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The INTI Educational Network The new
INTI UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (INTI-UC)
Persiaran Perdana BBN, Putra Nilai
71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

INTI COLLEGE SUBANG JAYA (ICSJ)

PJ COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN (PJCAD)
21, Jalan Barat
46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

GENTING INTI INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE (GIIC)

BIOTECHNOLOGY
& LIFE SCIENCES
INTI
3, Jalan SS15/8, 47500 Subang Jaya 12, Persiaran Jati 3A, Gohtong Jaya
Selangor, Malaysia 69000 Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia
The new INTI reflects the synergy between the INTI Education Group and
INTI INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE PENANG (IICP) MIM-INTI MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (MIM-INTI)
Laureate International Universities. Supported by global resources in over
1-Z, Lebuh Bukit Jambul Management House, 227, Jalan Ampang
11900 Penang, Malaysia 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 20 countries with more than 43 accredited universities and 130 campuses,
INTI COLLEGE INDONESIA
the new INTI offers affordable world-class education in Malaysia.
INTI COLLEGE SARAWAK (ICSK)
Jalan Stampin Timur Jl. Arjuna Utara 35
93350 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia Duri Kepa Jakarta Barat 11510
Career-focused Programmes
INTI COLLEGE SABAH (ICS) To boost employability prospects, every INTI student will benefit from
Lot 17-20, Phase 1B
Taman Putatan Baru, Putatan Point the emphasis on career-focused academic programmes under the E2ETM
88200 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia (Enrolment to Employment) initiative. Our multinational partners include
METROPOLITAN COLLEGE Hotline 1300-88-4684 (INTI) many established international corporations.
1, Jalan Subang Utama Email enquiry@newinti.edu.my
47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Website www.newinti.edu.my
Cutting-edge Technology
We incorporate and apply the latest cutting-edge technology at all our
REGIONAL OFFICES
campuses, to empower our students and lecturers, and offer better
connectivity and access to resources at all times. Every INTI campus is
INTI EDUCATION COUNSELLING REPRESENTATIVE, INTI EDUCATION COUNSELLING CENTRE,
IPOH. JOHOR BAHRU. equipped with fibre optics which allows for higher bandwidth connection.
Foo Hing Suite 10.16 Level 10, Our lecturers are also provided with laptops to ensure smoother and faster
Tel (6) 012-383 6722 Johor Bahru City Square (Office Tower)
Email foohing@intimal.edu.my 106-108 Jalan Wong Ah Fook, 80000 Johor Bahru delivery of information, coursework programmes and communication with
Malaysia our students and the global Laureate network.
INTI EDUCATION COUNSELLING REPRESENTATIVE, Tel (6) 07-221 4882
MUAR/BATU PAHAT. Fax (6) 07-221 4881
Dr. Khaw Lilian Email ieccjb@intimal.edu.my
Students can also enjoy attractive discounts on Lenovo laptops so they too
Tel (6) 012-383 7670
Email khaw_lilian@intimal.edu.my can stay connected, while the on-site Lenovo technical support ensures
INTI EDUCATION COUNSELLING REPRESENTATIVE,
speedy technical assistance.
EAST COAST.
Johnny
Tel (6) 012-688 6938 International Exposure
Email johnny_fung@intimal.edu.my Under the Semester Abroad Programme, students can spend a semester at
any one of our affiliated campuses worldwide while paying local INTI fees.

Globally recognised programmes

for the 21st century
Member of MAPCU
INTI-UC • ICSJ • ICSK (Malaysian Association
INTI-UC • ICSJ of Private Colleges
and Universities)

