BSc (Hons) Medical Biotechnology

The development of medical biotechnologies is one of the major success stories of the last 20 years, and continues to revolutionise the world of medicine. Exciting new developments have led the way to new treatments to combat previously life-threatening diseases and to improve the quality of life. This programme will lead you through some of the most important developments, helping you to understand them and opening up a future world of innovation and discovery.

Graduates of the programme will find rewarding careers in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as in the health sector and in public policy, as society grapples with the complex issues that the rapidly changing world of medical biotechnology brings with it. With a focus on developing research skills, this programme also equips you for further studies at Masters or even PhD level, that can lead to cutting edge medical biotechnology discovery.

On successful completion of the programme, graduates will also be awarded a degree from Lancaster University. They will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.

STPM

Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 (Minimum 2 principals)

A-Level

Minimum 12 points (Minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects).

Note: For A-Level points calculation

A = 10 points

B = 8 points

C = 6 points

D = 4 points

E = 2 points

Australian Matriculation

ATAR 60

Canadian Matriculation

60%

Monash University Foundation Year

60%

Sunway Foundation in Science Technology

CGPA 2.30

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

Maximum 26 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs)

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Completed with minimum 25 points (excluding bonus points)

APEL.A

An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning) 
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Specific Requirements

STPM/Pre-University

For Biology with Psychology and Medical Biotechnology
Possess SPM or its equivalent with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject

For Biomedicine Programme
2 principals in two of the following subjects at STPM/Pre-University/Matriculation level in: Biology, Physics/Mathematics or Chemistry)

Additional Requirements for Certain International Students

International students or candidates from certain countries that want to take some Sunway University degree programmes (for example programmes in partnership with Lancaster University) will need to take and pass our online six-month International Preparatory Programme (IPP). This is a requirement to enrol on a Sunway degree programme that also leads to a degree awarded by Sunway’s partner institution. Students are required to pass all the subjects with grade C or above in order to progress to the degree programme.

Year 1

• Basic Biostatistics
• Cell Biology
• Clinical Chemistry
• Communication Skills
• English for Life Sciences
• Human Anatomy
• Human Physiology
• Impact of Microbes on Human Life
• Introduction to Organic Chemistry
• Principles of Genetics

Year 2

• Biochemistry
• Bioinformatics
• Community Service for Planetary Health
• Entrepreneurial Mindset and Skills
• Epidemiology and Public Health
• Human Molecular Genetics
• Instrumental Analysis
• Integrity & Anti-Corruption
• Pharmacology and Toxicology
• Medical Microbiology
• Research & Publications
• Free Elective I
• Free Elective II

Year 3

• Immunology
• Internship
• Research Project

Electives (Choose 3 in Year 3)

• Biodiversity
• Current Topics in Biomedical Sciences
• Pharmaceutical Technology
• Molecular Diagnostics
• Neurobiology

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects

For Local Students

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
• Philosophy and Current Issues
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu) OR Critical Thinking

For International Students

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
• Critical Thinking
• Malay Language for Communication 2