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.
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.
Core Subjects:
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
- U2
- U3
- U4
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
- Elective 1
- Elective 2
- U1
Year 3
- Project
- Bioinformatics Algorithms II
- Introduction to Molecular Biology
- Introductory course in Pharmacology
- Legal, Moral and Ethical Issues in Life
- Sciences
- Industrial Training
- Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
- Pattern Recognition
- Elective 3
- Elective 4
Elective Subjects
Choose any 4 subjects:
- Computer Security
- Machine Learning
- Introduction to Human Pathology
- Web Techniques and Application
- Cloud Computing
- Expert Systems
- Data Mining and Machine Learning
- Internet of Things Fundamental
- Management of Information Security
- Data Wrangling and Visualization
- Data Analytics Fundamentals
University Subjects
- U1 – MPU3113 Hubungan Etnik AND MPU3123 Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (Local) – MPU3143 Bahasa Komunikasi 2 AND MPU3173 Pengajian Malaysia 3 (International)
- U2 – Subject code starts with MPU32XX (for local student who got exemption in SPM Bahasa Melayu & for International Students). MPU3210 Bahasa Kebangsaan A (for local student without credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)
- U3 – Subject code starts with MPU33XX
- U4 – Subject code starts with MPU34XX