All information provided in this guide is correct at the time of printing and subject to change from time to time.
 Message from Laureate Malaysia CEO,
Deputy CEO INTI Education Group.
When it comes to private education, the INTI Education
Group (INTI) is one of the most respected names in
Malaysia’s private higher education sector and is
synonymous with the place to be when it comes to
earning a tertiary qualification.
With 9 campuses in Malaysia and one in Indonesia, INTI
has grown steadily over the years and has developed
benchmarking partnerships with some of the biggest and
most renowned names in higher education around the
world today.
In 2008, INTI recalibrated itself to ensure that it would
be able to continue satisfying the demands to produce
graduates of exceptional quality by becoming a part of
the Laureate International Universities (LIU) network
and is now part of a global entity that spans 23 countries
worldwide.
Being selected by LIU to be its partner in Malaysia is
testament to the high standards of education which
form the foundation of INTI where our commitment to
excellence and uncompromising academic standards drive
our philosophy to produce graduates who are highly
employable and sought after.
The Laureate DNA also means INTI students are linked
into global resources, best practices, teaching methods,
international faculty and management tools that are
truly world-class.
The student-centric objective of INTI is to produce highly
employable graduates who can make a difference in
their chosen careers. What we teach and how we teach
our students has been developed extensively to meet
the unforgiving mental and aptitude standards which
employers demand of their workforce today.
The quest to raise the bar and set new benchmarks in the
education sector is a relentless one for INTI, which is the
same spirit we strive to instil in our students to mould
them into the dynamic individuals who will stand out
among their peers.
Thank you for reading this brochure which is the starting
point as you explore the horizons which we hope to open
up for you at INTI. We look forward to being your change
agent for personal growth.
Welcome to the INTI experience.
Graham Doxey
 The New INTI Edge in
Biotechnology & Life Sciences
Career-focused Programmes
Enhancing the future employability of the graduates
Internships in biotechnology and molecular biosciences companies and organisations
are available to students, plus frequent educational visits to such companies and
organisations.

The Bachelor of Biotechnology (Hons) programme offers a holistic approach to

learning, capped off by a compulsory four-month internship with biotechnology and
molecular biosciences companies. This serves to enhance the future employability
of graduates.

21st Century Quality

Proven track record
Our Australian Degree Transfer Programme (Science) graduates have a proven track
record in producing achievers with First and Second Class Upper Honours and have
secured international scholarships from reputable universities.

Globally recognised and holistic-based curriculum

The programme offers current development in the fields of biotechnology and the life
sciences and is focused on different areas of biotechnology (agriculture, healthcare,
industry, etc.). It also provides sound training in the core molecular biosciences
(biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, microbiology and immunology).

Quality assured
Our Australian Degree Transfer Programme (Science) is moderated by the University
of Adelaide, one of the top 200 universities in the world acknowledged by the
Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings and one of the heavyweight
universities in Australia.

State-of-the-art laboratory
Students obtain extensive hands-on experience using state-of-the-art equipment.

International Experience
Flexibility to transfer to reputable partner universities overseas
Students can choose either 1 or 2 years of study at INTI before transferring to
any degree and major in Biotech & Life Sciences. The Australian Degree Transfer
Programme (Science) offers the most number of degrees and majors in biotechnology
and life sciences under a single programme.

Partnership with reputable universities

Five of our partner universities are consistently ranked among the top 200 universities
in the world by the Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings. They
are the University of Queensland (Australia), the University of New South Wales
(Australia), the University of Adelaide (Australia), the University of Southampton
(United Kingdom) and Newcastle University (United Kingdom).

Inspiring scientific talks

These are conducted by visiting scientists and professors.

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 Why Biotechnology
& Life Sciences?
The 21st century is said to belong to Biotechnology and the Life Sciences, just as the
20th century belonged to Information Technology. Global revenue of biotechnology
and life sciences products have been progressively increasing from US$ 23 billion in
2000 to US$ 50 billion in 2005 to US$ 89.7 billion in 2008. It is predicted that by
2015, about 5,000 biotechnology firms will make over US$ 1 trillion.

Malaysia’s drive to set up a biotechnology and life sciences industry gained substantial
momentum under the 9th Malaysia Plan, allocating RM 2.02 billion (compared to
RM 574.4 million under the 8th Malaysia Plan), and instituting several measures,
among which are the creation of the Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation as the
driver of the industry; the National Biotechnology Policy comprising three phases
of development; and granting of BioNexus status to biotechnology companies.

