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US6725001 - BACHELOR IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE WITH HONOURS

  • OVERVIEW

    Biomedical Science programme is a multidisciplinary programme which provides students the opportunity to gain experiences and explore areas related to laboratory diagnosis, disease prevention and other biomedical researches. The curriculum emphasises on interactive teaching and provides workplace training and cutting-edge projects during the final year. The programme is designed to produce graduates of international standard to meet future needs of the country.

    School of Health Sciences,
    Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
    https://health.usm.my/

    Duration : 4 Years / 8 Semesters
    Medium Instruction : English Language
    Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

  • REQUIREMENTS

    • STPMKPM MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION STUDIES (UM/UKM/UiTM)DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT – A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, AND OTHERS
      STPM:

      i. Pass the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) Examination with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.

      AND

      ii. Obtain at least Grade C+ (NGMP 2.33) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics T

      AND

      iii. Obtain at least Band 3.0 in MUET or an equivalent qualification.
      KPM MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION STUDIES (UM/UKM/UiTM):

      i. Pass the KPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM) with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.

      AND

      ii. Obtain at least Grade C+ (2.33) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      AND

      iii. Obtain at least Band 3.0 in MUET or an equivalent qualification.
      DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT – A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, AND OTHERS:

      Possess a Diploma in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75

      OR

      Pass A-Level with a minimum score of 10 and obtain at least Grade C in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      OR

      International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
      Pass the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum total score of 24 and obtain at least a score of 4 at Higher Level (HL) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      OR

      Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) / South Australian Matriculation (SAM)
      Pass AUSMAT/SAM with a minimum aggregate score of 45 and obtain at least Grade C in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      OR

      Possess other equivalent qualifications recognized by the university and endorsed by the University Senate.

      AND

      Obtain at least Band 3.0 in MUET or an equivalent English language qualification.

  • FEES

    • TYPE OF FEESAMOUNT (RM)
      TYPE OF FEES: Tuition Fees
      AMOUNT (RM):

      900.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      AMOUNT (RM):

      480.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Per semester
      AMOUNT (RM):

      1,380.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      AMOUNT (RM):

      720.00
      TYPE OF FEES: ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

    • Semester 1

      • Malay Language IV
      • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
      • Structure and Function of Human I
      • Psychology and Behavioural Science 
      • Biochemistry and Basic Genetics 
      • Laboratory Science
      • Elective Course 

      Semester 2

      • Core Entrepreneurship
      • General English 1
      • Structure and Function of Human II
      • Human Biochemistry
      • Basic Microbiology
      • Fundamental of Health Informatics
      • Elective Course 
       

       

    • Semester 1

      • Philosophy and Current Issues 
      • General English 2 
      • Co-curriculum  
      • Molecular Biology Techniques 
      • Immunology I 
      • Basic Hematology 
      • Elective Course 

      Semester 2

      • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
      • Immunology II
      • Pharmacology I
      • Pathology
      • Epidemiology
      • Cell Biology Techniques
      • Industrial Training
      • Research Project
      • Industrial Attachment
      • Industrial Research Project

       

    • Semester 1

      • Laboratory and Clinical Hematology 
      • Pharmacology II 
      • Medical Bacteriology 
      • Medical Parasitology 
      • Ethics and Law for Healthcare Professionals 
      • Research Methodology

      Semester 2

      • Transfusion Science and Blood Banking
      • Toxicology
      • Medical Virology and Mycology
      • Clinical Biochemistry
      • Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Management
      • Biostatistics 

    • Semester 1

      • Biomedical Practicum 
      • Research Project 
      • Industrial Attachment 
      • Industrial Research Project

      Semester 2

      • Industrial Training
      • Research Project
      • Industrial Attachment
      • Industrial Research Project

       

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Position

    • Science officer
    • Research officer
    • Production and quality control officer
    • Technical advisor for medical and health products and instrumentation 

     

    Related Industries

    • Health
    • Manufacturing and Quality Control
    • Biology and Biochemistry
    • Testing laboratories
    • Government agencies
    • Education

Postgraduate

Institute of Postgraduate Studies
Universiti Sains Malaysia,
11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel: +604-653 6309 / 6027 / 2606 / 2946 / 2958
Fax: +604-653 2931

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Last Update: Thursday 02 April 2026.

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