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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.
CAREER PATHWAYS
To know about the career pathways for medical biotechnologist, see this infographic.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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| A-Levels | CCD (including 2 Science subjects / Mathematics) |
| STPM | CC (including 2 Science subjects / Mathematics) |
| Australian Matriculation | 65% aggregate or TER / UAI / ENTER / ATAR 75 (including 2 Science subjects / Mathematics) |
| NCEA Level 3 | 60% (including 2 Science subjects / Mathematics) |
| Canadian Grade 12/13 | 70% aggregate (including 2 Science subjects / Mathematics) |
| Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) | B in 5 subjects (including 2 Science subjects / Mathematics) |
| Australian University Foundation Programmes | 70% aggregate or TER / UAI / ENTER / ATAR 75 or GPA 2.00 (including 2 Science subjects / Mathematics) |
| Indian Pre-University | Average of 70% (including 2 Science subjects/ Mathematics) |
| Ministry of Education Matriculation# | cGPA 2.50 (including 2 Science subjects/ Mathematics) |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | 26 points (including 2 Science subjects/ Mathematics) |
| American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP) | cGPA 2.70 (2 Science subjects must be AP courses) |
| Foundation * # | cGPA 2.00 or 50% (including 2 Science subjects / Mathematics) (Foundation in Biosciences / Foundation in Engineering / Foundation in Science) |
| Degree | BSc in related field : cGPA 2.00 |
| Diploma | Diploma in Science (UiTM), Diploma in Microbiology (UiTM) – cGPA 2.50 Diploma in related field – cGPA 2.00 |
- All qualifications should include a pass in SPM or equivalent level.
English Language Requirement
| MUET | Band score of 3 |
| IELTS | Overall band score of 5.5* Those who opt for overseas option must achieve an overall band score of 7.0. |
| TOEFL | Overall score of 183 (CBT)/ 65 (iBT) |
| Cambridge English : Advanced (CAE) | Overall score of 160* (for International students only) |
| Cambridge English : Proficiency (CPE) | Overall score of 180* (for International students only) |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | Overall score of 42* (for International students only) |
* 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
| Malaysian Student (RM) | International Student (RM) | |
| Application Fees | 150 | 500 |
| Registration Fee | 850 | 2,000 |
| Refundable Caution Deposit | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Tuition Fees | 111,000 | 117,300 |
- 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
| HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMME | TOTAL DURATION (YEARS) | AT INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (IMU) | AT PARTNER UNIVERSITY (PU) | GRAND TOTAL (RM)* | ||||||
| YEARS | TOTAL SEMESTERS | TUITION FEE | ESTIMATED TUITION FEES AT PARTNER UNIVERSITY | |||||||
| PER SEMESTER | TOTAL | YEARS | SEMESTERS | TUITION FEE PER YEAR* | TOTAL ($)* | |||||
| Bachelor of Science (Hons) Medical Biotechnology | 3 | 3 | 6 | 18,500 | 111,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Credit Transfer to University of Newcastle Bachelor in Biotechnology |
3 | 1½ | 3 | 18,500 | 55,500 | 1½ | 3 | A$33,625 | A$50,438 | 215,387 |
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
| HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMME | TOTAL DURATION (YEARS) | AT INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (IMU) | AT PARTNER UNIVERSITY (PU) | GRAND TOTAL (RM) * | ||||||
| YEARS | TOTAL SEMESTERS | TUITION FEE | ESTIMATED TUITION FEES AT PARTNER UNIVERSITY | |||||||
| PER SEMESTER | TOTAL | YEARS | SEMESTERS | TUITION FEE PER YEAR* |
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| Bachelor of Science (Hons) Medical Biotechnology | 3 | 3 | 6 | 19,550 | 117,300 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Credit Transfer to University of Newcastle Bachelor in Biotechnology |
3 | 1½ | 3 | 19,550 | 58,650 | 1½ | 3 | A$33,625 | A$50,438 | 218,537 |
- * 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
Biotechnology applies scientific and engineering principles and practices to utilise biological resources for development of mankind. Medical Biotechnology applies the wealth of knowledge in biotechnology for the advancement of health sciences.
