Bachelor of Science (Hons) Biomedical Science

IMU University

Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jul, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM126,000

Course Highlights

  • Extensive exposure through hands-on practical sessions in various labs such as microbiology and pathology labs
  • Exposure to industrial attachment and research, preparing you to be a competent biomedical scientist upon graduation
  • Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), UK, that allows you to be eligible for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council in the UK

Course Structure

Semester 1:

  • Principles of Biology and Genetics
  • General Biochemistry
  • Laboratory Instrumentation and Management
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • General Pathology
  • Statistics for Biomedical Scientists

Semester 2:

  • Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
  • General Pharmacology
  • Haematology and Transfusion Science
  • Microbiology
  • Metabolic Biochemistry
  • Medical Epidemiology and Public Health

Semester 3:

  • Musculoskeletal and Central Nervous Systems
  • Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
  • Management & Experimentation on Animals
  • Histopathology and Cytopathology
  • Biomedical Informatics
  • MPU4
  • Selective

Semester 4:

  • Immunology
  • Clinical Biochemistry
  • Parasitology and Entomology
  • Gastrointestinal and Renal Systems
  • Genomics and Molecular Diagnostics
  • Current Trends in Biomedical Science
  • Research Methodology

Semester 5:

  • Reproductive and Endocrine Systems
  • Biomedical Toxicology
  • Forensic Science and Pathology
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Research Project
  • Professional Practice for
  • Biomedical Scientists

Short Semester:

  • Practical Attachment - The Apprentice (Industry)

Semester 6:

  • Practical Attachment - The Apprentice (Diagnostic Laboratory)

Entry Requirements

A Level: 

  • CDD (Including 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)

STPM: 

  • Overall cGPA 2.50 (cGPA 2.33 In 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)

Australian Matriculation: 

  • 65% aggregate or TER/UAI/ENTER/ATAR 75 (Including 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)

NCEA Level 3: 

  • 60% aggregate (with an average of 60% in 2 subjects from Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)

Canadian Grade 12/13: 

  • 70% aggregate in 6 subjects (with an average of 60% in 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)

UEC: 

  • B in 5 subjects (Including 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)

Australian University Foundation Programmes: 

  • 70% aggregate or TER/UAI/ENTER/ATAR 75 (with an average of 70% in 2 subjects from Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)

Indian Pre-University: 

  • 70% aggregate (minimum 60% in 2 subjects from Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)

Ministry of Education Matriculation #: 

  • Overall cGPA 2.50 (cGPA 2.33 In 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)

International Baccalaureate (IB): 

  • 26 points (Including 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)

American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP): 

  • Overall cGPA 2.50 (cGPA 2.50 in 2 subjects from Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)

Foundation Studies #: 

  • Overall cGPA 2.50 (cGPA 2.50 or 55% in 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics) (Foundation in Science/Foundation in Biosciences/Foundation in Engineering or equivalent)

Degree: 

  • BSc in related field: cGPA 2.00

Diploma: 

  • Diploma in Science, Diploma in Microbiology, Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology: cGPA 2.75 (including 2 science subjects)

# The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution and foundation in other disciplines are accepted.

  • MUET: Band score of 3; OR (For Malaysian students)
  • IELTS: Overall band score of 5.5; OR
  • TOEFL iBT*: Overall score of 46; OR
  • Cambridge English Advanced (CAE)*: Overall score of 162; OR
  • Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)*: Overall score of 162; OR
  • Cambridge Linguaskill*: Overall score of 160; OR
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE)*: Overall score of 51; OR
  • Credit Transfer: IELTS Overall band score of 7.0

The following categories of students* are exempted from the English requirements: Students who graduated from other institutions where the curriculum is delivered in English Language for example:

  • Advanced Levels/Australian Matriculation/Australian University Foundation Year/Canadian Matriculation/International Baccalaureate/Foundation in Science/Other Pre-University/ Programmes from Local Higher Education Institutions

*Only applicable for those who are completing the entire degree at IMU, Malaysia

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM150

RM0

  • PROMO

Tuition fees

RM126,000

Other miscellaneous fees

RM2,090

Discounts & scholarships

-RM950

  • Exclusive
  • Waiver

Total payable amount

RM127,140

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