The number of biotechnology companies granted the BioNexus status have

increased from initially 7 in 2006 to 42 in 2007, 92 in 2008 and to 104 as of May
2009. In 2008, investments totalled RM 1.3 billion and revenue generated was RM
378.6 million, which is projected to increase to RM 45 billion by 2013.

With the increasingly promising outlook in Malaysia and elsewhere, biotechnology

and life sciences graduates will be in demand in the years to come.

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 Academic Partners
AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES
Queensland University of Technology
Established in 1849, it is one of Australia’s largest
universities, enrolling 40,000 students. Out of these 12%
are from overseas with over 100 nationalities. It offers
a broader range of undergraduate degrees, with the
flexibility to choose a combination of study areas as well
as participate in exchange programmes with overseas
universities. QUT is the largest provider of bachelor
degree graduates into full-time employment in Australia
each year and its graduate employment rate is well above
the national average for Australian universities.
Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne has a strong reputation in Australia and
overseas as a provider of career orientated education
and as a university with a commitment to research.
The University maintains a strong technology base
and important links with industry, complemented by a
number of innovative specialist research centres which
attract a great deal of international interest. A feature of
many Swinburne undergraduate courses is the applied
vocational emphasis and direct industry application
through Industry Based Learning (IBL) programmes.
Swinburne was a pioneer of IBL, a programme that places
students directly in industry for vocational employment
as an integral part of the course structure.
The University of Adelaide
The University of Adelaide, a member of the Group of Eight
leading research universities in Australia, is Australia’s
third oldest and among the finest universities in the
world, consistently being ranked as one of the top 200
universities in the world by The Times Higher Education -
QS World University Rankings. The University of Adelaide
has produced four Nobel Prize-winning graduates and
nearly 102 Rhodes Scholars. An innovative and forward-
looking university, Adelaide has major strengths in
wine and food, biological sciences, physical sciences,
information technology and telecommunications,
environmental sciences and social sciences.
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The University of New South Wales
UNSW is one of the leading teaching and research
universities in Australia, renowned for the quality of
its graduates and its commitment to new and creative
approaches to education and research. UNSW is a
foundation member of the Group of Eight leading
research universities in Australia, and of the prestigious
Universitas 21 international consortium, which reflects its
academic standing worldwide. This is reinforced by the
fact that the University is consistently ranked as one of
the top 200 universities in the world by The Times Higher
Education - QS World University Rankings.
The University of Queensland
The university is a founding member of the national Group
of Eight, an alliance of research-strong “sandstone”
universities committed to ensuring that Australia has
higher education institutions that are genuinely world-
class. It belongs also to the global Universitas 21 alliance.
The university’s world-class standing is also recognised
by it being consistently ranked as one of the top 200
universities in the world by The Times Higher Education -
QS World University Rankings.
University of Western Sydney
The University of Western Sydney (UWS) began operations
on 1st January 1989, under the terms of the University
of Western Sydney Act, 1988 that had been passed by
the New South Wales Parliament in December 1988.
However, the predecessors of the University date as far
back as 1891 with the establishment of the Hawkesbury
Agricultural College. UWS is a large, multi-campus and
comprehensive metropolitan university with over 35,300
students, including over 4,000 international students. It
has a very strong focus on teaching.
NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY
University of Hertfordshire
Massey University The university has over 23,000 students, of which more
Granted university status in 1963, Massey grew within than 2,000 are from overseas, representing more than
two years into a multi-faculty institution. Massey 85 countries. The university’s BioPark facility and £4.5
University is characterised by the applied nature of million Innovation Centre together provide 8500 square
many of its teaching and research programmes and by metres of office space – currently home to 25 spin-out
its special expertise in the areas of technology, science, and start-up companies.
applied science and business studies. It has a proud
international record of using this expertise to work with University of Southampton
developing countries, and its focus on technology and The University of Southampton combines academic
business is also meeting new international demands. excellence with an innovative and entrepreneurial
approach to research, supporting a culture that engages
and challenges students and staff in their pursuit of
UK UNIVERSITIES learning. The university is member of the Russell Group,
an association of 20 major research-intensive universities
Newcastle University of the United Kingdom, and is rated as one of the top
It is one of the UK’s leading universities with a reputation 10 research universities in the UK. In addition, it is
