Genetics is an area of knowledge and study about genes and their role in determination of function, development, heredity and evolution at cellular, organismal and population levels. The Genetics programme employs classical and molecular approaches with emphasis on their applications in medical, agriculture and biotechnology. In this programme, students will be exposed to the genetics knowledge and techniques, specifically on human, microbial animal and plant genetics.
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To produce graduates with nationalistic aspirations and proficiency in the field of genetics in support of nation development by adopting ethical values and professionalism.
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To produce graduates who are competent in the knowledge and practice of genetics and soft skills needed to address local and global issues.
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To produce graduates who are competitive, innovative, entrepreneurial, possessing leadership characteristics as well as good communication skills in contributing ideas to stakeholders and the community.
- Biotechnologist
- Epidemiologist
- Forensic Scientist
- Medical Sales Representative
General Requirement
- 1. Complete 12 years of Primary and High School education; and
- 2. Obtain High School (e.g. Higher Secondary Certificate, Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate, Tawjihiyah, Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Atas, High School Diploma); and
- 3. Meet minimum English requirement set by faculty; and
- 4. Pass UKM interview (if required) ; and
- 5. Meet faculty specific requirement;
Programme Requirement
Malaysian
International
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QUALIFICATION |
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY |
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| Required subjects | 3 subjects: a. Mathematics* b. Physics c. Chemistry / Biology Note: * Required subject for program from Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, and Faculty of Information Science and Technology |
| The General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level | CCC or 96 UCAS Tariff Points (A to D only) |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma | 25 point overall. Score of 3 in two(2) Higher Level subjects with one(1) subject must be Physics. Score of 4 in Higher Level Mathematics or 5 in Standard Level Mathematics. |
| Country | Higher/Upper Secondary School Certificate (12 years of schooling) |
| Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen | 85% |
| Afghanistan, Albania, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Cambodia, Canada, China, Croatia, Denmark, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Liberia, Macao, Macedonia, Maldives, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Palestine, Panama, Qatar, Russia, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Sudan, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tanzania, Uganda, United States of America, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Zimbabwe | 80% |
| Algeria, Australia, Botswana, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Fiji, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Namibia, New Zealand, Nige, Pakistan, Philippine, Poland, Republic of Guinea, Rwanda, Scotland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, Zambia | 70% |
| China | 80% |
| Indonesia | 70% |
| Angola, Armeni, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Benin, Bolivia, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Estoni, Finland, Gabon, Guyana, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mongolia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Norway, Portugal, Senegal | Subject to faculty review |
English Requirement
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