About The Programme
Get involved in the healthcare sector with this medically-orientated degree. Our biomedicine degree provides an ideal platform for careers in biology and biomedicine, including further postgraduate study.
Biomedicine is a branch of medical science that deals with the development of diagnostic modalities and treatments for current and emerging threats to human health. This programme imparts the knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, cell biology and genetics which are important for modern medicine and public health.
Graduates will develop fundamental skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and communication which are invaluable in understanding the global health trends and biomedical research advances.
Intakes
January, March & August
Duration
3 Years (full-time)
Career Prospects
- Academia
- Medical/Diagnostic laboratory technicians
- Clinical research scientists
- Biomedical scientists
- Government healthcare policy maker
- Medical and pharmaceutical product specialists
Programme Structure
Year 1
- Human Physiology
- General Microbiology
- Basic Biochemistry
- Human Anatomy
- Basic Biostatistics
- English for Life Sciences
- Cell Biology
- Clinical Chemistry
- Basic Genetics
- Histology and Histopathology Techniques
- Communication Skills
- Ethics in Healthcare Science
Year 2
- Medical Biochemistry
- Human Molecular Genetics
- Medical Microbiology
- Pathology
- Bioinformatics
- Research and Publications
- Medical Entomology
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Medical Statistics and Epidemiology
- Social and Professional Responsibilities
- Histopathology and Cytology Practice
Electives (Choose 1)
- Cell and Tissue Culture
- Molecular Diagnostics
Year 3
- Haematology and Transfusion Science
- Parasitology and Virology
- Infection, Immunity, Inflammation and Therapy
- Clinical Biochemistry Practice
- Molecular Diagnostics
- Current topics in Biomedical Sciences
- Neurobiology
- Immunology
- Internship
- Research Project
Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects
for International Student
- Malay Language for Communication 2
- Malaysian Studies 3
- Community Project
Entry Requirement
STPM
Average B- or CGPA 2.67 (2 principals in two of the following subjects: Biology, Physics/ Mathematics and Chemistry)
A-Level
Minimum 14 points. Minimum Grade D in two of the following subjects: Biology, Physics/ Mathematics and Chemistry
Australian Matriculation
ATAR 65
Canadian Matriculation
65%
Monash University Foundation Year
65%
Sunway Foundation in Science Technology
CGPA 2.5
Unified Examination Certificate
Maximum 24 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs excluding Chinese)
International Baccalaureate
Completed with minimum 26 points (excluding bonus points)
Other Diploma
Any other recognised Diploma in related field with minimum CGPA of 2.75.
Any other recognised Diploma below CGPA 2.75 and a minimum of 3 years working experience in related field will be considered on a case-to-case basis.
Specific Requirements
Pre-University: Pass in two of the following subjects: Biology, Physics/Mathematics, Chemistry
The International Preparatory Programme (IPP) is an intensive six-month preparatory programme. International students who are not eligible for a direct entry to the dual degree programme with Lancaster University will need to take and pass our online six-month International Preparatory Programme (IPP) to be eligible to enrol on a Sunway degree programme that also leads to a dual degree being awarded by the Lancaster University.
Students are required to pass all subjects with grade C and above to qualify to enter any of the dual award programmes.
English Language Requirements
IELTS or equivalent 6.0
MUET Band 5
SPM English A2 or A-
UEC English B3
O-Level English (1119) B3
Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP) Pass Level 4 with minimum 65%
ESL/English Satisfactory level in Pre-University programmes, where the medium of instruction is English
