TAYLORS School of Biosciences

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School of Biosciences

Taylors Universi ty Lakeside Campus (JPT/BPP/1000-801/67/Jld.2(36) KPT/JPS/DFT/US/B21)

No. 1, Jalan Taylors, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.

Tel : 603-5629 5000 Fax : 603-5629 5001

E-mail : [email protected]

Penang Office - Tel : 604-226 3859 Fax : 604-226 3876

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KK Office - Tel : 6088-319 386 Fax : 6088-319 387

www.taylors.edu.my

2012

School of Biosciences


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Leading theway forinnovationand discovery

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From biology to ecology and medicine, the lie sciences eld is not only

multi-aceted, but it also has a ar reaching impact on the environment

we live in. With major advances in areas, such as cloning, drugs, ood

security and renewable energy, this is indeed one o the most exciting

times in history to be immersed in the lie sciences.

Taylors School o Biosciences oers comprehensive programmes that

encompass the key areas o lie sciences, namely biomedical science,

biotechnology and ood science. We take pride in providing our

students with the best educational experience through industry-

relevant courses, ully-equipped laboratories, hands-on learning,

intense research activities and positive industry linkages.

Students undergo an in-depth curriculum that gives them a high levelo scientiic knowledge, as well as the ability to think critically,

solve problems eectively and communicate succinctly. They will

be groomed into outstanding agronomist, biophysicist, botanists,

clinical researchers, medical technologists, nutritionists, etc., who are

committed to using science to meet the pressing needs o society now

and in the uture.

Our strength lies in our aculty members passion or teaching and

research. They engage in a wide variety o research, ranging rom

deciphering clinical microbes to creating new methods or energy

generation and investigating natural remedies to treat serious

illnesses. Their complementary expertise acilitates dynamiccollaborations and a vibrant research and development culture.

I encourage you to browse through this prospectus as it contains a

wealth o inormation that will guide you in starting your undergraduate

education in lie sciences at Taylors University. You will also discover

more about the diverse and rewarding career possibilities in this eld.

I you need urther advice, meet up with our counsellors, who are

always ready to assist you.

I look orward to welcome you to Taylors University. As a Taylorian,

you can be rest assured o an education that will propel you to success

in your chosen lie sciences proession and other aspects o your lie

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TaylorsUniversity

As acilitators o a sound educational ramework, our aim and ocus is to prepare individuals

to take their place as contributing members o the community. We believe that we play a

signicant role in developing the nations youth into balanced yet competitive human capital

capable o playing their role in the development o the country. Today, we are recognised as

one o Malaysias most successul and reputable private institutions o higher learning with

over 65,000 graduates. This reputation was carved by via our top-notch programmes and

experienced lecturers.

This success has not gone unnoticed. We have under our belt various accolades that have

urther cemented our strong position in the education industry. Our highest achievement is

the ocial upgrade to University status. This recognition is a driving orce or us to uphold the

quality o our teaching to meet Malaysias agenda or a world-class, high income economy.

At Taylors University we are constantly aspiring

towards a culture o academic excellence while

at the same time ensuring our students receive awell-rounded education. From humble roots when

we started in 1969, our ounders had a vision o

an institution that is synonymous with teaching

excellence and capable o producing students with

highest merits. This philosophy is practiced at every

level o our organisation rom our teaching aculty to

management o campus acilities and last but not leastinto the psyche o our students so that they are armed

with the right knowledge to make their mark in their

respective career ields.


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2011 GoldAwardatthePutraBrandAwardThePeoples

Choice or Education and Learning category

GoldAwardasReadersDigestTrustedBrandAward

forPrivateUniversity/Collegecategory

LongTermResearchGrantScheme(LRGS)of

RM9millionbyMinistryofHigherEducation(MOHE)

2010 GoldAwardatthePutraBrandAwardThePeoples

Choice or Education and Learning category

RankedTier5:ExcellentintheMQARatingSystem

forMalaysianHigherEducationInstitutions(SETARA)

2009 MostPopularStudentChoiceofCollege/

University by Trendence*

AwardsWe have garnered numerous awards and accolades at national

andinternationallevels.Someofourmostrecentrecognitionsare:

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First Modern TropicalUniversity Campus

Integrated Campus ExperienceOurawardwinning**campusisseton27acresoftropicalgreenery

and built around a 5.5 acre lake. It addresses the needs o traditional

and non-conventional students through an integrated community that

is ecological and conducive or learning and leisure. This campus

boasts world-class educational acilities and amenities that prioritises

the needs o our students.