built on the quality of its teaching, outstanding consistently ranked as one of the top 200 universities
research and its work with the community and industry. in the world by The Times Higher Education - QS World
The university is a member of the Russell Group, an University Rankings.
association of 20 major research-intensive universities of
the United Kingdom, and is consistently ranked as one of
the top 200 universities in the world by The Times Higher
Education - QS World University Rankings.
Northumbria University
Northumbria’s consistently excellent performance in UK
quality audits places it at the very top among modern
universities. Sixteen of its subject areas have been
awarded 22 or more out of a maximum possible of 24 by
the Quality Assurance Agency. All subjects have scored
over 20 points, bringing an average score of around 22.
In addition, it has been The Times Best New University
four times altogether, and three years in a row.
 Enrolment to Employment
E2ETM Industrial Linkages
This is a synergy with blue-chip companies, aimed at increasing the employability prospects of
every INTI graduate. E2E addresses critical market needs by tailoring courses together with the
industry, which means that the curriculum and coursework activities at INTI are designed to be in
tandem with the expectations of the industry, as well as relevant to the market’s needs.
BP Healthcare Group
BP Healthcare Group is a group on the move. From a laboratory operator, it has today become a strong and dynamic
healthcare group providing a comprehensive range of health-related services. BPBM is a unique model, offering multiple
services and innovations encompassing medical laboratory testing, pharmacy, vClinic solutions, diagnostic, medical equipment
and consumables, logistics, food testing, industrial testing and clinical waste services.
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Popular Majors
BIOCHEMISTRY
Biochemistry, the amalgamation of biology and chemistry, opens the door to deciphering the structures and functions of
proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and other bio-molecules, the mechanisms of enzyme action, elucidation of
metabolic pathways and their control, and understanding of life processes through the laws of chemistry. Biochemistry also
involves in-depth studies of the molecular basis of genetics.
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
Biomedical Science is a programme of studies that allows students to specialise in scientific areas related to the normal
functions or diseases of humans. Students learn how the body operates at a cellular and whole organ level and gain an
understanding of current medical research aimed at improving diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases.
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Biotechnology involves the use of advanced genetic techniques to construct novel microbial, plant and animal strains,
obtain site-directed mutants to improve the quantity or quality of products, or obtain other desired phenotypes. It spans a
variety of activities, from optimisation of processes such as those involved in producing antibiotics, vaccines, monoclonal
antibodies, and genetically engineered transgenic plants and animals, to carrying out gene therapy, improving water and
land management, and remedying pollution.
FOOD SCIENCE
Food Science is the study of the basic chemical, physical, biochemical and biophysical properties of foods and their
constituents, and of changes that these may undergo during handling, preservation, processing, storage, distribution and
preparation for consumption. Examples of the activities of food scientists include the development of new food products,
design of processes to produce these foods, choice of packaging materials, shelf-life studies, sensory evaluation of the
product with trained expert panels or potential consumers, as well as microbiological and chemical testing.
GENETICS
Genetics identifies the molecular, cellular, and organismal aspects of heredity in animals and plants. It also considers the
hereditary mechanisms of micro-organisms, human hereditary disorders and DNA technology.
MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY
Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, yeasts, moulds, viruses, rickettsia and protozoa.
It examines the diversity, structure, function, growth, reproduction, genetics, physiology, preservation and control of
these microorganisms. Microbiology also examines mutation, gene mapping and structure, means of transferring genetic
information and applications of genetic modifications.
Immunology covers the study of all aspects of the immune system in human and other organisms. It deals with, among
other things, the physiological functioning of the immune system in states of both health and disease; malfunctions of
the immune system in immunological disorders (autoimmune diseases, hypersensitivities, immune deficiency, allograft
rejection); and the physical, chemical, and physiological characteristics of the components of the immune system.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Molecular biology is the study of the molecular foundation of living organisms, especially on how DNA is used to define an
organism, how genes are regulated, and how human beings are related to other organisms. Like biochemistry, it underlies
many aspects of genetic engineering, protein engineering, and other new approaches to improving upon nature.
NUTRITION
Nutrition is the discipline that examines the effects of food components on the metabolism, health, performance, and
disease resistance of humans and animals. It also includes the study of human behaviour related to foods.

