BSc (Hons) in Biomedicine

Get involved in the healthcare sector with this medically-orientated degree. Our biomedicine degree provides an ideal platform for careers in biology and biomedicine, including further postgraduate study.

Biomedicine is a branch of medical science that deals with the development of diagnostic modalities and treatments for current and emerging threats to human health. This program imparts the knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, cell biology, and genetics which are important for modern medicine and public health.

Graduates will develop fundamental skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication which are invaluable in understanding global health trends and biomedical research advances.

Intakes

January, April, and September

Duration

3 Years Full-Time

Why Study Here?

Holistic Education

The US education system is one of the most flexible in the world, offering students unlimited choices of courses and focusing on an all-around learning experience. Adopting the US liberal arts approach of inclusiveness, industry relevance, and flexibility, Sunway ADTP has a strong track record of producing well-rounded students equipped for American higher learning.

Seamless Transfer into American Universities

We engage professors from US universities to deliver parts of our academic content. Each year, more than 100 US universities visit Sunway University providing a valuable opportunity for students to engage with and seek advice from admission counselors. We also host representatives from Western Michigan University (WMU) on campus who provide counseling services to students transferring to WMU.

Academic Mentorship and Support

Each ADTP student is assigned an academic advisor who will provide academic guidance and support. Our student-lecturer engagement is high extending over and beyond the classroom. One in four of our lecturers consistently receives “excellent teaching” awards.

Extracurricular Advantage

Each semester our students engage in out-of-class activities e.g. running projects and charity programs as part of their assignments, volunteering in cultural performances, or participating in international conferences. We celebrate bank holidays like Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving.

University Placement Guidance

We conduct workshops on all aspects of the transfer process—from selecting suitable universities and preparing applications to transitioning abroad. Our “Freshman Seminars” equip students with skills to succeed as a freshman. Our placement team continually supports students to transfer into “best fit” colleges. We receive study-abroad-semester students from US and non-US universities each year, many of which are our alumni for summer semesters. On top of our summer semester subject offerings, we support our alumni by providing referrals, offering proctoring services, and providing internship opportunities.

Programme Structure

Year 1

• Cell Biology
• Human Anatomy
• Human Physiology
• Impact of Microbes on Human Life
• Principles of Genetics
• Introduction to Organic Chemistry
• English for Life Sciences
• Communication Skills
• Basic Biostatistics
• Clinical Chemistry
• Ethics in Healthcare Science
• Histology and Histopathology Techniques

Year 2

• Social and Professional Responsibilities
• Community Service
• Research & Publications
• Biochemistry
• Human Molecular Genetics
• Medical Microbiology
• Pathology
• Medical Entomology
• Medical Statistics and Epidemiology
• Histology & Cytology Practice
• Elective 1
• Bioinformatics

Year 3

• Immunology
• Neurobiology
• Research Project
• Internship
• Current Topics in Biomedical Sciences
• Haematology & Transfusion Science
• Clinical Biochemistry Practice
• Parasitology & Virology

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects

for Local Student

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

for International Student

• Malay Language for Communication 2
• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
• Community Project

Career Prospects

• Academia
• Medical/Diagnostic laboratory technicians
• Clinical research scientists
• Biomedical scientists
• Government healthcare policymaker
• Medical and pharmaceutical product specialists