Bachelor of Biomedical Science Everything You Need To Know

Bachelor of Biomedical Science Everything You Need To Know is a Bachelor program taught at RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus, Malaysia. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (5 years (2.5 years each in Ireland & Malaysia)) options.

The Bachelor of Biomedical Science covers human biology and medical sciences, linking biology with pathological mechanisms to understand how diseases affect the human body. Course topics include Human Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Immunology, Pathophysiology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Biostatistics, and Research Methods. Students also study specialised areas such as Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Neuroscience, Medical Genetics, and Cancer Biology, and complete a Dissertation/Research Project.

It is delivered face-to-face. The provided programme duration is 5 years, with 2.5 years each in Ireland and Malaysia. The content is organised across Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3, ending with a Dissertation/Research Project. Entry routes for international students include an interview and additional requirements such as a student pass application and medical screening.

Modules

• Introduction to Biomedical Science
• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Biochemistry
• Cell Biology
• Genetics
• Microbiology
• Immunology
• Pathophysiology
• Molecular Biology
• Pharmacology
• Biostatistics
• Research Methods

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Biomedical Science Everything You Need To Know at RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Biomedical Science Everything You Need To Know.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

International students are required to have completed a minimum of twelve (12) years of schooling and must have passed a national or international examination that is recognized by the Ministry of Education for entry into diploma or degree programs. Achieve a general pass in High School Certificate, A-levels, or an equivalent, with at least a Grade C (60%) in any two subjects, and a minimum Grade C (60%) in Mathematics at the Secondary School or O-level.

Interviews are commonly conducted by educational institutions in Malaysia for international students. Interviewers assess communication skills, ethical reasoning, empathy, and motivation to pursue a career in the biomedical sciences. The format may include traditional one-on-one interviews, Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs), or a combination of both.

Student’s Visa Application: Complete the Student Pass application form (IMM. 47) and submit it along with all the required documents to the nearest Malaysian Embassy or Consulate in Indonesia. Medical screening for health includes a general examination by a doctor, along with tests of blood and urine, and a chest x-ray. All international students, except those enrolling in Public Universities, must undergo a medical examination before arriving in Malaysia. Additionally, international students are required to complete a medical examination at one of EMGS’s approved clinics or hospitals within 7 days of arriving in Malaysia.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.rumc.edu.my/blog/bachelor-of-biomedical-science-everything-you-need-to-know

• Clinical laboratory scientists in hospitals or diagnostic labs
• Research assistants in universities or private companies
• Positions in biotechnology firms
• Positions in pharmaceutical companies

6 fully funded scholarships are listed for Malaysia. See Malaysia scholarships.