Programmes Offered PROGRAMME
Bachelor of Biotechnology (Hons)
The Biotechnology degree programme
provides training in a series of enabling
Page No DEGREE PROGRAMME technologies involving the practical
9 Bachelor of Biotechnology (Hons) application of organisms or their cellular
components to manufacturing and
DEGREE TRANSFER PROGRAMME service industries and environmental
12 Australian Degree Transfer Programme (Science)
management. It spans a variety of
FOUNDATION PROGRAMME activities, from optimisation of processes
15 Foundation Programme (Engineering/Science) such as those involved in producing
antibiotics, vaccines, monoclonal
antibodies, and genetically engineered
transgenic plants and animals, to
carrying out gene therapy, improving
water and land management and
remedying pollution.
This programme provides sound training
in the core molecular biosciences
(biochemistry, genetics, microbiology,
molecular biology and immunology),
leading to the different areas of
biotechnology. Embedded within the
programme are Soft Skills courses
(Entrepreneurship, Personal Financial
Planning Skills, Critical Thinking
Skills, Employability Skills, etc.) and
Communicative Foreign Language
courses (Japanese, French, German,
etc.), of which students are required
to take a specific number. This holistic
approach to learning, capped off by
a compulsory four-month internship
with biotechnology and molecular
biosciences companies, enhances the
future employability of the graduates.
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Degree Programme
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of biotechnology, like graduates of
any of the molecular biosciences, have access
to a vast list of careers in both the private and
public sectors. Some of the careers include
Science Officer/Researcher; Clinical and Regulatory
Executive/Regulatory Officer; Field Application
Specialist/Technical Support Executive (officer);
Service Engineer; Quality Assurance Officer
(executive, supervisor or analyst); Quality Control
Officer (supervisor, assistant or analyst); Safety
Specialist; Sales and Marketing Officer/Product
Sales Executive/Product Manager/Sales Executive/
Product Specialist/Product Executive/Sales Engineer/
Medical Scientific Liaison; Sales Coordinator cum
Customer Service; Patent Agent (attorney/auditor);
and Professor/Lecturer.
Amongst the industries in the private sector
that employ graduates in biotechnology are
Biotechnology; Food and Drink (including brewing);
Farming and Agriculture; Health and Beauty Care;
Medical and Scientific Instruments Companies;
Chemical and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Companies; Research Companies, including
companies conducting clinical trials; Clinical
Diagnostic Laboratories/Analytical and Testing
Laboratories; Environmental Pollution Control
Companies; Hospitals; and Patent Companies.
Within the public sector, graduates can gain
employment with various government research
agencies and facilities (in medicine, farming and
agriculture, fisheries, forestry, etc.); hospitals; blood
banking service; forensic service; and universities.
 Degree Programme Degree Programme

Bachelor of Biotechnology (Hons) ACADEMIC PATHWAY

KPT/JPS(PA7640)05/2012

OFFERED AT
INTI University College (INTI-UC)

DURATION
3 years

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Year 1
Biology of Organisms
Chemistry 1
Chemistry 2
Introduction to Biotechnology
Mathematics & Statistics
Molecular & Cell Biology 1
Molecular & Cell Biology 2
Organisation and Management
Soft Skills Course 1
University Compulsory Course

Year 2
Biochemistry
Biochemistry 2
Bioinstrumentation & Analytical Techniques
Genetics 1
Genetics 2
Immunology
Microbiology
Principles of Biotechnology
Soft Skills Course 2
Internship

Year 3
Genomics, Proteomics, & Bioinformatics
Biotechnology Practice
Current Topics in Biotechnology
Biotechnology Laboratory 1
Biotechnology Laboratory 2
Environmental & Industrial Biotechnology
Food & Agro-biotechnology
Medical & Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Methods & Skills in Research
Bioethics
Soft Skills Course 3
Communicative Foreign Language

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 Degree Transfer Programme Degree Transfer Programme