The philosophy of the IMU Medical Biotechnology programme is an outcome-based curriculum, which begins with a foundation phase in biological and physical sciences. The foundation phase emphasises on concepts and theories important for creating a stable platform to develop technical know-how and skills introduced in the transition and final phases of the course. In the intermediate phase of the course, much emphasis will be given to technical hands-on skills, culminating in the advanced phase, whereby students conduct independent research project. Interwoven into the curriculum are modules related to human and community aspects such as laws, ethical issues, enterprise management and communication skills. The advanced phase of the course also introduces an internship programme where attachments to biotechnology industry players are assigned.
- Solid foundation in knowledge for biotechnology today and tomorrow
- Progressive development of technical skills from Year 1 to Year 3
- Opportunity to work in industry during internship
- Experience in original research work in an active environment
- Exposed to entrepreneurial skills and business communications
- Emphasis on diagnosis and drug discovery for diseases
Methods of curriculum delivery include plenaries, 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.
The University has PhD qualified academic staff with teaching and research experience in the field of medical and pharmaceutical biotechnology.
Students will be assessed through their class tests, practical reports, workshops, portfolios, projects, logbooks, written reports, presentations, dissertations and end-of-semester examinations.
This programme has a biotechnology internship module whereby the University facilitates placement in industries related to medical biotechnology. The programme works closely with the Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation (BiotechCorp) under the purview of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) in the fulfillment of the National Biotechnology Policy. BiotechCorp helps to identify the niche areas and channel our students to the appropriate industries for internship.
The medium of instruction is English. Students who come from a system of education in which the medium of instruction is not English are strongly recommended to improve their proficiency in English by making their own arrangements to attend additional English Language classes before entering the IMU.
Semester contents are available in the programme brochure [Download Brochure]
The Bachelor of Science (Hons) Medical Biotechnology degree is awarded by IMU. Those who transfer to the partner university will be awarded with a degree from the partner university.
Medical biotechnologists can be employed in R&D departments/ quality control divisions/commercial divisions of pharmaceutical, fermentation and food science industries. This area of expertise can also be utilised in agricultural, supplementary diets, healthcare technology and environmental industries, hospitals, universities/ colleges and writing/journalism. In Malaysia, employment opportunities can be found in both public and private hospitals and universities, research organisations like PORIM, SIRIM, CARIF, INFORMM, IMR amongst others or multinationals like GSK, Pfizer, Astra-Zeneca and a plethora of public-listed companies in the agrobio industry. Employment opportunities are also available abroad, for example in neighbouring Singapore, Australia, Europe and United States of America where the biotechnology industry is critically in need of a skilled work force.
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You can apply as soon as you have your forecast or actual results.
READ STORIES OF THE PROGRAMME
Medical Biotechnology – IMU News
Exploring the Applications of Medical Biotechnology at an Educational Visit 16 Jul 201817 IMU students undergoing the fourth semester of their Medical Biotechnology programme had an educational visit to the tissue engineering lab at Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HUKM).
Internship Opportunity Led to Employment Overseas 9 Jul 2018Spurred and motivated by the possibility of successfully finding a treatment for bone diseases, an IMU Alumnus diligently continues to assist in conducting research in this area.
Helix – The Code of Life: Medical Biotechnology Programme’s 10 Years Anniversary Celebration 3 Jul 2018Event to commemorate IMU's medical biotechnology programme's 10th anniversary
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Interested in applying for one of our programmes?
You will need to prepare the following documents for your application:
- Verified copies of your academic qualifications
- Evidence of English language proficiency
- 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!
“The robust curriculum of Medical Biotechnology in IMU teaches and prepares the students to apply current biotechnology techniques in real-world settings, in particular, during industrial training in biotechnology companies, government agencies and international institutions. They will also learn how to use their communication, problem-solving and team-working skills in modules which incorporate presentations, mock interviews, entrepreneurship and final year research projects. Our dedicated and passionate faculty with vast experience in biotechnology are ready to provide students a rigorous training in biotechnology and prepare students for successful careers within the healthcare and biotechnology industry.”
DR WONG CHIEW YEN
Lecturer & Programme Director
School of Health Sciences
Bsc (Hon) Biochem (UM); Phd (UM)
