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AIMST University offers BSC (Hons) in Biotechnology, BSC (Hons) in Bioinformatics, MSC Biotechnology (by research) and Doctor of Philosophy in Biotechnology (by research).
BSC (Hons) in Biotechnology was awarded Grade A certification from the Malaysian Qualifications Agency in 2011.
More than 750 students have graduated from AIMST’S biotech programmes since 2005, and many are well placed in established multinational companies or have gained admission into higher degree programmes in reputable overseas universities. Therefore, it is not surprising that the placement rates of AIMST biotechnology graduates in 2017 and 2018 were 100%.
Hang Jing Wen, a BSC (Hons) Biotechnology alumnus from the graduating class of 2018, was accepted into the National University of Singapore (NUS). Hang graduated in November 2018 with first-class honours and placed on the Dean’s List. She received a scholarship from NUS to pursue a doctoral degree at its renowned Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine for its January 2019 intake.
During her undergraduate years at AIMST, Hang developed a passion for biological research and decided to pursue this passion by doing a PHD. Hang says, “NUS’ professors commended me on my good performance and knowledge in microbiology and immunology, my confidence when answering their questions and my willingness and passion to contribute in research.”
Dr Ashiwin Vadiveloo, a BSC (Hons) Biotechnology alumnus from the graduating class of 2012, gained admission into the PHD degree programme at Murdoch University, Australia, directly after completing his undergraduate degree at AIMST.
During his postgraduate study, he was selected as a top 10 finalist for the 2014 and 2015 MASCAEMA Award for Excellence in the field of Life Sciences and Health Care, winning the overall award in 2015. He also participated and won the prestigious 2015 BASF Asia Pacific PHD Challenge, establishing collaboration with one of the biggest chemical manufacturers in the world.
He completed his doctoral degree in microalgae biotechnology in 2017 and is currently working as a postdoctoral research fellow and deputy director of the Algae Research and Development Centre at Murdoch University.
The October intake for BSC (Hons) in Biotechnology and BSC (Hons) in Bioinformatics is currently open for registration. AIMST University offers 100% tuition fee waiver for qualified SPM and O-level students for Foundation in Science leading to BSC (Hons) Biotechnology and BSC (Hons) Bioinformatics.
■ For more information about the programme, call Faculty of Applied Sciences dean Prof M. Ravichandran at 012-9595 269. For admissions, call 04-429 8108.