Bachelor of Applied Science (Hons) Medical Biotechnology

IMU University

Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jul, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM133,800

Course Highlights

  • IMU works closely with biotechnology-based industries and the bioeconomy corporation for industrial attachments locally or abroad and latest information on the industry
  • This curriculum is aligned with Malaysian biotechnology priorities and it has been developed to meet high international standards and is accepted by the University of Newcastle, Australia for credit transfer into their programme
  • With exposure to industrial attachment and research, you will be better prepared to be a competent biomedical scientist
  • Malaysia’s pioneer in private medical and health sciences education

Course Structure

Local Students

  • MPU1: Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban

International Students

  • MPU1: Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
  • MPU1: Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
  • MPU2: Academic Communication * /
  • MPU2: Bahasa Kebangsaan A **
  • MPU3: Integrity and Anti-Corruption (Kursus Integriti Dan Anti Rasuah)

* For Malaysian students with credit in SPM BM
** For Malaysian students with no credit in SPM BM

Semester 1: 

  • Basic Mathematics and Statistics
  • Science Communication
  • Chemistry for Biotechnologists
  • Biodiversity and Conservation for Biotechnology
  • Instrumentation, Biosafety and Quality Management
  • Molecular Biology and Immunology

Semester 2: 

  • General Pharmacology
  • Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
  • Ethics and Biotechnology
  • Applied Biochemistry
  • Cell and Tissue Culture Techniques
  • Fundamentals of Bioinformatics

Semester 3: 

  • Analytical Chemistry for Biotechnologists I
  • Principles of Sustainable Development
  • Forensic Science
  • Fundamentals of Structural Biology
  • Molecular Medicine
  • Management and Experimentation on Animals
  • Elective 1: Algorithms and Data Structure / Elective 2: Medical Epidemiology and Public Health *

Choose 1 elective module

Semester 4: 

  • Toxicology and Toxinology
  • Omics Technology
  • Bioprocess Technology
  • Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
  • Applied Biotechniques in Biotechnology and Community Health
  • Data Analytics
  • Social Responsibility

Short Semester 1 : 

  • Pathology for Biotechnologists
  • Research Methodology
  • Current Trends in Medical Biotechnology
  • Free Elective 1: Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine/Free Elective 2: Radiobiology

* Choose 1 free elective module

Semester 5: 

  • Medical Biotechnology Research Projects
  • Elective 3: Biotechnology Research Commercialisation/Elective 4: Fundamentals of Business Management/
  • Elective 5: Fundamentals of Cosmeceuticals/Elective 6: BioPharming: Harvesting Therapeutics/Elective 7: Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals and Supplements*

*Choose any 3 elective modules

Semester 6: 

  • Biotechnology Internship

Entry Requirements

  • A Level: CCD (including 2 Science subjects/Mathematics) AND
    • Credit in Mathematics, one science subject and one other subject at SPM level or its equivalent. (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)
  • STPM: CC (including 2 Science subjects/Mathematics) AND
    • Credit in Mathematics, one science subject, and one other subject at SPM level or its equivalent. (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level) 
  • Australian Matriculation: ATAR 60 (including 2 Science subjects/Mathematics) AND
    • Credit in Mathematics, one science subject and one other subject at SPM level or its equivalent. (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level) 
  • NCEA Level 3: 60% aggregate (including 2 Science subjects/Mathematics) AND
    • Credit in Mathematics, one science subject and one other subject at SPM level 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 (including 2 Science subjects/Mathematics) AND
    • Credit in Mathematics, one science subject and one other subject at SPM level or its equivalent. (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)
  • UEC: B in 5 subjects (including 2 Science subjects/Mathematics) AND
    • Credit in Mathematics, one science subject and one other subject at SPM level or its equivalent. (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)
  • Australian University Foundation Programmes: 60% aggregate or ATAR 60 (including 2 Science subjects/Mathematics) AND
    • Credit in Mathematics, one science subject and one other subject at SPM level or its equivalent. (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)
  • Indian Pre-University: Average of 60% (including 2 Science subjects/Mathematics) AND
    • Credit in Mathematics, one science subject and one other subject at SPM level or its equivalent. (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)
  • Ministry of Education Matriculation #: cGPA 2.00 (including 2 Science subjects/Mathematics) AND
    • Credit in Mathematics, one science subject and one other subject at SPM level or its equivalent. (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)
  • International Baccalaureate (IB): 26 points (including 2 Science subjects/Mathematics) AND
    • Credit in Mathematics, one science subject and one other subject at SPM level or its equivalent. (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)
  • American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP): cGPA 2.00 AND 
    • Credit in Mathematics, one science subject and one other subject at SPM level or its equivalent. (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)
  • Foundation Studies #: cGPA 2.00 or 50% (including 2 Science subjects/Mathematics) (Foundation in Science/Foundation in Biosciences/Foundation in Engineering or equivalent) AND
    • Credit in Mathematics, one science subject and one other subject at SPM level or its equivalent. (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)
  • Degree: BSc in related field: cGPA 2.00
  • Diploma:
    • Diploma in Science (UiTM), Diploma in Microbiology (UiTM): cGPA 2.50
    • Diploma in related field: cGPA 2.00

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.
  • Specific SPM / O-Levels requirements may be needed for admissions into IMU programmes.
  • MUET: Band score of 3; OR (For Malaysian students)
  • IELTS: Overall band score of 5.5; OR
  • TOEFL iBT*: Overall score of 46; OR
  • Cambridge English Advanced (CAE)*: Overall score of 162; OR
  • Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)*: Overall score of 162; OR
  • Cambridge Linguaskill*: Overall score of 160; OR
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE)*: Overall score of 51; OR
  • Credit Transfer: IELTS Overall band score of 7.0

Note:

  • The following categories of students(*) are exempted from the English requirements:
    • Students who graduated from other institutions where the curriculum is delivered in English Language for example:
      • Advanced Levels
      • Australian Matriculation
      • Australian University Foundation Year
      • Canadian Matriculation
      • International Baccalaureate
      • Foundation in Science
      • Other Pre-University
      • Programmes from Local Higher Education Institutions
  • *Only applicable for those who are completing the entire degree at IMU, Malaysia.
  • **Applicable to IMU local degree only.

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM150

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Tuition fees

RM133,800

Other miscellaneous fees

RM2,090

Discounts & scholarships

-RM950

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Total payable amount

RM134,940

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