School of Medical and Life Sciences

 

BSc (Hons) Biomedicine
JPT/BPP(U)(N/720/6/0118/PA8832)12/22

School of Science and Technology

Sunway University Business School

 

About The Programme

Get involved in the healthcare sector with this medically-orientated degree. Biomedicine is a branch of medical science that deals with the development of treatments for current and emerging threats to human health.

This programme imparts the knowledge of biochemistry, cell biology, genetics and physiology which are important for modern medicine and public health.

Graduates will develop fundamental skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and communication which are important skills to excel in the world of medicine.

Intakes

January, April & August

 

Duration

3 Years (full-time)

 

Career Prospects

  • Academia
  • Medical/Diagnostic laboratory technicians
  • Clinical research scientists
  • Biomedical scientists
  • Government healthcare policy maker
  • Medical and pharmaceutical product specialists

 

Programme Structure

  • Human Physiology
  • General Microbiology
  • Basic Biochemistry
  • Human Anatomy
  • Basic Biostatistics
  • English for Life Sciences
  • Cell Biology
  • Clinical Chemistry
  • Basic Genetics
  • Histology and Histopathology Techniques
  • Communication Skills
  • Ethics in Healthcare Science

  • Medical Biochemistry
  • Human Molecular Genetics
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Pathology
  • Medical Immunology
  • Medical Entomology
  • Pharmacology and Toxicology
  • Medical Statistics and Epidemiology
  • Social and Professional Responsibilities
  • Current Issues in Biomedical Sciences
  • Histopathology and Cytology Practice

  • Cell and Tissue Culture
  • Molecular Diagnostics

  • Haematology and Transfusion Science
  • Parasitology and Virology
  • Infection, Immunity, Inflammation and Therapy
  • Clinical Biochemistry Practice
  • Research and Publications
  • Internship
  • Research Project

  • Neurobiology
  • Pharmaceutical Technology
  • Bioinformatics


for Local Student
  • Islamic and Asian Civilisations
  • Ethnic Relations
  • Community Project
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)


for International Student
  • Malay Language for Communication 2
  • Malaysian Studies 3
  • Community Project

Entry Requirement

STPM
Average B- or CGPA 2.67 (2 principals in two of the following subjects: Biology, Physics/ Mathematics and Chemistry

A-Level
Minimum 14 points. Minimum Grade D in two of the following subjects: Biology, Physics/ Mathematics and Chemistry

Australian Matriculation
ATAR 65

Canadian Matriculation
65%

Monash University Foundation Year
65%

Sunway Foundation in Arts
-

Sunway Foundation in Science Technology
CGPA 2.5

Unified Examination Certificate
Maximum 24 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs excluding Chinese and non-academic subjects)

International Baccalaureate
Completed with minimum 26 points (excluding bonus points)

Other Diploma

Any other recognised Diploma in related field with minimum CGPA of 2.75.

Any other recognised Diploma below CGPA 2.75 and a minimum of 3 years working experience in related field will be considered on a case-to-case basis.

 

Specific Requirements

Pre-University

Pass in two of the following subjects: Biology, Physics/Mathematics, Chemistry, and/or have experience and strong interest in Biological Sciences.

 

English Language Requirements

IELTS or equivalent 6.0
MUET Band 5
SPM English A2 or A-
UEC English B3
O-Level English (1119) B3
Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP) Pass Level 4 with minimum 65%
ESL/English Satisfactory level in Pre-University programmes, where the medium of instruction is English

Note: For Malaysian students entering using an entry qualification whereby the medium of instruction is not in English, MQA requires the student to possess a MUET or international English proficiency qualification in order to register for the programme.

 

For more info, contact our education counsellors online

Hazim
017-6868780
(bit.ly/SunwayHazim)
nurhazimh@sunway.edu.my
Mark Tuen
012-907 9216
(bit.ly/SunwayMark)
marktuen@sunway.edu.my
Christopher Ong (for international enquiry)
+6019-3598296
bit.ly/SunwayChris
cheveron@sunway.edu.my

 

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