Students can take advantage o the amenities oered including a

studentaccommodation,ourownhotelcalledRuemz,aclinic,banks,

ood outlets, convenience stores, a student lie centre, sports arena

and multi-purpose hall. There are also general learning resources

such as a library, computer labs, lecture theatres and laboratories.


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AccessibilityNestled between the thriving townships o Subang, Sunway and Puchong,

the campus gives students convenient access to a range o services. This

ideal location gives students easy access to various attractions within the

townships. There are retail outlets, hypermarkets, shopping complexes,

hospitals, banks, places o worship and many other conveniences. For

leisure students can head to theme parks and cinemas as well as F&B

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The exciting and ever-evolving eld o biosciences covers awidearrayoftopics,including,butnotlimitedto:

One o the most dynamic areas o science

in the 21st century is biosciences,

which deals with the study o lie andliving organisms. Biosciences orms the

oundation o many other schools o

scientifc inquiry and contributes new

discoveries that greatly impact our

natural world. It encompasses three

undamental areas:

TheField ofBiosciences

Bi di l C ll

Food Science & NutritionInvolves the study o many dierent science

disciplines, ranging rom biology to chemistry to

physics and engineering to understand everythingabout ood; how diets and nutrition aect peoples

health; and how to continually improve the quality

o ood production and processing.

Biomedical SciencesFocuses on improving human well being and treating

illnesses. It includes a combination o sciences

most relevant to medicine; understanding how

the human body works; responding to diseases

and the environment; and designing and developingnewtechnologyand/ordrugstoprevent,detect,

diagnose and treat illnesses.

BiotechnologyContributes to wealth creation and social health

improvement in many parts o the world. It involves

any technological application that uses living and

non-living organisms or biological substances

to innovatively create new products and modiy

existing ones. Examples include antibiotics,

biodiesel, cloning, ood preservation andbioconversion o organic waste.


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With more than 40 years o experience in higher

education, Taylors University has a reputationor providing quality education.

We have modern teaching

and research acilities that

are well equipped with the

Why choose

Taylors School oBiosciences (SBS)?

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About TaylorsSchool of

Biosciences

Taylors School o Biosciences is committed

to providing a stimulating and supportive

learning environment or our students.

Our mission is to strategically ocus on the

latest cutting-edge biosciences research and

bring the research into the classroom to train,

educate and transorm our students to be

innovative and creative in science - always

striving or in-depth research studies; and mostimportantly to create innovative scientifc

solutions or the global marketplace and

betterment o the worlds living environment.

We provide opportunities or students to explore the important disciplines

in the lie sciences eld, namely biomedical science, biotechnology and

ood science that provide key knowledge, inormation and concepts that

uture scientists must master. Our quality degree programmes in these

three areas prepare students to establish successul and rewarding

careers in the lie sciences.

Students in our School enjoy many opportunities to engage in cutting-

edge research. To acilitate their learning, we have invested in a range

o modern inrastructure and equipment.


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Research is key in advancing the feld o lie sciences and as such, the aculty members

o Taylors School o Biosciences actively conduct undamental and applied research to

discover new knowledge. They also apply their in-depth knowledge and skills to continually

enhance the quality and relevance o the Schools curriculum.

ResearchActivities

ResearchintheSchoolofBiosciencesencompassesfourbroad

themes and is supported by a core group o researchers in bioactive

compounds(CentreforDrugDiscovery&Development):

InfectiousDiseases

LifestyleDiseases

EnvironmentalScience

FoodScienceandTechnology

These areas are important because they address pertinent issues

in human health and sustainability. Current work emphasises

undamental research activities that will allow a better understanding

o cancer, inectious diseases and liestyle diseases via the use o

molecular and cellular biology techniques. This will be complemented

with research in bioactive natural products particularly or medicinal

1. Infectious Diseases

Host-pathogeninteraction

B iolm

Antimicrobialagents

2. Lifestyle Diseases

Molecular mechanisms o cancer

Signaltransductioninhibitors

Bioactivecompoundsinmicro-organisms/edibleplantextracts

Anti infective agents

We have established research clusters based

on our acultys interests and expertise:

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Facilities

From modern lecture theaters to computer

laboratories with the latest hardware and

sotware to specialised high-tech laboratories,

Taylors School o Biosciences is equipped

with top notch teaching and research acilities.

