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.
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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).
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
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
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.
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
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
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor
Malaysia
Tel: +603-8921-5555
Fax: +603-8921-4097
Email: pkk@ukm.edu.my