Overview

Key Features

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.

Students at the Master of Agricultural Biosecurity from University of Malaya an 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.

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Detection and Diagnostics for Biosecurity
Communication, Culture, Cooperation, Community and Compliance
Advances in Agricultural Biotechnology
Epidemiology of Agricultural Pests and Diseases
Malaysian and International Environmental Policy
Risk Assessment and Management of Biosecurity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

42 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Biology Agriculture View 32 other Masters in Biology in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

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:
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: one (1) criterion for UM graduate; two (2) criteria for non-UM graduate

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)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

43600 MYR / year

≈ 43600 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

23400 MYR / year

≈ 23400 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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