Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) / Bachelor of Science (Medical Bioscience) for 2010

Course overview

The course offers students a knowledge of science across a range of disciplines, with a particular understanding and appreciation of medical bioscience and biotechnology in tropical regions.

Disciplines include anatomy, applied immunology, biochemistry, genetics, genomics, human physiology, microbiology, molecular biology, pathology and pharmacology. Students not only develop the skills to use sophisticated equipment, they also learn to work effectively within a team environment in a multidisciplinary setting, particularly in the field of patient care. Applied research projects (electives) in third and fourth year enable students to further develop their skills.

Career outlook

Graduates can pursue career opportunities in hospitals, veterinary clinics, medical research, diagnostic and forensic laboratories, pharmaceutical and product manufacturing, biomedical equipment and pharmaceutical sales, appropriate governement departments, universities and health care projects.

Students can pursue the range of careers available to both Bachelor of Science(Biotechnology) and Bachelor of Science(Medical Bioscience) graduates. Please refer to the career information for these degrees.

Single degree options

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type

Note: requirements for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.

  • On-campus at Malaysia: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Malaysia: full-time
Intakes First semester, second semester First semester, second semester
Course Content 2010 University handbook entry for this course 2010 University handbook entry for this course
Duration 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time 4 years
Credit points 192 total for course 192 total for course
Fees for 2010

Fees are subject to change annually.

Note: Fees for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course.
International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
Fee information not presently available.
Please contact the faculty.
Monash course code 3523 3523
Faculty Faculty of Science Faculty of Science
Contact Email: info@monash.edu.my
Telephone: (03) 56360600 or (03) 56376025
Mailing address:
Monash University Malaysia
School of Arts and Sciences
2 Jalan Kolej Bandar Sunway
46150 Petaling Jaya
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Malaysia
Malaysia Student Enquiries
Telephone: +60 3 5514 6000
Email: info@monash.edu.my

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Equivalent Australian Year 12

VCE prerequisites

A study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English at a minimum of grade four standard level.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applicants for the Malaysia campus should apply directly to the campus. More information can be found by visiting the campus website

Semester two (July)

Applicants for the Malaysia campus should apply directly to the campus. More information can be found by visiting the campus website

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

VCE prerequisites

A study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English

International subject prerequisites

Yr 12 or equivalent

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English at a minimum of grade four standard level.

English requirements for international students

IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.5 in Reading and Listening and 6.0 in Writing and Speaking.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Current VCE or IB students studying in Victoria should apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Applicants for the Malaysia campus should apply directly to the campus. More information can be found by visiting the campus website

Semester two (July)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Applicants for the Malaysia campus should apply directly to the campus. More information can be found by visiting the campus website

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