OVERVIEW
The programme aims to provide a strong fundamental understanding in the field of molecular medicine through comprehensive student-centred learning activities and a practical, hands-on experience in research and entrepreneurial aspects of the biomedical field. The programme has an emphasis on translational research with a focus on biomarker discovery and the development of vaccines and therapeutics.
The programme consists of three semesters. In the first semester, candidates will undertake core courses. In the second semester students can select a research- or an industry-focused pathway allowing them to customize learning that will be relevant towards their career goals. A research project will be carried out in the second and third semesters.
Programme Structure
Semester I (12 units)
- Molecular Basis of Diseases
- Diagnostic Technologies & Biological Markers Discovery
- Vaccines & Novel Therapeutics
- Bioinformatics
Semester II (8 units)
Industry pathway
- Managing a Biomedical-based Business
- Technology Management & Intellectual Property
- Regulations & Quality Management Systems for the Biomedical Industry
Research pathway
- Project Management in Research
- Current Trends in Molecular Medicine Research I
- Current Trends in Molecular Medicine Research II
Semester II & III (30 units)
Research Project
Expertise available in the following Institute:
Institute for Research in Molecular Medicine
http://www.informm.usm.my/
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should possess the following:
A. Bachelor's degree in Science or related area with:
1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or
2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or
a) Research experience for at least one year; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project
3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or
a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year 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 of Band 5 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
- A minimum of Band 2 in MUET (Malaysian University English Test)
Exemption can be given if:
- 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 is English
FEES
Malaysian (MYR) | International (USD) |
*Effective from Semester 1, Academic Session 2021/2022 |
*Effective from Semester 1, Academic Session 2021/2022 |
** Fees are subject to change