Bachelor of Science (Hons) Biomedical Science

IMU University

Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jul, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM133,800

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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

Overview

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:

Semester 3:

Musculoskeletal and Central Nervous Systems
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Management & Experimentation on Animals
Histopathology and Cytopathology
Biomedical Informatics
MPU4
Selective

Semester 4:

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.

English Requirements

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

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