Bachelor Degree

Bachelor (Hons) Biomedicine

Health & MedicineSunway University

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biomedicine is a medically oriented degree that focuses on the development of diagnostic modalities and treatments for current and emerging threats to human health. The programme covers anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, cell biology and genetics, while developing critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills relevant to biomedical research and modern medicine. Successful graduates are also awarded a degree from Lancaster University. This programme provides an opportunity for students planning to study in Malaysia and pursue a Malaysia degree from Bangladesh in biomedicine.

Admission Requirements

STPM/Pre-University/Matriculation with 2 principals in two of Biology, Physics/Mathematics or Chemistry A-Level minimum Grade D in two of Biology, Physics/Mathematics and Chemistry IELTS or equivalent 6.0, MUET Band 4, SPM English B+, UEC English B4, O-Level English (1119) Credit 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

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.0

Curriculum Structure

Year 1

  • AI Foundation and Applications
  • Basic Biochemistry
  • Basic Biostatistics
  • Basic Genetics
  • Cell Biology
  • Clinical Chemistry
  • Ethics in Healthcare Science
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset and Skills
  • General Microbiology
  • Human Anatomy
  • Human Physiology
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  • Research Methodology I

Year 2

  • Bioinformatics
  • Community Service for Planetary Health
  • Epidemiology & Public Health
  • Essentials of Employability
  • Human Molecular Genetics
  • Medical Biochemistry
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacology & Toxicology
  • Research Methodology II
  • Clinical Placement/Internship
  • Instrumental Analysis
  • Pharmaceutical Technology

Year 3

  • Clinical Biochemistry Practice
  • Haematology and Transfusion Science
  • Histology and Cytology
  • Immunology
  • Molecular Diagnostics
  • Research Project 1
  • Research Project 2
  • Clinical Placement/Internship
  • Neurobiology
  • Current Topics in Biomedical Science
  • Healthcare Data Analytics
  • Medical Entomology

Career Prospects

Academia, Medical/Diagnostic Laboratory Technicians, Clinical Research Scientists, Biomedical Scientists, Government Healthcare Policy Maker, Medical and Pharmaceutical Product Specialists

Key Information

Duration

3 years

Intake

Feb, Apr, Sep

Mode

Full-time

Fees Breakdown

1st YearMYR 41,620
2nd YearMYR 35,640
3rd YearMYR 36,580
International Administrative Fee (Yearly)MYR 2,250
Student Resource Fee (Yearly)MYR 5,800

Others Cost

Visa and InsuranceMYR 3,100
Deposit (refundable)MYR 1,000
Enrolment Fee (non-refundable)MYR 700