MALAYSIA

SCIENCE
COURSE GUIDE
2024
THE WORLD
NEEDS YOU
We’re facing a wide range of complex challenges with serious implications
– environmental pressure, climate change, booming population and
an ever-changing technological, economic and social landscape.
Our future depends on bright minds, innovators and collaborators who can create solutions
for a better tomorrow. Where does science come in? Science is about understanding how
the world works. It’s about analysing, experimenting and making discoveries. It’s about
driving change. With a science degree from Monash, the possibilities to make a real
difference are endless.

CONTENTS
Why choose science at Monash? 1

Get ready for the real world 2

Supporting you all the way 4

Study abroad 5

Research with impact 6

Our courses
• Bachelor of Science 8
• Bachelor of Applied Data
Science 12
• Bachelor of Food Science
and Technology 14
• Bachelor of Medical Bioscience 16
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) 18
• Master of Science (Research) 18
• Doctor of Philosophy 19

Entry requirements 20

Course information
fast facts
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page for key information.

Duration

Intakes

Fees

Degree type

Professionally accredited

Industrial training
WHY CHOOSE
SCIENCE AT MONASH?
TOP 100 IN THE WORLD 1
Your degree will be recognised wherever
you want to work or study in the world.
Monash University is ranked:
• #37 in the world
by QS World University Rankings 2025
• #17 in the world for Anatomy and Physiology
• #31 in the world for Life Sciences
and Medicine
• #40 in the world for Chemistry
• #66 in the world for Environmental Sciences
• #72 in the world for Biological Sciences
RESEARCH-LED
TEACHING
We advocate research-led learning, where
classroom theories intersect with cutting-edge
research. By merging education and research,
we expose our students to the forefront of
scientific inquiry. This approach doesn’t just
create graduates; it nurtures visionaries armed
with the tools to shape the world.
BE AT THE FOREFRONT
OF INNOVATION AND
DISCOVERY
We have a strong research profile with established
track records in the areas of drug discovery and
development, functional and future food, big data
analytics, genomics and bioinformatics for One
Health, green and sustainable chemistry, and
tropical biodiversity and conservation biology.
Researchers at our Malaysian campus have
easy access to the infrastructure at the
Australian campuses.
1 QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARDS
Our science courses have a strong regional
focus with a global perspective. Many of our
units are identical to those offered at the
Clayton campus and are in disciplines where
there is a demand for quality graduates in
Malaysia and beyond.
We are committed to student experience
and graduate employability, and consistently
strive to cultivate a nurturing and
interactive atmosphere.
BUILD PRACTICAL
EXPERIENCE
Build your professional experience with
a work placement in the science industry.
Internships are embedded in our
undergraduate courses and are credited.
GET AN EARLY START
IN RESEARCH
You don’t have to graduate to get involved
in research. Experience a genuine research
environment through undergraduate science
research units where you’ll learn from leading
researchers and acquire knowledge and skills
that’ll prepare you for your final year project and
higher degree studies.
CHOOSE FROM DIVERSE
SPECIALISATIONS
Our degrees offer flexibility and choice.
You can choose from a wide range of
specialisations, from applied microbiology,
medicinal chemistry, to tropical environmental
biology – all taught by academics who are leaders
in their scientific disciplines. You’ll develop
academically and personally in a dynamic and
stimulating environment, and have access to
exceptional facilities.
INSPIRING ENVIRONMENTS
Innovation thrives in conducive environments,
and our state-of-the-art facilities incite discovery.
From cutting-edge laboratories in medical
bioscience to technological hubs in food science,
our facilities foster collaboration, experimentation,
and the pursuit of new frontiers.
BE SUPPORTED BY
YOUR PEERS
Your first year can be challenging but you’ll
be thoroughly supported by your lecturers,
tutors and even your peers. Our Peer Assisted
Study Sessions program is led by friendly seniors
who will share useful study skills, encourage
active university life and motivate you to do the
required work to achieve desired results.
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 GET READY
FOR THE
REAL WORLD
We provide career coaching and guidance
to prepare you for the world after university.
Build your professional experience with
I was a laboratory intern at SGS Malaysia where
an internship or project
I assisted in method development and researched
Internships are a great way to gain work experience and prepare
yourself for the demands of the real world. It lets you apply what pesticide residues in vegetables and fruits. This
you’ve learnt to the workplace and network with potential employers opportunity allowed me to familiarise myself with
– an important first step in your professional career. and operate a variety of analytical instruments such
A science-related work placement is offered as an elective unit to as the high-performance liquid chromatography
Bachelor of Science students, as a compulsory unit embedded within (HPLC) machine and the total organic carbon
the course structure of the Bachelor of Food Science and Technology (analyser). I am immensely grateful for this
and Bachelor of Medical Bioscience, and as an industry project in the experience as I was able to hone my lab skills and
Bachelor of Applied Data Science. gain a deeper insight into what this industry entails.”
Leveraging industry partnerships across the country and region, we’ve
worked with multinational companies throughout the years to place MEGAN ASHLEY HOO
our students. Bachelor of Science (majoring in Medicinal Chemistry)

Get guidance from our dedicated team

at Career Services
From finding work to developing your employability skills, we are
here to support your career planning and development. Get advice
from our career experts and participate in internship fairs, seminars
and workshops, employer networking sessions and more.

Be mentored by Monash alumni

Available to you during your final year of study, our career mentoring
program matches you with experienced alumni for career advice
and insights into your chosen industry.

Stay connected with us even after you graduate

When you graduate, you’ll join a global alumni community of more than
490,000 members living across 150 countries. All Monash graduates
have access to our alumni programs, including network opportunities
and career-related events.

I interned at DuoPharma Innovation under the

formulation, research and development department.
My three-month stint there taught me a lot,
especially in applying what I’ve learnt in school, and
exposed me to future career prospects in the
healthcare field. This experience led me to reflect
on my actions in the pharmaceutical industry, and
the people I’ve met have motivated me to do better
in my studies as I have the strength and capability
Hear more about what
to improve the health of many.”
our students have to say ADRIAN TEH WEI PING
about their internship.
Bachelor of Science (majoring in Medicinal Chemistry)

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Where are our graduates?
Our graduates have taken their skills and experiences gained, combined with the passion to explore
new worlds nurtured during their academic study, to traverse the globe and succeed in varied careers
in very different societies and cultures. You, too, can go anywhere with a Monash degree.

JOLENE ANTHONY DASS

Bachelor of Science
(majoring in Medicinal Chemistry)
JAMAL SAJJAD MANSURI
Humanitarian Affairs Manager
Bachelor of Medical Bioscience
Médecins Sans Frontières
Process Development Scientist (Doctors Without Borders),
Avellino Lab, United States Malaysia
DR CHOW YIING YNG
Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Doctor of Philosophy (Biotechnology,
Genetics and Mycology)
DR CHERYL ONG SUE PENG
Chief Executive Officer Bachelor of Science (Honours)
SuperDNA, Malaysia Doctor of Philosophy
Research and Advisory Manager
Roundtable on Sustainable
Palm Oil (RSPO), Malaysia
TIM MAK
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Principal Scientist
DSM, Switzerland

SONIA FERNANDEZ
Bachelor of Science (Medical Bioscience) DR LOW LEY HIAN
Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
Associate Director
Michael Page, Thailand Global Alliance Lead
Biogenes Technologies,
Malaysia

MEGHNA JAHAJEEAH
Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Operations Support and
Administration Manager
SGS S.A., Mauritius

DR NIRUPAM BISWAS
Doctor of Philosophy
(Food Science and Biotechnology)
Microbiology Scientist
New York State Department of Health,
USA DR ANSHIKA SHARMA
Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Doctor of Philosophy (Molecular Virology)
Scientist
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Singapore DR CHENG HONG SHENG DR DIANE SUNIRA DANIEL
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Doctor of Philosophy Doctor of Philosophy (Microbiology)
Dean’s Postdoctoral Fellow Antimicrobial Resistance Scientist
Nanyang Technological University, University of Melbourne, Australia
Singapore

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 SUPPORTING YOU
ALL THE WAY
Your success is our success. We offer a range of services to help you when you start and
throughout your course so that you’ll be able to make the most of your university experience.
Science student services
Our expert advisors at the Education Management Office are there to
help you shape your course according to your interests, passions and
career goals. They’ll also guide you through your enrolment and with
the processes and requirements related to your course.
Peer mentors
Our Peer Mentoring Program matches you with a senior science student
who can help you get settled in and make friends as you begin your
studies. The four-week program provides you with opportunities to meet
like-minded fellow students in a social setting.
Academic mentors
You’ll be connected with an academic mentor who will provide you
with guidance, support and advice throughout your three years of
undergraduate study at Monash. Your mentor will help you track your
academic progress and personal development.
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Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)
PASS is an academic mentoring program for first-year students
transitioning to university. It’s a program of guided study groups to provide
support with difficult units. These groups are run by PASS leaders who are
postgraduate or undergraduate students with a strong academic record
and have successfully completed the units.
Research and learning skills
Looking to improve your academic performance and study approaches?
Our Learning Skills Advisers at the Library and Learning Commons can
work with you to identify and develop the research and learning skills
you need. The school also organises workshops every semester that
are geared towards enhancing your learning experience.
Disability support services
If you have a disability, medical or mental health condition, you can access
specialised support services from assistive technology to alternative
assessment arrangements.
monash.edu.my/disability
STUDY
ABROAD
Amazing experiences beyond
the classroom.
Go on an overseas exchange with one of our 140
partner universities around the world, or spend
a semester or two at one of our four campuses
in Melbourne. You’ll remain enrolled at your home
campus and receive credit for your overseas
study towards your Monash degree – all while
continuing to pay your regular course fees.
A full-time transfer to Monash Australia to
complete the remainder of your studies is also
possible, furthering your globally enriching and
rewarding educational experience.

HOW STUDYING ABROAD

CAN GIVE YOU AN EDGE
There are many benefits to studying overseas.
Research has shown that students with
international study experience:
• have better grades throughout their degree
• are more employable once they graduate
• earn more throughout their career.
You’ll expand your worldview through
experiencing different cultures and ways of doing
things. You’ll build your self-confidence, and be
more adaptable and independent. You’ll also
develop skills in effective communication,
collaboration and time management.
monash.edu.my/study-abroad

The entire exchange allowed me to examine

my priorities, set audacious goals, and pave out
my next steps even before I graduate. I can’t
put a price tag on the lessons I’ve learnt.”
ETHAN WONG
Bachelor of Science
(majoring in Tropical Environment Biology and Microbiology)
Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer, Dododots
Exchanged to Nanyang Technological University (NTU),
Singapore and University of Warwick, UK.

Ethan embarked on two back-to-back exchanges in his third year of

study. At NTU, he worked with engineering students to launch their
autonomous scooter, participated in conservation biology field trips
across Singapore, and got certified as a Digital Marketing Professional.
He continued to pursue more certifications in digital marketing during
his time in the UK, skills which he used to launch an e-commerce
business when he returned to Malaysia.

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 RESEARCH WITH IMPACT
Science at Monash is home to a vibrant, dynamic and world-renowned
community at the forefront of innovation, discovery and learning.
Our interdisciplinary teams of researchers
collaboratively work on critical problems at
the intersection of biology, chemistry and
medicine to deliver solutions for food security,
water, environmental and health. If you’re
open-minded, practical, curious, and able
to question why, you have what it takes to
make scientific discoveries that’ll change
the world we live in.
Infrastructure
Our research is supported by specialised
facilities and comprehensive resources
that can meet the demands of academic
research and industrial collaborations.
You’ll have access to innovative and
high-performance infrastructure providing
quality research services.
Eliminating parasites
Professor Qasim Ayub is studying
the genetic diversity of human hosts
and pathogens, and how our immune
systems respond to parasitic
infections to change the way we
treat them. Watch to learn more.
SCAN TO
WATCH
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Genomics Platform
Our advanced genomics platform provides
moderate to high throughput nucleic acid
sequencing services to support researchers
from the Malaysian and Australian campuses.
It’s the first laboratory and research platform at
Monash University Malaysia to achieve the ISO
9001:2015 standard, awarded for providing
consistent and quality service. The facility has
produced over 181 publications and generated
more than 2.5 terabytes of sequencing data.
Other major facilities and equipment
include a complete pilot food processing facility
with sensory laboratory, flow cytometry,
fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy,
luminescence spectrometry, Fourier-transform
infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), atomic absorption
spectroscopy (AAS), gas chromatography,
fast protein liquid chromatography, high
performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry
(LC-MS) to support scientific discoveries and
excellence in research.
Blind Asian River Dolphin
Study (BARDS) Consortium
The critically-endangered South Asian
river dolphins are thought to be
closely related to blind river dolphins,
a unique class of mammals that
navigate by echolocation.
Working with peers from universities
and research institutes in Bangladesh,
Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan and Qatar,
Monash researchers are coordinating
BARDS, a multinational effort
which will contribute to the genome
sequencing of the dolphins and extend
our collaboration with the Vertebrate
Genomes Project.
The findings from the Consortium
will ultimately benefit ongoing
conservation strategies in the region.
A QUICK GLANCE
AT OUR KEY RESEARCH AREAS

Green and Functional and Big data analytics and

sustainable chemistry future food genomics for One Health
We are retooling biological waste for sustainability. We are collaborating with industrial partners to We are taking a multidisciplinary approach in
• Analytical chemistry develop foods for better nutrition and health. using genomics, bioinformatics and big data
• Hydrogels • Biopolymers analytical tools to attain optimal health for
• Medicinal chemistry • Fats and oil humans, animals and their environments.
• Nanotechnology • Food product development. • Agrigenomics
• Natural and bioactive products • Phytochemicals and bioactive compounds • Biostatistics
• Organic synthesis. • Conservation genomics
• Immunogenomics
• Population genomics
• Sequencing.

Drug discovery Tropical and

and development environmental biology
We are synthesising novel drugs and screening We are studying species biodiversity and
local plant-derived phytochemicals to develop ecosystems and the impacts of climate change
novel antimicrobials and treatment options for with a focus on conservation for posterity.
other human diseases. • Bioremediation
• Microbial pathogenesis • Biosourcing and bioprospecting
• Microbiomes • Ecology
• Proteomics • Microalgae
• Venom and toxins. • Microbes as biocontrol agents.

Monash has a good track record of excellence

in academia, and the culture of openness
between researchers, supervisors, and
administrators provided a good research
environment without the hierarchical pressures
that are commonplace in the region. I enjoyed
the freedom to design and execute my PhD
project with the support of my supervisor,
Professor Catherine Yule.”
DR LEE JO KIEN
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Doctor of Philosophy (Science)
Senior Expert (Project Design & Development),
Nature Based Solutions Sdn Bhd

At Monash, Jo Kien studied the effects of temperature on the rates of

leaf litter decomposition and soil respiration using a 1.8km elevation
gradient on Mt Kinabalu as a study system – essentially how
temperature affects the speed of leaves rotting and soil being oxidised
at different heights of a mountain. The study was conducted to gain
insight into future changes in both carbon-emitting processes to
observe how they’d change as climate warming worsens.

