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

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

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

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