PROGRAMME ACADEMIC PATHWAY

Australian Degree Transfer Programme (Science)

This programme enables students to pursue studies in biotechnology, life sciences,

molecular biosciences or biomedical sciences up to the first two years of degree
studies. Upon successful completion of the programme, students will transfer to
one of the partner universities in Australia, New Zealand or the United Kingdom
to complete the degree. It is noteworthy that a number of the partner universities
are consistently ranked among the top 200 universities worldwide by the The
Times Higher Education - QS World University Rankings, including The University
of Adelaide, The University of New South Wales, The University of Queensland,
University of Southampton and Newcastle University.

In Year 1, students take up the core basic sciences in chemistry and molecular and
cell biology, supported by courses in mathematics, management, and computing.
Upon this foundation, students proceed to Year 2 courses in biochemistry, genetics,
microbiology and immunology or biotechnology, which are the “cornerstone” courses in
biotechnology, molecular biosciences and biomedical sciences. Coupled with this is the
emphasis placed by the programme on laboratory work where students gain extensive
hands-on experience using state-of the-art equipment. Students of the programme
are, therefore, well prepared by the time they transfer to partner universities.

Due to the core courses students take at Year 2, they are able to proceed to various
majors at partner universities. Some of the popular majors include biochemistry,
biomedical science, biotechnology, food science, genetics, microbiology and
immunology, molecular biology and nutrition.

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 Degree Transfer Programme Foundation Programme

PROGRAMME
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Australian Degree Transfer Programme FOUNDATION PROGRAMME Foundation Programme
Due to the extensive overlap among the (Science) (ENGINEERING/SCIENCE) (Engineering/Science)
molecular biosciences – biochemistry, biomedical KPT/JPS(A1372)06/2014 KPT/JPS(A1554)03/2014
science, genetics, biotechnology, microbiology
and immunology, and molecular biology – OFFERED AT This programme has been designed to
MQA
equip students, who wish to pursue a OFFERED AT MQA
graduates of these disciplines share the same INTI University College (INTI-UC) ACCREDITED
INTI University College (INTI-UC) ACCREDITED
*****
employment opportunities. career in Engineering or Science related *****
DURATION fields, with fundamental knowledge PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
These graduates have access to a vast list of 2 years
in physics, chemistry, mathematics, General Studies
careers in both the private and public sectors. Chemistry 1
Some of the careers include Science Officer/ PROGRAMME STRUCTURE English, as well as basic computing. Chemistry 2
Researcher; Clinical and Regulatory Executive/ Year 1 Students will be exposed to laboratory Basic Computing
Biology of Organisms English Language Skills 1
Regulatory Officer; Field Application Specialist/
Chemistry 1
methodology and safety measures. English Language Skills 2
Technical Support Executive (officer); Service Chemistry 2 Mathematics 1
Engineer; Quality Assurance Officer (executive, Computing Mathematics 2
supervisor or analyst)/Quality Control Officer Introduction to Biotechnology
Students in the Science pathway
(supervisor, assistant or analyst); Safety Mathematics & Statistics are required to study biology that is Elective Papers for
Science Pathway:
Specialist; Sales and Marketing Officer/ Molecular & Cell Biology 1 essential for understanding the basics Biology 1
Molecular & Cell Biology 2
Product Sales Executive/Product Manager/Sales Organisation and Management of bioscience. The Science pathway Biology 2
Executive/Product Specialist/Product Executive/ helps students to conduct and Statistics
Sales Engineer/Medical Scientific Liaison; Sales Year 2
Coordinator cum Customer Service; Patent Biochemistry 1 comprehend research. Students who Note: Local students are required to complete 3 modules namely: Malaysian Studies,
Islamic Studies (for Muslim students) or Moral Education (for non-Muslim students),
Agent (attorney/auditor); and Professor/Lecturer. Biochemistry 2 have completed the programme will Bahasa Kebangsaan (exempted if a credit in BM has been obtained at SPM level).
Genetics 1
Genetics 2
receive a certificate that enables them
Among the industries in the private sector Immunology or Principles of Biotechnology to apply directly to INTI University
that employ graduates in biotechnology and Microbiology
College’s life sciences courses or to
molecular biosciences are Biotechnology; Food
and Drink (including brewing); Farming and
any prestigious partner universities.
Agriculture; Health and Beauty Care; Medical Students who want to explore the
and Scientific Instruments Companies; Chemical possibilities offered in an innovative
and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Companies; Traditional Chinese Medicine course
Research Companies, including companies can also do so by taking the foundation
conducting clinical trials; Clinical Diagnostic
Laboratories/Analytical and Testing Laboratories;
programme in Science.
Environmental Pollution Control Companies;
Hospitals; and Intellectual Property and Patent
Management Companies.

