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Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Honours

PROGRAM SUMMARY

The Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences with Honours at UKM is a 4-year degree program. Biomedical Sciences is a field that explores the science of human biology and medical science. The courses offered provide students with marketable skills and include Phlebotomy, Laboratory Management, Medical Entomology, Community Health, Industrial Training and Biomedical Science Research. In addition to well qualified and highly experienced academic staff, experts from the industry also provide valuable sharing sessions. Maintaining the high standard of the program and ensuring accreditation from both the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and the internationally recognised Institute for Biomedical Sciences (IBMS), United Kingdom, is a top priority.

I Want To Apply

A person who wishes to apply for admission to the Doctorate programme shall possess the following qualification:

1. Masters Degree from the University or any higher learning institution recognised by the Senate; or

2. Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree or having other qualifications with experience recognised by the Senate; or

3. A candidate who is currently attending a full time a Master programme under paragraph 6(1) (a) in the University and is certified by the Faculty Graduate Studies Committee/Centre for Graduate Management to convert his/her status to a Doctorate programme with the approval of Dean of the Faculty/Director of the Institute; or

4. Bachelor’s Degree with excellent results from the University or any higher learning institution recognised by the Senate; or

5. Other qualifications recognised by the Senate obtained through Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) or through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL); and

6. Fulfills other requirements prescribed by the programme (where applicable).

A person who wishes to apply for admission to the Doctorate programme shall possess the following qualification:

1. Masters Degree from the University or any higher learning institution recognised by the Senate; or

2. Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree or having other qualifications with experience recognised by the Senate; or

3. A candidate who is currently attending a full time a Master programme under paragraph 6(1) (a) in the University and is certified by the Faculty Graduate Studies Committee/Centre for Graduate Management to convert his/her status to a Doctorate programme with the approval of Dean of the Faculty/Director of the Institute; or

4. Bachelor’s Degree with excellent results from the University or any higher learning institution recognised by the Senate; or

5. Other qualifications recognised by the Senate obtained through Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) or through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL); and

6. Fulfills other requirements prescribed by the programme (where applicable).

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

1. An international candidate is required to fulfill the English Language proficiency requirements as follows:

a) Obtained TOEFL (550), IELTS(6) or MUET (4) results which fulfil the score or minimum band requirements prescribed by the programme; or

b) For certain programmes, a candidate is required to sit for an English Proficiency Test (EPT) and if he/she fails to achieve the level specified by the programme, the candidate is required to attend and pass the English Proficiency Module (EPM) in a maximum period of two (2) semesters before he is allowed to register for the study programme. The candidate shall register as a Non Graduating Student.

2. The Faculty/Institute may grant exemption to the requirements specified in subregulation (1) for the international candidate who:

a) will be writing his/her thesis/dissertation in the Malay/ Arabic languages;

b) has the academic qualifications obtained from any local universities recognised by the Senate; or

c) is originally from a country where English is the official language or he/she has the academic qualifications obtained from any higher learning institution which uses English as the medium of instruction.

The candidate may be exempted from the requirements stated in subregulation (2), but the candidate shall sit for the English Proficiency Test (EPT) and if he/she fails to obtain the level specified by the programme, the candidate is required to attend and pass the English Proficiency Module (EPM).

How Much It Will Cost Me?

DURATION OF STUDY (SEMESTER)

REGISTRATION

SERVICE & ACTIVITY

TUTION FEES

1st SEMESTER

SUBSEQUENT SEMESTERS

TOTAL FEES

8

1,200

590

600

2,390

1,190

10,720

Please contact Shaping Advanced & Professional Education Center at:

Shaping Advanced & Professional Education Center (UKMSHAPE)
Level 2, Bangunan Wawasan
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 Bangi Selangor
Malaysia

Tel: +603-8921 5331/ 5642/ 5329/ 5898/ 3995/ 4661/ 5642/ 5791
Fax: +603-8925 1391
Email: marketingpkp@ukm.edu.my
Website: www.ukm.my/ukmshape

