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

RM149,760

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 graduates for in-demand careers in Malaysia and beyond
  • Gain practical experience with an eight-week internship at a hospital or medical research center, applying your skills and knowledge in a real-world setting

Course Structure

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)

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)

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)

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:

  • Biology
  • Recombinant DNA Technology
  • Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Cellular Metabolism
  • Immunology
  • Anatomy
  • Microbiology
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Toxicology

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).

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM100

RM0

  • PROMO

Tuition fees

RM149,760

Other miscellaneous fees

RM800

Discounts & scholarships

-RM300

  • Exclusive

Total payable amount

RM150,260

You save RM400 when you apply with EduAdvisor!

Other savings

Up to RM24,000

  • Waiver
  • Discount

Login

Email
Password