Bachelor in Digital Health (Hons)

Country

Malaysia

University

IMU University

Level

Bachelors

Field

Healthcare

Mode

In-person

Duration

3 Years

Tuition Fee

US$ 28488

Scholarships

Up-to 10%

Overview

The Bachelor in Digital Health (Hons) at IMU is Malaysia’s pioneering undergraduate programme that integrates Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Data Analytics, and Health Sciences. This 3-year full-time course is designed to equip students with the skills to drive digital transformation in the healthcare sector. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience, including project-based learning and a 20-week industrial training in digital health-related sectors. Graduates will be prepared for diverse roles in healthcare facilities, government agencies, insurance companies, and digital health startups, both locally and internationally.

Subjects

Short Semester

MPU (International Students)

  • Philosophy and Current Issues
  • Malay Language Communication 2 (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2)
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption (Kursus Integrasi dan Anti Rasuah)

Year 1

Semester 1

  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Computer Architecture and Fundamentals
  • Fundamentals of Programming
  • System Analysis and Design
  • Introduction to Healthcare Organisations and Systems
  • Academic Communication (credit in BM & International student)
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A (without credit in BM)

Semester 2

  • Database Systems
  • Computer Communication and Networks
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Digital Health Applications

Semester 3

  • Statistics for Digital Health
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Social Responsibility (Part 1)

Choose any 2 elective modules

  • Human Behavior in Digital Health
  • Software Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence

Year 2

Semester 4

  • Web Systems and Technologies
  • Operating Systems and Platform Technologies
  • Introduction to Data Mining, Big Data and Data Science
  • Healthcare Ethics and Professionalism
  • Social Responsibility (Part 2)

Choose any 1 elective module

Science

  • Biological Sciences and Genetics
  • Human Biology
  • Omics Applications in Medical Sciences and Healthcare

Non-Science

  • Introduction to Business Administration
  • Strategic Management
  • Digital Leadership
  • Digital Transformation

Semester 5

  • Project Proposal
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Health Data Engineering

Year 3

Semester 6

  • Information Security
  • Health Data Analytics and Data Visualisation
  • Advanced Computing Topics Applied to Healthcare
  • Mobile Application Development
  • Final Year Project I

Semester 7

  • Industrial Training
  • Final Year Project II

Requirements

QualificationRequirements
A-LevelsCDD. Credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent. This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level.
Australian MatriculationATAR 60. Credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent. This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level.
NCEA Level 350% aggregate. Credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent. This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level.
Canadian Grade 12/1360% aggregate in 6 subjects. Credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent. This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level.
Australian University Foundation Programmes50% aggregate or ATAR 60. Credit in Mathematics in SPM or its equivalent. This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level.
Indian Pre-UniversityAverage of 50%. Credit in Mathematics in SPM or its equivalent. This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level.
Ministry of Education MatriculationcGPA of 2.00. Credit in Mathematics in SPM or its equivalent. This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level.
International Baccalaureate (IB)24 points. Credit in Mathematics in SPM or its equivalent. This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level.
American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP)cGPA 2.00. Credit in Mathematics in SPM or its equivalent. This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level.
Foundation StudiesIMU Foundation in Science / Foundation in Arts / equivalent: cGPA of 2.00. Credit in Mathematics in SPM or its equivalent. This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level.
DegreeBSc in related field: cGPA 2.00. Credit in Mathematics in SPM or its equivalent. This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level.
DiplomaDiploma in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Information Technology / Information Systems with a minimum cGPA of 2.50 and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent. This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level. Any other Diploma in Science and technology or business studies. Minimum cGPA of 2.50 may be admitted, subject to rigorous internal assessment process and a credit in Mathematics at SPM level or its equivalent. This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level.
English Language– IELTS: Overall band score of 5.5.
– TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 46.
– Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 162.
– Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Overall score of 162.
– Cambridge Linguaskill: Overall score of 160.
– Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 51.

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