Institute for Advanced Studies

Foreign pests, diseases, and exotic species introduced through cross-border trade threaten the wealth of natural resources. These intruders endanger existing species through disease spread and resource competition.

Biosecurity, addressing these concerns, gains attention globally as its significance extends across agriculture, industry, and economies. As sectors grow, skilled personnel will be essential to assess biosecurity threats.

The Master of Agricultural Biosecurity programme is a 42-credit coursework-based degree that offers core courses covering essential topics in the field, such as Advances in Detection and Diagnostics for Biosecurity, Agricultural Biotechnology, Epidemiology of Agricultural Pests and Diseases, Malaysian and International Environmental Policy, and Risk Assessment and Management of Biosecurity. Additionally, students can select three elective courses from various options to tailor their learning experience. The programme will empower students to become leaders in biosecurity, making a meaningful impact on global food security and sustainability.

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Career Opportunity

Biosecurity or Biosafety Officer, Science Officer, Scientist or Researcher, Industry Expert and Consultant, Biosafety and Biosecurity Educator, and Policy Specialist at industry and governmental agencies

Course Structure

COURSE CODE	PROGRAMME CORE COURSE	CREDIT	SEMESTER
HQB7001	Research Methodology	3	1
HQB7002	Agricultural Biosecurity Research Project	12	2, 3
HQB7003	Detection and Diagnostics for Biosecurity	3	1
HQB7004	Communication, Culture, Cooperation, Community and Compliance	3	1
HQB7005	Advances in Agricultural Biotechnology	3	2
HQB7006	Epidemiology of Agricultural Pests and Diseases	3	2
HQB7007	Malaysian and International Environmental Policy	3	2
HQB7008	Risk Assessment and Management of Biosecurity	3	1
	Total	33
COURSE CODE	ELECTIVE COURSE – CHOOSE 3 COURSES	CREDIT	SEMESTER
HQB7009	Plant Biosecurity	3	1
HQB7010	Bioethics	3	1
HQB7011	Animal Biosecurity	3	2
HQB7012	Infectious and Emerging Diseases	3	2
HQB7013	Sustainable Agricultural Development	3	1
	Total	15
	TOTAL CREDIT	42

Language Requirement

Need to have at least:
MUET : Band 4
IELTS : Band 5.5 (academic)
TOEFL: 550 paper-based / 213 computer-based / 80 internet-based

Entry Requirement

Entry requirements for this program are as follows:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in the related field with minimum CGPA of 3.00 or its equivalent or;
Bachelor's Degree with CGPA between 2.70 to 2.99 and fulfil at least one (1) criterion as follows or;
- Universiti Malaya graduate;
- Has at least one (1) year of working experience in a related fields;
- Has produced publications in the related fields;
- Scholarship agency staff;
- Pass the interview conducted by the Faculty; or
- Pass the special assessment by the Faculty
Bachelor's Degree with CGPA between 2.50 to 2.69 and fulfil the criteria as follows or;
- One (1) criterion for UM graduate
- Two (2) criteria for non-UM graduate
  - Has at least one (1) year of working experience in a related field;
  - Has produced publications in the related fields;
  - Scholarship recipient;
  - Government agency staff;
  - Pass the interview conducted by the Faculty; or
  - Pass the special asssessment by the Faculty.
Bachelor's Degree with CGPA between 2.00 to 2.49 and fulfil the criteria as follows or;
- One (1) criterion for UM graduate
- Two (2) criteria for non-UM graduate
  - Has related working experience in the related field not less than five (5) years;
  - Published at least one (1) publication in a refereed journal in the related field;
  - Passed the interview conducted by the Faculty (compulsory for non UM graduate applicants); or
  - Pass the special assessment by the Faculty.
Possessed Professional qualification from a recognized professional body or;
Possessed Professional qualification approved by Senate from time to time or;
APEL (A) qualification (only for the programme by Mixed Mode and by Coursework)

Intake Schedule

October / March

Fees

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Master Of Agricultural Biosecurity