BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONS) BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE (IMU) (2+2), UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO, NZ

August |September 4 Year Average Fees per Year Degree

WHAT CAN I LEARN?

The biomedical science degree from IMU is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), UK. As a graduate with an IBMS-accredited degree, you will be eligible to apply for registration as a biomedical scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the UK upon completion of the IBMS Certificate of Competence training portfolio. This accreditation also provides eligibility for the Institution to become a member of HUCBMS (Heads of University Centres of Biomedical Science). There has been an increase in the occurrence of existing diseases and the continual emergence of new or exotic diseases as well as re-emergence of old diseases, which place increasing demands on healthcare delivery. As such, there has been rapid growth in the healthcare system over the past few years here in Malaysia. You, as the Biomedical Scientist, will be equipped with the appropriate knowledge and expertise, which evolves with the changing trends in modern technology to fulfill the trust and reliance expected of you.

WHAT IS BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES?

Biomedical sciences are a set of applied sciences applying portions of natural science or formal science, or both, to knowledge, interventions, or technology that are of use in healthcare or public health.

REQUIREMENT

CertificationRequirement
STPMcGPA 2.50 (In 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics)
UECB in 5 subjects (Including 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or - Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics)
A-LevelCDD (Including 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics)
SACE/WACE65% aggregate or TER / UAI / ENTER / ATAR 75 (Including 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics)
CPU70% aggregate in 6 subjects (with an average of 60% in 2 subjects from: ~Biology; and/or ~Chemistry; and/or ~Physics / Mathematics)
IB Diploma26 points (Including 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics / Mathematics)

SCHOLARSHIPS

Foundation in Science (FiS) Scholarships - Up to RM12,150 tuition fee waiver
Scholarship Type

Merit

Level of Study

Foundation

Field of Study Coverage

Foundation in Science

Conditions

Academic: Excellent results in SPM/IGCSE i.e. min. 5As, with As in at least 3 Science subjects (Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry) and EnglishApplication: Submit your personal statement and (Malaysians only) Laporan Ko-Kurikulum*Refer to full T&C from the scholarship website/brochure

Award Details

Criteria and AwardScholarship Amount SPM / O-Levels Required RM12,150 8 A+ / A, RM5,000 7 A+ / A or 8 A+/A-/A, RM4,000 6 A+/A or 7 A+/A/A-, RM2,000 5 A+/A or 6 A+/A/A- Candidates are required to achieve As in at least 3 Science subjects (Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry) and English in order to be eligible for the FiS scholarship.

Progression Bursary - Up to 50% tuition fee waiver
Scholarship Type

Merit

Level of Study

Undergraduate

Field of Study Coverage

All

Conditions

Applicable to all students enrolled in the Foundation in Science 2018 intake and successfully progressed into any of the undergraduate programmes in 2019 / 2020 intake at IMU. Not applicable for credit transfer option programmes. Bursary amount to 50% of the Foundation in Science payable tuition fee will be deducted during Undergraduate study.

Award Details

http://www.imu.edu.my/imu/admissions/scholarship-bursary/

Undergraduate Scholarships - The International Medical University (IMU) has introduced a scholarship programme for 2017. Scholarships will now be available for most IMU programmes. There will be two types of scholarships available: Full Tuition Fee (100%) for full duration of programme Partial Tuition Fee (50%) for full duration of programme
Scholarship Type

Merit

Level of Study

Undergraduate

Field of Study Coverage

All

Conditions

These scholarships will be awarded to students demonstrating outstanding academic excellence, extra curriculum participation and leadership qualities. Scholarship application will be strictly by invitation only upon receiving an offer letter for admission into the specific programme at IMU and submission of final result. Scholarships are only applicable for the LOCAL option.

Award Details

http://www.imu.edu.my/imu/admissions/scholarship-bursary/

FEE STRUCTURE

TypeFee
Local StudentAverage Per Year
Total CostAverage Fees per Year
International StudentAverage Per YearNZD 73,920
Total CostAverage Fees per Year

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