Plants,
read closely.
The Department of Plant Science trains botanists who can hold a hand lens and a pipette: taxonomy, physiology, genetics and phytochemistry, taught in the tropics they describe.
Four years, one specimen at a time
Six clusters, one department
Six research clusters, from taxonomy and anatomy to molecular genetics, crop physiology, phytochemistry, plant pathology and ecology. Pick a cluster to see who works in it.
Where the work happens
Lab → Herbarium → Glasshouse → FieldThe people you'll work beside
Selected papers
Before you apply
Bachelor of Science in Applied Plant Sciences (Hons)
Minimum by entry qualification
- STPM
- CGPA of at least 2.00.Plus at least Grade C in one of: Mathematics (M or T), Physics, Chemistry or Biology.
- STAM
- At least Jayyid Jiddan.
- Diploma
- CGPA of at least 2.00 in a related diploma.
- Asasi / Matriculation
- CGPA of at least 2.00 in Asasi or KPM Matriculation.
All applicants also need
- MUET
- At least Band 3.0 for exams from Session 1, 2021.Band 3 is accepted for exams up to 2020, if still valid on the application date.
- SPM (Science)
- At least Grade C in two of:Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Science, Additional Science, Applied Science, Agricultural Science or Agrotechnology Studies.
- SPM (Islamic / Moral)
- At least Grade C in one Islamic Studies or Moral Education subject.For example: Pendidikan Islam, Pendidikan Moral, Pendidikan Al-Quran dan Al-Sunnah, Tasawwur Islam.
Summarised from IIUM Entry Requirements for Undergraduate Programmes, effective Session 2023/2024. Please confirm with IIUM Admission before applying.
Entry requirements for international qualifications, from IIUM Admission.
International requirements ↗Ready to study
plants seriously?
Applications for Applied Plant Sciences (Honours) run through the IIUM online portal. Postgraduate places by research are open all year. Write to a supervisor whose cluster matches your interest.