Quick Facts
Duration
3 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Jul, Sep
Tuition Fees
RM133,800
Course Highlights
- Extensive exposure through hands-on practical sessions in various labs such as microbiology and pathology labs
- Exposure to industrial attachment and research, preparing you to be a competent biomedical scientist upon graduation
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), UK, that allows you to be eligible for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council in the UK
Course Structure
Short Semester:
- MPU1 (2 compulsory modules)
- Penghayatan Etika & Peradaban Philosophy & Current Issues OR Philosophy & Current Issues Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
- MPU2 (English for Health Sciences)
- MPU3 (Integrity & Anti-Corruption)
Semester 1:
- Principles of Biology and Genetics
- General Biochemistry
- Laboratory Instrumentation and Management
- Anatomy and Physiology
- General Pathology
- Statistics for Biomedical Scientists
Semester 2:
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
- General Pharmacology
- Haematology and Transfusion Science
- Microbiology
- Metabolic Biochemistry
- Medical Epidemiology and Public Health
Semester 3:
- Musculoskeletal and Central Nervous Systems
- Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
- Management & Experimentation on Animals
- Histopathology and Cytopathology
- Biomedical Informatics
- MPU4
- Selective
Semester 4:
- Immunology
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Parasitology and Entomology
- Gastrointestinal and Renal Systems
- Genomics and Molecular Diagnostics
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
- Research Methodology
Semester 5:
- Reproductive and Endocrine Systems
- Biomedical Toxicology
- Forensic Science and Pathology
- Current Trends in Biomedical Science
- Research Project
- Professional Practice for Biomedical Scientists
Short Semester:
- Practical Attachment - The Apprentice (Diagnostic Laboratory)
Semester 6:
- Practical Attachment - The Apprentice (Industry)
Entry Requirements
A Level:
- CDD (Including 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)
STPM:
- Overall cGPA 2.50 (cGPA 2.33 In 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)
Australian Matriculation:
- ATAR 70 (Including 2 subjects from Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics / Mathematics)
NCEA Level 3:
- 65% aggregate (with an average of 60% in 2 subjects from Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)
Canadian Grade 12/13:
- 70% aggregate in 6 subjects (with an average of 60% in 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)
UEC:
- B in 5 subjects (Including 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)
Australian University Foundation Programmes:
- 70% aggregate or TER/UAI/ENTER/ATAR 70 (with an average of 60% in 2 subjects from Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)
Indian Pre-University:
- 65% aggregate (minimum 60% in 2 subjects from Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)
Ministry of Education Matriculation #:
- Overall cGPA 2.50 (cGPA 2.33 In 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)
International Baccalaureate (IB):
- 26 points (Including 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)
American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP):
- Overall cGPA 2.50 (cGPA 2.50 in 2 subjects from Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)
Foundation Studies (IMU Foundation in Science / Foundation in Biosciences / Foundation in Engineering or equivalent) #:
- Overall cGPA 2.50 (cGPA 2.33 in 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)
Degree:
- BSc in related field: cGPA 2.00
Diploma in Science:
- Diploma in related field – cGPA 2.75
- Diploma in related field with a cGPA less than 2.75 and minimum 3 years
of working experience in the same field
# The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution and foundation in other disciplines are accepted.
- 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
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
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM150
RM0
Tuition fees
RM133,800
Other miscellaneous fees
RM2,090
Discounts & scholarships
-RM950
Total payable amount
RM134,940
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