Ever wonder how new drugs and vaccines are discovered, why there is improved and accelerated drug testing, better diagnostic capabilities, and the availability of foods which enhance nutritional values. This progress has tremendously improved healthcare and is viewed by many scientists as only a beginning to the great era of medical biotechnology. Scientist believe that the availability of "targeted therapies" for diseases and individuals should dramatically improve drug safety and efficacy, and the development of predictive technologies may lead to a new era in disease prevention, particularly in some of the world's rapidly developing economies. This sound rationale holds great potential and promise in the field of medical biotechnology.

The IMU Medical Biotechnology Programme has incorporated key features to prepare the modern Medical Biotechnologist for challenges beyond tomorrow. These features offer an appreciable advantage to students as there is significant emphasis on concepts and theories important for creating a stable platform to develop technical know-how and skills.

The technical skill of the student begins with learning in a controlled laboratory environment. As the student progresses they will be taught
to think and solve analytically through modules that were specially designed for them to make independent decisions.

Furthermore, IMU has a myriad of expertise in the field of medical and pharmaceutical sciences. The faculty members are already engaged in active research work, providing a suitable environment for the medical biotechnology student to experience the thinking, planning, application and discussion related to research.

Why choose this programme?
Biotechnology applies scientific and engineering principles and practices to utilise biological resource for development of mankind. Medical Biotechnology applies the wealth of knowledge in biotechnology for the advancement of health sciences.

What is the structure of the programme?
The philosophy of the IMU Medical Biotechnology Programme is an outcomebased 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, cumulating 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.

What are the teaching-learning approaches used?
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.

Who are the teaching staff?
The University has PhD qualified academic staff with teaching and research experience in the field of medical and pharmaceutical biotechnology.

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?
This programme has a biotechnology internship module whereby the University facilitates placement in industries related to medical biotechnology.

What is the medium of instruction?
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.

Who will award the degree?
The Bachelor of Science (Hons) Medical Biotechnology degree is awarded by IMU.

What are the semester contents?
Semesters 1 and 2 of the course introduces students to concepts and theories in the basic sciences of biotechnology and helps students develop competence in basic areas of laboratory practices. The students will also be taught essential skills in the application of IT knowledge that are relevant to a medical biotechnologist. In Semesters 3 and 4, students will be shown how to apply core knowledge in basic science in areas of medical biotechnology and develop skills to critically evaluate the concepts, techniques and applications of medical biotechnology. Students are also made aware of the relationship between medical biotechnology and community needs. In the final semesters of 5 and 6, students will be given the opportunity to develop cognitive and practical know-how in designing and conducting biotechnological research that meet the requirements of the industry.

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Medical Biotechnology (IMU)
Semester 1 Basic Mathematics Biological Science General Chemistry Essential of Genetics I Human Physiology Organic Chemistry I Biostatistics English Pengajian Islam /Moral	Semester 2 Animal and Plant Physiology: Foundations for Biotechnology General Pharmacology Physical Chemistry Bahasa Malaysia Organic Chemistry 2 IT for Biotechnologists Physics for Instrumentations Diversity of Life
Semester 3 Natural Products Microbiology for Biotechnologists Analytical Chemistry for Biotechnologists I Cell and Molecular Biology Pathology for Biotechnologists Essential of Genetics II An Introduction to Bioinformatics Applied Biochemistry	Semester 4 Toxicology and Toxinology Immunology Analytical Chemistry for Biotechnologists II Utilisation of Biological Resources Pengajian Malaysia Cell and Tissue Culture Techniques Genomics and Molecular Diagnostics
Semester 5 Bioprocess Technology BioPharming Entreprise Management Forensic Science Utilisation of Structural Information Cancer Biotechnology Biotechnology Internship Selective: Neurochemistry Selective: Chemistry of Palm Oil	Semester 6 Research Methodology Research Project Current Trends in Biotechnology Essential Biotechniques Communications Skills and Etiquette Legal, Ethical and Social Aspects of Biotechnology