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Master of Science in Microbiology

Lincoln University College

Program overview

The Master of Science in Microbiology degree at Lincoln University College Malaysia offers specialized training in microbiological concepts and research methods. Graduates obtain knowledge in microbial genetics, immunology, and biotechnology, which prepares them for employment in microbiology research, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or academia.

Entry Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (Level 6 Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent, as accepted by the Lincoln University College Senate.

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g.,related fields, Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree , etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Career Opportunities:

Biomedical scientist, Clinical research associate, Food technologist, Parasitologists, Microbiologist, Industrial microbiologists, Pathologist, Research scientist (life sciences), Scientific laboratory technician, Technical brewer, Ecologist, Environmental microbiologists, Forensic scientist

Curriculum

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Microbial Biochemistry

Genetics and Molecular Biology

Microbial Physiology

Bio-Informatics & Biostatistics

Microbial Diversity and Taxonomy

Microbial Techniques

Enzyme Technology

Immunology

Research Methodology

Elective courses: Choose any one elective course from the 5 groups offered

Elective One: Medical Microbiology

Medical Bacteriology and Virology

Medical Mycology and Parasitology

Medical Epidemiology

Elective Two: Environmental Microbiology

Air and Aquatic Microbiology

Waste Treatment

Agro Ecosystems

Elective Three: Industrial Microbiology

Industrial Microbes

Large-scale Cultivation

Commercialization

Elective four: Pharmaceutical Microbiology

Antibiotics and Synthetic Antimicrobial Agentss

Microbial Production and Spoilage of pharmaceutical Products

Quality Assurance and Validation

Elective five: Food and Dairy Microbiology

Microbiology of food and food products

Food fermentation and Food borne diseases

Dairy Microbiology

Research Project / Industrial Training

Entry requirements

Master's: a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Typically IELTS 6 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Medical doctor
  • Dentist
  • Nurse
  • Allied health professional

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