Bachelor of Science (Hons.) (Bioinformatics)

(R/481/6/0708) 02/21 (A6684)

Bioinformatics is dynamic and evolving, representing one of the most rapidly growing and challenging areas in science and technology today.

The MMU Bioinformatics programme is a balance of IT and Life Sciences plus training in specific applications. A significant component of our programme is practical laboratory experience and problem-based learning, alongside student presentations and lectures in small classes. Projects and Industry experience add another dimension to the knowledge gained in lectures.

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• Entry Requirements
  • • Pass Foundation / Matriculation in the related field from a recognised institution; OR
  • • Pass STPM / A level or its equivalent with 3 Principals inclusive of Mathematics, and one of the Science subjects, and a credit in English at SPM level; OR
  • • Pass UEC with minimum of grade B in at least five (5) subjects inclusive of Mathematics, English, and one Science subject; OR
  • • Pass Diploma in the related field from a recognised institution.
  • • English Entry Requirement for International Students:
    All programmes offered by Faculty of Computing & Informatics and Faculty of Information Science & Technology require a minimum score of 5.0 in IELTS or its equivalent.
• Programme Structure
  • Core
    • Year 1
      • Mathematical Techniques
        Computer Programming
        Database Systems
        Cell Biology
        Biochemistry I
        Discrete Mathematics and Probability
        Computer Architecture and Organisation
        Data Communications and Networking
        Bioinformatics Programming I
        Biochemistry II
    • Year 2
      • Data Structures and Algorithms
        Operating Systems
        System Analysis and Design
        Bioinformatics Programming II
        Human Anatomy and Physiology
        Bioinformatics Algorithms I
        Parallel Computing
        Basic Human Genetics
        Basic Microbiology
        Database Design and Management
        Industrial Training
    • Year 3
      • Project
        Data Mining and Machine Learning Systems
        Bioinformatics Algorithms II
        Introduction to Molecular Biology
        Introductory course in Pharmacology
        Legal, Moral and Ethical Issues in Life
        Sciences
  • Elective Subjects (Choose any 4 subjects)
    • Computer Security
      Introduction to Human Pathology
      Computational Intelligence
      Web Techniques and Application
      Human Computer Interaction
      Cloud Computing
      Computer Graphics
      Information Systems Development
      Pattern Recognition
      Organisational Behaviour
  • University Subjects
    • Year 1
      Co-Curriculum
      Business and Entrepreneurship in Malaysia
      Bahasa Kebangsaan A / Foreign Language
    • Year 3
      Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 / Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia
      Pengajian Malaysia 3 / Hubungan Etnik
• Career Prospects
  • Bioinformatician, Biology Researcher in the health care industry, biomedical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, agricultural industry, environmental management industry, forensics centre, research institutions and universities.