Bachelor of Science in Medical Informatics
RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC)
George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
3 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Sep
Tuition Fees
RM93,000
Course Highlights
- This programme will equip you with skills to revolutionise medical instrumentation and precision medicine, improving patient outcomes and system efficiency
- Integrate computer science, biology, engineering and healthcare to tackle complex medical challenges with AI and 5G technologies
- This programme offers industry placements and links to post-graduate opportunities in Ireland and the United States
- Upon completion, you may pursue a career as a medical informatics specialist, precision medicine specialist or Medical CTO (Chief Technology Officer)
Course Structure
Semester 1
- Foundations in Medicine
- Computer Architecture & Operating Systems
- Health Informatics Fundamentals
- Programming Fundamentals
- Technical Writing
Semester 2
- System Analysis & Design
- Health Databases & Data Management
- Exploring Artificial Intelligence in Health
- Mobile OS & Programming
- Communication Skills
Short Semester
- Appreciation of Ethics & Civilisations
- Philosophy & Current Issues
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A
- Critical Thinking
Semester 3
- Electronic Health Records
- Healthcare TechnologyManagement
- Advanced Programming
- Data Science & Analytics
- Elective
Semester 4
- Medical Internet of Things
- Medical coding standards
- Fundamentals of Medical Imaging
- Elective
- Elective
Short Semester
- Professionalism & Ethics in Healthcare
- Khidmat Masyarakat & Ko Kurikulum
Semester 5
- Internet & Networking
- Health Data Visualisation
- Computer Security & Data Privacy
- Research Methodology
- Elective
Semester 6
- Internship
- Undergraduate Project
Entry Requirements
- STPM: Pass with a minimum Grade of C (GP 2.00) in any TWO (2) subjects AND Credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent¹.
- STAM: Pass with a minimum Grade of Jayyid in any TWO (2) subjects. AND Credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent¹.
- Matriculation / Foundation Studies: Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.00. AND Credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent¹.
- Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in Non-Computing: Minimum CGPA of 2.75**. AND Credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent¹.
- Diploma in Computing fields (Level 4, MQF) or equivalent: Minimum CGPA of 2.50##.
- Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) in Computing fields: Minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to Senate / Academic Board’s approval.
- Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) in Computing fields: Minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to Senate / Academic Board’s approval.
Notes:
- 1 Candidates with a pass in Mathematics in SPM or/equivalent can join the programme, provided that the candidate has taken Mathematics at Foundation/Matriculation level. This will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- * Students with CGPA 2.00-2.49 may apply to the programme and admission will be considered on a case-to-case basis.
- ** Candidates with a CGPA below 2.75 but more than 2.50 can be admitted subject to a rigorous assessment.
- ## Candidates with CGPA below 2.50 but more than 2.00 may be admitted subject to a rigorous assessment.
- MUET: Band score of 3
- CEFR: High B1
- IELTS: Overall band score of 5.0
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM500
RM0
Tuition fees
RM93,000
Discounts & scholarships
-RM6,500
Total payable amount
RM86,500
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