We ensure our students and aculty members

have access to up-to-date equipment thatinspires them to learn, teach and conduct

groundbreaking research in biosciences.

The study o biosciences

requires a range o acilities

so that students can engagein hands-on training and

cutting-edge research.

Proteomics and Genomics LaboratoryStudents will be able to explore biological processes at the molecular level,

such as translation and transcription o genetic materials that inluence

cell dierentiation, motility, viral inections and microbial inectivity and

susceptibility to drugs. The acilities allow research and experiments using

the tools o bioinormatics, molecular cloning and protein expression to aid

discovery o new products ranging rom drugs to vaccines to molecular

diagnostic kits and novel bacterial species or bio-mining.

Natural Products LaboratoryStudents will learn to apply basic and advanced techniques in extraction

and separation o natural products and to elucidate chemical structures rom

spectroscopic data. This laboratory complements other core acilities to

enable research on bio-active compounds, or example, anti-microbials,anti-virals and anti-tumour agents.

Tissue Culture & Bio-imaging FacilityThe core o this acility is the tissue culture room that houses the

biohazardlaminarflowandincubatorforthemaintenanceofhuman

cell lines used or teaching and research. Students will also learn imaging

o cell morphology and quantiication o cellular markers using advanced

microscopy equipment.

Physiology & Pharmacology LaboratoryThePhysiologyLaboratoryhelpsstudentstoinvestigatethehuman body

systemusingrealandsimulatedexperiments.ThePowerLabdataacquisition

system is a powerul computer simulation system which oers versatile

data acquisition and analysis solutions. One o the key eatures in the

PharmacologyLaboratoryisthetissue/organbathset-up.Withthissystem,

drugs can be tested or eects on isolated strips o tissue which

will allow investigation o mechanisms o activity in physiologically

relevant experiments.


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A variety o teaching and learning

methods are used to provide students

a well-rounded and multi-disciplinarylearning experience to ensure that,

students achieve the programmes

learning outcomes.

Amrita Kaur Sandhu

I enjoy practical sessions the most

because theyre very interesting and un,and we get to learn a lot o new lab

techniques and experiments. Not only that,

the projects are very interactive and involves

working together with a number o people,

which enhances team work.

Field TripsIndividual Research Project

Group Projects

Case Studies Guest Lectures

Industrial Attachment

F l

IndustryExposure

ProjectWork

LearningBiosciences

Visi tation to ood manuacturersand ood technology laboratories

Yakult Factory Ajinomoto (Malaysia) Berhad

Writing research proposal withintensive literature reviews and

methodology approach. Conductindividual research projects. Oralpresentation o inal researchoutput and writing up a thesis.

Group Projects designing newood products and packaging,conducting some experimentsduring practical sessions.

Appl icat ion o the inormation andunderstanding o ood sciences/nutrition in ood productions.

Analyse and write cr iticalcomments and reviews o caseso ood production, processedood, ood supply chainmanagement and many other

ti iti i d i d t i d

Prominent experts in thebiosciences industry are invitedto deliver the latest inormationon upcoming trends andindustry activities.

Students are to record theirexperiences in a report anddiscuss them upon return tocampus. The company will

provide a written report onthe students perormance.

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Learn FromThe Experts

We are proud o our aculty members, who are highly

regarded or their innovative teaching, pioneering

research and dedication to student development.

From developing natural remedies to treating illnesses to improving environmental

health, their diverse, yet complementary research interests and expertise create

a vibrant research and development culture in the School. They actively share

their research at local and international conerences, publish their work in

respected journals and attract substantial grants to urther their discoveries.

By constantly upgrading their expertise in the biosciences, our lecturers are able

to enrich classroom learning and transer their body o knowledge and skills to

students, who are the next generation o leaders in the biosciences industry.

