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Multimedia University (MMU)
Multimedia University has been in the education field for more than 20 years and has undergone countless changes, but it has always maintained its vision and mission to achieve the highest performance standards in teaching and the services we provide to students, faculty, and the community. As an educational institution, Multimedia University (MMU) is committed to achieving its vision of higher customer satisfaction through continuous improvement of an effective quality management system that meets the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 and applicable regulatory requirements.
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Course Overview
The Bachelor of Science (Hons.) (Bioinformatics) at Multimedia University (MMU) offers a dynamic and evolving curriculum that integrates information technology and life sciences. This program equips students with practical laboratory experience and problem-based learning, preparing graduates for roles such as bioinformaticians and biology researchers in various industries, including healthcare, biomedical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agriculture, environmental management, forensics, research institutions, and academia.
Program Structure
- Year 1: Foundational courses in mathematical techniques, computer programming, database systems, cell biology, biochemistry, discrete mathematics, computer architecture, data communications, and bioinformatics programming.
- Year 2: Intermediate topics covering data structures, operating systems, system analysis, advanced bioinformatics programming, human anatomy, bioinformatics algorithms, parallel computing, genetics, microbiology, and elective subjects.
- Year 3: Advanced studies including a capstone project, bioinformatics algorithms, molecular biology, pharmacology, legal and ethical issues in life sciences, industrial training, artificial intelligence fundamentals, pattern recognition, and additional electives.
Entry Requirements
- Pass Foundation/Matriculation studies in a related field from a recognized institution, with a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent.
- Pass STPM or its equivalent with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.00) in any two subjects, and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or Grade C in STPM or its equivalent.
- Pass A-Level with a minimum of Grade D in any two subjects, and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or Grade D in A-Level or its equivalent.
- Pass UEC with a minimum of Grade B in at least five subjects, inclusive of Mathematics and English.
- Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent.
- Other relevant qualifications recognized by the Malaysian government.
Career Opportunities
- Bioinformatician
- Biology Researcher
- Roles in healthcare, biomedical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology companies
- Positions in agricultural and environmental management industries
- Opportunities in forensics centers, research institutions, and universities
Highlights
- Duration: 3 years
- Intakes: January, June, October
- Campus: Cyberjaya & Melaka Campus
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