🇲🇾 Penang · 1.5 years · Public
Masters in Biotechnology at USM
A Biotechnology master's covers molecular biology, genetic engineering, bioprocessing and bioinformatics with substantial lab work. Here is what studying it at Universiti Sains Malaysia (Penang) costs, who is eligible and what you can do after.
- Total ≈ ₹13 lakh – ₹18 lakh
- Tuition RM 12,000 – RM 25,000 a year
- Intakes: January/February
- Loan & visa support
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How much does the Masters in Biotechnology at USM cost?
The Masters in Biotechnology at Universiti Sains Malaysia costs an Indian student about ₹13 lakh – ₹18 lakh in total: tuition of RM 12,000 – RM 25,000 a year, living costs of about RM 23,500 a year and one-time costs. Of 2 universities on our Malaysia list offering Biotechnology, it ranks 1 from cheapest. After the degree: no automatic post-study visa; graduates need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass.
Official sources: Universiti Sains Malaysia — official website
Masters in Biotechnology at USM at a glance
- Program
- Masters in Biotechnology at Universiti Sains Malaysia
- Typical length
- 1.5 years
- Tuition (international)
- RM 12,000 – RM 25,000 a year
- Total cost
- ₹13 lakh – ₹18 lakh
- Usual backgrounds
- B.Tech/B.Sc in Biotechnology and B.Sc in Microbiology, Biochemistry or Life Sciences
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
- After graduation
- No automatic post-study visa; graduates need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass
- Intakes
- January/February, May, September (varies by university)
Cost
Masters in Biotechnology at USM: cost in rupees
University-wide tuition range for international graduate students; your program's exact fee is on the offer letter.
Specialisations
Biotechnology specialisations to look for
Biotechnology master's programs usually let you specialise in bioinformatics, biopharmaceuticals, genetic Engineering and industrial Biotechnology. Tracks, elective sets and thesis areas differ by university, so confirm on USM's program page which of these Universiti Sains Malaysia offers before you apply.
Eligibility
Entry requirements for Biotechnology at USM
Usual expectations — the program page has the exact minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: B.Tech/B.Sc in Biotechnology
- Bachelor's: B.Sc in Microbiology, Biochemistry or Life Sciences
- Bachelor's: B.Pharm
- Prerequisite: Molecular and cell biology
- Prerequisite: Lab experience
- Prerequisite: Basic chemistry
- English: IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE/GMAT: GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
Careers
Careers after Biotechnology — Penang & Johor Bahru
Malaysian cities with electronics and manufacturing employers
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Biotechnology at similar universities in Malaysia
Universities on our list offering Biotechnology, closest in total cost.
Loan
EMI on a ₹12 lakh loan
About 80% of the mid-point cost; EMIs start after the course and moratorium.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Tuition is RM 12,000 – RM 25,000 a year; the total with living and one-time costs is about ₹13 lakh – ₹18 lakh over 1.5 years.
Usually if you have b.Tech/B.Sc in Biotechnology and b.Sc in Microbiology, Biochemistry or Life Sciences, with molecular and cell biology and lab experience.
Graduates move into roles such as Research Associate, Bioprocess Engineer, Quality Control Analyst and Bioinformatics Analyst. Employers look for lab techniques, data analysis and regulatory knowledge.
No automatic post-study visa; graduates need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass.
Most families combine savings with an education loan of about ₹12 lakh; the EMI at 10.5% over 10 years is about ₹16,192 a month.
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