P R h F

Proessor Kailasapathy Kasipathy

Dean

PhD in Biotechnology

B.Sc. (Hons)

(Biology/Biotechnology),

RMIT University, Australia

Dr. Stacey Yong Foong Yee

Research Focus:

Developingofmicrobesandenvironmentaldiagnosticand

detection kits

Epidemiological and antioxidative stress study o Legionella

penumophila in an aquatic environment; water quality

assessment

Microbial source tracking o water and ood quality

Dr. Anthony Ho Siong Hock

Deputy Dean

PhD in Animal Biotechnology,

Universiti Putra Malaysia

B.Sc. (Hons) in Physiology,

University of British Columbia,

Canada

Research Focus:

Isolationandcharacterisationofbioactivecompoundsfrom

natural sources

Investigationofmechanismsofcelldeathinducedby

natural compounds

Developmentofassaysindrugdiscovery


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13Lecturer

PhD in Molecular Medicine

B.Sc. (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences,


Research Focus:

Systemicfungalinfectionsandtheuseofnaturalcompoundsas

an antiungal therapy

Effectiveuseofanintegratedapproachcombiningtwo-dimensional

electrophoresis, immunoproteomics, microarray, multiplexed gene

expression system and expression o recombinant proteins in both

EscherichiacoliandPichiapastorisindecipheringthehostresponse

toward pathogen inection

Dr. Phelim Yong Voon Chen

Dr. Jee Jap Meng

Lecturer

PhD in Immunobiology

B.Sc. (Hons) in Microbiology,


Research Focus:

Isolatingthenaturalantifungalandantitumourcompoundsof

microbial and mushroom origins

Mechanismofactionstudiesofpotentialantitumourcompound

at the proteins and molecular level

Lecturer

PhD in Molecular Medicine

B.Sc. (Hons) in Biotechnology,

Monash University, Australia

Research Focus:

Nutritionalbiochemistry,molecularbiologyand

endocrinology in health and diseases

Theeffectofcompounds,suchasglycyrrhizicacid

on lipid and carbohydrate metabolism

Dr. Adeline Chia Yoke Yin

Lecturer

PhD in Chemistry

Monash University, Australia

Master in Biochemistry

B.Sc. (Hons) in Biochemistry,

University of Malaya

Research Focus:

Illustratingbioactivecompoundsfrommedicinalplantswith

emphasis on antioxidant, tyrosinase inhibition, antibacterial

and anticancer properties

StudyinglipidsfromMalaysianoilpalmspecies,particularly

their chemical constituents and biosynthetic pathway o

VitaminE(tocotrienol)

Dr. Lai How Yee

Dr. Kambiz Shamsi


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Programme Pathway

YEAR 4

Semester 7

YEAR 4


Bachelor o Science (Hons)

(Food Science & Nutrition)

3 Years

Bachelor o Biomedical

Science (Hons)

3 years Bachelor o Biotechnology (Hons)

3 years

YEAR 2

Semester 3 & 4

YEAR 2

Semester 3 & 4

YEAR 2

Semester 3 & 4


YEAR 3

Semester 5 & 6


YEAR 3

Semester 5 & 6

YEAR 3

Semester 5 & 6

YEAR 1Semester 1 & 2



Taylors Foundation in Science / Pre-U / STPM / IB / UEC / Other equivalent qualiication

1 year

Master o Science

PhD in Science

SPM / O Levels / Equivalent

A i l i P


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Entry Requirements

CGPA 2.67

CGPA 2.33 or 3 subjects

5Bs. Maximum 24 points or 5 bestsubjects including B4 or English

CCD

ATAR 70

72%

26 points


CGPA 2.00


5Bs. Maximum 28 points or 5 bestsubjects including B4 or English

CDD

ATAR 70

70%

25 points


Taylors Foundation inScience (FIS)

Sijil Tinggi PersekolahanMalaysia (STPM)

Unifed ExaminationCertifcate (UEC) *

A Levels

South AustralianMatriculation (SAM)

Canadian Pre-University(CPU)

International

Baccalaureate (IB)

Matriculation in Science

Other Qualifcations

Pre-conditions(* Except UEC)

Programmes Minimum Entry Requirements Minimum Entry Requirements

(At least 1 Science subject)

Minimum average grade

points or pre-requisite

subjects Chemistry

and Biology or Physics

Bachelor o Science (Hons) (Food Science & Nutrition) &

Bachelor o Biomedical Science (Hons)

Bachelor o Biotechnology

(Hons)

CGPA 2.5

CGPA 2.5

Grade B5 or Chemistry,and Biology or Physics

Minimum CD

Grade 13C / C+

Grade C

5 points at HL

CGPA 2.5

Students with other equivalent qualifcations will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Pass SPM (or equivalent) with 5 credits, 3 o which must be romeither Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics or English

No pre-conditions

English RequirementsIELTS 6.0

TOEFL 79 (I t t B d T t)Improve your

Note: All inormation is correct at time o printing (February 2012) and is subject to change.


