OVERVIEW
The Master of Science (Biomedicine) Mixed Mode Programme supports Malaysia's aspiration to produce more fresh biomedical scientists with advanced knowledge, research acumen and innovative capabilities to meet the demand of the health industries. The programme also offers opportunities for scientists to synergistically elevate their academic qualification, skill and proficiency levels in biomedicine. Essentially, this programme serves as a platform for candidate to pursue PhD in biomedicine.
Based on inputs from key stake holders and biomedicine experts, this programme is designed to allow candidates to specialize in one of the three biomedicine clusters, namely (i) Current Cell Biology, (ii) Translational Pharmacotoxicity, and (iii) Trends in Infectious Diseases. In addition, candidates will be guided to acquire critical thinking skills, good ethical practices and high professionalism in biomedicine research.
Compulsory Core Courses (8 units)
- Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
- Research Ethics
- Advanced Techniques in Biomedicine Laboratory
Specialised Core Courses (12 units @ cluster)
1. Current Cell Biology
- Cell Physiology
- Genetics and Development
- Advanded Biochemistry
- Signal Transduction
2. Translational Pharmacotoxicology
- Drug Dynamics and Kinetics
- Pharmacognosy
- Advanced Toxicology
- Applied Toxicology
3. Trends in Infectious Diseases
- Pathogen Bacteriology
- Pathogen Virology
- Pathogen Parasitology
- Pathogen Mycology
Research Project (20 units)
- Research topic should be related to the cluster selected by the candidate
- Oral presentation of research proposal
- Dissertation
- Oral presentation of research findings
Contact Person:
Associate Professor Dr. Few Ling Ling
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should possess the following:
- Bachelor of Science (Biomedicine, Applied Sciences, Health Sciences, Medicine or other related and recognized degrees) with CGPA ≥ 3.00 OR
- Bachelor degree as in selection (i) with CGPA 2.75 – 2.99 and at least six (6) months research experience or working experience in related field OR
- Bachelor degree as in selection (i) with CGPA ≥ 2.25 – 2.74 and at least one (1) year research experience or working experience in related field OR
- Bachelor degree as in selection (i) with CGPA 2.49 or less, and at least five (5) years research experience or working experience in related field and two (2) academic publications OR obtained at least a B+ in a major course at least A- in final year research project.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)
- A minimum score of 35 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) ; OR
- A minimum score of 5.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System); or
- A minimum score of 154 in Cambridge English Advance (CAE); or
- A minimum score of 154 in Cambridge Proficiency Advance (CPE); or
- A minimum score of 36 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
- English is the candidate's mother tongue or National Language; or
- The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and Master level is English; or
- English courses offered by British Council (The level of qualification and the relevant courses are to be identified by the University Postgraduate Studies Council ); or
- English courses from selected Malaysian public/private University or institution (The level of qualification and the relevant courses are to be identified by the University Postgraduate Studies Council)
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