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The choice, flexibility and depth across the range
Internship
of science disciplines available at Monash means
(Optional)
that you will graduate with a degree unique to
CAREER PATHS you, tailored to your individual expertise, interests
Graduates of this course can find and career aspirations.
employment in areas such as: We offer specialisations ranging from
• clinical trials cutting-edge theoretical and applied science to
• intellectual property new interdisciplinary fields. You can choose to
management
focus on a single major, or pursue a double major
• biomedical product industry
and still complete your degree within three years.
• drug discovery and development
Popular double majors are applied microbiology
• water management
and biotechnology, and medicinal chemistry and
• biodiversity and conservation
tropical environmental biology, although any
• environmental management
combination of the six majors is possible.
• analytical/biomedical chemistry
• biotechnology
Science graduates have diverse and interesting
• quality assurance and control
careers. The flexibility of the training and
• science journalism
interdisciplinary approach nurtures greater
• process control
adaptability in our science graduates. Our
• microbiology
graduates are scientists, analysts, journalist,
• project management and
environmental advocates, and some are attached
to corporate companies as procurement,
consultancy
• natural products research
marketing and corporate personnel. What
• scientific and regulatory affairs
makes this course special is that it allows you
• climate change advocacy.
to pursue non-science units at different schools,
like journalism or management, to form a study
plan that suits your individual needs and career
aspirations. You can even supplement a major
with a minor.
Get ready for the real world
Build your professional experience with
a science-related internship, offered as
an elective unit during your summer semester1.
This is a great way to prepare yourself for the
demands of the real world. Leveraging on
the industry partnerships across the country
and region, we’ve worked with multinational
companies throughout the years to place
our students.
Areas of study
• Applied microbiology2
• Biotechnology
• Genomics and bioinformatics
• Medicinal chemistry
• Psychology2
• Tropical environmental biology2
• Chemistry (minor)
• Genetics and genomics (minor).
Course structure
This course is structured in three equal parts:
A. SCIENCE SPECIFIED STUDY
This will expose you to several science disciplines,
contributing breadth to your understanding of
science and giving you the opportunity to learn
more about several disciplines before finalising
your choice of major. It’ll also provide you with
the mathematical or statistical foundation for your
study of science and address the nature of
science and its communication.
B. SCIENCE LISTED MAJOR
This will provide you with a focused course of
study that will develop your expertise in one
discipline area. You’ll learn to develop, apply
and communicate an advanced level of
understanding of the concepts and theoretical
frameworks that constitute the knowledge base
of the discipline.
C. FREE ELECTIVE STUDY
This will enable you to further develop your
knowledge of your chosen major, or the sciences
more broadly, or study a second science major.
Alternatively, you can select units from any school
in which you’re eligible to enrol.
Your first year
This course provides you with a broad science
education in your first year to let you explore
your interests before you specialise in one or
more areas that inspire you in your second year.
This flexibility allows you to explore new areas,
further develop your strengths in science, and
pursue your interests beyond the area in which
you specialise.
During your first year, you’re encouraged to
choose a range of subjects that can give you
a breadth of science knowledge. Areas such as
chemistry, biology, and statistics can go
hand-in-hand with exciting subjects like earth
to microbiology, biotechnology, environmental
biology, and psychology. Throughout the course,
you can opt to focus entirely on science or pursue
complementary interests with the free-elective
component of the degree.
YEAR 1/LEVEL 1 UNITS
Two Level 1 science sequences (four units) from:
• Blueprints for life and Life on Earth
• Chemistry 1 advanced and Chemistry 2
advanced
• Foundations in psychology and Introduction to
psychological inquiry.

1 Depending on your intake, the summer semester may commence before your third year or in between semesters of your third year.
2 Available as a minor.

