Bachelor in Digital Health (Hons)

IMU University

Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Feb, Apr, Jul, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM114,600

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Course Structure

Overview

Semester 1:

Discrete Mathematics
IT Fundamentals
Fundamentals of Programming
System Analysis and Design
Introduction to Healthcare Organisations and Systems
U2 (English for Health Sciences)

Semester 2:

Database Systems
Computer Communication and Networks
Data Structures and Algorithms
Human-Computer Interaction
Digital Health Applications

Semester 3:

Statistics for Digital Health
Object-Oriented Programming
U4 Social Responsibility (Part 1)
*Choose any 2 elective modules
- Science
  - Biological Science and Genetics
  - Human Biology
- Non-Science
  - Introduction to Business Administration
  - Strategic Management

Semester 4:

Web Systems and Technologies
Operating Systems and Platform Technologies
Introduction to Data Mining, Big Data and Data Science
Human Behavior in Digital Health
U4 Social Responsibility (Part 2)
*Choose 1 elective module
Science
- Omics Applications in Medical Sciences and Healthcare
Non-Science
- Digital Leadership

Semester 5:

Research Methodology
Entrepreneurship
Health Data Engineering

Semester 6:

Information Security
Health Data Analytics and Data Visualisation
Advanced Computing Topics Applied to Healthcare
Healthcare Ethics and Professionalism
Research Project I

Semester 7:

Industrial Training
Research Project II

Entry Requirements

A Level: CCD and Credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent
STPM: CC in 2 subjects and Credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent
Australian Matriculation: 65% aggregate or TER/UAI/ENTER/ATAR 75 and Credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent
NCEA Level 3: 60% aggregate and Credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent
Canadian Grade 12/13: 70% aggregate in 6 subjects and Credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent
UEC: B in 5 subjects and Credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent
Australian University Foundation Programmes: 70% aggregate in 4 best subjects and a credit in Mathematics in SPM or its equivalent
Indian Pre-University: Average of 70% and a credit in Mathematics in SPM or its equivalent
Ministry of Education Matriculation #: cGPA of 2.00 and a credit in Mathematics in SPM or its equivalent
International Baccalaureate (IB): 26 points (Chemistry and 1 Science subject/Mathematics at the Higher Level (HL) and a credit in Mathematics in SPM or its equivalent
American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP): cGPA 2.70
Foundation Studies #: cGPA of 2.00 and a credit in Mathematics in SPM or its equivalent (Foundation in Science/Foundation in Arts or equivalent)
Degree: BSc in related field: cGPA 2.00 and a credit in Mathematics in SPM or its equivalent
Diploma: Diploma in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Information Technology/Information Systems with a minimum cGPA of 2.50 and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent
Any other Diploma in Science and technology or business studies Minimum cGPA of 2.50 may be admitted, subject to rigorous internal assessment process and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent

# The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution and foundation in other disciplines are accepted.

English Requirements

MUET: Band score of 3; OR
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

Candidates with cGPA below 2.50 but above 2.0 with a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent may be admitted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment process. Candidate with a credit in computing related subject at SPM or STPM level or its equivalent may be given preferential consideration (Based on MQA programme standards for computing).

The following categories of students* are exempted from the above requirements:

Students who graduated from other institutions where the curriculum is delivered in English Language for example: