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BACHELOR OF MEDICAL BIOSCIENCE KPT/JPT (R/721/6/0040) 06/24 - MQA/SWA0795 A special feature of the degree is its specific development for the Malaysian context, primarily achieved by the inclusion of suitable examples and case studies in the tropical environment. An applied research project is available as an elective unit, so you can undertake meaningful research and further develop technical and problem-solving skills. By the time you graduate, you will have mastered the professional skills and technical knowledge of bioscience across a range of disciplines. Areas of study You will have the opportunity to study a broad range of topics including: > Biology > Recombinant DNA technology > Chemistry > Cellular metabolism > Immunology > Anatomy > Microbiology > Pathology > Pharmacology > Toxicology The course develops through two themes, firstly, foundation biomedical sciences and scientific practice and, secondly, human health that culminate in biomedical science practice through an internship. PART A. FOUNDATION BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES AND SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE These studies provide the scientific foundations for a career in biomedical science with a focus on medical/molecular diagnostics and medical biotechnology. You will gain knowledge in areas of biology, recombinant DNA technology, molecular biology, microbiology, chemistry and skills in diagnostic techniques, clinical work practices and scientific communication. You will gain an understanding of the core elements of modern science by looking back at scientific discovery through history and the skills to assess the validity of scientific information. The focus of these studies is skills development and professional application and practice in the laboratory and workplaces. PART B. HUMAN HEALTH The focus of these studies is scientific principles, concepts and skills in areas of science relevant to the field of biomedical science. These include anatomy, human physiology, immunology, cellular metabolism/biochemistry, medical microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, physiology of human health systems and the functional immune system of multicellular organisms and the disease states that result from pathogen infection and from autoimmunity. You will learn about how the human body systems act together to perform complex body function. 3 years February, July and October RM 43,500 Malaysian Student RM 48,700 International Student 2019 fees p.a. Internship CAREER PATHS Our graduates go into areas such as: > Clinical, diagnostic, pharmaceutical and forensic laboratories > Healthcare industry > Management > Insurance > Research > Education > Biomedical equipment and pharmaceutical sales PART C. INTERNSHIP The internship provides a minimum of eight weeks work-based training in hospitals and medical research centres in which you will have the opportunity to integrate the various strands of your learning in a real work place. In the past, our students have worked in companies such as: > Sunway Medical Centre > Pantai Hospital > Assunta Hospital > Tawakal Hospital > Pathology and Diagnostic laboratory > Pantai Premier Pathology > Ace Labsystem PART D. FREE ELECTIVE STUDY This will enable you to further your knowledge in your choice of units from any faculty, including units offered for other science courses. UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2019 67 > Biochemistry Course structure The field of medical bioscience is all about the human body, healthcare and disease. From this course, you will gain a broad knowledge in human health with a focus on medical/molecular diagnostics and medical biotechnology.