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YOUR GUIDE TO SCIENCE MAJORS
Within the Bachelor of Science, at least eight units will make up your Science major. You’ll also have eight units of free electives,
which offer you the flexibility to shape your course in a number of different ways – such as extending your major to add depth,
adding a second major or a minor from the same or another course, or studying a range of units from across the University.
APPLIED
MICROBIOLOGY
Microorganisms are everywhere in the
environment and play a key role in the many
countless natural processes. In this course
of study, you will explore the structure of
microorganisms and their way of life, their
interactions with humans and other living
organisms, and their role and interactions
with the environment – both in beneficial
and harmful ways.
You will learn how beneficial microorganisms
are harnessed to develop products,
processes, or as solutions in various
industries like medicine, agriculture,
biomedical science, biotechnology,
ecology, environmental management,
food fermentation, food safety, and
pharmaceutical. For harmful
microorganisms, you will have a better
understanding of control measures in
addressing emerging health challenges,
such as influenza outbreaks, SARS, Ebola,
and the increasing antibiotic resistance in
medically important bacteria.
At the core of this major is the focus on
microorganisms and their interactions on
how microbes can drive groundbreaking
advancements in various industries.
YEAR 2/LEVEL 2 UNITS
• Fundamentals of microbiology
• Recombinant DNA technology
• Scientific practice and communication
• One level 2 or 3 science unit
• Four elective units.
YEAR 3/LEVEL 3 UNITS
• Environmental microbiology
• Food and industrial microbiology
• Two units from:
– Medical microbiology
– Molecular biology and biotechnology
– Science in action research project
• Two level 2 or 3 science units
• One elective unit.
CAREER OPTIONS
• Clinical, veterinary, food, industrial or
environmental microbiologist
• Patent officer
• Research scientist
• Technical brewer
• Quality controller.
BIOTECHNOLOGY GENOMICS AND
BIOINFORMATICS
Biotechnology is the study of using living Genomics is a comprehensive study of the
organisms and biological systems to develop total genetic makeup of individual
technological applications and solutions. It organisms, exploring their genetic structure,
allows you to explore advancements in functions, and evolutionary history. It also
science and technology to manage global integrates the study of genetics with
challenges, develop innovative solutions and computing technology that helps in building
improve the quality of life for people worldwide. better comprehension of biological
organisms and their processes. Meanwhile,
This program builds a solid foundation in
bioinformatics employs an array of
the basic sciences focussing on essential
analytical methods and tools to effectively
laboratory skills such as instrumentation,
analyse, interpret, and gain insights from
experimental design and data analysis,
genomic data.
biochemical and microbiological techniques,
and recombinant DNA technology. Genomics and bioinformatics is therefore
instrumental in improving conservation
You will learn genetics, genomics, plant
and biodiversity, enhancing crops and food
biotechnology, environmental biotechnology,
security, driving a revolutionary shift in
ethics and regulation, which are crucial for
healthcare and personalised medicine, and
the rapidly growing biotech industries
enabling biotechnology breakthrough which
worldwide. You will also develop scientific
leads to drug and vaccine discoveries.
communication skills with practical classes
that offer hands-on experience to enhance
YEAR 2/LEVEL 2 UNITS
your laboratory skills.
• Foundations of genetics
This major offers a fulfilling pathway for • Genomics and population genetics
those passionate about pushing the • Scientific practice and communication
boundaries of scientific knowledge and • Two level 2 or 3 science units
making a positive impact on society. • Three elective units.
YEAR 3/LEVEL 3 UNITS
YEAR 2/LEVEL 2 UNITS
• Bioinformatics
• Foundations of genetics
• Research methods in bioinformatics
• Recombinant DNA technology
and big data analysis
• Scientific practice and communication
• Genomics and its applications
• One level 2 or 3 science unit
• Medical and forensic genetics
• Four elective units.
• One level 2 or 3 science unit
YEAR 3/LEVEL 3 UNITS • Three elective units.
• Laboratory and workplace management
CAREER OPTIONS
• Medical and forensic genetics
• Research scientist
• Two units from:
• Science writer
– Plant biotechnology
• Software developer
– Genomics and its applications
• Patent officer
– Molecular biology and biotechnology
• Forensic scientist
– Science in action research project
• Data analyst
• Two level 2 or 3 science units
• Bioinformatician
• Two elective units.
• Biotechnologist
CAREER OPTIONS • Bioconservationist.
• Biotechnology product developer
• Geneticist
• Hospital or medical laboratory technician
• Instrument specialist
• Intellectual property officer
• Pharmaceutical and product manufacturer
• Policy office
• Process control specialist.
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 MEDICINAL
CHEMISTRY
Medicinal chemistry is an exciting field
with rapid progress that involves designing,
developing, and researching the biological
activities and properties of drugs. The field
is driven by the desire to discover potent
chemical compounds, primarily from a
diverse array of natural products found in
plants and microorganisms.
This major provides comprehensive
learning in organic chemistry, synthetic
chemistry, analytical chemistry, and
pharmaceutical science. The curriculum
focuses on the design and development of
bio-active molecules and chemical
synthesis of compounds, to facilitate the
discovery and development of new drugs
and therapeutic agents for clinical use.
The emphasis of this major is on the
significance of understanding chemical
structures and their interactions in
biological systems. You will acquire
hands-on experience with the latest
research advances and the use of
instrumentation. Applications in medicinal
chemistry align with Malaysia’s National
Key Economic area in health care, which
includes three sectors: pharmaceuticals
and biotechnology, medical technology,
and health services.
YEAR 2/LEVEL 2 UNITS
• Inorganic and organic chemistry
• Spectroscopy and analytical chemistry
• Physiology of human body systems or
Physiology of human health
• Scientific practice and communication
• One level 2 or 3 science unit
• Three elective units.
YEAR 3/LEVEL 3 UNITS
• Medicinal chemistry
• Advanced organic chemistry
• Principles of pharmacology
• One level 2 or 3 science unit
• One level 3 science unit
• Three elective units.
CAREER OPTIONS
• Analytical or biomedical chemist
• Biotechnologist
• Drug development chemist
• Industrial chemist
• Molecular design chemist
• Occupational hygienist
• Pharmaceutical and product
manufacturer
• Risk-management consultant.
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TROPICAL
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY
Tropical environments are the most ecologically
diverse environments on our planet. They include
rainforests, mangroves, wetlands, peat swamps,
freshwater and marine environments, among
others. This program takes on an effective and
environmentally friendly approach to promote
conservation and sustainability, in efforts to
mitigate environmental degradation and climate
change.
Combining expertise in biodiversity, water quality
management, wetland conservation, climate
change mitigation, evolutionary ecology, and
microbial ecology, Monash University Malaysia
offers a unique advantage for studying tropical
environmental biology.
This major offers specialised training in tropical
environmental biology and focuses particularly on
techniques and field skills essential for the study
of environment, ecosystems and biodiversity.
You will explore a diverse range of topics,
including environmental science, tropical ecology,
terrestrial and aquatic tropical biology, tropical
environmental management, and the
conservation of bioresources.
Through engaging field trips, informative lectures,
and hands-on research projects, you will develop
an appreciation for tropical environments. You will
also gain a comprehensive understanding of
various tropical ecosystems in the region. Your
keen understanding and appreciation for the
environment would help in making a change to
better the environment for all life on earth.
YEAR 2/LEVEL 2 UNITS
• Introduction to ecological applications
• Global conservation and biodiversity
• Data analysis for science
• Scientific practice and communication
• One level 2 or 3 Science unit
• Three elective units.
YEAR 3/LEVEL 3 UNITS
• Tropical environmental management
• Tropical terrestrial biology
• Tropical aquatic biology
• One level 2 or 3 science unit
• One level 3 science unit
• Three elective units.
CAREER OPTIONS
• Environmental scientist
• Ecotourism operator
• Policy advisor
• Land use planner
• Marine biologist
• Museum scientist
• Natural resource manager
• Waste and resources consultant
• Water quality consultant.
PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology is the study of mind and
behaviour. It is a broad scientific discipline
that includes investigations of the brain,
learning, memory, perception, reasoning,
decision making, language, developmental
and social processes, personality, and mental
health and well-being. It is also concerned
with the practical and ethical applications
of psychological research to the profession.
YEAR 2/LEVEL 2 UNITS1
• Scientific practice and communication
• Five elective units (if you’re choosing two
Psychology/PSY units) or four elective
units (if you’re choosing three
Psychology/PSY units)
Two or three units from:
• Biological psychology
• Psychological testing and assessment
• Developmental psychology
• Personality and social psychology.
YEAR 3/LEVEL 3 UNITS1
• Five elective units (if you’re choosing
three psychology/PSY units) or four
elective units (if you’re choosing four
psychology/PSY units)
Three or four units from:
• Perception and cognitive psychology
• Psychological disorders
• Research methods and theory
• Cultural safety, responsiveness and
reflexivity in practice.
1 Select two Level 2 units plus four Level 3 units, or three
Level 2 units plus three Level 3 units.
Minors
CHEMISTRY
Chemistry is the study of the makeup and
structure of substances, how their atoms
and molecules react and interact, and how
that behaviour can be harnessed to transform
materials, medicine, and technology. It is
considered a core science and the
foundation for more specialised disciplines.
GENETICS AND GENOMICS
Genetics is the study of genes, their structure,
function, transmission and evolution.
Genomics allows researchers to expand their
vision from a few genes to all of the
thousands of genes that govern the lives of
each organism. Together, they underpin many
exciting areas such as conservation biology
and forensics.
These areas are also available as minors:
• Applied microbiology
• Psychology
• Tropical environmental biology.
SAMPLE COURSE MAP (FEBRUARY INTAKE) 1

What your course will look like if you majored in applied microbiology.

YEAR 1/LEVEL 1 UNITS

Semester 1 BIO1011 CHM1051 SCI1020 Elective
24 Credit points Blueprints for life Chemistry 1 advanced Introduction to statistical reasoning 6 Credit points
6 Credit points 6 Credit points 6 Credit points

Semester 2 BIO1022 CHM1052 Level 1 Science unit Elective

24 Credit points Life on Earth Chemistry 2 advanced 6 Credit points 6 Credit points
6 Credit points

YEAR 2/LEVEL 2 UNITS

Semester 1 BTH2830 SCI2010 Elective Elective
24 Credit points Fundamentals of microbiology Scientific practice and 6 Credit points 6 Credit points
6 Credit points communication
6 Credit points

Semester 2 BTH2732 Level 2 or 3 Science unit Elective Elective

24 Credit points Recombinant DNA technology 6 Credit points 6 Credit points 6 Credit points
6 Credit points

Summer semester 2 SCI1800 Introduction to environmental sustainability, or

6 credit points SCI3800 Science internship (Recommended elective).

