Quick Facts
Duration
3 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep
Tuition Fees
RM57,300
Course Highlights
- Provides an innovative opportunity for those from non-science backgrounds to explore the realm of healthcare
- The programme is designed to meet the demands of the rapidly evolving communication and healthcare industries by having a curriculum that reflects current industry trends, so you will gain practical knowledge and skills that are directly applicable to real-world scenarios
- By blending communication and media studies with a specialised focus on health, you develop a deep understanding of how effective communication plays a pivotal role in healthcare settings, preparing you for diverse roles in the field
- Through practical projects, hands-on learning experiences, and internships, you develop industry-relevant skills such as media production, health promotion, digital communication, and public relations
Course Structure
Short Semester
- Local Students
- MPU1: MPU3182 Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
- International Students
- MPU1: MPU3142 Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
- MPU1: MPU3192 Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
- MPU2: MPU3262 Academic Communication* / MPU2: MPU3202 Bahasa Kebangsaan A **
- MPU3: MPU3302 Integrity and Anti-Corruption (Kursus Integriti Dan Anti Rasuah)
Semester 1
- Media Writing Skills I
- Introduction to Public Policy
- Public Speaking
- Human Communication
- IT Fundamentals
- Visual Communication
Semester 2
- Science Communication
- Principles of Public Relations
- Intercultural Communication
- Communication Theory
- Elective 1
- Patient-Healthcare Provider Communication
- Healthcare Ethics and Professionalism
- Social Media Analytic Tools
- Social Responsibility (Phase 1)
Short Semester 1
- Media Writing Skills II
- Health Literacy
- Inter-professional Communication in Health
Semester 3
- Digital Communication and Strategy
- Graphic Design for Medical and Healthcare
- Mediated Communication and Health
- Elective 2
- Activism and Citizen Journalism through Media
- Media Planning and Management
- Elective 3
- Fundamentals of Journalism
- Public Opinion and Persuasion
- Social Responsibility (Phase 2)
Semester 4
- Communication and Media Laws
- Health Communication Campaign: Design and Evaluation
- Communication in Health Organisations
- Elective 1
- Health Equity Promotion: Role of Community
- Corporate Social Responsibility and Communication
- Social Marketing for Health Communication
Semester 5
- Research Methodology
- Media Entrepreneurship
- Public Health Risk and Crisis Communication
- Conflict Management Skills in Health
- Health Promotion Campaign
- e-Portfolio
Semester 6
- Industrial Placement #
Short Semester 2
- Industrial Placement (Cont.) #
- e-Portfolio
Notes:
- * For students with credit in BM
- ** For students with no credit in BM
- # The industrial placement is 24 weeks.
Entry Requirements
- A-Levels:
- DD AND
- Credit in English at SPM or its equivalent (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)
- STPM:
- CC AND
- Credit in English at SPM or its equivalent (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)
- Australian Matriculation:
- ATAR 60 AND
- Credit in English at SPM or its equivalent (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)
- NCEA:
- 50% AND
- Credit in English at SPM or its equivalent (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)
- Canadian Grade 12/13:
- 60% aggregate in 6 subjects AND
- Credit in English at SPM or its equivalent (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)
- Unified Examination Certificate (UEC):
- B in 5 subjects AND
- Credit in English at SPM or its equivalent (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)
- Australian University Foundation Programmes:
- 50% or ATAR 60 AND
- Credit in English at SPM or its equivalent (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)
- Indian Pre-University:
- Average of 50% AND
- Credit in English at SPM or its equivalent (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)
- Ministry of Education (MOE) Matriculation:
- cGPA 2.00 AND
- Credit in English at SPM or its equivalent (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)
- International Baccalaureate (IB):
- 24 points AND
- Credit in English at SPM or its equivalent (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)
- American High School Diploma:
- cGPA 2.00 AND
- Credit in English at SPM or its equivalent (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)
- Foundation Studies / Foundation Programme:
- cGPA 2.00 AND
- Credit in English at SPM or its equivalent (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)
- Diploma:
- Diploma in Media and Communication or Diploma in any field
- cGPA 2.00 AND
- Credit in English at SPM or its equivalent (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)
- Diploma in Media and Communication or Diploma in any field
Notes:
Foundation in Science
- Foundation in Science qualifications from other higher education institutions will be considered on a case by case basis for admission into the local IMU programmes.
- Students with IMU Foundation in Science can apply into IMU programmes and programmes with selected credit transfer options, upon meeting the entry requirement eligibility. **
For admissions into the IMU Foundation in Science programme, students will need:
- Pass SPM / O-Levels with minimum 5 credits in Mathematics, 2 Science subjects and 2 other subjects. Note: Specific SPM / O-Levels requirements may be needed for admissions into IMU programmes.
- MUET: Band score of 3.5; or
- IELTS: Overall band score of 5.0; or
- TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 40; or
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 154; or
- Cambridge English : Proficiency (CPE): Overall score of 154; or
- Cambridge Linguaskill: Overall score of 154; or
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 47
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM150
RM0
Tuition fees
RM114,600
RM57,300
Other miscellaneous fees
RM2,090
Discounts & scholarships
-RM950
Total payable amount
RM58,440
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