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MSc Marine Biotechnology
About
Xiamen University (XMU) has been at the forefront of maritime research in China for over a century. Established in 1946, the Department of Oceanography is the first of its kind in China. The College of Ocean and Earth Sciences is a top marine research institution with a focus on marine science. The faculty includes two academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and experts from China's "Thousand Talents Plan," a global recruitment program.
The college has excellent research platforms, including the State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science and the State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Marine Bioproducts and Technology. It also has an outstanding educational centre, the National Experimental Centre for Education, and an advanced general-purpose research vessel with cutting-edge scientific instruments for interdisciplinary oceanographic cruises in international waters. The Marine Biotechnology program at Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) will receive support from XMU and the China-ASEAN College of Marine Sciences, which is supported by the China-ASEAN Maritime Cooperation Fund. It aims to develop professionals capable of promoting marine development in ASEAN countries and fostering interactions between China, ASEAN countries, and the international community.
Key facts
| Qualification | Master's Degree |
| Qualification Subtype | Master of Science (MSc) |
| Coursework / Research | Coursework |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Intakes | February, April, September |
| Tuition (Local students) | $ 9,924 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | $ 12,179 |
Subjects
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Biology
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Fisheries & Marine Sc
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Other Sciences
Duration
2 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $ 9,924 | $ 12,179 |
| Miscellaneous fees | $ 67 | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | $ 9,992 | $ 12,179 |
| Estimated cost per year | $ 4,996 | $ 6,089 |
Miscellanous fees explained
Local students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $ 22 |
| Registration Fee | $ 45 |
Foreign students
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $ 22 |
| Registration Fee | $ 45 |
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International Student Fee
International Student Fee is inclusive of Admin fee, EMGS fee, visa application, visa renewal, insurance. |
$ 563 |
| Security Deposit (refundable) | $ 225 |
| Hostel Deposit (refundable) | $ 112 |
| Hostel Application Fee | $ 22 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
Any of these:
- A Bachelor degree of Marine Biotechnology or Marine Science or Biotechnology or any other relevant fields with minimum CGPA of 2.75 or the equivalent, as accepted by the Senate; OR
- A Bachelor degree of Marine Biotechnology or Marine Science or Biotechnology or any other relevant fields with CGPA between 2.50 and 2.75, can be accepted subject to internal assessment; OR
- A Bachelor degree of Marine Biotechnology or Marine Science or Biotechnology or any other relevant fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years’ working experience in a relevant field.
Curriculum
Year 1:
Compulsory:
- Research Topic in Marine Biotechnology
- Research Methodology
- Laboratory Management
- Professional Report Writing and Scientific Communication
Specialisation Elective:
- Advanced Statistics for Research
- Theory and Technology of Genetic Breeding in Marine Organisms
- Immunology and its Application in Marine Animals
Year 2:
Compulsory:
- Master Research and Seminar