YEAR 3/LEVEL 3 UNITS

Semester 1 BTH3732 FST3711 Level 2 or 3 Science unit Elective
24 Credit points Environmental microbiology Food and industrial microbiology 6 Credit points 6 Credit points
6 Credit points 6 Credit points

Semester 2 Two units from: Level 2 or 3 Science unit

18 Credit points • BTH3722 Medical microbiology 6 Credit points
• BTH3752 Molecular biology and biotechnology
• SCI3990 Science in action research project
12 Credit points total

Science specified study Science listed major Free elective study

1 This course map is intended as a rough guide. Units listed may vary depending on intake, availability and the latest requirements.
2 Depending on your intake, the summer semester may commence before your third year or in between semesters of your third year. Scan to view
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 BACHELOR OF APPLIED
DATA SCIENCE
3 years

February, July and October

RM48,960 Malaysian student
RM55,680 International student
2024 fees per year
Industry placement
CAREER PATHS
Your career options cover a range of
areas and industries including:
• clinical trial management
• drug discovery and development
• analytical/biomedical chemistry
• clinical science and research
management
• medical, healthcare and insurance
industry
• project management and
consultancy
• food product/process development
• regulatory affairs and quality
assurance.
KPT/JPT (N/0542/6/0002) 10/27 - MQA/PSA 15926
Data science is a highly in-demand field
and skilled, qualified data scientists are
sought after worldwide.
We live in a time where information and
knowledge have never been more abundant. The
decisions that shape our future will rely on
graduates who can extract meaning from large
volumes of data and transmit it to community and
industry leaders.
This course develops your technical know-how to
approach complex data challenges and provide
solutions to a wide range of problems. It will give
you the advanced knowledge and technical skills
in data science to design, analyse, implement and
apply methods to make a positive impact on our
daily lives.
You’ll learn how to process large volumes of data
and turn them into actionable insights across
a very wide range of disciplines including
biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, biomedical
science, genetics and genomics, natural
resources and energy.
What sets this course apart?
The Applied studies in science component lets
you explore interdisciplinary areas, completing
the equivalence of a minor, and enrich your
learning experiences.
Course structure
A. DATA CHALLENGES (36 CREDIT POINTS)
These studies will develop your analytical skills
and ability to apply key information technology
and mathematical concepts and methods. These
skills will be elaborated through studio-based
learning using authentic case studies sourced
from industry partners, and with examples drawn
from STEM areas, business, law, the humanities
and social sciences. You’ll learn to integrate
a range of skills including collaborative work
practices, communication, leadership and
entrepreneurship, which will prepare you for
the professions of the future.
C. APPLIED STUDIES (24 CREDIT POINTS)
These studies will provide the foundation required
to advance cross-disciplinary analytical thought.
You’ll undertake a sequence of study in a chosen
discipline, exploring new and diverse areas and
developing core strengths in studies that relate to
data applications. Data applications relating to
these subjects can then be incorporated through
the learning experiences across part A. Select
a discipline below:
• Biological science and genetics
• Chemical Sciences
• Environmental science
• Biotechnology
• Food and nutrition
• Forensic genetics
• Health and human physiology.
D. ELECTIVE (12 CREDIT POINTS)
This will enable you to further develop your
technical skills or extend your knowledge in your
selected applied studies. Alternatively you can
study eligible units from across the University.
Industry placement
In your third year, you’ll undertake ADS3001
Advanced data challenges, a project-based unit
with heavy industry involvement to gain invaluable
work experience. This will give you hands-on,
real-world exposure to the workplace environment
and will enable you to further develop graduate
attributes and employability skills.

B. TECHNIQUES FOR DATA SCIENCE

(72 CREDIT POINTS)
Through this theme you’ll gain the technical
foundation that underpins this course, acquiring
the knowledge and skills in mathematics and
the capacity to tackle challenging problems in
a variety of situations. Through core data science
studies, you’ll attain the skills needed to effectively
use, develop and manage complex data. These
two areas are critical for tackling the diverse
problems encountered in part A of the course.

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SAMPLE COURSE MAP (FEBRUARY INTAKE) 1

What your course will look like

YEAR 1 UNITS
Semester 1 ADS1001 MAT1830 ENG1090 Applied studies
24 Credit points Data challenges 1 Discrete mathematics Foundation mathematics 6 Credit points
6 Credit points for computer science 6 Credit points
6 Credit points

Semester 2 ADS1002 FIT1045 ENG1005 Applied studies

24 Credit points Data challenges 2 Introduction to programming Engineering mathematics 6 Credit points
6 Credit points 6 Credit points 6 Credit points

YEAR 2 UNITS
Semester 1 ADS2001 FIT1008 MTH2019 Applied studies
24 Credit points Data challenges 3 Fundamentals of algorithms Multivariate mathematics 6 Credit points
6 Credit points 6 Credit points for data science
6 Credit points

Semester 2 ADS2002 FIT2086 MTH2051 Applied studies

24 Credit points Data challenges 4 Modelling for data analysis Introduction to 6 Credit points
6 Credit points 6 Credit points computational mathematics
6 Credit points

YEAR 3 UNITS
Semester 1 MTH3330 FIT3152 MTH3320 Free elective
24 Credit points Optimisation and Data analytics Computational linear algebra 6 Credit points
operations research 6 Credit points 6 Credit points
6 Credit points

Semester 2 ADS3001 FIT3181 Free elective

24 Credit points Advanced data challenges Deep learning 6 Credit points
12 Credit points 6 Credit points

Data challenges Techniques for data science Applied studies Elective unit

1 This course map is intended as a rough guide. Units listed may vary depending on intake, availability and the latest requirements.

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3 years
February, July and October
RM48,960 Malaysian student
RM55,680 International student
2024 fees per year
Accredited
Internship
CAREER PATHS
You’ll find employment in national
and multinational food companies
in the following areas:
• food product/process development
• quality assurance and control
• sensory science and evaluation
• food laws and regulations
• food hygiene and safety
• food packaging
• food production
• flavour/food chemistry
• food microbiology
• natural products research
• scientific and regulatory affairs.
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BACHELOR OF FOOD
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
KPT/JPT (R2/0721/6/0061) 06/29 - MQA/SWA0794
This is your opportunity to positively
impact the health and wellbeing of future
generations and achieve zero hunger.
Food science encompasses a wide spectrum of
disciplines, including biology, physics, and
chemistry, all of which play vital roles in
understanding the intricacies of food and its
composition. Starting from the harvesting
process, progressing through preparation, and
culminating in consumption, every step is crucial.
Complementing this, food technology transforms,
processes and preserves biological materials into
the diverse array of food products we enjoy.
This course focuses on developing a greater
understanding of how agricultural raw materials
are transformed through processing and formulation,
and finally preparation of foods for consumers. It
also covers the intricate aspects of food technology,
including preservation, processing, packaging,
and distribution to ensure the safety, nutrition,
and wholesomeness of food are included. Special
topics on food security and sustainability are also
introduced in this course.
Our facilities
You’ll learn in exciting spaces such as our
complete pilot food processing facility with
equipment for hard ice cream processing and fruit
juice batch pasteurisation. The food processing
laboratory has four designated stations with
specific equipment to enable the exploration of
dehydration, particle size reduction, food
fermentation and food packaging.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the International
Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST).
Areas of study
This course provides a solid scientific foundation
in chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry and
physical sciences, with knowledge of processing
and formulation of agricultural raw materials into
safe and nutritious food products.
You’ll have the opportunity to study a broad range
of topics, such as:
• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Food microbiology
• Human nutrition
• Laboratory management
• Strategic food quality management
• Food product development and innovation
• Food processing, preservation and packaging
• Food chemistry
• Microbiology
• Food bioprocess technology
• Functional foods
• Statistics.
Course structure
The course develops through three themes of
foundation sciences and scientific practice, food
science and food technology that culminate in
a food science internship.
A. FOUNDATION SCIENCES AND
SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE
Food science is an interdisciplinary field which
draws on a broad scientific foundation. These
studies develop your understanding of the
underpinning sciences. They also provide
an introduction to the key areas of scientific
communication and practice, and the scientific
techniques and processes that will lead to
advances in food science.
B. FOOD SCIENCE
In these studies you’ll learn about the physical,
biological and chemical aspects of food and its
composition, beginning with harvesting, followed
by preparation and ending with consumption.
You’ll develop an understanding of the fate of
agricultural raw materials as they’re processed and
formulated before being presented to the consumer.
C. FOOD TECHNOLOGY
Food technology is the application of food science
to the processing of biological materials into food
products. You’ll develop your understanding of
the technology of food, including product
development, preservation, processing, packaging
and distribution to ensure high quality, safe and
nutritionally valuable food and food products.
D. INTERNSHIP
The internship of at least eight weeks will give you
an opportunity to integrate the various strands of
your learning in the workplace.
E. FREE ELECTIVE STUDY
This will enable you to further develop your
knowledge of food science and technology or to
select units from any school in which you’re
eligible to enrol.
 SAMPLE COURSE MAP (FEBRUARY INTAKE) 1

