The UTM Master in Bioprocess Engineering is a full-time, taught postgraduate programme. It equips students with technical knowledge and practical skills in advanced bioprocess engineering, covering areas such as biotechnology, industrial bioprocessing, bioprocess facilities and infrastructure, bioproduct development, and digital transformation in the process industry.
The key features of this programme:
- Advanced Biotechnology
Emphasis on state-of-the-art biotechnology knowledge, bioproduct development and bioprocess facilities and infrastructure
- Added Value
Exposure on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) in biotechnology industry and biotechnology ethics
- Comprehensive
Comprehensive curriculum structure with research experience and flexible elective courses selection across programs in the faculty
- IR 4.0 Element
Inclusion of digital technology in the process industry
Course assessment is based on group or individual assignments, reports, presentations, tests, exams and projects. The programme provides students with research exposure via short master project.
This programme is suitable for any graduates from science, technology and engineering fields. Graduates from other disciplines with relevant experiences are also encouraged to apply. Depending on the candidate’s background, pre-requisite courses may be imposed to assist the candidate to comprehend more in-depth advanced courses offered.
Career Opportunities
Our graduates are being employed by various industries, specifically the bioprocess industry nationally and internationally. To name a few, biopharmaceutical industry, food industry, wastewater industry and chemical industry. Graduates are suitable to work in the division of engineering/technical, manufacturing, as well as research and development. Some of the positions held includes:
- Researcher/scientist
- Engineer
- Management executive
- Microbiologist
- Programme Specifications
- Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
- Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
- Program Structure
- General Entry Requirement
- Entry requirement
- How to apply
| PEO 1 | Mastery of knowledge and competency in advanced areas of Bioprocess Engineering field. |
| PEO 2 | Practice professionalism and high standards of ethical conducts within organization and society. |
| PEO 3 | Responsive to changing situations by continuously acquiring new knowledge and skills. |
| PLO 1 | Synthesize complex information, specialized concepts, theories, methods and practice independently in the field of Bioprocess Engineering. |
| PLO 2 | Solve complex problems critically and integratively using systematic approaches. |
| PLO 3 | Apply practical skills to solve problems in the field of Bioprocess Engineering. |
| PLO 4 | Demonstrate effective collaboration with stakeholders professionally. |
| PLO 5 | Communicate effectively the knowledge, skills and ideas using appropriate methods to peers, experts and communities. |
| PLO 6 | Use digital technologies and appropriate softwares competently to enhance study and practice. |
| PLO 7 | Evaluate numerical and graphical data critically using quantitative or qualitative tools in solving problems. |
| PLO 8 | Demonstrate leadership, autonomy and responsibility in managing resources. |
| PLO 9 | Engage in self-advancement through continuous learning or professional development. |
| PLO 10 | Initiate entrepreneurial projects supported by relevant knowledge and skills. |
| PLO 11 | Demonstrate respectable ethical conducts and professionalism skills in an organization and society. |
| Code | Courses | Credit |
| UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE (3 credits) (Compulsory – Choose 1) | ||
| UBSS6013 | Organizational Behavior and Development | 3 |
| UBSS6023 | Business Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability | 3 |
| UHMS6013 | Seminar on Global Development, Economic and Social Issues | 3 |
| UHMZ6023 | Malaysia Society and Culture | 3 |
| UHIS6013 | Philosophy of Science and Civilization | 3 |
| UHPS6013 | Dynamics of Leadership | 3 |
| UHLM6013 | Bahasa Malaysia Penulisan Ilmiah | 3 |
| URTS6013 | Environmental Ethics | 3 |
| UECS6013 | IT Project Management | 3 |
| UECS6023 | Introduction to Technopreneurship | 3 |
| UMJJ6013 | Basic Japanese Language & Culture | |
| PROGRAM CORE (18 Credits) (Compulsory) | ||
| METB1103 | Biotechnology for Engineers | 3 |
| METB1113 | Industrial Bio-Processing | 3 |
| METB1123 | Facilities and Infrastructures in Bioprocess Engineering | 3 |
| METB1133 | Advanced Bio-Product Development | 3 |
| METB1143 | Digital Transformation in the Process Industry | 3 |
| METU1013 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| PROGRAM ELECTIVE* (9 Credits) (Compulsory – Choose 3) | ||
| METK1123 | Computational Methods in
Chemical Engineering |
3 |
| METW1243 | Process Safety and Loss
Prevention |
3 |
| METW1273 | Human Factors | 3 |
| METT1043 | Product Formulation | 3 |
| METT1033 | Herbal Processing | 3 |
| METT2023 | Nutraceutical and Functional Food | 3 |
| METE1213 | Renewable Energy | 3 |
| MASTER PROJECT/ DISSERTATION (10 Credits) (Compulsory) | ||
| METB1154 | Master Project 1 | 4 |
| METB1166 | Master Project 2 | 6 |
| TOTAL CREDIT | 40 | |
- A Bachelor’s Degree with good honours from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia or any other institution of higher learning recognised by the Senate; or
- A qualification equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree and experience in the relevant field recognised by the Senate.
- Bachelor of Science with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent, or
- Bachelor of Engineering with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent, or
- Bachelor of Technology with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent, or
- Other Bachelor Degrees with at least CGPA 2.50 or equivalent and approved and recognized by the UTM Senate along with 5 years experience in the process industry.
English Requirement for International Students:
- minimum English Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score 550 or International English Language Test System (IELTS) band 6.0.
- Exceptions can be given to foreign candidates who are from a country whose native language is English or have a degree from that country.
- Candidates who do not have one of these qualifications are required to take the University English Test before registering for the program of study.
- If they fail, candidates are required to follow the Intensive English Program and pass before being allowed to continue their respective programs of study.
Follow these simple steps to apply for the programme:
- Contact the programme coordinator to ensure the correct programme code.
- Apply at https://admission.utm.my/ .
For other useful information, please visit: https://sps.utm.my/ .
