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Course Overview

The university has placed a great commitment and enormous efforts in (a) the fundamental research to understand the nature of science and (b) applied research leading to innovation and technology. 

Our research focus addresses the key areas of national importance as shown below.

  • Exploring the biodiversity of Malaysia for natural product development.
  • Development of seed oil and fruits as functional food and nutraceuticals.
  • Study of anti-cancer, antioxidant, and pharmacological properties of bioactive compounds from natural sources (eg. fungi, plants, seaweeds)
  • Nutritional and dietary aspects of patients in relation to metabolic disorders or cancers
  • Association study of genetic variants with obesity, myopia and other disorders
  • Production of recombinant antigens and allergens
  • Development of toxin therapy
  • Quorum sensing and gene discovery
  • Detection, isolation, and characterisation of food pathogens
  • Extraction and purification of the enzyme from plants and microorganisms
  • Optimization of media formulation and growth condition of fungi for industrial purposes.
  • Aquatic seed production of sea cucumber and giant freshwater prawn.
  • Bioremediation of hydrocarbons and heavy metals

Research Facilities

We currently have a total of 9 laboratories in our faculty equipped for different research needs. The laboratories can accommodate 20 to 50 students.

  • Biochemistry lab
  • Biotechnology lab (inclusive of Cell & Tissue Culture room and Fermentation room)
  • Chemistry labs 1 & 2
  • Food Science lab
  • Microbiology lab
  • Molecular Biology lab
  • Phytochemical lab
  • Physiological lab (inclusive of a separate animal house)

For the last 6 years, the university has invested more than 3 million ringgit to bolster the research capacity by purchasing high-end equipment. In addition to having a series of basic instruments required for a research laboratory, additional equipment has been bought to upgrade the existing facilities. These include the Carl Zeiss Axo Vert. A1 Fluorescence Microscope, Applied Biosystem Real-time PCR system, Gel Doc XR+ system, Multi-mode Spectrophotometer, Nanodrop, High-speed Counter-current Chromatography, High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography, BioLogic DuoFlow System, Encapsulator B-390, Homogenizer, Freeze Dryer, Bioreactors, etc.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

  • A relevant Master’s degree from an institution of higher learning recognized by Senate; OR
  • Other certificates that are recognized as equivalent to a Master’s degree or other relevant professional qualifications and experience that are recognised by the Senate; OR
  • A relevant bachelor’s degree with CGPA 3.67 may convert their candidacy to the PhD programme after one year of studying at Master's level and approval by Senate.

English Language Requirements:

As the programme’s medium of instruction is English, students must possess one of the following qualifications:

  • TOEFL: a minimum score of 410 (writing-based) or a minimum score of 79 with no less than 17 in every four components (computer-based)
  • IELTS: a minimum score of 5.0
  • An undergraduate degree with English as its medium of instruction.

Fees

Tuition Fees:

First Time Payment: RM 25600 and USD 6918

RM 48300 (minimum 9 semesters) (for 3 Years)


This information was accurate on : 15/02/2021
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