What You Will Learn

Semester I

NNNB1234 Anatomy and Health Physiology I

NNNB1232 Basic Biochemistry

NNNB1433 Genetic Biochemistry and Molecules

NNNB1252 Basic Microbiology

Semester II

NNNB1262 Histology

NNNB1284 Anatomy and Health Physiology II

NNNB1423 Metabolism Biochemistry

NNNB1422 Biochemistry Laboratory Techniques

NNPD1022 Behavioral Science

Semester I

NNNB2253 Medical Bacteriology

NNNB2293 Parasites and Humans

NNNB2234 Clinical Biochemistry

NNNB2433 Basic Biochemistry

NNNB2233 Biomedical Science Instrumentation

Semester II

NNNB2244 Systemic Pathology and Histopathology

NNNB2264 General Pharmacology

NNNB2423 Medical Entomology

Semester I

NNNB3433 Basic Biostatistics

NNNB3453 Medical Virology and Mycology

NNNB3473 Health Toxicology

NNNB3274 Diagnostic Laboratory Skills I

NNNB3434 Clinical Hematology

NNNB3212 Basic Phlebotomy

Semester II

NNNB3443 Medical Immunology

NNNB3262 Biomedical Science Laboratory Management

NNNB3463 Blood Transfusion

NNNB3284 Diagnostic Laboratory Skills II

NNNB3422 Biomedical Research Methods

NNNB3482 Biomedical Science Research Proposal

NNNB3**2 Elective Course

Semester III

NNNB3692 Scientific Communication

NNNB3432 Current Trends in Biomedical Sciences

NNNB3**2 Elective Course

Semester I

NNNB4432 Cytology

NNNB4232 Introduction To Community Health

NNNB4454 Biomedical Science Research I

NNNB4**2 Elective Course

NNNB4**2 Elective Course

Semester II

NNNB4884 Case Study

NNNB4242 Infectious Disease Management

NNNB4464 Biomedical Science Research II

NNNB4264 Industrial Training

(ONLY TAKES 8 UNIT)

NNNB3362 Environmental and Health Microbiology

NNNB3532 Biomedical Science Statistic

NNNB3332 Human Embryology

NNNB3142 Medical Parasitology and Entomology Methods

NNNB3312 Genetic Biochemistry Disorders and Diseases

NNNB3352 Endocrine Biochemistry Diseases

NNNB4152 Application of Molecular Biology in Biomedical Sciences

NNNB4332 Chemical Pathology

NNNB4352 Applied Biochemistry

NNNB4152 Advanced Microbiology Laboratory Methods

Life at Faculty

The Faculty of Health Sciences UKM is situated within the city center of Kuala Lumpur. Various facilities including the library, cafeterias and student lounges are available for the students to study, to have discussion sessions with their peers or to have a break in between lectures. The hostel accommodation is at the edge of the peaceful green hub surrounding the Titiwangsa Lake Gardens, one of the most scenic sites of Kuala Lumpur. Students will able relax or exercise at the park if they require a change of scenery. The program also has a tight-knit relationship with the alumni and industrial stakeholders to help mould the students to become a professional in their career pathway. Being in the family of Biomed@UKM is a wonderful lifetime experience. We believe that every student is like a rough diamond, full of hidden potential that with the right tools, skill and care, would become most valuable gems that not only sparkle indefinitely but live to inspire as well.

Faculty Information

Campus: Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Degree: Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Honours
Length: 4 Years 

Contact:
Faculty of Health Sciences
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz,
50300, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: +603-9289 7038/7602
Fax: +603-2691 4304
Email: muhamadizham@ukm.edu.my
Web: www.ukm.my/fsk

Contact Us

Centre for Academic Management
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 Bangi Selangor
Malaysia

Tel: +603-8911 8173 / 8027 / 8456
Fax: +603-8911 8471
Email: admission_ppa@ukm.edu.my
Website: www.ukm.my/akademik

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