MICROBIOLOGY

Subject:
Microbiology
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MicrobiologyThe Programme emphasises four core areasin Microbiology: medical, environmental,industrial and agriculture. Thecurriculum is designed to equip studentswith up-to-date knowledge and practicalskills, alongside soft skillsdevelopment. Each course has acompulsory practical component toprovide hands-on experience, while studyvisits to related agencies strengthenthe understanding of appliedMicrobiology. The final year courses aremostly problem-based learning.After acquiring sufficient credits,students have the opportunity to go forindustrial training and undertakeresearch studies. This gives studentsworking experience and enhances theirpractical skills. The Programme alsooffers postgraduate training by research.

This programme is a major inMicrobiology. Upon graduation,candidates will be conferred withBachelor of Science degree.“Since 1976, when the Programme firststarted, eminent Microbiologyprofessors, mostly from the UnitedKingdom have been appointed as Externalsto ensure the standard isinternationally accepted. Graduates ofthis programme have all been accepted bythe overseas universities where theyhave chosen to continue theirpostgraduate studies. Many of them havealso found fulfilling employment at homeand in other countries.”Dr. Sahilah Abd. Mutalib, a fomergraduate and current faculty member(1987-1991).

Career OpportunitiesIn Medical Microbiology:
• Microbiologists
• Medical lab technologists
• Scientific officers
. Researchers.In Biotechnology, Food andPharmaceutical Industries:
• Quality Control Executives,
• Researchers,
• Biotechnologists
• Consultants.In Environmental Microbiology
• Environmental Microbiologists,
• Water Quality Microbiologists.In Education:
• Teachers at upper secondary level
• Academic staff in tertiary institutionsCourse Modules
Core SubjectsProfessional Morals and Ethics
Islamic Civilization and AsianCivilization (TITAS) (Paper I & II)
Information SkillsThinking and Communication Skills
The Origin and Fundamentals of Science
Science, Culture and Religion
Science and Current Society
Biostatistics / Statistics
Life ProcessesCell Biology
Biology of OrganismsPopulation Biology
Biology Practical
Microbial Genetics
Eukaryotic Microorganisms
Applied Environmental Microbiology
Public Health Microbiology
GeneralMicrobiology
Bacteriology
Immunology
Virology
Micro bial
Physiology and Biochemistry
Literature Review in Microbiology
DNA Recombinant
TechnologyPharmaceutical
MicrobiologyAdvanced
ImmunologyAdvanced
VirologyAdvanced
Microbial
Biochemistry
Food Microbiology
Pathogenesis
MicrobiologyDiagnostic
MicrobiologyTopics in Microbiology
Industrial Training in Microbiology
Microorganisms EcologyEstuarine
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Fermentation Technology