University of Malaya (UM)
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| University of Malaya | |
| Location: | Kuala Lumpur |
| Established: | 1905 |
| Website: | www.um.edu.my |
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MASTER IN BIOSAFETY BY DISTANCE LEARNING
An international academically accredited course based on a combination of distance-learning and on-campus training sessions. The on-line course is of twelve months duration and leads to an academically accredited Master in Biosafety in the University of Malaya. It is distinctively interdisciplinary with students and faculty from natural & social sciences and the law. The programme is supported through a technical cooperation project under the aegis of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and is endorsed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) of Malaysia.
This master course is an upgrade of the previous postgraduate diploma training programme, with hands-on training in the additional module of GMO detection with theoretical and practical aspects. The Malaysian Biosafety Act 2007 and other regional Biosafety Regulations will also be introduced as part of the course material.
At the end of the master programme, successful graduates will be able to conduct risk assessments and apply risk management options. They will have acquired skills to deal with public policy issues at the interface of science, government, industry and civil society. They will also have the analytical knowledge to comply with the regulatory acts in the field of biotechnology. The master programme is targeted at individuals interested in, or are, engaged as biosafety professionals in government agencies or industry. It is also tailored for individuals with an interest in public policy, legal and ethical aspects of biotechnology.
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Course Dates 2008/2009 intake
The master course starts tentatively on October 2008 with the release of the first on-line module. The on-line registration will be opened on June 2008. August 2008 is the deadline for Registration and submission of University Malaya Application Forms.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entrance requirements for registration of a Master Programme are:
- A recognized bachelors degree with min CGPA of 2.6 of a Malaysian university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard obtained after a programme of study extending over not less than three years in a university (or educational institution of university rank), in an appropriate subject
- All teaching of the course is conducted in English and it is therefore essential that students have a sufficient command of the language to follow the programme. Candidates for whom English is not their first language will be required to provide proof that they possess an adequate level of English competence. The minimum levels are a band of 5 for the International English Testing System (IELTS) or a score of 550 for paper-based total or 213 for computer-based total for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or its equivalent.
- Computer and internet literacy. Able to have sufficient access to the internet. See below for details on the specific IT requirements.
- Able to provide evidence of financial support
Preference will be given to:
1. Individuals who are directly involved in international or local regulatory processes in government, industry, academia or NGOs. 2. Individuals who are directly involved in Biosafety education
Note:
A candidate possessing alternative qualifications which do not conform with those normally prescribed for entry may be considered for registration if the candidate, by evidence of their background and experience or general education, scholarship or training satisfies the University and the Scientific advisory board as to their fitness to follow the programme and to profit by it.
Computer, Software and Internet Access Requirement
- Hard- and software:
- MS Windows PC:
- Computer: Intel Pentium Processor 500 Mhz, 256 MB RAM
- Software: Windows 98 (better: XP), Acrobat Reader 5.0, Browser: Internet Explorer 6, or higher, alternatively FireFox, Flash Plugin for browser, MS Word 6.0 or higher
- Apple Macintosh PC:
- Computer: G3 Processor 400 Mhz, 256 MB RAM
- Software: MacOs 9.2 (better: MacOs X), Acrobat Reader 5.0, Netscape 7, or higher, alternatively FireFox or Safari, Flash Plugin for browser, MS Word 6.0 or higher
- MS Windows PC:
- Access to internet:
- minimum 256 kbs modem; preferably: broadband connection
- access 3 times a week, preferably on a daily basis
Assessment
Trainees are assessed on the basis of:
- Participation in hands-on laboratory class (10% of total marks)
- Participation in on-line discussion sessions (10% of total marks)
- Submission of seven (7) written assessments (20% of total marks)
- Submission of dissertation (30% of total marks)
- Final examination (30% of total marks)
Study Fees
The current course fees are as below. For further information on the course fee please inquire with the secretariat before submitting your application.
- Malaysian students: RM 4000.00
- International students: RM 6000.00
Award Requirements
- Successful completion of all modules of the course, including participation in laboratory class, group discussions, written assignments, final dissertation and examinations. Marks required to pass the course is 50% of total. Distinction is awarded for marks >70%.
- Payment of registration fee in full
For further information, please contact
Dr Chan Kok Gan
Email: kokgan@um.edu.my
or
Biosafety Secretariat
Centre for Research in Biotechnology for Agriculture (CEBAR)
Level 5, Block B,
Institute of Postgraduate Studies
University of Malaya
50603, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
Email : biosafety@um.edu.my
Telephone : +603 - 79676993
Fax : +603 - 79676991
