Program Overview
The Biomedicine at Universiti Sains Malaysia is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biomedicine programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Malaysia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: George Town, Malaysia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biomedicine programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
- Research Ethics
- Advanced Techniques in Biomedicine Laboratory
- Cell Physiology
- Genetics and Development
- Advanded Biochemistry
- Signal Transduction
- Drug Dynamics and Kinetics
- Pharmacognosy
- Advanced Toxicology
- Applied Toxicology
- Pathogen Bacteriology
- Pathogen Virology
- Pathogen Parasitology
- Pathogen Mycology
- Research topic should be related to the cluster selected by the candidate
- Oral presentation of research proposal
- Dissertation
- Oral presentation of research findings
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should possess the following :
- Bachelor of Science (Biomedicine, Applied Sciences, Health Sciences, Medicine or other related and recognized degrees) with CGPA >= 3.00 OR
- Bachelor degree as in selection (i) with CGPA 2.75 2.99 and at least six (6) months research experience or working experience in related field OR
- Bachelor degree as in selection (i) with CGPA >= 2.25 2.74 and at least one (1) year research experience or working experience in related field OR
- Bachelor degree as in selection (i) with CGPA 2.49 or less, and at least five (5) years research experience or working experience in related field and two (2) academic publications OR obtained at least a B+ in a major course at least A- in final year research project.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About Universiti Sains Malaysia
Universiti Sains Malaysia
George Town, Malaysia
Universiti Sains Malaysia(Malayfor'Malaysia Science University',abbreviated asUSM) is a public research university inMalaysia. Founded on 1 June 1969 as a statutory body with its own constitution,...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 18 months
