The Biomedical Science Programme provides knowledge and training in the field of medical science with emphasis on healthcare and research. Students enrol in the Programme for a minimum of 4 years. In the first year, students are introduced to the basics of medical sciences, whereby students will acquire their fundamental understanding of human body structure, functions and mechanisms.By their second year, students will come to appreciate the impact of disease and pathology as they proceed to gain expertise in specific biomedical disciplines such as Histopathology, Haematology, Chemical Pathology and Infectious Diseases. Students will uncover the principles underlying various analytical methods and investigatory procedures used in laboratory medicine and gain confidence and skill from practical sessions that consolidate theoretical instruction.
An Industrial Training attachment in the third year will bolster the student’s independence and provide exposure to real-world biomedical services. When students return to the faculty for their final year, they are ready to embark on what will be the most important milestone of their undergraduate years: carrying out research projects of their own design in their chosen area of interest. The Biomedical Science graduate from Universiti Malaya is confident, skilled, ambitious and ready for life’s journeys. Career opportunities are wide-ranging and include employment in clinical laboratory service departments, teaching institutions and research centres in public as well as private sectors.
The Biomedical Scientist can assume responsible positions in either (1) a healthcare team that is concerned with the care of patients and/or with basic and applied clinical research; or (2) a research team in allied medical disciplines, in food and pharmaceutical industries, in public health, and in biotechnology.In addition, post-graduate training is strongly encouraged, either within the country or abroad, all towards attaining the goal of heightening the quality of biomedical science and improving healthcare and welfare for all.
Duration: 4 Years (8 semester), Full time (Coursework)
Programme Structure
Philosophy and Current Issues (M) / Malay Language Communication (I)
Integrity and Anti-Corruption
Biochemistry
Genetics and Developmental Biology
Human Body Systems I
Biomedical Science Techniques
Biosafety and Biosecurity
Basics of Entrepreneurship Culture
Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
English Communication *
Medical Microbiology
Human Body Systems II
Immunology
Histological Techniques for Biomedical Science
Parasitology and Entomology
English Communication *
Co-Curriculum Course
Genomics and Gene Expression
Human Pathology
Principles in Pharmacology and Toxicology
Hematology
Phlebotomy
University Elective Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) course
Elective Courses* - Principles of Biomedical Imaging
Elective Courses* - Bioinformatics for Biomedical Science
Elective Courses* - Diagnostic Parasitology and Entomology
Chemical Pathology
Research Skills for Biomedical Science
Advanced Medical Microbiology
Laboratory Management
Anatomic Pathology
Elective Courses* : Neuroscience
Elective Courses* : Recombinant DNA Technology
Elective Courses* : Applied Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Elective Courses* : Advanced Parasitology and Entomology
Industrial Training
Research Medical in Biomedical Science
Critical Analysis Discourse and Case Studies
University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) course)
University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) course)
Research in Biomedical Science
Advances in Biomedical Science
University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment (SHE) course)
Note:
*(M): Malaysian (I): International students
Semester 2: For Elective Courses: select at least 2 of the 4 courses offered in this semester.
Semester 1: For Elective Courses: select at least 2 of the 4 courses offered in this semester.
Semester 2: For University Elective Courses: select at least 2 of the SHE courses offered by the university.
Semester 1: For University Elective Courses: select at least 1 of the SHE courses offered by the university.
Career Prospects
Biomedical Scientist, Laboratory Technologist, Clinical Research Associate, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Research Assistant, Medical Sales Representative, Forensic Scientist, Pharmaceutical Scientist, Toxicologist, Microbiologist, Genetic Technologist, Quality Control Analyst, Biotech Product Specialist, Academic Researcher, Public Health Officer, Medical Science Liaison, Science Communicator, Regulatory Affairs Officer.
