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MSc Biotechnology with Business Management
About
This coursework-based Master’s programme combines scientific excellence with business acumen, preparing graduates to excel in the competitive Biotechnology sector. Designed for industry professionals, it blends advanced scientific knowledge with business management expertise through a partnership with UCSI University’s Faculty of Business and Information Science. Graduate students will learn to translate research outcomes into business opportunities, make informed decisions on investments, and identify genuine innovations. With a deep understanding of both science and market dynamics, graduates will be equipped to lead and stay ahead of industry changes.
Key facts
| Qualification | Master's Degree |
| Qualification Subtype | Master of Science (MSc) |
| Coursework / Research | Coursework |
| Study mode | Full-time, Part-time |
| Duration | 1.5 years |
| Intakes | January, June, October |
| Estimated cost per year (local) | $ 8,205 |
| Estimated cost per year (foreign) | $ 11,478 |
Subjects
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Biology
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Business, Management
Duration
1.5 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $ 8,205 | $ 11,478 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | $ 8,205 | $ 11,478 |
| Estimated cost per year | $ 5,470 | $ 7,652 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact us for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75, or its equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
- A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in a related field with at least CGPA of 2.50 and has not achieved CGPA 2.75, or its equivalent can be accepted subject to a rigorous internal assessment; OR
- A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in related field but has not achieved CGPA of 2.50, or its equivalent can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years’ working experience in the relevant field.
English Language Requirements
- A minimum score of 5.5 in IELTS OR
- Band 3 in MUET OR
- A minimum score of 46 in TOEFL iBT OR
- A minimum score of 51 in the Pearson Test of English OR
- A minimum score of 160 in Cambridge English Qualification and Tests OR
- An undergraduate degree with English as its medium of instruction
Curriculum
Semester 1
- Research Methodology for Scientists
- Academic Communication
- Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics*
Major Electives (select one)
- Financial Accounting and Analysis
- Marketing Management
- Information Technology for Managers
- Business Policy and Strategic Management
Semester 2
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Current Topics in Biotechnology
- Bioinformatics and Computational Biology*
- Master Research Project Planning and Proposal Presentation
Major Electives (select one)
- Financial Accounting and Analysis
- Marketing Management
- Information Technology for Managers
- Human Resource Management
- Financial Management and Policy
- Business Policy and Strategic Management
Semester 3
- Research Project for Biotechnology with Business Management*
Semester 4
Free Electives (select one)
- Experimental Biotechnology – Method and Instrumental Design and Analysis*
- Trends in Medical Biotechnology*
- Advances in Agricultural Biotechnology*
- Applied Bioprocessing*
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
- Perspectives of Commercial Biotechnology
Major Electives (select two)
- Financial Accounting and Analysis
- Marketing Management
- Human Resource Management
- International Business and Management
- Business Policy and Strategic Management
- Financial Management and Policy
- Information Technology for Managers
- Blue Ocean Strategy