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:
- Passed and obtained good results in the Malaysian Certificate Examination (SPM) or its equivalent.
- Passed Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia with credit in the SPM/equivalent.
- Passed the Malaysian High School Certificate (STPM) or its equivalent and obtained the following: i. Grade C (NGMP 2.00) General paper, and ii. Grade C (NGMP 2.00) in TWO (2) other subjects
- Passed the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) with minimum result of Band 1.
- Passed with a minimum Grade B- (NGMP 2.67) in TWO (2) of the following subjects: i. Mathematics AND ii. Physics/ Engineering Physics / Biology/ Chemistry / Engineering Chemistry / Computer Science / Computer Engineering
- Passed with credits in Mathematics in the SPM/ equivalent examination.
- Obtained a Diploma in Computer Science from UTM/equivalent with a minimum CPA of 3.00; or for candidates with a CPA below 3.00 but have a minimum of two or more years of working experience in the related area of study will be eligible to apply for a place to study at the university.
- Obtained a credit pass in Mathematics in their SPM/equivalent examination or a minimum grade B- in any of the Mathematics Courses taken at the diploma level.
- Candidates are required to submit the results transcript of all their examinations taken during their Diploma study (semester one until the final semester) to UTM. A copy of the diploma or a letter of completion of study will also have to be submitted together with their applications.
- Passed the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) with minimum result of Band 1.
- Passed with a minimum Grade B- (NGMP 2.67) in TWO (2) of the following subjects: i. Mathematics AND ii. Physics/ Engineering Physics / Biology/ Chemistry / Engineering Chemistry / Computer Science / Computer Engineering
- Passed with credits in Mathematics in the SPM/ equivalent examination.
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.
| YEAR 1: SEMESTER 1 | |
|
Code |
Courses |
| SECI1013 | Discrete Structure |
| SECJ1013 | Programming Technique I |
| SECP1513 | Technology and Information System |
| SECR1013 | Digital Logic |
| SExBxxx3 | SECB Core Elective #1 |
| ULRS1012 | Value and Identity |
| YEAR 1: SEMESTER 2 | |
|
Code |
Courses |
| SECI1113 | Computational Mathematics |
| SECI1143 | Probability and Statistical Data Analysis |
| SECJ1023 | Programming Technique II |
| SECR1033 | Computer Organization and Architecture |
| SECD2613 | System Analysis and Design |
| LOCAL STUDENTS | |
| ULRS1182 | Appreciation of Ethics and Civilization |
| INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | |
| UHLM1012 | Malay Language for Communication 2 |
| YEAR 2: SEMESTER 1 | |
|
Code |
Courses |
| SECD2523 | Database |
| SECV2113 | Human Computer Interaction |
| SECJ2013 | Data Structure and Algorithm |
| SECR2213 | Network Communications |
| SECJ2203 | Software Engineering |
| ULRS2xx2 | Service Learning and Community Engagement |
| YEAR 2: SEMESTER 2 | |
|
Code |
Courses |
| SECV2223 | Web Programming |
| SECR2043 | Operating Systems |
| SECJ2154 | Object Oriented Programming |
| SExBxxx3 | SECB Core Elective #2 |
| UHLB2122 | Professional Communication Skills 1 |
| ULRS1022 | Philosophy and Current Issues |
| YEAR 3: SEMESTER 1 | |
|
Code |
Courses |
| UHLx1112 | Elective: Foreign Language |
| UHLB3132 | Professional Communication Skills 2 |
| SECB3104 | Applications Development |
| SECJ3553 | Artificial Intelligence |
| SECBxxx3 | SECB Elective 1 |
| SECBxxx3 | SECB Elective 2 |
| YEAR 3: SEMESTER 2 | |
|
Code |
Courses |
| SECB3032 | Bioinformatics Project I |
| SECJ3203 | Theory of Computer Science |
| SECD3761 | Technopreneurship Seminar |
| ULRS3032 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
| XXXXxxx3 | Free Elective |
| SExBxxx3 | SECB elective 3 |
| SExBxxx3 | SECB elective 4 |
| YEAR 4: SEMESTER 1 | |
|
Code |
Courses |
| SECB4118 | Industrial Training (HW) |
| SECB4114 | Industrial Training Report |
| YEAR 4: SEMESTER 2 | |||
|
Code |
Courses |
||
| SECB4134 | Bioinformatics Project II | ||
| SECBxxx3 | SECB elective 5 | ||
| SECx5xx3* | PRISM elective 1 | ||
| SECBxxx3 | SECB elective 6 | ||
| SECx5xx3* | PRISM elective 2 | ||
| SExBxxx3 | SECB elective 7 | ||
| SECx5xx3* | PRISM elective 3 | ||
| *PRISM elective courses are for PRISM students only. Information on PRISM can be found here: https://engineering.utm.my/prism/ For non-PRISM students, you can register any SECB elective course offered. | |||
| SECB CORE ELECTIVES | |
|
Code |
Courses |
| SEBB4173 | Cellular and Molecular Biology for Bioinformatics |
| SECB3103 | Bioinformatics I |
| SECB ELECTIVES (choose 7) | |
|
Code |
Courses |
| SEBB4203 | Protein Biomolecules |
| SEBB4193 | Gene and Protein Technology |
| SECB3032 | Bioinformatics II |
| SECB3203 | Programming for Bioinformatics |
| SECB3213 | Bioinformatics Database |
| SECB3133 | Computational Biology I |
| SECB3223 | Computational Biology II |
| SECB4243 | Special Topics in Bioinformatics |
| SECB4213 | Bioinformatics Visualization |
| SECB4313 | Bioinformatics Modeling and Simulation |
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