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Foundation

in Science(FIS) KP/JPS (KA7920) 6/12

This fexible programme exposes students to core science subjects and equips

them with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue undergraduate degrees

in the elds o Engineering Science or Health Science.

Learning by doing is the philosophy embedded in this programme. Students

are regularly challenged to put their knowledge to the test by completing actual

projects. They learn in a dynamic environment where the teaching and learning

process promotes two-way interaction and sharing o knowledge and resources

with one another. Learning also takes place beyond the classroom walls through

eld trips, interactions with working proessionals, participation in competitions,

and many more.

At the end o the programme, students will be ready to take on a science-based

d d i h t l bl t bl kill

The Foundation in Science is a one-year

pre-university programme specially

designed or school leavers who wanta ocused and direct pathway to a

proessional degree in the sciences.


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Keep Abreast o Latest DevelopmentsStudents are kept-up-to-date with the latest developments in science and technology through a range o in and out o classroom activities,

such as guest lecturers, research work and career talks.

Learn rom Experts and romthe Field

The programme incorporates interactions w ith experts,

real-lie simulations and eld and study trips to help students

better understand their classroom learnings.

Exposure to Industrial RelevanceLaboratoryPractical sessions and workshops are conducted in our

tertiary high-level laboratory. Students gain more exposure

to industrial relevance laboratory work and learning interestis enhanced.

Learn rom Theory to ApplicationThe programme provides a holistic approach in the education

o science. It balances learning outcomes with actual

experimentation on an Integrated Science Project,

which requires implementation o research tools and

scientic concepts. Students will grow into independent

learners, capable o developing proposal papers and

designing prototypes or uture applications. Problem

solving skills are taught through project-based learning,

which constitutes a hands-on approach that is eective

and interactive.

A Balanced and ContinuousAssessment50% o evaluation is allocated to continuous assessment o

ongoing assignments, research projects, quizzes, tests, oral

presentations and laboratory practical reports. The other 50%

is based on a nal examination.

The Foundation in Science Advantage

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Food science and nutrition involves the integrated study o

processing chemistry, biology, physics o ood and human nutrition.

It ocuses on understanding how diets and nutrition aect peoples

health; using science and technology to create new, wholesome

ood products; and enhancing existing ood production,

processing and management systems.

Taylors Bachelor o Science (Hons) (Food Science & Nutrition)* is a

3 year programme that emphasises the science and technology

o ood creation, processing and preservation, as well as the use onutrition to improve human health. This comprehensive programme

equips students with scientic knowledge to develop innovative, sae

and healthy ood products; ability to advise and provide nutritional

inormation or individuals or groups; and entrepreneurial skills to set

up ood-related business ventures.

Students will undertake a number o core ood science subjects,

ranging rom microbiology to ood chemistry and ood product sensory

evaluation. They will also broaden their understanding o ood production

through elective subjects like Introduction to Halal Food and Principles

o Halal Food Business Management, which have been endorsed by the

Bachelor ofScience (Hons)(Food Science& Nutrition) KPT/JPS (N/541/6/0001) 02/16

Develop skilled graduates that

can contribute to the R&D o new

ood products or add value to

current ood products.Exposed to the

operations o ood

b i

Unique Features othe Programme


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Programme Structure

YEAR 1SEMESTER 2

PrinciplesofBiochemistryPhysical&InorganicChemistryIntroduction to MicrobiologyCulinaryPracticeI

YEAR 2

SEMESTER 3FoodMicrobiologyFood ChemistryIntroductiontoHumanNutritionElective I

SEMESTER 4NutritioninHealth&DiseasesFood Analysis INutraceuticals&FunctionalFoodsNutrients&MetabolismElective II

YEAR 3

SEMESTER 5

FoodAnalysisIIFoodProcessingISelectedFoodCommodities: Chemistry&TechnologyPsycho-SociologyofFood &EatingHabitsFoodStandards&Regulation

SEMESTER 6

FoodPhysicsFoodProcessingIIResearchManagementFoodSafety&QualityManagementSensory Evaluation PRACTICUM


YEAR 4

SEMESTER 7

R h P j F d P d D l

SEMESTER 1

PrinciplesofLifeSciencesOrganic ChemistryIntroduction to BiostatisticsIntroduction to Food Science &NutritionCommunication in Science

Year One

GUIDEDLEARNING

Lecturerssetthetoneand

direction or learning and

guide students development

Year Two

EXPLORATION Studentswilldelvedeeper

into various areas o ood

science and nutrition

Theyarechallengedtobuild

up their problem-solving and

decision-making skills

Year Three & Four

INDEPENDENT

LEARNING Studentsgainindepth

knowledge and understanding

about developing ood

d d i

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Bachelor ofBiomedicalScience (Hons) KPT/JPS ( N/720/6/0010) 05/16

Unique Features o

h

Biomedical Science is the application o natural sciences principles

to medicine, be it or research, health observation or treatment.

