This program provides core courses specifically designed to build a strong foundation, enhance research competency, and train students to communicate with impact in order to achieve academic success.
Generally, these compulsory courses are divided into three main components:
BBS5901: Research Methodology & Seminar (Proposal)
Focus: Teaching methodologies related to scientific research.
Content: Literature search methods, preparation of research/grant proposals, ethics and misconduct in research, as well as laboratory safety.
Output & Evaluation: Research Proposal.
BBS5905: Scientific Writing in Biotechnology
Focus: Training students to effectively present their scientific data and write high-impact scientific articles.
Content: Writing review papers, research articles, short communications, theses, etc., alongside an introduction to various data presentation methods.
Output & Evaluation: Comprehensive Literature Review / Review Paper / Research Article.
Seminar Course Series (SPS & BBS Codes) Students will be guided on the correct research presentation formats and styles through four course options based on their level of study:
SPS 5903: Master Seminar (Proposal)
SPS 6903: PhD Seminar (Proposal)
BBS 5903: Master Seminar (Final)
BBS 6904: PhD Seminar (Final)

Updated:: 31/07/2026 [yasminani]

Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia