MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY (AS 724) – MIXED MODE
PROGRAM SYNOPSES
This program aims to produce competent graduates in applied microbiology who have an advanced knowledge on microbial technology, molecular microbiology and microbial metabolisms and processes. It provides an advance laboratory training in applied microbiology disciplines. In addition, this program offers an opportunity to the students to develop their scientific writing and presentation skills through dissertation and seminars that will be conducted at the end of the course. Students graduated from this program will have the potential to become an expert workforce in industrial microbiology and biotechnology related field and contribute significantly to the nation. Moreover through this program, it will open the door for the graduates to further their studies at the Doctoral (PhD) level later if they are interested to do so.
MODE OF PROGRAMME
Methods of teaching include lectures, laboratory practicals, problem based learning, case study discussion, mini project, industrial visit, seminar and dissertation project.
DURATION OF STUDY
| Minimum | Maximum | |
| Full Time | 3 Semesters | 6 Semesters |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Fulfills the general entry requirement for UiTM
AND
A Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Microbiology and related fields from UiTM or any institution Of higher learning approved by the UiTM Senate with a mínimum CGPA of 2.75
OR
A Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Microbiology and related fields from UiTM or any institution of higher learning approved by the UiTM Senate with a mínimum CGPA of 2.5 with working experience of more than 2 years
COURSE SCHEDULE
| Semester | Course | Credit Hours |
| 1 | Microbial Technology (MIC 711) | 3 Credits |
| Molecular Microbiology (MIC 712) | 3 Credits | |
| Microbial Metabolism & Processes (MIC 713) | 3 Credits | |
| Research Methodology (FSG 710) | 3 Credits | |
| 2 | Dissertation l (MIC721) | 14 Credits |
| 3 | Dissertation ll (MIC731) | 14 Credits |
CAREER PROSPECTS
Graduates of this program have a broad scope of career opportunities in the private sector or government, in environmental sciences or other related fields including;
• Consultant of Food Product/Cosmetics based on Microbes
• Product Specialists of Instrument/Technology
• Research Fellow in Microbiology and Biotechnology
• Head of Quality Control Laboratory in Food Product/Cosmetics and Health
• Head of Microbiology Laboratory
• Lecturers
• Bioentrepreneurs
For more information, please contact
| School of Graduates Studies Faculty of Applied Sciences Universiti Teknologi MARA , Shah Alam, Selangor Tel: 03 5543 5716/ 03-5543 5568 or Fax: 03 5543 5576 http://fsg.uitm.edu.my/v1/ |
OR | Institute of Graduate Studies Block 8, INTEKMA Convention Center Persiaran Raja Muda, Section 7 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor http://ipsis.uitm.edu.my General line: 03 -5522 5331 Fax: 03-5522 5335 |