Institute for Advanced Studies

The Master of Agricultural Biosecurity programme is your gateway to becoming a leader in the critical field of biosecurity. This coursework-based degree equips you with a comprehensive understanding of key topics, ranging from cutting-edge detection and diagnostics to the challenges of agricultural pests and diseases. With core courses covering 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, you will develop a robust foundation in the discipline.

Career Opportunity

Course Structure

COURSE SYLLABUS

CORE SUBJECTS	CREDITS
Research Methodology	3
Detection and Diagnostics for Biosecurity	3
Communication, Culture, Cooperation, Community and Compliance	3
Advances in Agricultural Biotechnology	3
Epidemiology of Agricultural Pests and Diseases	3
Malaysian and International Environmental Policies	3
Risk and Assessment and Biosecurity Management	3
Agricultural Biosecurity Research Project	12
Total	33

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS (Choose 3)*

Plant Biosecurity	3
Bioethics	3
Animal Biosecurity	3
Emerging and Infectious diseases	3
Sustainable Agricultural Development	3
Total	9
Overall Credits	42

Programme
HQB – Master of Agricultural Biosecurity by coursework

Duration of study
Minimum : 2 - 3 Semesters
Maximum : 8 Semesters

Language Requirement

Band 5.5 ≥ IELTS Academic; or
Score 550 (PBT) / 213 (CBT) / 46 (IBTcentrebased) in TOEFL; or
Band 4 ≥ MUET; or
Score 51 ≥ PTE Academic; or
Grade C ≥ English Language in A Level, Univ. of Cambridge; or
Grade C ≥ Cambridge Assessment English: First (FCE); or
Grade C ≥ Cambridge Assessment English: First CAE; or
Grade C ≥ Cambridge Assessment English: First (CPE)

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

Applications for research programmes are open throughout the year. Candidate could apply anytime

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