What your course will look like

YEAR 1 UNITS
Semester 1 BIO1011 CHM1051 FST1800 FST1911
24 Credit points Blueprints for life Chemistry 1 advanced Fundamentals of food and Introduction to nutrition
6 Credit points 6 Credit points sensory science 6 Credit points
6 Credit points

Semester 2 BIO1022 CHM1052 SCI1020 Elective

24 Credit points Life on Earth Chemistry 2 advanced Introduction to statistical 6 Credit points
6 Credit points reasoning
6 Credit points

YEAR 2 UNITS
Semester 1 BTH2741 BTH2830 SCI2010 Elective
24 Credit points Biochemistry and metabolism Fundamentals of microbiology Scientific practice and 6 Credit points
of biomolecules 6 Credit points communication
6 Credit points 6 Credit points

Semester 2 CHM2922 STA2216 CHM2962 FST2810

24 Credit points Spectroscopy and analytical Data analysis for science Food chemistry Food bioprocess technology
chemistry 6 Credit points 6 Credit points 6 Credit points
6 Credit points

Summer semester 2 FST3800

Food science internship
6 Credit points

YEAR 3 UNITS
Semester 1 SCI3716 FST3711 FST3820
18 Credit points Laboratory and workplace Food and industrial microbiology Food preservation
management 6 Credit points 6 Credit points
6 Credit points

Semester 2 FST3830 FST3840 FST3850 FST3862

24 Credit points Functional foods Food processing Food product development Food safety and quality
6 Credit points 6 Credit points 6 Credit points management
6 Credit points

Foundation sciences and scientific practice Food science Food technology Internship Free elective study

1 This course map is intended as a rough guide. Units listed may vary depending on intake, availability and the latest requirements.
2 Depending on your intake, the summer semester may commence before your third year or in between semesters of your third year.

Monash has a student-centric learning environment where

students have learner autonomy and are responsible for
their learning path. This active learning approach has
helped prepare me for the working world as I have to set
my own path to learn and gain the necessary knowledge
and to develop my functional competency to fulfil my
responsibilities at work.”
LEE KAR HING
Bachelor of Food Science and Technology
Production Manager, Nestlé

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3 years
February, July and October
RM48,960 Malaysian student
RM55,680 International student
2024 fees per year
Internship
CAREER PATHS
Our graduates find employment in:
• clinical laboratories
• forensic science
• medical, healthcare and insurance
industry
• regulatory affairs and quality
assurance
• biomedical equipment and
pharmaceutical industry
• infectious disease/histopathology
research
• science journalism
• clinical trial management
• clinical nutrition.
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BACHELOR OF
MEDICAL BIOSCIENCE
KPT/JPT (R2/0510/6/0001) 06/29 - MQA/SWA0795
Delve into the science at the centre
of healthcare.
Medical Bioscience is at the heart of the
understanding of the human body, healthcare,
disease and biosciences. Explore a diverse
spectrum of interconnected life science subjects,
facilitated by cutting-edge laboratories that
facilitate learning and a nurturing ground for
honing research skills.
Yet, this program is far from confining you solely
to microscopic observation. It takes a holistic
approach, integrating hands-on fieldwork
with immersive laboratory experiences and
meaningful engagements within community
health organisations, research institutes and
pharmaceutical industries. This program not only
imparts professional training and theoretical
knowledge but also fosters a well-rounded,
adaptable skill set.
What truly distinguishes this degree is its bespoke
design to harmonise with the Malaysian context.
A distinctive emphasis is placed on unravelling
medical bioscience within the tropical environment.
As such, it hones your proficiency in tropical
medicine techniques, aligning your education
with the region’s unique healthcare dynamics.
Moreover, the program opens the door to
embarking on a research experience, delving deep
into a medical bioscience subject of your passion.
Our facilities
You’ll have access to well-equipped laboratories
to support your studies and the development of
research skills, with facilities for DNA sequencing,
mass spectrometry, confocal microscopy, flow
cytometry, high performance liquid chromatography,
microbiology and tissue culture. A highlight is the
Life Science Instrument Room, a dedicated space
housing specialised laboratory equipment that
supports science discoveries and excellent
research output. In this facility, you’ll use and
learn the latest technology in medical bioscience.
Areas of study
You can study a broad range of topics in:
• biology
• recombinant DNA technology
• chemistry
• biochemistry
• cellular metabolism
• immunology
• anatomy
• microbiology
• pathology
• pharmacology
• toxicology.
Course structure
The course develops through two themes –
foundation biomedical sciences and scientific
practice, and human health – that culminate
in biomedical science practice through
a biomedical science internship.
A. FOUNDATION BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
AND SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE
These studies provide the scientific foundations
for a career in biomedical science with a focus on
medical/molecular diagnostics and medical
biotechnology. You’ll gain knowledge in the areas
of biology, recombinant DNA technology,
molecular biology, microbiology, chemistry and
skills in diagnostic techniques, clinical work
practices and scientific communication. You’ll
gain an understanding of the core elements of
modern science by looking at scientific discovery
through history and the skills to assess the validity
of scientific information. The focus of these
studies is skills development and professional
application and practice in the laboratory and
workplaces.
B. HUMAN HEALTH
The focus of these studies is scientific principles,
concepts and skills in the areas of science
relevant to the field of biomedical science. These
include anatomy, human physiology, immunology,
cellular metabolism/biochemistry, medical
microbiology, pathology, pharmacology,
physiology of human health systems and the
functional immune system of multicellular
organisms and the diseases states that result
from pathogen infection and from autoimmunity.
You’ll learn how the human body systems act
together to perform complex body functions.
C. INTERNSHIP
You’ll undergo a minimum of eight weeks
work-based training in hospitals and medical
research centres, where you’ll have
the opportunity to integrate the various
strands of your learning in a real workplace.
D. FREE ELECTIVE STUDY
This will enable you to further your knowledge in
your choice of units from any school, including
units from other science courses.
SAMPLE COURSE MAP (FEBRUARY INTAKE) 1