It involves examining the human body, organs, tissues, cells, genes

and molecular interactions in an eort to improve health and prevent

or cure diseases. A broad eld, biomedical science includes the

study o many areas, ranging rom immunology to biomedical

instrumentation and technology. The growing sophistication o

illnesses and treatments in the 21st century has made biomedical

science a key driver in modern medicine.

Taylors Bachelor o Biomedical Science (Hons) is a 3 year

programme that exposes students to the latest inormation and

technology in medicine, health sciences and biomedical science

research. They will explore a number o essential topics in depth,

which include anatomy, biochemistry, clinical chemistry, genetics,

immunology, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, physiology

and legal, social and ethical issues. The programme will also equip

students with skills in research methodology, molecular techniques

and clinical lab diagnosis management.

I ddi i h d d i li i


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Programme Structure

YEAR 2

SEMESTER 3

MicrobialGenetics&Physiology

HumanPhysiology&AnatomyIIClinical ChemistryLaboratory ManagementElective IElective II

SEMESTER 4

HumanMolecularGenetics

InfectiousDiseasesHumanPathologyElective IIIElective IV

YEAR 3

SEMESTER 5

ImmunologyPharmacologyGenes&TissueCultureTechnology

ResearchManagementToxicologyElectiveV

SEMESTER 6

ResearchProjectInstrumental ScienceElective VI

YEAR 4

SEMESTER 7

PRACTICUMIndustrialAttachment

YEAR 1

SEMESTER 2

Princip lesof Biochemistry Physical&InorganicChemistryIntroduction to MicrobiologyEukaryotic Cell BiologyHumanPhysiology&AnatomyI

SEMESTER 1

PrinciplesofLifeSciencesOrganicChemistry IntroductiontoBiostatisticsCommunicationinScience

Year One

GUIDED

LEARNING Lecturerssetthetoneand



Year Two

EXPLORATION

Studentswilldelvedeeper

into the dierent bodily systems,

biology o diseases and how to

diagnose them




Year Three

INDEPENDENT

LEARNING Studentsfocusonresearch

and lab management, and

more advanced aspects

o biomedical and clinicalELECTIVES

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Biotechnology uses biological processes and technology to create

products that enhance the quality o human lie. It covers many

Bachelor ofBiotechnology(Hons) KPT/JPS ( N/524/6/0002) 03/16

Develop skilled graduateswho can contribute actively

to R&D eorts in thebiotechnology industry.

Equip students with well-rounded knowledge o

the scientifc world anda strong business and

entrepreneurial mindset.

Curriculum is ocused on three major

biotechnology sectors agricultural,healthcare and industrial.

Option to specialise in: drug discovery

chemistry

microbiology human nutrition entrepreneurship communication

Unique Features o

the Programme10-week industrialattachment to develop

practical and relevant skills

or uture employment.


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Programme Structure

YEAR 2

SEMESTER 3

MicrobialGenetics&PhysiologyFood BiotechnologyAgricultural BiotechnologyElective IElective II

SEMESTER 4

HumanMolecularGeneticsInfectiousDiseasesElective IIIElective IV

PRACTICUM


YEAR 3

SEMESTER 5

Applied&IndustrialMicrobiologyBiochemicalProcesses

Genes&TissueCultureTechnologyResearchManagementElectiveV

SEMESTER 6

ResearchProjectLaboratory Management

Elective VI

YEAR 1

SEMESTER 2PrinciplesofBiochemistry Physical&InorganicChemistryIntroduction to MicrobiologyEukaryotic Cell BiologyPlantPhysiology

SEMESTER 1

PrinciplesofLifeSciencesOrganicChemistry IntroductiontoBiostatisticsCommunicationinScienceBiodiversity&Conservation

