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Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Malaysia.
🇲🇾 1–2 years · January/February
Masters in Biotechnology in Malaysia
A Biotechnology master's covers molecular biology, genetic engineering, bioprocessing and bioinformatics with substantial lab work. Here is how studying it in Malaysia works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 2 universities compared
- From ₹13 lakh – ₹18 lakh
- Intakes: January/February
- Post-study work
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Masters in Biotechnology in Malaysia: what does it cost and is it worth it?
A master's in Biotechnology in Malaysia usually takes 1–2 years. On our list, 2 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹13 lakh – ₹18 lakh (USM) to ₹14 lakh – ₹19 lakh (UPM). After graduating: no automatic post-study visa; graduates need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass.
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Masters in Biotechnology in Malaysia at a glance
- Duration
- 1–2 years
- Tuition (international)
- ≈ MYR 20,000 – 60,000 per year (branch campuses at the higher end)
- Living costs
- ≈ MYR 1,500 – 3,000 per month
- Typical budget
- ₹6–14 lakh per year
- Intakes
- January/February, May, September (varies by university)
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE/GMAT is asked by some business and economics programs
- Post-study work
- No automatic post-study visa; graduates need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass
Overview
Why study Biotechnology in Malaysia?
A Biotechnology master's covers molecular biology, genetic engineering, bioprocessing and bioinformatics with substantial lab work.
Malaysia offers UK and Australian degrees at branch campuses for a fraction of the cost, low living costs and a short flight from India and large Indian community and familiar food.
Universities
Universities for Biotechnology in Malaysia
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Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
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- 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 in Malaysia
FAQs
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. Malaysia offers UK and Australian degrees at branch campuses for a fraction of the cost. Typical roles afterwards include Research Associate, Bioprocess Engineer and Quality Control Analyst.
On our list: USM and UPM.
From ₹13 lakh – ₹18 lakh at USM up to ₹14 lakh – ₹19 lakh, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept b.Tech/B.Sc in Biotechnology, b.Sc in Microbiology, Biochemistry or Life Sciences and b.Pharm, with molecular and cell biology, lab experience and basic chemistry, plus IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university.
No automatic post-study visa; graduates need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass. During your studies: part-time work only during semester breaks, with limits.
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