Tuition Fee
Local
RM136,800
(Note: This fee is not applicable for UPU applicant)
International
RM149,200
Intake
Not Available
Entry Requirement
Entry Requirements for STPM
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.50
Obtain a minimum of grade A- in ONE (1) subjects AND a Grade B+ in TWO (2) subjects: Biology, Chemistry and (Physics/Additional Mathematics/Mathematics)
Stream: Science stream
Entry Requirements for Matriculation / Foundation
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.50
Obtain a minimum of grade A- in ONE (1) subjects AND a Grade B+ in TWO (2) subjects: Biology, Chemistry and ( Physics/Mathematics)
Obtain a minimum of grade A- in these FIVE (5) subjects at the SPM level: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and English Language
Stream: Art and Science stream
Entry Requirements for STAM
Not Offered
Entry Requirements for Diploma / Equivalent (UPU)
Malaysian citizen
Possess a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from the University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) with a minimum CGPA of 3.50
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects at the Diploma level/Equivalent
Entry Requirements for Diploma / Equivalent (SATU)
Malaysian citizen
Possess a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from the University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) with a minimum CGPA of 3.50
Obtain a minimum of grade A- in these TWO (2) subjects at the Matriculation / Foundation level: Biology & Chemistry and grade A- in one (1) subject: Physics, Additional Mathematics
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects at the Diploma level/Equivalent
Entry Requirements for Diploma / Equivalent (SATU)
Malaysian citizen
Possess a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from a Public University/IPTA IPTS or other qualifications recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the Senate of the University of Malaya with a minimum CGPA of 3.50
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects at the Diploma level/Equivalent
Obtained at least a Grade B in FOUR (4) subject at the SPM level: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and English Language
Entry Requirements for UM SATU Foundation
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.50
Obtain a minimum of grade A- in ONE (1) subjects AND a Grade B+ in TWO (2) subjects: Biology, Chemistry and ( Physics/Mathematics)
Entry Requirements for GCE A-Level
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
Obtain a minimum of grade A- in ONE (1) subjects AND a Grade B+ in TWO (2) subjects: Biology, Chemistry and ( Physics/Mathematics)
Entry Requirements for IB
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 34 points
Obtained at least Grade 5 (HL) or Grade 6 (SL) in the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics
Entry Requirements for AUSMAT
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 85 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
Obtained a minimum of ONE (1) Grade A and TWO (2) Grade B in any THREE (3) subjects: Biology, Chemistry, (Physics or Mathematics)
Entry Requirements for STPM (not from the current year)
Not Offered
Entry Requirements for Matriculation/Foundation (not from the current year)
Not Offered
Entry Requirements for STAM (not from the current year)
Not Offered
Entry Requirements for Bachelor's Degree Programme (SATU)
Malaysian citizen
Obtained a minimum CGPA of 3.70 at the Bachelor's degree level in Science or Applied Science from any institution recognized by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC)
Entry Requirements for Senior High School Certificate
Passed with a minimum average of 85% in ONE (1) subject and 75% in TWO (2) subjects:
Obtain a minimum grade of the following subjects: [Biology: B (60%) / A (80%)] & [Chemistry: B (75%) / A (85%)]
Obtain a minimum grade in any ONE (1) subject: [Physics: B (75%) / A (85%)] or [Mathematics: B (75%) / A (85%)]
Entry Requirements for Matriculations/Foundations
Passed with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 including Grade A- in ONE (1) and Grade B+ in TWO (2) subjects:
Obtain a minimum grade of the following subjects: (Biology: A- / B+) & (Chemistry: A- / B+)
Obtain a minimum grade in any ONE (1) subject: (Physics: A- / B+) or (Mathematics: A- / B+)
Entry Requirements for GCE A-Level
Obtained a GCE A-Level with a minimum of ABB in THREE (3) of the following subjects:
Obtain a minimum grade of the following subjects: (Biology: A / B) & (Chemistry: A / B)
Obtain a minimum grade in any ONE (1) subject: (Physics: A / B) or (Mathematics: A / B)
Entry Requirements for IB
Obtained a minimum score of 34 points with a minimum score of 6 (HL) in ONE (1) subject and 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in TWO (2) subjects of the following subjects:
Obtain a minimum grade of the following subjects: [Biology: 5 (HL) / 6 (SL)] & [Chemistry: 5 (HL) / 6 (SL)]
Obtain a minimum grade in any ONE (1) subject: [Physics: 5 (HL) / 6 (SL)] or [Mathematics: 5 (HL) / 6 (SL)]
Entry Requirements for AUSMAT
Obtained at least Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) 85 including ABB in THREE (3) of the following subjects:
Obtain a minimum grade of the following subjects: (Biology: A / B) & (Chemistry: A / B)
Obtain a minimum grade in any ONE (1) subject: (Physics: A / B) or (Mathematics: A / B)
Additional Requirement:
Candidates who apply must be physically fit, not suffering from any mental or physical illness and able to follow the program of study designed for this course.
English Language Requirements
Obtain a minimum of Band 3.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 3.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
Applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfil MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
Obtain at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS; or
Obtain a minimum score of 53 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)