Programme Description
In this course students are required to successfully complete 20 credit hours of coursework and 20 credit hours for a thesis. Of the 20 credit-hour coursework, three credit hours in Islamic studies course are a university requirement. The other five courses (14 credit hours) are department courses related to the specialized area.
One course of research methods in Biotechnology Engineering is compulsory, as well as one course from any of the options or general course. The students will also attend the MSc Seminar, conduct a Master's research and prepare a thesis for 18 credit hours.
Entry Requirements
Students must have:
- A relevant bachelor’s degree with good grades from IIUM or any other institutes of higher learning recognized by the IIUM Senate in the relevant area or
- Any other certificates that are recognized as equivalent to a bachelor’s degree and relevant professional experience that is recognized by the Senate in the relevant area.
Language Requirements
Applicants must present:
- A score of 550 in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or
- 6.0 points in the test administered by the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS).
Alternatively, they may sit for the IIUM-administered English Placement Test (EPT) and obtain a minimum of 6.0 points to fulfill the English language requirement. Applicants who are unable to submit satisfactory results in any of the above test may take up language proficiency courses at the University to fulfill the admission requirements.