other relevant qualifications recognised by the Senate (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, etc.).
 

For further information, please contact:

Dr. Yew Chee Wei

Postgraduate Coordinator (Coursework)

Biotechnology Research Institute

Universiti Malaysia Sabah

Jalan UMS, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Tel: 6088-320000 ext. 103774

Faks: 6088-320 993

Email: cheewei.yew[at]ums.edu.my / pejipb[at]ums.edu.my

MQA MSc Molecular Biology
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MSc in Biotechnology & PhD in Applied Sciences

ACADEMIC PROGRAM BY RESEARCH

ACADEMIC PROGRAM BY RESEARCH

Programme Offered/Degree Award:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Applied Sciences)
  • Master of Science (Biotechnology)

 

Research activities at Biotechnology Research Institute cover a wide range. of topics, with emphasis on the three-thrust area, viz. Agrobiotechnology, Healthcare Biotechnology and Industrial Biotechnology. The main research objective at the BRI is to harness the natural resources of Sabah through biotechnology to generate commercially viable products. Among the specializations at the BRI are:

  • Algal Biotechnology
  • Bacterial Biotechnology
  • Biochemistry
  • Bioinformatics
  • Bioprocess Engineering
  • Biosensor
  • Cell Biology
  • Conservation Genetics
  • Fermentation
  • Genetic Engineering
  • Genomics
  • Medical Biotechnology
  • Molecular Genetics
  • Medical Parasitology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Molecular Epidemiology
  • Molecular Microbiology
  • Metabolic Engineering
  • Nanotechnology
  • Natural Product Chemistry
  • Plant Biotechnology
  • Proteomics
  • Population Genetics
  • Virology

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Doctor of Philosophy (Applied Sciences)
  • Master of Science or Master of Philosophy in life sciences (biology) or its equivalent, from universities recognised by the Senate.
  • Other qualifications equivalent to master’s degree and relevant experience recognised by the Senate.
  • Candidates should pass the English paper in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or other relevant qualifications recognised by the Senate (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, etc.).
Master of Science (Biotechnology / Molecular Biology)
  • Bachelor of Science with second class of having a minimum CGPA of 2.75, in life science (biology) or equivalent, from universities recognized by the Senate.
  • Other qualifications equivalent to bachelor’s degree and relevant experience recognised by the Senate.
  • Candidates should pass English paper in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or other relevant qualifications recognized By the Senate (example:TOEFL, ILETS etc.).


For further information, please contact: 

Dr. Nur Athirah Binti Yusof 
Postgraduate Coordinator (Research) 
Biotechnology Research Institute 
Universiti Malaysia Sabah 
Jalan UMS, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia 

Tel: 6088-320000 ext. 103848 

Faks: 6088-320 993 

Email: nrathirah.yusof[at]ums.edu.my / pejipb[at]ums.edu.my 

MQA MSc Biotechnology
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MQA PhD Applied Science (formerly known as PhD Biotechnology)
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