Medical Biotechnology

ABOUT THE MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY DEGREE

Science has seen mankind’s quality of life improve by leaps and bounds since the bubonic plague plunged Europe into the Dark Ages. As much as scientific progress in vaccines has resolved historically deadly diseases such as polio and others, the continual emergence of new and old diseases emphasizes the importance of medical biotechnology to improve healthcare delivery.

Throughout history, we have benefitted from these amazing discoveries; from Edward Jenner who created the world’s first vaccination for small pox, to the use of contact lenses to non-invasively monitor blood glucose in diabetic patients, and up to today where scientists have created biotechnology software to identify human faces with DNA left behind at crime scenes as well as wearable tattoos to monitor our important body functions by sending the information directly to the smart phones of our doctors.

Medical biotechnology students at IMU will learn how to contribute towards developing beneficial products to prevent and treat human diseases, learn how to communicate your findings to the general public and eventually to market your own biotechnology products and set up your own companies.

Amongst the teaching methodologies conducted in the programme include: face-to-face lectures, laboratory practicals, small group teaching (problem based learning and tutorials), workshops, computer-aided learning (CAL), seminars, presentations, industrial visits, video reviews, internships, guided reading and portfolio as well as original and independent research work.

To know about the career pathways for medical biotechnologist, see this infographic.

KEY FACTS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• # The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution and foundation in other disciplines are accepted.
• All qualifications should include a pass in SPM or equivalent level.

English Language Requirement

* ONLY applicable for those who are completing the entire degree at IMU, Malaysia.

PARTNER UNIVERSITY

As an assurance of a total commitment towards quality education in medical biotechnology, the IMU maintains its relationship with partner university in Australia.

Australia

APPLICATION & REGISTRATION FEES

• Application fee is payable upon submission of application.
• Registration fee and refundable caution deposit is payable upon acceptance of the offer letter issued by the IMU Admissions Office.
• As stipulated by Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education, international students will have to pay Student Visa Application fee of RM1,000 and Medical Health Check fee of RM250 and Visa endorsement fee (depending on nationality) upon registration.
• International students will also be required to pay Student Visa Renewal Administrative fee of RM140/year and Medical Health. Check fee of RM250/year.
• Students must adhere to the “Policy on Payment of Fees”.
• All students are required to pay Student Association Fees of RM40 per semester.

FEE STRUCTURE

MALAYSIAN STUDENT

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

• * Current estimates only.
• Based on exchange rates: A$1 ≈ RM3.17
• Tuition and ancillary fees at Partner Universities overseas are subject to annual increases.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

READ STORIES OF THE PROGRAMME

ENQUIRIES? CONTACT US

APPLY NOW

Interested in applying for one of our programmes?

You will need to prepare the following documents for your application:

1. Verified copies of your academic qualifications
2. Evidence of English language proficiency
3. A copy of your MyKad or the identification page of your passport

These supporting documents needs to be attached electronically to your application. Please note that all of our programmes require payment of a non-refundable application fee after the application has been submitted. Application will only be processed once the payment for application fee has been made.

We wish you all the best with your application, and hope we will be welcoming you into one of our programmes soon!