ABOUT MASTER OF SCIENCE (MOLECULAR BIOLOGY) (COURSEWORK)

Modified on Thu, 3 Jul, 2025 at 11:38 AM

Master of Science (Molecular Biology) is offered as a coursework programme aims to give students a sufficient background in molecular biology while having a focus on the current applications in molecular biology specifically to instil theoretical knowledge and skills in molecular biology; to equip candidates with the relevant knowledge required for research in the field of molecular biology and biotechnology; and to prepare for PhD enrolment in related areas of biotechnology. The programme provides students the fundamental competencies (such as molecular genetics, topics, and techniques) in molecular biology while allowing enough breadth to pursue various aspects of biotechnology (e.g., industrial, plant, and microbiological biotechnology). Students are also given the opportunity to carry out high-impact research projects using state-of-the-art research instruments such as the next generation sequencers, transmission and scanning electron microscopes, confocal laser scanning microscope, industrial scale bioreactors among others.


Mode of study:

Full Time


Duration:

3 semesters


Program Modules:


Core Courses
  • Molecular Genetics (IB6113)
  • Instrumentation in Molecular Biology Research (IB6123)
  • Scientific Writing, Presentation & Communication Skills (IB6133)
  • Molecular Biology Techniques I (IB6144)
  • Molecular Biology Techniques II (IB6214)
  • Research Methodology (IB6153)
  • Topics in Molecular Biology (IB6223)
  • Bioinformatics in Molecular Biology (IB6243)
  • Research Project I (IB6234)
  • Research Project II (IB6314)
Elective Courses
  • Industrial Molecular Biology (IB6033)
  • Plant Molecular Biology (IB6043)
  • Animal Molecular Biology (IB6053)
  • Molecular Microbiology (IB6063)


Future Career:

  • Molecular Biologist
  • Molecular Product/Application Specialist
  • Quality Control Analyst
  • Lecturer
  • Entrepreneur in Biotechnology
  • Molecular Science Communicator


For further information, please contact:


Dr. Yew Chee Wei 

Program Coordinator 

Biotechnology Research Institute 

Universiti Malaysia Sabah

Jalan UMS, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, 

Sabah, Malaysia.

E-mail: cheewei.yew@ums.edu.my 


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