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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) KPT/JPT (R/421/6/0028) 10/20 - MQA/SWA0130 1 year February and July RM 43,500 Malaysian Student RM 48,700 International Student 2019 fees p.a. This is an additional one-year degree that you may opt to pursue after the first three years of undergraduate study. During your honours year, you will complete coursework and an original research project under an academic supervisor, culminating in the presentation of a thesis in your chosen field of research. You will gain a rich intellectual experience, transferable skills, and a stepping stone towards higher research qualifications in science, such as the Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy. Areas of specialisation > Biotechnology > Food science and technology > Medical bioscience > Medicinal chemistry > Psychology (February intake only) > Tropical environmental biology Course structure CAREER PATHS Our graduates work in areas such as: > drug and pharmaceutical research > food processing > chemicals > biotechnology product development > clinical genetics > healthcare > environmental consulting > environmental management > food hygiene > food packaging This course consists of a combination of coursework and research. In the coursework component you will develop advanced theoretical and/or technical knowledge of your discipline within science and research methodologies appropriate to your discipline. In the research component you will plan and execute a research project under the individual guidance of an academic supervisor. BIOTECHNOLOGY > Biotechnology research project (36 points) > Honours coursework in biotechnology (12 points) FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY > Food science and technology research project (36 points) > Honours coursework in food science and technology (12 points) MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY > Medicinal chemistry research project (36 points) > Honours coursework in medicinal chemistry (12 points) MEDICAL BIOSCIENCE > Medical bioscience research project (36 points) > Honours coursework in medical bioscience (12 points) PSYCHOLOGY > Psychology honours: Research project (24 points) > Statistics and research design for professional psychology (6 points) > Ethical and professional issues in psychology (6 points) > Psychological assessment and intervention (6 points) > Psychology in society (6 points) TROPICAL ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY > Tropical environmental biology research project (36 points) > Honours coursework in tropical environmental biology (12 points) 68 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2019