This program emphasizes marine life resources, aiming to equip graduates with the skills to manage and develop these resources effectively. Students will gain comprehensive knowledge of marine sciences and their impact on marine ecosystems. Special focus is given to the development of products derived from marine life resources. Practical training will highlight the diverse coral reefs and abundant marine life in the South China Sea.
Marine Invertebrate Biology, Coral Reef Biology and Ecology, Marine Vertebrate Biology, Estuarine and Mangrove Ecology, Methods & Instrumentation in Marine Biology, Life in the Oceans, Marine Microbial Diversity, Environmental Management and Assessment Approaches, Marine Primary Producers, Planktonology, Introduction to Marine Biotechnology, Principles of Marine Biochemistry, Biodiversity Management and Conservation, Principles of Marine Ecology, Physical and Geological Marine Oceanography, Statistics and Biological Data Handling.
STPM LEAVERS (SCIENCE)
Obtain at least Grade C in ONE (1) subject at STPM level:
• Biology / Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics T
MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION LEAVERS (SCIENCE / ENGINEERING)
Obtain at least Grade C in ONE (1) subject at Matriculation/Foundation level:
• Biology / Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics
DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT HOLDERS
Possess a Diploma with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 in a field related to the programme applied for
OR
Possess other equivalent qualifications recognised and approved by the University Senate
MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY ENGLISH TEST (MUET)
Obtain at least Band 2.0 for results from Session 1, 2021 onwards, or Band 2 for results from 2020 and earlier, subject to the validity period at the time of application.
• Fisheries Biologist
• Marine Geneticist
• Marine Wildlife Rehabilitator
• Marine Conservationist
• Marine Educator
• Ocean Policy Analyst
• Marine Resource Manager
• Environmental Consultant
• Marine Research Scientist
FURTHER INFORMATION
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nurul Huda binti Ahmad Ishak
Programme Head, Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology) (Hons.)
huda@umt.edu.my
+609-6333888
