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Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Bioinformatics

Multimedia University (MMU)

Selangor, Malaysia

Full time

Mode

Degree

Level

36 Months

Duration

April, July, October

Intake

RM 61,470

Tution Fees

Course

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

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

Full time

Mode

Degree

Level

36 Months

Duration

April, July, October

Intake

RM 61,470

Tution Fees

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