Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Medical Biotechnology at IMU is a 3-year programme that equips students with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills at the intersection of biotechnology, medicine, and healthcare. Students learn to apply biotechnology techniques to diagnose, monitor, and treat diseases, with emphasis on areas like molecular biology, immunology, bioprocess technology, cancer biotechnology, and forensic science. The curriculum includes a blend of classroom learning, laboratory training, and industrial attachment to ensure readiness for careers in research, diagnostics, healthcare innovation, and biopharma industries. Graduates will be well-prepared to contribute to advancements in medical technology or pursue further studies such as master’s or PhD programmes in biomedical or life sciences.

Subjects

Semester 01

• Basic Mathematics and Statistics
• Science Communication
• Chemistry for Biotechnologists
• Biodiversity and Conservation for Biotechnology
• Instrumentation, Biosafety and Quality Management
• Molecular Biology and Immunology

Semester 02

• General Pharmacology
• Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
• Ethics and Biotechnology
• Applied Biochemistry
• Cell and Tissue Culture Techniques
• Fundamentals of Bioinformatics

Semester 03

• Analytical Chemistry for Biotechnologists I
• Principles of Sustainable Development
• Forensic Science
• Fundamentals of Structural Biology
• Molecular Medicine
• Management and Experimentation on Animals
• Elective 1: Algorithms and Data Structure / Medical Epidemiology and Public Health

Semester 04

• Toxicology and Toxinology
• Omics Technology
• Bioprocess Technology
• Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
• Applied Biotechniques in Biotechnology and Community Health
• Data Analytics
• Social Responsibility

Short Semester 01

• Pathology for Biotechnologists
• Research Methodology
• Current Trends in Medical Biotechnology
• Free Elective 1: Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine / Radiobiology

Semester 05

• Medical Biotechnology Research Projects

Elective (Choose any 3)

• Biotechnology Research Commercialisation
• Fundamentals of Business Management
• Fundamentals of Cosmeceuticals
• BioPharming: Harvesting Therapeutics
• Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals and Supplements

Semester 06

• Biotechnology Internship

Requirements

Qualification	Requirements
A-Levels	CDD (including 2 Science subjects / Mathematics) AND credit in Mathematics, one science subject and one other subject at SPM level or its equivalent. (Exempted if achieved same result at Pre-University level).
Australian Matriculation	ATAR 60 (including 2 Science subjects / Mathematics) AND credit in Mathematics, one science subject and one other subject at SPM level or its equivalent. (Exempted if achieved same result at Pre-University level).
NCEA Level 3	60% aggregate (including 2 Science subjects / Mathematics) AND credit in Mathematics, one science subject and one other subject at SPM level or its equivalent. (Exempted if achieved same result at Pre-University level).
Canadian Grade 12/13	60% aggregate in 6 subjects (including 2 Science subjects / Mathematics) AND credit in Mathematics, one science subject and one other subject at SPM level or its equivalent. (Exempted if achieved same result at Pre-University level).
Australian University Foundation Programmes	60% aggregate or ATAR 60 (including 2 Science subjects / Mathematics) AND credit in Mathematics, one science subject and one other subject at SPM level or its equivalent. (Exempted if achieved same result at Pre-University level).
Indian Pre-University	Average of 60% (including 2 Science subjects / Mathematics) AND credit in Mathematics, one science subject and one other subject at SPM level or its equivalent. (Exempted if achieved same result at Pre-University level).
Ministry of Education Matriculation	CGPA 2.00 (including 2 Science subjects / Mathematics) AND credit in Mathematics, one science subject and one other subject at SPM level or its equivalent. (Exempted if achieved same result at Pre-University level).
International Baccalaureate (IB)	26 points (including 2 Science subjects / Mathematics) AND credit in Mathematics, one science subject and one other subject at SPM level or its equivalent. (Exempted if achieved same result at Pre-University level).
American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP)	CGPA 2.00 AND credit in Mathematics, one science subject and one other subject at SPM level or its equivalent. (Exempted if achieved same result at Pre-University level).
Foundation Studies	IMU Foundation in Science / Foundation in Biosciences / Foundation in Engineering or equivalent. CGPA 2.00 or 50% (including 2 Science subjects / Mathematics) AND credit in Mathematics, one science subject and one other subject at SPM level or its equivalent. (Exempted if achieved same result at Pre-University level).
Degree	BSc in related field: CGPA 2.00.
Diploma	Diploma in Science (UiTM), Diploma in Microbiology (UiTM) – CGPA 2.50. Diploma in related field – CGPA 2.00.
English Language	– MUET: Band score of 3 (for Malaysian students). – 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. – Credit Transfer Applicants: IELTS Overall band score of 7.0.

Tuition Fee For International Students

Details	Tuition Fee
Total	USD 31,908