Bachelor of Medical Bioscience

Monash University Malaysia

Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Feb, Jul, Oct

Tuition Fees

RM154,080

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Course Highlights

This degree is uniquely designed to harmonise with the Malaysian context, providing in-depth knowledge of medical bioscience in a tropical environment with a focus on tropical medicine techniques
Gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art laboratories equipped for DNA sequencing, mass spectrometry, confocal microscopy, flow cytometry, high-performance liquid chromatography, microbiology and tissue culture
Strong regional focus with a global perspective, having many units align with those at the Monash Clayton campus, preparing you for in-demand careers in Malaysia and beyond
Gain practical experience with an eight-week internship at a hospital or medical research centre, applying your skills and knowledge in a real-world setting

Course Structure

Year 1

Semester 1 (24 Credit points)

BI01011 Blueprints for life (6 Credit points)
CHM1051 Chemistry 1 advanced (6 Credit points)
SCI1020 Introduction to statistical reasoning (6 Credit points)
BTH1802 Trends in biotechnology (6 Credit points)

Semester 2 (24 Credit points)

BI01022 Life on Earth (6 Credit points)
CHM1052 Chemistry 2 advanced
ANT1800 Introduction to anatomy (6 Credit points)
Elective (6 Credit points)

Year 2

Semester 1 (24 Credit points)

BTH2741 Biochemistry and metabolism of biomolecules (6 Credit points)
BTH2830 Fundamentals of microbiology (6 Credit points)
SCI2010 Scientific practice and communication (6 Credit points)
PHY2810 Physiology of human body systems(6 Credit points)

Semester 2 (24 Credit points)

BTH2732 Recombinant DNA technology (6 Credit points)
BTH2752 Cellular metabolomics of macronutrients (6 Credit points)
PHY2820 Physiology of human health (6 Credit points)
Elective (6 Credit points)

Summer semester² (6 Credit points)

MBS3800 Medical bioscience internship (6 Credit points)

Year 3

Semester 1 (18 Credit points)

PHA3800 Fundamentals of toxicology (6 Credit points)
HUP3810 Principles of pathology 1 (6 Credit points)
PHA3801 Principles of pharmacology (6 Credit points)

Semester 2 (24 Credit points)

BTH3752 Molecular biology and biotechnology (6 Credit points)
BTH3722 Medical microbiology (6 Credit points)
HUP3820 Principles of pathology 2 (6 Credit points)
IMM3802 Essentials of applied immunology (6 Credit points)

Overview

Medical bioscience is all about the human body, healthcare and disease, and this course provides you with a solid foundation in this important and highly technical field.

In your final year, you can choose to pursue a research project on a medical bioscience unit of your interest.
What makes this degree truly unique is its specific development for the Malaysian context. You'll gain an understanding of medical bioscience in a tropical environment, with a particular focus on techniques in tropical medicine.
You won't be peering through microscopes all the time.
Fieldwork with a laboratory or community health organisation and professional training are also built into your course.

You can study a broad range of topics in:

Entry Requirements

Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)*: 67.5%
GCE A Level**: 8
ATAR: 75
Gaokao, China: 65%
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education: 17
Indian School Certificate Examination: 65%
All India Senior School Certificate Examination: 70%
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB Diploma Program): 26
STPM, Malaysia: 7.9
UEC, Malaysia: ≤5
Matriculation Program, Malaysia: 2.33
Ontario Secondary School Diploma: 78.5%
Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level): 10
High School Diploma, Vietnam: 8.14
UNSW Foundation Studies: 7
Foundation in Science and Technology, Sunway College: 65%
Diploma of Higher Education Studies (DHES): 50%
Monash College Diploma Part 2***: 50%

*The undergraduate entry requirements published are for students who commence the MUFY program in 2024.

**The Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) accepts a minimum D Grade in A Level to be equivalent to the STPM Pass grade. For more information, please click here.

***The Monash College Diploma Part 2 entry requirements published are for students commencing their undergraduate destination degree in 2025. Maximum credit awarded for this program: 42 credit points; course duration at Monash: 2 - 2.5 years.

Prerequisites: One of Biology, Chemistry or Higher Level Mathematics (Australian Year 12 or equivalent or higher) and English (Monash's minimum English language requirements apply).

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