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Pantone 7469 U
C80 M20 Y00 K50
Pantone 542 C
Pantone 543 U
C50 M20 Y00 K00
K100
BIOMEDICAL
SCIENCE
K30
Reverse White
2013
K100
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
The increase in the occurrence of existing diseases and the continual emergence of new or exotic diseases and re-emergence of old
diseases place increasing demands on healthcare delivery. In Malaysia, there has been rapid growth in the healthcare system over the
past few years. An efficient laboratory service is essential for a good healthcare system.
Appropriate healthcare management relies greatly on results of clinical laboratory investigations and patients lives may depend on the
experience and expertise of the Biomedical Scientist.
Malaysia has a vision to become a developed country by 2020. Much emphasis is given to various high-technology projects including
biomedical research. Promotion of biomedical research is essential for progress of medicine and advancement of healthcare.
The Biomedical Scientist, equipped with the appropriate knowledge and expertise, evolves with the changing trends in modern
technology to fulfill the trust and reliance expected of them.
This programme also aims to provide the students with technical and analytical
skills to carry out biomedical research. Furthermore, the programme also
prepares them to pursue postgraduate studies in a range of disciplines.
KEY
FACTS
3 - 4 years
Bachelor of Science
(Hons) Biomedical Science (IMU)
or Biomedical Science degree from
Partner Universities July and September
COMMENCEMENT
SEMESTER 4
Bioanalysis
Haematology II
Health Informatics
Histopathology & Cytopathology
Management and Experimentation
on Animals
Microbiology
Natural Products in Medicine
Renal System
Respiratory System
SEMESTER 5
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Cardiovascular System
General Pharmacology
Haematology
Laboratory Management I
Organic Chemistry II
Clinical Biochemistry
Gastrointestinal System
Genomics and Molecular Diagnostics
Law and Ethics for Health Professionals
Immunology
Parasitology and Entomology
Musculoskeletal System
Central Nervous System
Endocrine System
Forensic Science and Pathology
Laboratory Management II
Current Trends in Biomedical
Sciences and Research Methodology
Radiobiology
Reproductive System
Selectives
SEMESTER 6
Research Project
Toxicology
PRACTICAL ATTACHMENT
SEMESTER
SEMESTER 3
SEMESTER 2
SEMESTER 1
The MPU modules are compulsory modules imposed by Ministry of Higher Education
under the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996 (Act 555). All students must take
these modules and pass as a prerequisite for the award of the degree. Some of these
modules will be taken at the beginning or the end of the programme while the rest will
be taken within the six semesters of the programme.
POSTGRADUATE DEGREE
MSc/PhD - teaching
& / or research
MBA
Management
INDUSTRY
Medical laboratory
diagnosis
Quality Assurance
Marketing of medical
equipment
GOVERNMENT
UNITED KINGDOM
University of Strathclyde
2 years in IMU
+ 2 years in
University of
Strathclyde
Total 4 years
1 year in IMU
+ 2 years in
St Georges
University of London
Total 3 years
AUSTRALIA
University of Newcastle
1 years in IMU
+ 1 years in University
of Newcastle
Total 3 years
NEW ZEALAND
University of Otago
1 years in IMU
+ 2 years in
University of Otago
Total 4 years
Dr S Jeevathayaparan MSc (UOC), PhD (UOC), MI Chem (SL), MI Biol (SL), Charted Chemist (SL), Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (UOC)
Dr S Jeevathayaparan has 21 years of teaching experience as lecturer (1991 -1999) and senior lecturer (1999
to date) involving teaching Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in undergraduate medical, health sciences and
postgraduate programmes. He was awarded accreditation as a teacher in higher education in 1998 by Staff and
Educational Development Association, England. Dr S Jeevathayaparan was awarded a certificate of recognition for
scientific research (Presidential awards for research) by President of Sri Lanka, Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri
Lanka. His fields of interest in research are oral hypoglycemic activity of medicinal plants and mechanism of action,
Oxidative stress and antioxidants, Leptin and metabolic syndrome.
