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IMU MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME

Paving the Way for Innovations in Medicine and Healthcare!

About The Programme

Science has seen mankind’s quality of life improve by leaps and bounds since the bubonic plague plunged Europe into the Dark Ages. As much as scientific progress in vaccines has resolved historically deadly diseases such as polio and others, the continual emergence of new and old diseases emphasizes the importance of medical biotechnology to improve healthcare delivery.

Throughout history, we have benefitted from these amazing discoveries; from Edward Jenner who created the world’s first vaccination for small pox, to the use of contact lenses to non-invasively monitor blood glucose in diabetic patients, and up to today where scientists have created biotechnology software to identify human faces with DNA left behind at crime scenes as well as wearable tattoos to monitor our important body functions by sending the information directly to the smart phones of our doctors.

Medical biotechnology students at IMU will learn how to contribute towards developing beneficial products to prevent and treat human diseases, learn how to communicate your findings to the general public and eventually to market your own biotechnology products and set up your own companies.

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WHY Study at IMU?

An Established Private Healthcare University

Build Your Future Healthcare Professional Network

Exposure to Entrepreneurship

Curriculum Benchmarked to International Standards

Well-Established Rapport with Biotechnology Based Industries and the Bioeconomy Corporation

Key Facts

At IMU
Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science (Hons) in Medical Biotechnology (IMU)
Total Duration: 3 Years
Commencement: July & September

Tuition Fee Per Year: RM42,000* (Malaysian) | RM44,000* (International)

At Partner University

Degree: Degree from Partner Universities
Total Duration: 3 to 4 Years**
Commencement: July & September

Tuition Fee Per Year:
At IMU
RM42,000* (Malaysian) | RM44,000* (International)

At Partner University
RM126,603.40 - RM151,925* (Malaysian & International)

Disclaimer:
* All tuition and ancillary fees are subject to annual increases, currency exchange rates, and exclusive of levy and bridging fees (if any).​
**The average total study duration may vary with each partner university.

RM7,000* ENTRANCE BURSARY

As part of our commitment to supporting aspiring healthcare professionals, IMU is offering an Entrance Bursary of RM7,000 to eligible students who fulfill the requirements for our Medical Biotechnology programme for the July and September 2023 intake.

This is a fantastic chance to pursue your passion for medical biotechnology while receiving financial assistance to jumpstart your educational journey. Apply today to claim your RM7,000* Entrance Bursary and kickstart your rewarding career in medical biotechnology.
*Terms and conditions apply

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Industrial Partners

Engagement and partnership with industries are key to the success to graduate employability, and we at IMU are proud to share prominent industry partners who have taken in our students as interns in preparation for future careers. The theories learned in the classroom are translated to real-world experience whereby our students are able to apply their knowledge in the workplace of their choice.

Cell Agritech
cryocord
greencom
solbio

What is Medical Biotechnology

Career Opportunities

Research & Development

  • Chemist
  • Medical Technologist
  • Research Technician
  • Senior Trial Site Manager
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Diagnostics Executive
  • Research Officer
  • Higher Laboratory Executive
  • Clinical Research Associate
  • Product Development

Quality & Regulatory Affairs

  • Regulatory Affairs Executive
  • Patent Associate
  • Quality Assurance Executive
  • Quality Associate
  • Quality Systems Engineer

Entrepreneurship

  • Director
  • Managing Director

Business Development

  • Project Manager
  • Claim Assessor
  • Material Planner
  • Regional Business Manager
  • Data Analyst
  • Site Intelligence & Activation Associate
  • Senior Key Accountant Manager
  • Application Specialist

SEE WHAT

Some of Our Alumni Are Doing

Lim Jia Xin is currently attached to Fermetec Medical Sdn Bhd in Ampang, a company specialising in the sales and services of sports science and medical equipment. Jia Xin recalls fondly of her time at IMU
Lim Jia Xin
From the lab sessions, final year project and industrial placement, I am better prepared to work in the research field more than I have expected. Find out more about Chrystine Yan Zou Yi's experience in IMU's Medical Biotechnology programme.
Chrystine Yan
Yi Thern believes that the IMU Medical Biotechnology programme served as a platform for the students to be well prepared in their future career, as the programme not only covers biotechnology subjects but also medical related knowledge which is an added value for the IMU MB graduates that makes them a notch higher than graduates of general biotechnology. Read his experience here.
Seow Yi Thern
Erna binti Laere feels that Medical Biotechnology programme has equipped her with a lot of basic yet crucial laboratory skills. I would say that the practical sessions I had during my study in IMU as well as internship experiences greatly improved my laboratory skills. Find out more about her experience here.
Erna binti Laere
My undergraduate studies in IMU has definitely brought the best out of me and most importantly, I am now able to translate the basic understanding in science to real work.
Wan Nur SarahAlumna
I am very grateful that the IMU Medical Biotechnology programme had prepared me well to embrace any challenges during my internship period. This programme has given me solid fundamental knowledge in a wide field and technical skills that are required for my research. The various up-to date modules such as Cell and Molecular Biology, Cell and Tissue Culture Techniques, Biopharming and Bioinformatics in this programme had strengthened my foundation knowledge. Moreover, the intensive schedule of the programme in IMU had trained me in proper time management, to stay focus and handle things more effectively despite juggling with a packed timetable and heavy workload.
Er Yan HongAlumna
I recall the times during my studies in IMU whereby I realised that learning was not just done in the class. Learning was also done during the many workshops and field trips that were meticulously arranged by the faculty members. The programme offers different outlooks on what the students can and/or want to be upon graduation; thus, in many sense, the programme is both academically driven but also flexible when it comes to career options and support for prospective students.
Andrew Octavian SasmitaAlumnus
Every student undertaking a degree programme (and their parents) are rightfully concerned about the programme’s ability in setting up the student’s career. Medical Biotechnology programme addresses that with its Internship/ Industrial Training carried out in the final semester. Each student including myself has individually (with guidance from educators) reached out to numerous companies/universities, established workplace contacts, undergone interviews and secured internship positions. This system allowed myself to secure a position at Neurology Division of Singapore General Hospital, for which I have the joy of pursuing a Research Internship.
Joshua KuruvillaAlumnus

HEAR WHAT

Some of Our Students Say

SOME OF OUR FACULTY MEMBERS

PROF TS DR ANNA LING PICK KIONG
Professor

BSc (UNIMAS), PhD (UPM)

PROF CHIN BEEK YOKE
Professor

Biological Sciences, BA, (Mt Holyoke College-USA) Phyisology, ScM (Johns Hopkins University-USA) Toxicological Sciences, PhD (Johns Hopkins University-USA)

PROF TS DR SHAR MARIAM BT MOHAMED
Professor

BSc (Flinders), PhD (UPM)

TS DR WONG CHIEW YEN
Senior Lecturer

BSc (UM), PhD (UM)

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