Postgraduate Diploma in Bioinformatics

i. A Bachelor’s Degree with minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the PU Senate;

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ii. A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with CGPA between 2.50 and 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment;

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iii. A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years’ working experience in the relevant field.

International Students IELTS 6.0 (Equivalent to CEFR Mid B2)

If a student does not meet this requirement, Perdana University will offer a three-month Intensive English Preparatory program to ensure that student's proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the program.

YEAR 1

• Critical Thinking and Scientific Communication
• Foundation in Biology
• Datawarehousing & Programming I
• Biostatistics
• Essential Topics in Bioinformatics
• Datawarehousing & Programming II
• Data Mining
• Advanced Bioinformatics
• Research Seminar
• Bioinformatics Research Miniproject

Develop and apply innovative bioinformatics solutions to complex research problems.
Further their education in bioinformatics or any field of life sciences (basic, applied, or services).
Pursue a career in the life sciences, either in academia or industry.
Highly qualified and published faculty with international exposure and recognition.
All the faculty collectively cover a wide range of current areas of research and offer access to a broad range of expertise.
Access to key strategic partners from academia and industry who are thought leaders in the field.

Perdana University encourages students to participate in extra-curricular activities that enhance their learning experience. Our students can join various clubs, attend tech talks, participate in hackathons, and engage in collaborative projects that address real-world issues. These activities foster a community of innovation and problem-solving, making our graduates more adaptable and resilient in the fast-paced world of technology.

• Bioinformatician
• Data Analyst (Bioinformatics)
• Computational Biologist
• Genomics Technician
• Clinical Data Manager

This programme is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Click here to view the accreditation details on the Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR), or scan the QR code below.