Duration:4 years
Intakes:Apr & Sept
Campus:MAHSA (Main Campus)
Level of Study:Degree
Faculty:Faculty of Medicine, Bioscience & Nursing
Course Code:KPT/JPS (N-DL/725/6/0101) (MQA/PA 11673) 05/26
About this course
This programme focuses on how cells, organs and systems function in the human body; an exciting and dynamic area that is highly relevant to the understanding and treatment of human diseases. As long as new strains of diseases emerge, causing a detrimental effect on the health of our communities, biomedical science will play an important role in healthcare delivery. Correct diagnosis of disease is imperative. Patients’ lives rely greatly on the results of clinical laboratory investigations conducted by capable biomedical scientists. As such, biomedical science is a profession that will continue to expand, especially in Malaysia where there has been rapid growth in the healthcare system.
The aim of this course is to assist students, in a structured way, in orienting and training themselves in areas of selected professional interest. The purpose is to provide fundamental knowledge to build skills needed for successful career achievement. This objective seeks to make the graduate employable and trainable. Another objective is also to train students in laboratory skills such as planning of experiments, data acquisition, management and analysis to a selected research problem.
Modes of delivery include asynchronous e-learning (Online learning materials), synchronous e-learning (Online teaching), face to face lectures & tutorials and practical sessions (At the learning Centers).
Total Course Fees
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For more information on scholarship, please e-mail kassim@mahsa.edu.my for more details or call +60 11-2721 5121.
Subject Listing
Semester 1 (Year 1)
Basic Biostatistics
Laboratory Science & Instrumentation I
English for Academic purpose
TITAS (Tamadun Islam Dan Asia) – for national students
Malaysian studies 3 – for international students
Biochemistry & Genetics
Basic Haematology
Medical Parasitology & Entomology
Human Biochemistry
Semester 2 (Year 1)
Basic Pathology
Hubungan Etnik – for national students
Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 – for international students
Basic Immunology
Basic Microbiology
English for Academic writing
Laboratory Science & Instrumentation II
Cytology
Basic Pharmacology
Psychology & Behavioural Sciences
Semester 1 (Year 2)
Laboratory Management
Clinical Biochemistry I
Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Medical Microbiology
Health Informatics
Molecular Biology Techniques
Youth Development (MPU3)
Semester 2 (Year 2)
Clinical Biochemistry II
Human Anatomy & Physiology II
Toxicology
Transfusion Science & Blood Banking
Human Genetics
Epidemiology
Environmental Microbiology
Principles of Laboratory animal sciences
Semester 1 (Year 3)
Advanced Immunology
Entrepreneurship (MPU2)
Advanced Pathology & Cytology
Advanced Haematology
Clinical Microbiology
Self Study Review in Medical Microbiology
Self Study Review in Chemical Pathology
Semester 2 (Year 3)
Biomedical Practicum
Semester 1 (Year 4)
Intellectual Property, Bioethics, Biosafety & Biosecurity
Special Topics in Biomedical Sciences
Community Service
Research Methodology
Food Microbiology
Metabolic Disorders
Semester 2 (Year 4)
Research Project
Case Study & Problem Solving
Personal & Professional Development
Entry RequirementsApplicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:
• Pass STPM/Matriculation/Pre-University or equivalent qualification with a minimum GPA of 2.33 in 2 of the following
subjects: Biology/Physics or Mathematics/Chemistry
• A-Levels or equivalent qualification with a minimum of Grade D in 2 of the following subjects: Biology/Physics or
Mathematics/Chemistry
• A recognised Diploma with a minimum a CGPA of 2.75 in related field
• A recognised Diploma with a CGPA of less than 2.75 in related field and a minimum of 3 years (36 months) working
experience in the related field
• South Australian Matriculation (SAM): Score 14 in 3 subjects including Chemistry & Mathematics & Biology/Physics)
• New Zealand Bursary: Aggregate 65% for 3 subjects including Chemistry & Mathematics & Biology/Physics
• Canadian Pre-University (CPU)/Canadian International Matriculation Programme (CIMP)/Monash University
Foundation Pre-University Programme (MUFY)/Western Australian Curriculum Council/Trinity College Foundation
Studies/Higher School Certificate – Sydney Australia: Aggregate 60% for 3 Science subjects including Chemistry &
Mathematics & Biology/Physics
• University of New South Wales Foundation: Pass with 3 Principal D for 3 subjects including Mathematics & Chemistry &
Biology / Physics
• Indian Pre-University: 75% aggregate for 3 subjects including Chemistry & Mathematics & Biology/Physics
• American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP): CGPA 2.60 for 3 subjects including Chemistry &
Mathematics & Biology/Physics
• English Proficiency: Malaysian candidates: MUET Band 3 or IELTS (5.5)/TOEFL
International Student Only
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