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

RM98,838

Course Highlights

  • The first Applied Health Sciences degree with specialisations in Malaysia
  • Learn the skills and knowledge that contribute to building a healthier and more resilient society through specialised studies, such as Genetics, Embryology, Neuroscience and Nutrition
  • Our programme with specialisations opens doors to a wider range of career opportunities tailored to your aspirations, and you can also 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

RM98,838

  • Bursary

Other miscellaneous fees

RM60

Total payable amount

RM99,548

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