Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Highlights about course

Program Level

Bachelor

Duration

4 Years

Tuition Fees

RM6,000 – RM9,500

Intake

January, September

Overview

This programme is designed following the growing needs of well trained workers in the healthcare industry. This course of study was structured to instill a good theoretical knowledge from the fundamentals of biological science up to the critical thinking aspects and blend together with the latest laboratory applications as well as the techniques. The programme will cater the needs of community in general, with highly specialized trained human resources equipped with knowledge on theory and practical aspects parallel with the development of our country and the increasing numbers of Malaysian citizens.

 


Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

  • PEO 1
    To produce graduates who are knowledgeable, scientific and technically-skilled, competitive and innovative in medical science technology at national and international levels.
  • PEO 2
    To produce graduates with effective leadership, communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills to support their role in healthcare industry.
  • PEO 3
    To produce graduates who uphold professionalism, ethical and social responsibilities.
  • PEO 4
    To produce graduates who are committed to lifelong learning and continuous improvement.
  • PEO 5
    To produce graduates with ICT, technopreneurial, management and business capabilities.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

  • PLO 1
    To analyse and validate findings in medical laboratory by applying fundamental and advanced knowledge in medical sciences
  • PLO 2
    To perform and supervise medical laboratory procedures competently as well as to evaluate and implement new medical laboratory methodologies and instrumentations
  • PLO 3
    To collaborate with other healthcare professionals with good interpersonal, leadership, social and teamwork skills.
  • PLO 4
    To demonstrate sensitivities and responsibilities towards the community and environment by adhering to the legal, ethical principles and the professional code of conduct in medical laboratory
  • PLO 5
    To present information and findings coherently to medical and laboratory community with effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • PLO 6
    To critically analyse and solve problems and challenges in medical laboratory practices through supervised research in medical sciences.
  • PLO 7
    To demonstrate the principles of lifelong learning and skills in ICT and information management system to enhance career development.
  • PLO 8
    To demonstrate managerial and entrepreneurial skills in managing daily laboratory activities, quality management system and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

 

Career Path

Career Information

Graduates of this bachelor may find employment as Medical Laboratory Technologist, Scientific Officer and Research Officer in various healthcare setting which includes:

  • Hospital Laboratories
  • Diagnostic Laboratories
  • Research and Development Laboratories
  • Crime and Forensic Laboratories
  • Academic Institution
  • Environmental Sector
  • Epidemiological Field
  • Toxicological Field
  • Pharmaceutical Companies

 

Subject

Semester 1
  • Fundamental English
  • Professional English 1
  • Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia (TITAS)
  • Technopreneurship
  • Cell Biology

 


 

Semester 2
  • Human Genetics
  • Human Anatomy
  • Basic Microbiology
  • Human Biochemistry
  • Introductory Clinical Laboratory Science
  • Professional English 2
  • Hubungan Etnik

 


 

Semester 3
  • Human Physiology
  • Human Pharmacology
  • Basic Hematology
  • Principles of Immunology
  • Principles of Psychology
  • Health Informatics
  • Innovation Management

 


 

Semester 4
  • Bioethics
  • Clinical Laboratory Immunology and Serology
  • Toxicology
  • Pathogenic Microbiology
  • Basic and Systemic Pathology
  • Foreign Language 1
  • Isu-isu Kontemporari Muslim di Malaysia / Culture and Lifestyle in Malaysia

 


 

Semester 5
  • Biostatistics
  • Medical Parasitology and Entomology
  • Scientific Communication
  • Clinical Laboratory Cytopathology
  • Clinical Biochemistry
  • Molecular Diagnostic Technology
  • Foreign Language 2
  • Co-curriculum

 


 

Semester 6
  • Clinical Laboratory Histology
  • Advanced Hematology
  • Clinical Laboratory Microbiology
  • Elective (Urinalysis and Body Fluids / Cell Culture Techniques / Principle of Lab Animal Sci)
  • Community Health and Epidemiology
  • Final Year Project 1

 


 

Semester 7
  • Transfusion Science and Blood Banking
  • Philosophy of Education
  • Elective (Development Biology / Basic Occupational Safety & Health / Radiation Biology and Protection / Principles of Human Nutrition)
  • Final Year Project 2

Entry Requirement
 

    • Obtained MUET Band 3 or IELTS (5.5)/TOEFL (550) AND; Local students must meet the English language competency as specified in the programme standard, except for:
       
      i. individual with an academic qualification from institutions that use the English language as the medium of instruction; or
      ii. individual who studied in Malaysia and intended to further study are subject to item (i); or
      iii. individual with O-Level or A-Level qualifications; AND

 

  • Pass Matriculation/Pre-University/STPM programme or equivalent qualification with minimum GPA 2.33 in (2) TWO of following subjects: Biology, Physics/Mathematics, Chemistry OR
  • A-Level programme of equivalent qualification with minimum Grade D in TWO of the following subjects: Biology, Physics/Mathematics, Chemistry; OR
  • Recognised Diploma with minimum CGPA of 2.75 in related field; OR
  • Recognised Diploma with CGPA less than 2.75 in related field and a minimum of 3 years (36 months) working experience in the related field.
  • Foreign Students Candidate should obtained IELTS (5.5)/ TOEFL (550) paper-based or equivalent.

 

Fees

Local Student Tuition Fees (Per Semester)
INSTITUTES DIPLOMA BACHELOR
UniKL MIIT RM4,500 – RM6,500 RM7,000 – RM7,500
UniKL MFI RM5,400 – RM5,938 RM7,500 – RM7,813
UniKL BMI RM5,400 RM7,500 – RM9,500
UniKL MIAT RM6,500 RM7,500 – RM8,570
UniKL MSI RM5,400 RM7,500
UniKL MIMET RM6,000 – RM6,500 RM7,500 – RM8,000
UniKL MICET RM5,700 RM7,500
UniKL MESTECH RM 5,650 – RM 6625 RM 7,500 – RM 8,000
UniKL MITEC RM5,700 RM7,500 – RM8,570
UniKL RCMP RM6,250 – RM6,500 RM36,000 (Pharmacy – 1 Year)
RM60,000 (MBBS – 1 Year)
Others: RM8,500 – RM13,000
UniKL Business School RM6,000 – RM6,500
UniKL MIDI RM7,500

About University

Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL)

Malaysia

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