Within the public sector, graduates can gain

employment with various government research
agencies and facilities (in medicine, farming and
agriculture, fisheries, forestry, etc.); hospitals;
blood banking service; forensic service; and
universities.

Graduates of food science or nutrition may work

with airlines; canning plants; food equipment
manufacturers; and companies manufacturing
different foods (for example, cereal and grain,
confectionary, dairy products, flavour and
fragrance, frozen food); and others.

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 INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The University of New South Wales
Golden Jubilee Scholarship
Full-tuition fee waiver for up to two years University of Southampton
– worth a total of AUD 49,920 (at 2008 fees) GBP 3,000 per year

Chancellor’s International Scholarship, School of Biomedical Sciences,

University of Hertfordshire International Ambassadors Scholarships,
GBP 2,000 Newcastle University
Up to GBP 3,000
Northumbria University
GBP 1,000 School of Biomedical Sciences,
International Undergraduate Merit Scholarships,
Newcastle University
Up to GBP 1,500

INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Teo Wee Siang
BSc (Advanced Science Stream) in Molecular Biology
Rethish Ragu Nadhanan
Recipient of The University of New South Wales Golden Jubilee BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science
Scholarship, 2008, awarded by The University of New South Wales
that allows full-tuition fee waiver for two years worth a total of Recipient of the Adelaide Graduate
AUD 49,920 (at 2008 fees) Fee Scholarship International (AGFS)
awarded by The University of Adelaide.
Recipient of The Faculty of Biological & Chemical Sciences Allows for full international tuition
International Scholarship, 2008, awarded by The University of fees waiver for 3 years worth a total
Queensland. Allows for half-tuition fee waiver for two years worth of AUD$10,957 (tax free) per annum
a total of AUD 23,000 (at 2008 fees)

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Lim Phan Shean
BSc (Hons) in Biotechnology

Recipient of the Northumbria International Student Award

(1st place), 2008, awarded by Northumbria University
Lim Bing Bing
Recipient of The British Council International Student
BSc (Hons) in Molecular of the Year Award (Highly Commended Winner), 2006,
Biology & Genetics awarded by the British Council (UK)

