BSc (Honours) Biomedical Sciences

Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed)

Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

2+1 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Sep

Tuition Fees

RM127,920

Course Highlights

  • Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), UK
  • A 2+1 degree where you'll spend 2 years at NUMed Malaysia in Johor and 1 year at the UK's Newcastle University campus
  • Option to transfer to NUMed Malaysia's MBBS degree programme at the end of the first year of study
  • Ranked #137 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026

Course Structure

  • Biochemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Genetics
  • Microbiology and Immunology
  • Pharmacology
  • Physiology
  • Practical Skills in Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences
  • Essential Biomedical Research Skills
  • Control of Eukaryotic Gene Expression
  • Cell Biology and Disease
  • Cell and Molecular Biology of the Immune System
  • The Nervous System and Respiratory Diseases
  • Clinical Immunology and Viral Pathogens
  • Human Anatomy
  • Practical and Presentation Skills in Biomedical Sciences

Semester 1 - You will study three modules, one from each of the following lists:

List A

  • Genetics and Diseases
  • Clinical Ageing and Health
  • Immunology of Health and Disease

List B

  • Cancer Biology and Therapy
  • Disorders of the Nervous System
  • Chronic Disease

List C

  • Epidemiology
  • Medical Biotechnology
  • Microbiota and Pathogens: Mucosal Microbiota, Protozoa and Fungi

You will also take one of the following vocational modules:

  • Business Enterprise for the Bioscientist
  • Research in Biomedical Sciences
  • Health and Illness: Professional and Societal Perspectives
  • Science Communication
  • Bioethics
  • Bioinformatics

Semester 2

  • Research Project or Experimental Design and the Process of Research

Entry Requirements

  • Newcastle's Foundation: CGPA of 3.0
  • A-Levels/STPM: BBB 
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 
    • 30 points in Biology, Chemistry, and one other Science subject at Higher Level Grade 4 and above2
  • Foundation in Science / Matriculation: CGPA 3.30
  • Monash University Foundation Year: Average of 70%
  • Australian Year 12: ATAR score 70
  • United Examination Certificate (UEC): 
    • 5 B4 in the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics
      • Advanced Mathematics I and Advanced Mathematics II
  • Indian Board Class 12: Average of 75% on five subjects

Note: 

  • Including Science subjects Biology, Chemistry and one other subject at a level equivalent to A-Level or STPM.
  • 2 Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Physchology are regarded as acceptable Science subjects.
  • IELTS: (overall score of 6.5)
  • MUET: (Band 3)
  • TOEFL: (90)
  • Pearson Test of English Academic: (62)
  • CAE: (176)
  • CPE: (176)
  • Cambridge Linguaskill: (176)

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM0

Tuition fees

RM127,920

Discounts & scholarships

-RM1,500

  • Exclusive
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Total payable amount

RM126,420

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