Year One

GUIDED

LEARNING Lecturerssetthetoneand



Year Two

EXPLORATION

Studentswilldelvedeeper

into specialised areas o study,

such as genetics, pathology

and biotechnology in the

agriculture and ood sectors




Year Three

INDEPENDENT

LEARNING Studentsfocusonresearchand

lab management, and applied

Minor in Human Nutrition

IntroductiontoFoodScience&Nutrition

IntroductiontoHumanNutritionNutritioninHealth&DiseaseNutraceuticals&FunctionalFoodNutrients&Metabolism

ELECTIVES

Minor in Drug Discovery

PrinciplesofDrugDiscovery&Development

NaturalProductMedicinalChemistryNutraceuticals&FunctionalFoodAnalyticalChemistry

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Graduates o the biomedical

science, biotechnology and ood

science & nutrition programmes

will enjoy diverse and rewarding

career opportunities across a

range o industries and sectors.

Among them are healthcare, ood

services, agriculture, environment,

education and government.

From identiying inectious microorganisms to producing

biouels rom crops and creating new ood favours, graduates

in these elds will actively research and develop products and

solutions that save lives and improve our world.

Types o work you can do include, but are not limited to:

Scientists Industrial ResearchThey research and explore chemical processes perormed by living organisms, such as

cell development, breathing and digestion. Their studies and tests are crucial in developingmedical, agricultural, ood science, pharmacological, industrial, environmental and other

practical applications.

Clinical Laboratory TechnologistsThey use sophisticated diagnostic equipment and computers to perorm all types o medical

tests and analyse results or hospitals, clinics, blood banks and more.

Biomedical ScientistThey combine their knowledge o bio logy and medicine with scientic technology to

create devices and procedures that solve health-related problems and assist in examining

biological systems; or example, imaging systems, articial limbs and cochlear implants.

GeneticistsThey examine genes to discover how they interact, evolve and duplicate. Through their

research, they can prevent and diagnose diseases, produce better crops and livestock

and solve crimes based on DNA samples. Areas o specialisation include medical genetics,

animal and plant breeding and orensics.

MicrobiologistsThey investigate various microbes to discover how they aect humans, animals, ood supply

and the environment. They usually specialise in one o several areas, such as immunology,

CareerProspects


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Taylors

GraduateCapabilities

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1Foundations and skills or lielong learningLearnsautonomouslyAbletoacquireandmanageinformationAbilitytocomprehendawidevarietyofliteratureAwarenessofcurrentglobalissues

Problem-solving skillsDenesissuesandanalyseproblemscomprehensivelyAppliesknowledgeeffectivelyandappliestheorytopractiseAbletoarriveatworkableandeffectivesolutions

Communications skills

Get a headstart witha solidoundation

A student who has achieved optimal perormance

is one who is a sum o many parts a i ne balance

between academic, non-literary pursuits and ahealthy dose o street smarts. At Taylors we strive

to prepare students to possess the right outlook

or post-university lie as they make their entry

into the real world environment. In order to

achieve this, the Taylors Graduate Capabilities

are embedded into every aspect o academic lie to

ensure that all graduates are prepared to secure a

bright uture.


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Student Experience

at Taylors University

The Student Experience Department provides

students with a wide range o support

services ocusing on Awesome Customer

Experience. Students are assured that their

needs will be met as they strive to complete

their higher education. Our programmes

emphasise character building, global outlook,

communication skills, employability,

leadership, interpersonal and intrapersonal

skills, sportsmanship and many more.


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Student Experience AssistanceThrough our services, we aim to develop students with these

characteristics: positive mind-set, strong drive toward recognition,

compassion or others, and value team spirit in diversity and appreciate

a healthy, balanced liestyle. Student Experience assists and supports

students study lie and campus experience through the delivery o a broad

range o non-academic student services. Deliverables are gauged by:

Accessibility

Qualityofservices

Quantiableresults

Sports and Recreation CentreSports and Recreation Centre provides students a platorm to lead a healthy

and positive liestyle through various sporting, tness and recreational

activities. Areas o ocus are:

CoachingandCompetitions

QualityOn-CampusFacilities

RecreationalActivities

SportClubs

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Disclaimer:

Publication in this prospectus contains information which is current as of February 2012. Changes in circumstances after this date may impact upon the accuracy

or timeliness of the information. Taylors University does its best to ensure that the information contained herein is accurate, but reserves the right to change any

information described in this prospectus without notice. Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the university.

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