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Master of Science in Marine Biotechnology

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN

MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY
KPT/JPS [N/421/7/0057] 03/25 [MQA/PA 11892]

DURATION OF STUDY INTAKE

Full-time - minimum 2 years February/April/September

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION ANNUAL FEE (Full scholarships available)


RM 22,000 for local student
English RM 27,000 for International student

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Xiamen University (XMU) started marine studies 100 years Excellent educational resources from one of
ago and is recognised as the cradle of China’ s marine the most highly-respected and
studies. Its Department of Oceanography, established in longest-established institutions in China for
1946, is the first of its kind in China, while its College of marine studies
Ocean and Earth Sciences has developed into one of
China’ s best marine research institutions with a state key
Fully equipped facilities serving both teaching
discipline - marine science, and has a faculty that includes
and research purposes in marine science and
two academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
and a number of experts involved in “Thousand Talents
biotechnology fields as funded by the Ministry
Plan”, China’s Recruitment Programme of Global Experts. of Foreign Affairs of China

The college boasts excellent research platforms such as Have the opportunity to work with
the State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science, supervisor/co-supervisor from XMU
State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Marine
Bioproducts and Technology, outstanding educational
Exposure to research activities involving
centres such as National Experimental Centre for
world-class marine biotechnology scientists
Education, as well as an advanced general-purpose
and professors from Malaysia, China and other
research vessel equipped with state-of-the-art scientific
instruments, which serves the interdisciplinary international institutions collaborating with
oceanographic cruises conducted in international waters China-ASEAN College of Marine Sciences
since 2016.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
In addition to the strong support from XMU, the Marine
Biotechnology programme at Xiamen University Malaysia Graduates could pursue a career in the following industry:
(XMUM) will also benefit from the intensive research
activities to be conducted at the China-ASEAN College of Researcher or educator in
Marine Sciences, a teaching and research college based at Universities/Educational industry
XMUM and supported by the China-ASEAN Maritime Consultant or advisor in natural resources
Cooperation Fund. management agencies at the local, national, or
The Master Programme of Marine Biotechnology at XMUM international level
aims to help students to become professionals who are Environmental consulting
able to facilitate the marine development in ASEAN Work in companies involving Marine Biology
countries and contribute to the interactions related to Science, Aquaculture, Life Science, Bio-active
marine studies among China, ASEAN countries and even products, Pharmaceutical Science, and
the whole international community.
Bio-pharming
MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN
MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor degree of Marine Biotechnology or Marine Science or Biotechnology or any other relevant fields with
minimum CGPA of 2.75 or the equivalent, as accepted by the Senate; or

A Bachelor degree of Marine Biotechnology or Marine Science or Biotechnology or any other relevant fields with CGPA
between 2.50 and 2.75, can be accepted subject to internal assessment; or

A Bachelor degree of Marine Biotechnology or Marine Science or Biotechnology or any other relevant fields with a
minimum CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years’ working experience in a relevant field.

* For other equivalent qualifications, please consult our programme counsellor.

LIST OF COURSES OFFERED


*ADDITIONAL
*Chinese 1 *Selected Topics on China REQUIREMENT

Research Topic in Marine Biotechnology


Research Methodology
COMPULSORY
Laboratory Management
Professional Report Writing and Scientific Communication
YEAR 1
Advanced Statistics for Research
SPECIALISATION
Theory and Technology of Genetic Breeding in Marine Organisms ELECTIVE
Immunology and its Application in Marine Animals

YEAR 2 Master Research and Seminar COMPULSORY

*Students with credits in Chinese courses in previous result slips (UPSR/STPM/UEC/A-Level/Foundation/Matriculation/Diploma/SPM/O-Level/HSK,


etc.) can be exempted from Chinese 1 and Selected Topics on China.

XIAMEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA DULN009(B)

TEL : +603 7610 2079


FAX : +603 7610 2068
E-MAIL : enquiry@xmu.edu.my
WEBSITE : www.xmu.edu.my
CAMPUS ADDRESS : Jalan Sunsuria, Bandar Sunsuria, 43900 Sepang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

The information in this brochure is correct at the time of publication. Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) reserves the right to change the information in line
with updates from time to time. Please check the website (www.xmu.edu.my) for latest information.
August 2022

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