BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCE( HONOURS)
KPT / JPT( R3 / 0912 / 6 / 0016) 11 / 30- MQA / SWA0160
1 year
February, July and November
Gain an appreciation of the way in which research informs the practice of medicine.
This course offers medical students and graduates an in-depth understanding of research in a variety of areas such as biomedical science, public health, clinical medicine and medical education. You can choose from an array of research streams and match your interest to the respective projects.
You’ ll be embedded in a research setting with renowned researchers, and exposed to various technologies and research methodologies from a wide range of clinical and laboratory settings. You’ ll learn skills relating to data analysis and the communication of scientific ideas in oral presentations and a written thesis.
There are many advantages in opting for this additional year. Graduates have felt a significant improvement in their ability to practice evidence-based medicine.
Course structure
This course consists of a combination of coursework and research. In the coursework component, you’ ll develop advanced research skills in your area of focus.
In the research component, you’ ll plan and execute a research project under the individual guidance of an academic supervisor.
You will take the following units to complete the course:
• Medical science honours research skill
• Medical science honours research project.
RM50,400 Malaysian student
RM60,000 International student 2026 fees per year
CAREER PATHS This course will prepare you to be an evidence-based and research-skilled clinician. In the increasingly competitive clinical fellowship and graduate scenario, the degree will be an advantage in obtaining training and scholarship positions. This can be a pathway to research degrees such as a master’ s or PhD.
BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCES( HONOURS)
KPT / JPT( N / 0910 / 6 / 0009) 08 / 30- MQA / PSA 18706
Advance health through research excellence.
As health sciences evolve at a rapid pace, innovative and research-driven solutions are essential to improve global health and well-being. This course addresses that need by developing graduates who are skilled, agile, and ready to lead in multidisciplinary settings.
You can take this additional one-year honours degree after completing your undergraduate studies. Choose a specialisation that fits your first degree and pursue projects that align with your research interests across clinical, allied health, biosciences, population health and health systems.
With a background in any science or allied health discipline, along with a keen interest in further studies or becoming a research professional, this course will unlock new possibilities for you.
Course structure
This course consists of a combination of coursework and research. In the coursework component, you will develop advanced theoretical and / or technical knowledge in research methodologies and your chosen focus area within the health sciences.
In the research component, you’ ll plan and execute a year-long research project within the health sciences discipline under the close guidance of an academic supervisor.
You will take the following units to complete the course:
• Advanced studies in health science
• Health Science research project.
1 year February
RM44,160 Malaysian student
RM51,360 International student 2026 fees per year
CAREER PATHS This course will equip you with the research skills to pursue postgraduate studies, particularly a PhD, and to explore a wide range of research-intensive career opportunities related to your first degree, including:
• healthcare consultant
• public policy advisor
• research officer
• nutrition researcher
• natural product researcher
• scientific officer
• product coordinator
• food technologist
• biomedical scientist
• environmental scientist
• health promotion officer
• medical laboratory technologist
• product specialist.
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