Recipient of the Chancellor’s International Scholarship, 2007/2008,

awarded by the University of Hertfordshire worth GBP 2,000
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 INTI Alumni
“I had a great time at INTI University College during my one and a half
years there. My favourite classes under the Australian Degree Transfer
Programme (Science) were Microbiology and Chemistry. The best part
of the programme, though, is undoubtedly the laboratory sessions. I can
still remember vividly streaking plates, performing Gram stains, making
chemical reactions and dissecting a mouse!!! The programme also gave
me a great opportunity to travel overseas, complete my studies and
further broaden my perception of the world. It has been 4 years since I
first enrolled in INTI and even though I’ve graduated, I will never forget
how much fun I had there.”
Soo Mei Ling
Pursued a degree in BSc (Biomedical Science) (Hons), and graduated with
First Class Honours in 2008 from The University of Adelaide, Australia.
Currently she is working as a Patient Relations Officer in Heartscan
International, Bangsar (owned by Mahameru International Medical
Centre Sdn Bhd).
“The Australian Degree Transfer Programme (Science) was
indeed a great beginning for my university experience. The
courses under the degree transfer programme were fun and
challenging! With the aid of professional and dedicated
lecturers, new things can be easily learnt. This programme also
provided me a great opportunity to further my studies at The
University of New South Wales. I certainly enjoyed the Biology
of Organisms and Molecular Cell Biology courses. The lessons
were very interesting. Apart from that, the lectures cultivated
my interest in biological sciences.”
Lee Aijia
Currently completing a degree in BSc (Food Science) at The
University of New South Wales, Australia, she is the recipient of
the University of New South Wales Golden Jubilee Scholarship
2008 covering full-tuition fee waiver for two years worth a
total of AUD 49,920 (at 2008 fees).
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What they have to say
“I enjoyed the laboratory sessions particularly the ones in Molecular
and Cell Biology 2. The lecturer was patient in explaining every
aspect of the experiments. Other laboratory sessions I enjoyed
were in the field of Microbiology. Playing with different bacterial
cultures and carrying out various tests just made the class very
much interesting.
The best part of the Australian Degree Transfer Programme (Science)
is that it provides options to students to further their studies in
various universities in Australia and the United Kingdom.”
Choo Foong Lin
Pursued a degree in BSc (Biotechnology) (Hons), and graduated
with First Class Honours in 2009 from The University of New South
Wales, Australia. He is the recipient of the University of New South
Wales Golden Jubilee Scholarship 2007 covering full-tuition fee
waiver for two years worth a total of AUD 45,120 (at 2007 fees).
“I really cherish the time in INTI, where we were given
substantial laboratory practical training and elemental
teaching of the life sciences core subjects. I still remember
my UK lecturers were quite amazed with us INTI students, “It was fun studying here as INTI aims to promote a holistic
as we actually out-performed the local students in several education. INTI does not focus solely on producing students
classes, especially in genetics. We were able to answer all who excel academically but also puts great emphasis in
the questions spot on. Last but not least, all the DSCAU providing a quality student life with lots of interesting co-
lecturers were very helpful and the structure of the curricular events and activities!”
programme is very well organised too.”
Wendy Liu Ying Ying
Alvin Teo Chen Kuang Pursued a degree in BSc (Biotechnology) (Hons), and
Pursued a degree in BSc (Hons) in Biotechnology, graduated with First Class Honours in 2009 from the
and graduated with First Class Honours in 2008 from University of Sunderland, United Kingdom.
Northumbria University, United Kingdom. He is the recipient
of Avecia Biotechnology Prize for Best Performance in
Biotechnology (graduating class of 2008), University of
Northumbria, UK.
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 Studying at INTI University College (INTI-UC)
At INTI University College, students have all the facilities and
amenities that will develop and enhance their personality, character
and employability skills. Situated on 82 acres of sprawling land, the
campus is a self-contained town within a city.

State-of-the-art Facilities
The campus is fitted with a host of advanced facilities
encompassing the following:
– Video-conferencing facilities
– 16 computer laboratories
– 6 science laboratories
– Lecture theatres with audio and LCD facilities
– Fully air-conditioned lecture halls and rooms
– A 4-storey Learning Resource Centre featuring an interactive
multimedia learning environment with state-of-the-art facilities
like a fully-computerised library, multimedia laboratories and
multi-disciplinary laboratories.
The campus runs on fibre-optic area network that runs on
Gigabit Ethernet technology, TMNet and Metro-E broadband
facility and is fully wireless.

Student Support Services &

Student Development Activities
There are various sports facilities that will facilitate the growth
and development of the students. INTI’s student government
body, INTIMA, organises numerous cultural and sporting
events facilitated by extensive sports and leisure facilities. The
University Placement Office assists in the transfer of students
abroad, while the Students Affairs Office provides advice and
support on non-academic activities. The Career & Counselling
Centre offers both personal and career counselling.

Halls of Residence
There are sixteen Halls of Residence named after great men
who have contributed significantly to mankind. Eight of
these are designated to provide twin-sharing rooms and can
accommodate 2,100 residents. Six others are single-occupancy
halls with a total of 1,100 rooms.

All Halls of Residence are equipped with activity rooms, a

common area for discussion or group work, a dining hall,
study rooms, a television room and a pantry. For the safety of
residents, there is 24-hour security, with one security guard
assigned to each hall.

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