COURSE OVERVIEW

Master of Science (Biomedicine) - PSK(Mixed)

Offered By: University Sains Malaysia(USM)

Course Fields: Health and Medicine

Course Level: Master's Degree

Course Modes: Full Time

English Proficiency: IELTS

Course Duration: 1 year

Course Intake: October

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Total Cost: RM 26,588.00

Fees Title Fees Amount
1st year MYR 18,400.00
total MYR 18,400.00

University Fee:

Fees Title Fees Amount
Registration Fee MY 6,118.00
Student Visa MY 2,070.00
total MYR 8,188.00

Entry Requirement:

  • (Applicable for International Applicants Only) The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements. A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET

The Master of Science (Biomedicine) Mixed Mode Programme supports Malaysia's aspiration to produce more fresh biomedical scientists with advanced knowledge, research acumen and innovative capabilities to meet the demand of the health industries. The programme also offers opportunities for scientists to synergistically elevate their academic qualification, skill and proficiency levels in biomedicine. Essentially, this programme serves as a platform for candidate to pursue PhD in biomedicine.

Based on inputs from key stake holders and biomedicine experts, this programme is designed to allow candidates to specialize in one of the three biomedicine clusters, namely (i) Current Cell Biology, (ii) Translational Pharmacotoxicity, and (iii) Trends in Infectious Diseases. In addition, candidates will be guided to acquire critical thinking skills, good ethical practices and high professionalism in biomedicine research.

Compulsory Core Courses (8 units)
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
  • Research Ethics
  • Advanced Techniques in Biomedicine Laboratory
Specialised Core Courses (12 units @ cluster)1. Current Cell Biology
  • Cell Physiology
  • Genetics and Development
  • Advanded Biochemistry
  • Signal Transduction

2. Translational Pharmacotoxicology

  • Drug Dynamics and Kinetics
  • Pharmacognosy
  • Advanced Toxicology
  • Applied Toxicology
3. Trends in Infectious Diseases
  • Pathogen Bacteriology
  • Pathogen Virology
  • Pathogen Parasitology
  • Pathogen Mycology
Research Project (20 units)
  • Research topic should be related to the cluster selected by the candidate
  • Oral presentation of research proposal
  • Dissertation
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University Details:

University Sains Malaysia(USM)

Established as the second university in the country in 1969, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) was first known as Universiti Pulau Pinang. In 1971, USM moved from its temporary premises at the Malayan Teachers’ Training College, Bukit Gelugor to the present 416.6 hectare site at Minden, approximately 9.7 km from Georgetown. Read more

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