Bachelor of Computer Science
(BIOINFORMATICS) WITH HONOURS
PROGRAMME SPECIFICATIONS
The Bachelor of Computer Science (Bioinformatics) with Honours is offered either on a full-time basis. The full-time programme is offered only at the UTM Main Campus in Johor Bahru. The duration of study for the full-time programme is subjected to the student’s entry qualifications and lasts between four (4) years to a maximum of six (6) years.
The programme is offered on full-time basis and is based on a 2-Semester per academic session. Generally, students are expected to undertake courses equivalent to between fourteen (14) to eighteen (18) credit hours per semester. Assessment is based on courseworks and final examinations given throughout the semester.
Entry Requirements
The minimum qualifications for candidates who intend to do a Bachelor of Computer Science (Bioinformatics) with Honours are as follows:
Note:-
* Year of entry and duration of study will be based on the credit exemptions and credit transfer awarded by the university
To graduate, students must
- Achieve a total of 127 credit hours with minimum CPA of 2.0
- Pass industrial training (equivalent to 12 credit hours), which 4 credits will be graded and 8 credits as HW (Compulsory Attendance) status.
- Complete Bioinformatics Final Year Projects
- Pass 5 Professional Skills Certificate (PSC).
Further Information
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Career Prospect
Graduate of the programme can work as a Analyst/Programmer, Software Engineer, System Analyst, System Developer, Software Tester, Software Architect Engineer, Web Developer, Assistant Project Manager, Academician and Researcher.
Alternatively, the graduate of the programme can also enrol to any of the postgraduate programmes offered in UTM and worldwide by any mode either research or mixed-mode or taught course.
UTM PROFESSIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATE (PSC)
The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) plays an important role in the development of human capital in Malaysia. One of the initiatives taken is to conduct students’ employability programme with the aim to give students a value-added degree and enhance employment marketability among graduates. The folowing are among the programmes offered:
Internship
Apprenticeship
Entrepreneurship
