About the Faculty of Integrated Life Sciences

Welcome to the Faculty of Integrated Life Sciences

The world is changing constantly, and we see this on a daily basis. Be it advancements in technology, culture, the arts, or sciences. One area of constant and continuous breakthrough are the life sciences. Life sciences is a major branch of science, dedicated to the understanding, protection and improvement of all human, plant, and animal life on the planet.

The ever evolving nature of life sciences pushes the boundaries and frontiers for research and development. This cultivates human resource capacity, capable of seeing the bigger picture, thinking outside the box, and contributing to a sustainable future for humanity.

Advances through basic research will develop over time into applied research, which then creates new understanding across a wide range of disciplines. It is therefore essential to promote a multidisciplinary approach that is not bound by conventional frameworks. This is to ensure that you as today’s students, will be tomorrow’s major players, and will possess a broad knowledge base and flexible skillsets.

The Faculty of Integrated Life Sciences (FILS) is a multi-disciplinary faculty pursuing innovative, emerging research and transformative education in foundational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for a sustainable future. FILS provides excellent online and in person teaching facilities including well-equipped laboratories. We undertake cutting edge research in diverse fields, including chemistry, biological sciences and environmental technology.

We welcome the energy, enthusiasm and talent that you bring to the class, the laboratory and community at large. We look forward to sharing our scientific knowledge and skills with you. You will acquire the variety of relevant scientific skills, analytical and creative thinking, confident presentation skills as well as innovative problem-solving techniques. This will ensure your career prospects, and future proof your relevance in tomorrow’s market place. We will ensure that you will have a rewarding campus life while achieving all this.

Our highly qualified academic staff reflect our core values of Commitment, Diversity Excellence, Integrity and Inclusivity.

Our tagline of “Transformative education for a sustainable future” is more than a slogan. It’s a blueprint to fulfil our Vison and Mission, i.e. to produce graduates who will lead the next generation

Do come and be part of this vibrant and futuristic community.

Professor. Dr. Vilasini Pillai

(Dean)

Vision Statement
Mission Statement

A multi-disciplinary faculty pursuing innovative, emerging research and transformative education in foundational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for a sustainable future.

To advance and integrate life sciences with multi fields of study towards world class education, research and innovation for sustainable environmental, social and economic development;
To foster strategic partnerships, collaborative linkages and create opportunities that are relevant for the advancement of society;
To embed core values, integrity and ethics whilst cultivating a sense of inclusivity in our students to make them agile and adaptable for a resilient future; and
To equip our students with leadership skills, entrepreneurialism, motivation and emotional intelligence to be the drivers, mentors and leaders of the future.

Our Core Values

Commitment
We are committed to the advancement of science and to our students achievements
Diversity
Understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences
Excellence
Through fostering of knowledge, skills, relationships, and values necessary for students to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
Integrity
A commitment to five fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility
Inclusivity
To ensure that all students freely learn and explore new ideas, feel safe to express their views in a civil manner, and respected as individuals and members of groups.

Vision And Mission Of Schools

Organisation Chart

Week Start	Week End	Academic Week	Activity	Public Holidays
28-Jun Sat			Registration	Awal Muharam	27-Jun Fri
30-Jun Mon	4-Jul Fri		Orientation
7-Jul Mon	11-Jul Fri	Week 1	Learning Week
14-Jul Mon	18-Jul Fri	Week 2	Learning Week
21-Jul Mon	25-Jul Fri	Week 3	Learning Week
28-Jul Mon	1-Aug Fri	Week 4	Learning Week
4-Aug Mon	8-Aug Fri	Week 5	Learning Week
11-Aug Mon	15-Aug Fri	Week 6	Learning Week
18-Aug Mon	22-Aug Fri	Week 7	Learning Week
25-Aug Mon	29-Aug Fri	Week 8	Learning Week
1-SepMon	5-Sep Fri		Mid-Semester Break	Merdeka Day	1-Sep Mon
				Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday	5-Sep Fri
8-Sep Mon	12-Sep Fri	Week 9	Learning Week
15-Sep Mon	19-Sep Fri	Week 10*	Learning Week	Malaysia Day	16-Sep Tue
22-Sep Mon	26-Sep Fri	Week 11	Learning Week
29-Sep Mon	3-Oct Fri	Week 12	Learning Week
6-Oct Mon	10-Oct Fri	Week 13	Learning Week
13-Oct Mon	17-Oct Fri	Week 14	Learning Week
22-Oct Wed	25-Oct Sat	Week 15	Self-Study Week	Deepavali	20-Oct Mon
27-Oct Mon	1-Nov Sat	Week 16	Final Examination
3-Nov Mon	6-Nov Thur	Week 17	Final Examination	Sultan of Perak’s Birthday	7-Nov Fri
10-Nov Mon	14-Nov Fri		Semester Break
17-Nov Mon	21-Nov Fri		Semester Break

Note :

The University reserves the right to amend as and when required
When a public holiday falls on Sunday, the holiday is substituted with the following working Monday/working day
22 November 2025 – Convocation

*4. The University Management has decided to grant extra leave for certain festivals that fall at the beginning or end of the week. For this semester, Monday 15 Sept is the extra holiday. Therefore, replacement classes must be conducted on the dates provided by the Registrar’s Office

About the Faculty of Integrated Life Sciences

Welcome to the Faculty of Integrated Life Sciences

Professor. Dr. Vilasini Pillai

(Dean)

Our Core Values

Commitment

Diversity

Excellence

Integrity

Inclusivity

Vision And Mission Of Schools

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School of Integrated Sciences (SIS)

Organisation Chart

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