Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences (Honours)

Taylor's University

Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Apr, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM131,784

Course Highlights

  • First Applied Health Sciences Degree with Specialisations in Malaysia. Build a healthier and more resilient society through our specialised studies, including Genetics, Embryology, Neuroscience, and Nutrition.
  • Our programme with specialisations opens doors to a wider range of career opportunities tailored to your aspirations
  • Take on minors or electives in areas such as marketing and entrepreneurship skills to gain the upper hand in the industry
  • Get an internationally recognised curriculum with the option to transfer overseas to established universities in Australia

Course Structure

Core

  • Cell Biology 
  • Fundamentals of Chemistry 
  • Introduction to Microbiology 
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Basic Pharmacology and Toxicology with Health Informatics 
  • Principles of Biochemistry
  • Principles of Genetics

Specialisation: Genetics

  • Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications 
  • Stem Cell Biology 

Specialisation: Neuroscience

  • Functional Neuroanatomy
  • Introduction to Neuroscience

Specialisation: Embryology

  • Principles of Developmental and Reproductive Biology 
  • Endocrinology for Health Sciences 

Specialisation: Nutrition

  • Introduction to Human Nutrition 
  • Diet, Nutrition and Lifestyle 

Core

  • Introduction to Biostatistics 
  • Science Communication and Ethics 
  • Design, Data and Decisions 

Specialisation: Genetics

  • Applications of Bioinformatics
  • Clinical Genetics
  • Cancer Genetics
  • Microbial Genetics
  • Research and Lab Management

Specialisation: Neuroscience

  • Cognitive Psychology 
  • Biological Psychology 
  • Neural Information Processing 
  • Neuropharmacology 
  • Research and Lab Management 

Specialisation: Embryology

  • Human Andrology and Embryology Laboratory 
  • Immunology and Serology 
  • Human Reproductive Cryobiology 
  • Human Embryonic Development 
  • Research and Lab Management 

Specialisation: Nutrition

  • Applied Nutrition 
  • Nutrition in Health and Disease 
  • Nutraceuticals and Functional Food 
  • Community Nutrition 
  • Research and Lab Management 

Core

  • Research Project
  • Understanding Entrepreneurialism 
  • Industrial Attachment

Specialisation: Genetics

  • Processes in Disease

Specialisation: Neuroscience

  • Processes in Disease

Specialisation: Embryology

  • Processes in Disease

Specialisation: Nutrition

  • Processes in Disease

MPU

  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
  • Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
  • Emotional Intelligence in Action
  • Kursus Integriti Dan Antirasuah
  • Social Innovation Project

Notes

  • Students are requested to take Bahasa Kebangsaan A if they do not obtain a Credit for Bahasa Malaysia in SPM
  • This programme does not grant Malaysian Allied Health Professions Council (MPKBM) registration.

 

You will need to choose one of the packages below

1. Minor: You will need to select any Minor packages offered by Taylor's University. We have provided some suggested Minors below

  • Mass Communication 
  • Education 
  • Event Management 
  • International Business 
  • Management 
  • Finance 
  • Marketing 
  • Psychology
  • Cosmetic Science 
  • Pharmaceutical Industry Practice

2. Free Electives: You will need to select any five (5) of the Free Electives offered by Taylor's University.

Note: The minors and free electives offered are subject to availability and you will need to meet the minimum module pre and co-requisite

Entry Requirements

  • Taylor’s Foundation in Science (FIS): Pass with min. CGPA 2.50 including GPA 2.33 in (ANY 2) subjects: Biology, Physics / Mathematics, Chemistry
  • Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM): Min. GPA 2.33 in (ANY 2) subjects: Biology, Physics / Mathematics, Chemistry
  • Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): Pass with min. 5Bs including (ANY 2): Biology, Physics / Mathematics, Chemistry
  • A Level: Min. DD in (ANY 2) subjects: Biology, Physics / Mathematics, Chemistry
  • AUSMAT (SACEi): ATAR 60 with min. Grade C+ each in (ANY 2) subjects: Biology, Physics / Mathematics, Chemistry
  • Canadian Pre-University (CPU): Min. average of 60% in 6 subjects including min. 65% each in (ANY 2) subjects: Biology, Physics / Mathematics, Chemistry
  • International Baccalaureate (IB): Min. 24 points in 6 subjects including min. 5 points at Higher Level (HL) in (ANY 2) subjects: Biology, Physics / Mathematics, Chemistry
  • Matriculation in Science: Min. GPA 2.33 in (ANY 2) subjects: Biology, Physics / Mathematics, Chemistry
  • MUFY: Overall 55% including 65% each in (ANY 2) subjects: Biology, Physics/Mathematics, Chemistry

Other Qualifications: 

  • Students with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Prerequisites:

  • SPM / O-Level with Pre-U / Foundation: Pass SPM//O-level or equivalent with 5 credits (Except for UEC)
  • SPM / O-Level with Diploma: Pass SPM/O-level or equivalent with 3 credits for entry with Diploma qualification

Local Students

  • IELTS: Band 5.5
  • MUET: Band 3
  • Pre-University / Diploma: Completed Pre-University / Diploma that was conducted in English
  • Cambridge English / ELS: The minimum score varies by programme

International Students

  • IELTS: Band 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT: 46
  • PTE: 51 
  • Linguaskill: 160
  • Pre-University / Diploma: Completed Pre-University / Diploma that was conducted in English
  • Cambridge English / ELS: The minimum score varies by programme

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM650

Tuition fees

RM131,784

Other miscellaneous fees

RM60

Total payable amount

RM132,494

Other savings

Up to RM8,000

  • Bursary

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