What your course will look like

YEAR 1 UNITS
Semester 1 BIO1011 CHM1051 SCI1020 BTH1802
24 Credit points Blueprints for life Chemistry 1 advanced Introduction to statistical reasoning Fundamentals of biotechnology
6 Credit points 6 Credit points 6 Credit points 6 Credit points

Semester 2 BIO1022 CHM1052 ANT1800 Elective

24 Credit points Life on Earth Chemistry 2 advanced Introduction to anatomy 6 Credit points
6 Credit points 6 Credit points

YEAR 2 UNITS
Semester 1 BTH2741 BTH2830 SCI2010 PHY2810
24 Credit points Biochemistry and metabolism Fundamentals of microbiology Scientific practice and communication Physiology of human body systems
of biomolecules 6 Credit points 6 Credit points 6 Credit points
6 Credit points

Semester 2 BTH2732 BTH2752 PHY2820 Elective

24 Credit points Recombinant DNA technology Cellular metabolomics Physiology of human health 6 Credit points
6 Credit points of macronutrients 6 Credit points
6 Credit points

Summer semester 2 MBS3800 Medical bioscience internship

6 Credit points

YEAR 3 UNITS
Semester 1 PHA3800 HUP3810 PHA3801
18 Credit points Fundamentals of toxicology Principles of pathology 1 Principles of pharmacology
6 Credit points 6 Credit points 6 Credit points

Semester 2 BTH3752 BTH3722 HUP3820 IMM3802

24 Credit points Molecular biology and biotechnology Medical microbiology Principles of pathology 2 Essentials of applied immunology
6 Credit points 6 Credit points 6 Credit points 6 Credit points

Foundation biomedical sciences and scientific practice Human health Internship Free elective study

1 This course map is intended as a rough guide. Units listed may vary depending on intake, availability and the latest requirements.
2 Depending on your intake, the summer semester may commence before your third year or in between semesters of your third year.

My biggest career goal as a gut microbiome

researcher is to deepen our understanding
of the microbiome and its impact on human
health. I believe that the gut microbiome is
a key player in many diseases and that by
studying it, we can develop new treatments
and interventions to improve health
outcomes. By conducting cutting-edge
research and developing new treatments
and interventions, I hope to help patients
overcome these diseases and live healthier,
happier lives.”
HOOI SUET LI
Bachelor of Medical Bioscience
Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Data Scientist, AMILI

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 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
(HONOURS)
1 year

February and July

KPT/JPT (R2/421/6/0028) 10/25 - MQA/SWA0130
RM48,960 Malaysian student
RM55,680 International student
2024 fees per year
Gain a higher level of experience in Areas of specialisation
independent analysis and research in • Biotechnology
CAREER PATHS your chosen field of expertise. • Food science and technology
Our graduates work in: • Medical bioscience
You can choose to pursue this additional one-year • Medicinal chemistry
• the drug and pharmaceutical industry
degree after the first three years of your • Psychology (February intake only)
• food manufacturing processes and
undergraduate study. • Tropical environmental biology
development
• product commercialisation and Look forward to a rich intellectual experience and
business development to developing a range of transferable skills for
Course structure
• biotechnology product development enhanced career opportunities. This course is This course consists of a combination of
• biomanufacturing also a stepping stone towards higher research coursework and research. In the coursework
• clinical genetics qualifications in science, such as the Master of component you will develop advanced theoretical
• clinical science and research Science or Doctor of Philosophy. and/or technical knowledge of your discipline
management within science and research methodologies
• environmental consulting and appropriate to your discipline. In the research
management component you will plan and execute a research
• intellectual property management project under the individual guidance of
• research and development. an academic supervisor.

MASTER OF SCIENCE
(RESEARCH)
2 years (full-time)
4 years (part-time)*

Throughout the year KPT/JPT (R3/421/7/0012) 06/28 - MQA/SWA0121

(subject to availability of supervision)

This degree allows you to pursue Course structure

Research
independent research in a specific area This course consists of a research and thesis
RM46,080 Malaysian student of science over a shorter period of time component.
RM50,880 International student than a PhD. You must, in consultation with and under
2024 fees per year
the direct supervision of a member/s of
If you’re unsure whether a PhD is right for you,
* Part-time study is not available for the academic staff:
international students.
this course can give you the experience of what
studying for a doctorate might be like, while • carry out a program of research on an agreed
developing your skills and earning a degree topic approved in your chosen discipline for
CAREER PATHS that will enhance your employment prospects. a specified period, including attending and/or
Science graduates find If you decide that you’re passionate about your presenting at seminars and other related
employment in: research, the option of upgrading to a PhD after activities as indicated by the school
• genetic engineering your first year is possible. • submit for assessment a thesis of not more
• agricultural management than 50,000 words on the program of
• pharmaceutical science This research degree may be undertaken in any of
research which meets the requirements of
• banking and finance the school’s principal research areas and strengths.
the examiners. Submission of a thesis
• environmental consulting Your work will be expected to make a significant
including published works may be permitted.
• medical research contribution to the knowledge and understanding of
• healthcare sectors your chosen field of study and demonstrate your Progression to further studies
• food industries. capacity to carry out independent research. You can apply to transfer to a PhD candidature
after a defined period (usually 9-12 months
Areas of study enrolment, full-time or equivalent), provided that
• Biodiversity and conservation satisfactory progress has been made and certain
• Biotechnology conditions are met.
• Chemistry
• Food science and technology
• Genetics, genomics and bioinformatics
• Infectious disease
• Medical bioscience
• Microbiology
• Natural products and drug discovery
• Tropical and environmental biology.
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
KPT/JPT (R2/210/8/0016) 03/27 - MQA/SWA0117
Monash is committed to providing
graduate research education of
the highest quality in a stimulating,
supportive and professional environment.
By undertaking a PhD in Science, you’ll become
a member of a dynamic community of scholars
committed to innovation and discovery and
contribute to the advancement of knowledge
within your area of expertise. Our PhD graduates
are highly employable, with many pursuing
careers in academia and industry around
the world.
At the core of the program is an extensive,
independent research project on an agreed
chosen topic, supported by at least two expert
academic supervisors. Your study will result in
a research thesis, which makes a valuable
contribution to the current body of knowledge
on your chosen topic.
3 – 4 years (full-time)
6 – 8 years (part-time)*
Your PhD research project is to be
Areas of research conceived from the outset as clearly
achievable within three years equivalent
• Biodiversity and conservation full-time, and you’re expected to
complete your degree within three to
• Biotechnology four years equivalent full-time.
• Chemistry
• Food science and technology Throughout the year
• Genetics, genomics and bioinformatics (subject to availability of supervision)
• Infectious diseases
Research
• Medical bioscience
• Microbiology RM46,080 Malaysian student
• Natural products and drug discovery RM50,880 International student
• Tropical and environmental biology. 2024 fees per year
Course structure * Part-time study is not available for
international students.
The course consists of a:
• research and thesis component
• professional development training program.
Monash had all that I needed: teaching and
research excellence, scholarship, supportive
supervisors, and a convenient location.
There were also so many activities that
I wished I had 48 hours a day to do it all.
I travelled to Beijing for an international
conference and attended numerous local
symposiums with my teammates. I went
on field trips to collect research samples
for myself or for my lab mates. I joined
the Dance Fusion Club and performed
in eight annual dance concerts and
participated in three Latin dance
competitions. I was also the school
representative in the Monash University
Postgraduate Association. I made a lot of
friends from different parts of the world,
and I really miss the coffee sessions
with them.”
DR SHANE TAN WEI SHANG
Bachelor of Science (majoring in Biotechnology)
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Doctor of Philosophy (Microbiology and Chemistry)
Shane is the founder of Neucleus Decoding, the first scientific
parenting company in Malaysia that incorporates the latest
genetic research into parenting and educating children. He is
also the author of a book titled ‘Scientific Parenting: Talent
Development’ that details his experience in the field.
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Prerequisites and
Course Study mode Duration Intakes 2024 fees additional requirements

Bachelor of Science 3 years February, Malaysian student International student English (Monash’s minimum
Majors: July and RM48,960 (per year) RM55,680 (per year) requirements apply)
• Applied microbiology October One of Biology, Chemistry,
• Biotechnology Environmental Science,
• Genomics and bioinformatics Geography, Physics, Psychology
• Medicinal chemistry
or Higher level Mathematics
• Psychology
• Tropical environmental biology. (Australian Year 12 equivalent)
Minors:
• Applied microbiology
• Chemistry
• Genetics and genomics
• Psychology
• Tropical environmental biology.

