The increase in the occurrence of existing diseases and the continual emergence of new or exotic diseases and re-emergence of old diseases place increasing demands on healthcare delivery. In Malaysia, there has been rapid growth in the healthcare system over the past few years. An efficient laboratory service is essential for a good healthcare system.
Appropriate healthcare management relies greatly on results of clinical laboratory investigations and patients’ lives may depend on the experience and expertise of the Biomedical Scientist.
Malaysia has a vision to become a developed country by 2020. Much emphasis is given to various hightechnology projects including biomedical research. Promotion of biomedical research is essential for progress of medicine and advancement of healthcare.
The Biomedical Scientist, equipped with the appropriate knowledge and expertise, evolves with the changing trends in modern technology to fulfill the trust and reliance expected of them.
What are the aims of the programme?
- Biomedical science is the study of basic sciences that relate to medicine including biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, parasitology, pharmacology, haematology, immunology, histopathology and cytopathology.
- The IMU BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science programme has been designed for students who wish to gain an understanding of the basic sciences that are related to medicine and to develop skills in different biomedical areas.
- The aim of this programme is to provide training for undergraduate biomedical science students that would prepare them to work effectively in healthcare services which includes diagnostics, therapeutics, determining the nature of diseases, quality control, prevention, control and treatment of diseases. This programme also aims to provide the students with technical and analytical skills to carry out biomedical research. Furthermore, the programme also prepares them to pursue postgraduate studies in a range of disciplines.
What are the key features of the programme?
The programme has incorporated key features to prepare the modern Biomedical Scientist. These features offer an appreciable advantage by enabling students:
- to have a sound knowledge of the functioning of the human body in physiological and pathological states via the body-organ systems courses.
- to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes through a structured in-house learning experience. The learning experience will be delivered through various teaching-learning approaches. In-house practical sessions will be conducted using simulated and clinical specimens.
- to gain practical experience while working under close supervision alongside experts in the respective biomedical science disciplines, through attachments at appropriate hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, university and/or research laboratories.
- to develop further laboratory experience and expertise while working as an apprentice, under minimal supervision. This period of attachment as an apprentice provides an opportunity to demonstrate the trainee’s expertise in a prospective employment environment and a long-term career prospect.
- to acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes relating to the biomedical science disciplines which would prepare the graduate for further training in post-graduate biomedical science programmes, and where feasible medicine and allied health sciences.
- to develop professionalism. Opportunities will be given to the students to put theory into practice in their development as an effective member of the healthcare team.
- to develop their curiosity and enthusiasm for the biomedical sciences through student-centred learning activities including Portfolios of Learning, Problem-based learning and Research Projects.
What are the teaching-learning approaches used?
In addition to didactic large group teaching sessions (Plenaries), the programme is also delivered through small group teaching sessions (Problembased learning, Laboratory practicals, Workshops, Computer-aided learning, Tutorials, Seminars, Presentations, Attachments/Placements and the apprenticeship). Such small group teaching sessions will provide opportunities for the development of a range of skills necessary for the biomedical scientist. The research project in Semester 6 will provide opportunity for the student to conduct research and it is hoped that some students will be encouraged through this experience to embark in postgraduate training later.
Semester 1
- Biodiversity and Utilisation of Biological Resources
- Biological Science
- General Chemistry
- Genetics
- Human Biology
- Introduction to Medical Laboratory Instrumentation
- Introduction to Professionalism and Personnel Development for Biomedical Scientists
- Organic Chemistry 1
- Statistics for Biomedical Scientists
- English
- Islamic Studies / Moral Education
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Semester 2
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
- Cardiovascular System
- General Pathology & Introduction to Histotechnology
- General Pharmacology
- Haematology I
- Laboratory Management I
- Management of and Experimentation on Animals
- Organic Chemistry II
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Semester 3
- Bioanalysis
- Haematology II
- Health Informatics
- Histopathology & Cytopathology I
- Microbiology
- Natural Products in Medicine
- Renal System
- Respiratory System
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Semester 4
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Gastrointestinal System
- Genomics and Molecular Diagnostics
- Histopathology and Cytopathology II
- Immunology
- Medical Jurisprudence
- Parasitology and Entomology
- Practical attachment I
- Pengajian Malaysia
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Semester 5
- Central Nervous System
- Endocrine System
- Forensic Science and Pathology
- Laboratory Management II
- Practical attachment II
- Radiobiology and Radiochemistry
- Reproductive System
- Selectives
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A/B
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Semester 6
- Current Trends in Biomedical Sciences
- Musculoskeletal System
- Research project
- The Apprentice
- Toxicology
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How will I be assessed?
Students will be assessed through their class tests, practical reports, workshops, portfolios, projects, logbooks, written reports, presentations, dissertations and end-of-semester examinations.
Are there any industrial placements?
There will be industrial placements in Semesters 4, 5 & 6.
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