Bachelor of Science in Marine and Freshwater Biology with Honours
Kota Samarahan, Malaysia
BSc
DURATION
7 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
MYR 64,200
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Science in Marine and Freshwater Biology with Honours trains students in aquatic ecosystems, sustainable resource use, conservation, research methods and public engagement. You’ll gain practical lab and field skills, supported by academic and support staff and facilities. Graduates will solve aquatic resource problems, show leadership, ethical practice and pursue lifelong learning.
Career Outcomes: Graduates work in government agencies, private agencies and non-governmental organisations and become environmental scientists, fisheries officers, aquaculture technicians, conservation officers or environmental consultants. They enter roles in resource management, biodiversity conservation, fisheries and aquaculture, environmental monitoring, policy and science communication and research roles.
About Course
Marine and Freshwater Biology programme aims to provide students with a sound understanding of the various aquatic ecosystems and resources, to ensure these resources could be utilized for socio-economic and other benefits in a sustainable way.
The programme offers courses that are designed for graduates to have the scientific background, knowledge and expertise to undertake research and development, as well as be innovative, especially in the exploitation and conservation of aquatic resources. The programme also emphasizes the promotion of public awareness and the importance of preserving and conserving aquatic ecosystems and resources for the benefit of future generations.
To fulfill the market needs and contribute to the social and national development, graduates from this programme will have the opportunity to work in government agencies, private agencies, and non-government agencies.
At present, this programme has 14 academic staffs and 5 support staffs working mutually to assure the highest quality of teaching, learning and research. We are equipped with research and teaching laboratories, museum and instrumentation relevant to the programme needs.
Programme Educational Objectives
The graduates of the programme are expected to be:
- Knowledgeable in aquatic resource science and management related discipline in-line with the industry requirement
- Effective in communication and demonstrate good leadership quality in an organization
- Capable to solve aquatic resource science and management related problems innovatively, creatively and ethically
- Able to demonstrate and recognize the need of lifelong learning for successful career advancement.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Upon graduating from this programme, the students are able to:
- Be knowledgeable in the field of aquatic science and management
- Be skilled in managing and preserving aquatic resources in a sustainable manner
- Demonstrate professional skills in their respective fields, and responsibility in assisting development in accordance with the social, community and global needs
- Honour knowledge and behave consistently with high credibility and ethical values
- Communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders
- Apply their knowledge and skills in problem solving and decision making in various areas related to aquatic science
- Manage information effectively towards professional development and enhance their knowledge on a continuous basis to meet global challenges
- Demonstrate specific skills in working collaboratively as a management
- team and entrepreneurship in the aquatic science-based industries.
Undergraduate Funding
- Student can apply for a loan/scholarship/sponsorship from various organizations namely Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia (JPA), Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional Malaysia (PTPTN), state government, statutory bodies and the private sectors. Details can be obtained directly from the respective establishment mentioned. Advertisements for the offer of loan/scholarship/sponsorship will usually be advertised in local newspaper.
- Student who has obtained a loan/scholarship/sponsorship for their studies at the University, they need to submit a copy of the loan’s/scholarship’s/sponsorship’s letter of offer on the registration day.
- To assist students, the Student Affairs, Alumni Division (Undergraduate Student) and the Centre of Graduate Studies (Postgraduate Student) will contact the loan/scholarship/sponsorship representative from time to time for sources of aid.
Student Affairs: Loan/Scholarship/Scholarship Unit
This unit is responsible for assisting students during orientation week in matters pertaining to loans, scholarship or sponsorship. It acts as an intermediary that disseminates information on loans and sponsorships to new students, and supports students in obtaining them during their study period in UNIMAS by way of :-
- Giving information concerning applicable loan/scholarship/sponsorship
- Assisting students with documentations to ensure smooth application progress
Main functions:
- Organising meeting sessions for both sponsors and sponsored students from time to time
- Coordinating activities organised by sponsors for sponsored students
- Providing sponsors with student progress reports of each semester for payment purposes