Dr Lim Chooi Ling BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, PhD (Immunobiology) (UPM)
Dr Lim Chooi Ling obtained her PhD in 2010, under the sponsorship of the National Science Fellowship. She has been
teaching mainly in the IMU Biomedical Science and Medical Biotechnology programmes for about 3 years in cancer
biotechnology and organ system modules. She had co-supervised an MSc student to completion and was the main
supervisor for several undergraduate research students. Her research areas include bioactivity of natural products in cell
lines which includes gene and protein expression, liver fibrosis and transforming growth factor-beta signaling. Dr Lim
Chooi Ling had presented her research work in various local and international conferences, and obtained a number
of awards including the Best Oral Presenter award in the International Seminar of Indonesian Society for Microbiology
(ISISM), Indonesia. She is currently the coordinator of the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science programme, and works closely
with the Biomedical Science faculty towards the continual improvement of the innovative curriculum.
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ABOUT IMU
The International Medical University (IMU) is Malaysias first and most established private medical and
healthcare university with over 20 years of dedicated focus in healthcare education. The University is the
first university in Malaysia that offers conventional and complementary medicine, all under one roof.
Established in 1992, the University enjoys an international reputation, and provides a high standard of
education at undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing professional development level. IMUs
curriculum for its undergraduate programmes has been benchmarked to international standards and is
accepted by international partner universities for credit transfer into relevant programmes.
IMU pioneered the worlds first Partner Medical School programme, allowing a student to start their
education in Malaysia while completing and earning a degree at an international university. Over
the last two decades, IMU has grown from a medical college with 5 partner universities in 1992, to
an internationally recognised higher education institution with more than 30 renowned international
partner universities.
The main campus of IMU is located in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Since 1999, IMU has
established clinical schools in Seremban and Kuala Pilah (Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia) as well
as Batu Pahat and Kluang (scheduled to open in 2013) (Johor, Malaysia).
IMUs Learning Model is grounded on its core values, which fosters students development
into knowledgeable and competent healthcare professionals who are critical thinkers,
reflective and yet proactive. The aim is to create healthcare graduates that are committed
to lifelong learning and imbued with a sense of good citizenship, leadership and ethical
behaviour.
In its continual quest for academic excellence, moving into research was a natural progression
with medical and healthcare-related research, as well as medical education being areas of
key focus. IMUs research efforts are expected to be further enhanced now that the Institute
of Research, Development and Innovation (IRDI) has been launched in September 2012.
The university had a major breakthrough in 2010 with the start of its Healthcare Centres which
allowed IMUs staff and students to receive and treat patients. The Healthcare Centres,
which serve as a teaching site for IMU students, bring the disciplines of allopathic (Western)
medicine and those of complementary and alternative medicine together under one roof.
Today IMU is an integrated medical and healthcare institution, offering education, healthcare
and research in partnership with some of the worlds most respected individuals and
universities in the field of medicine and healthcare.
PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE:
UNDERGRADUATE
Medicine
KPT/JPS(KR10935)09/2014
Dentistry
KPT/JPS (A8358)10/2015
Pharmacy
KPT/JPS(KR10605)4/2014,
KPT/JPS(R/727/7/0002)10/2015
Nursing
KP/JPS(KR11196)04/2015
Nursing Science
(for registered nurses)
KP/JPS(KA9377)01/2014
Chiropractic
KPT/JPS(KA9294)08/2014
Chinese Medicine
KP/JPS(KA10260)12/2015
Biomedical Science
KPT/JPS(R/421/6/0011)12/2017
Medical Biotechnology
KPT/JPS(R/545/6/0014)09/2017
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
KPT/JPS(R/442/6/0003)01/2018
Psychology
KPT/JPS(R/311/6/0013)09/2017
POSTGRADUATE
Public Health (MSc)
(Coursework & Research)
KP/JPS(KA10261)09/2015
Analytical Pharmaceutical
Chemistry (MSc)
KPT/JPS(N/442/7/0001)01/2017
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