2 years( full-time) 4 years( part-time)*
Throughout the year
( subject to availability of supervision)
Research
RM47,040 Malaysian student
RM53,280 International student 2025 fees per year
* Part-time study is not available for international students.
1 Overall grade including Upper H2B for research thesis.
MASTER OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
KPT / JPT( R2 / 545 / 7 / 0004) 11 / 27- MQA / SWA0187
Make a significant contribution to the knowledge and understanding of key areas in medicine and health sciences.
This research degree may be undertaken in any of the school’ s principal research areas and strengths. You’ ll be supported by a supervisory team and under their guidance, develop a thorough understanding of relevant research techniques. It’ s expected that your research will make a contribution to the discipline in which you’ re enrolled by applying, critiquing, analysing or interpreting that knowledge in ways that facilitate pathways for further learning.
Course structure
This course consists of a research and thesis component.
Areas of study
• Biomedical sciences
• Psychology
• Public health
• Clinical sciences.
Progression to further studies
You can apply to transfer to a PhD candidature after a defined period( usually 9-12 months enrolment full-time or equivalent), provided that satisfactory progress has been made and certain conditions are met.
2 years( full-time)
February and July
RM47,040 Malaysian student
RM53,280 International student 2025 fees per year
Mixed Mode
CAREER PATHS You can pursue a variety of roles, including:
• biotechnologist
• clinical research associate
• technology transfer officer
• intellectual property analyst
• pharmaceutical researcher
• regenerative medicine specialist
• research scientist
• healthcare data analyst.
MASTER OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
KPT / JPT( N / 0512 / 7 / 0012) 08 / 31- MQA / PSA 17870
Translate your ideas into healthcare innovations.
Biotechnology revolutionises how we tackle global health issues, like combating disease, understanding our genetic makeup and harnessing our body’ s regenerative potential.
This course integrates biotechnology and entrepreneurship through a range of multidisciplinary coursework, research and work-integrated units in modern areas of study that pave the way to a myriad of employment prospects.
You’ ll explore the processes involved in funding research and translating biotechnological products from lab to life, and gain a unique blend of scientific, entrepreneurial and industry-focused skills that’ ll empower you to make significant contributions to the field of biotechnology.
Course structure
PART A. CORE BIOTECHNOLOGY STUDIES( 48 credit points)
• Foundations for medical biotechnology and its applications
• Techniques in medical biotechnology: Genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics
• Techniques in medical biotechnology: Imaging, iPS cells, cell and gene therapies
• Therapeutic approaches and biotechnology
• Biotechnology research studies
• Technology transfer and commercialisation
• Advanced molecular genetics
• Digital leadership.
PART B. APPLICATION STUDIES( 48 credit points)
Research pathway:
• Biotechnology research project Or Coursework pathway
• Biotechnology work-integrated learning
• Four electives.
Progression to further studies
Opt for the research pathway and complete a research project under the guidance of an expert supervisor for a potential pathway to a PhD.
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