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.