Bachelor of Applied Data Science 3 years February, Malaysian student International student English (Monash’s minimum
July and RM48,960 (per year) RM55,680 (per year) requirements apply)
October Higher level Mathematics
(Australian Year 12 equivalent)

Bachelor of Food Science and Technology 3 years February, Malaysian student International student English (Monash’s minimum
July and RM48,960 (per year) RM55,680 (per year) requirements apply)
October One of Biology, Chemistry, or
Higher level Mathematics
(Australian Year 12 equivalent)

Bachelor of Medical Bioscience6 3 years February, Malaysian student International student English (Monash’s minimum
July and RM48,960 (per year) RM55,680 (per year) requirements apply)
October One of Biology, Chemistry, or
Higher level Mathematics
(Australian Year 12 equivalent)

Bachelor of Science (Honours) 1 year February Malaysian student International student English (Monash’s minimum
and July RM48,960 (per year) RM55,680 (per year) requirements apply)

Master of Science (Research) Research 2 years Throughout Malaysian student International student
(full-time) the year. RM46,080 (per year) RM50,880 (per year)
4 years Subject to
(part-time) availability of
supervision.

Doctor of Philosophy Research 3-4 years Throughout Malaysian student International student
(full-time) the year. RM46,080 (per year) RM50,880 (per year)
6-8 years Subject to
(part-time) availability of
supervision.

1 The Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) accepts a minimum D Grade in A Level to be equivalent to the STPM Pass grade. For more information, visit
monash.edu.my/study/entry-requirements/academic/undergraduate/calculating-entry-scores
2 The undergraduate entry requirements published in this guide are for students who commenced the MUFY program in 2023.
3 Diploma of Higher Education Studies and Monash College Diploma Part 2 provide a pathway into the second year of the corresponding undergraduate studies.
4 The Monash College Diploma Part 2 entry requirements published in this guide are for students commencing their undergraduate destination degree in 2024.
5 Please refer to priorstudy.monash.edu/prior-study/ for the full entry score.
6 For students applying for Bachelor of Medical Bioscience in July 2024 intake and onwards, the entry requirements (including prerequisite and additional requirements) are subject to change.
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Undergraduate/Coursework degrees Research degrees
1 Apply monash.edu.my/apply-online International students 1 Check your eligibility
2 Your application is assessed 4 Submit your student pass application 2 Find your supervisors and submit an Expression of Interest
3 Accept your offer monash.edu.my/lets-begin 5 Your student pass is approved 3 Receive an invitation to apply and lodge a formal application
6 Apply for single entry visa (if required)* monash.edu.my/apply-graduate-research
Malaysian students
4 Arrange for accommodation (if required) 7 Arrange for accommodation and fly to Malaysia 4 Your application is assessed
5 Participate in orientation monash.edu.my/orientation 8 Participate in orientation monash.edu.my/orientation 5 Accept your offer

* Please refer to the Education Malaysia Global Services’s website for more information on SEV required countries: visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my/guidelines/sev-required-countries.html

HONG SRI
GLOBAL AUSTRALIA CANADA KONG INDIA INDONESIA MALAYSIA LANKA VIETNAM
MONASH

( Matriculation Program)

Certificate of Education
Certificate Examination
All India Senior School

Foundation in Science
Hong Kong Diploma of
Secondary Education

High School Diploma

Program Matrikulasi

Foundation in Arts,

Sri Lankan General

Monash University

Ontario Secondary
Education Studies
Diploma of Higher

UNSW Foundation

(Advanced Level)
Foundation Year 2

Diploma Part 2 3,4

and Technology,
Monash College

Sunway College

Sunway College
School Diploma
QUALIFICATION

Baccalaureate

SMA3 5

Indian School
International
GCE A Level 1

Examination
(IB) Diploma

Certificate
( DHES) 3

KKM 65

KKM 80
KKM 70

KKM 75
Studies

STPM
ATAR

UEC
9 28 72.5% 50% 55% 80 7.5 81.6% 18 75% 70% 83% 84% 85% 88% 8.5 ≤4.2 2.67 70% 70% 11 8.28

Prerequisite
Studies must have been completed within five years of intended commencement. If you haven’t studied science in the past five years, you may still meet the requirements if you can demonstrate
that you’ve engaged with science after your studies. This could be through work, teaching or volunteering in a capacity where you engaged in science in meaningful ways. You can provide us
with a CV, letter of support from an employer/supervisor, or other relevant forms of written proof.

9 28 72.5% N/A 60% 80 7.5 81.6% 18 75% 70% 83% 84% 85% 88% 8.5 ≤4.2 2.67 N/A 70% 11 8.28

8 26 63.75% 50% 50% 75 7 78.5% 17 70% 65% 80% 82.5% 83% 85% 7.9 ≤5 2.33 N/A 65% 10 8.14

8 26 67.5% 50% 50% 75 7 78.5% 17 70% 65% 80% 82.5% 83% 85% 7.9 ≤5 2.33 N/A 65% 10 8.14

Requirements
Successful completion of a Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) with at least distinction average (70%) in 24 points of level three units (or equivalent) in the intended honours discipline.
The units upon which admission to the Honours program is based must have been completed no more than five years prior to commencement of the course.

• Either a bachelor’s degree requiring at least four years of full-time study, and which normally includes a research component in the fourth year with upper H2B (a mark of 65 or above)
in an honours year in a relevant field; or
• A master’s degree in a relevant field that entails work, normally including a significant research component, at least equivalent to an honours degree (a ‘significant research component’
in a master’s degree will vary from discipline to discipline). It is normally expected that at a minimum, a grade of upper 2B (with an overall mark of at least 65 or above) has been obtained
for the research thesis or project. Where ungraded, examiners’ reports will be taken into account; or
• Have qualifications which in the opinion of the Graduate Research Committee are deemed equivalent.
• You must also satisfy the University’s minimum English language proficiency requirements for admission to this research degree.

• A bachelor’s degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant field, and which normally includes a research component in the fourth year, leading to an honours 1 or 2A
in a relevant field;
• A course leading to a level rated by the relevant department, faculty and committee as equivalent to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field; or
• A master’s degree that entails work, normally including a significant research component, including at least 25% of one full-time equivalent year of work, including a thesis. It is normally
expected that a grade of honours 2A has been obtained for the research thesis or project. Where ungraded, examiner’s reports will be taken into account; or
• Have qualifications which in the opinion of the Graduate Research Committee and Monash Graduate Research Office are deemed equivalent.
• Meet the English language requirements of the University.

Entry requirements are subject to change. Please refer to monash.edu.my for the latest updates.

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