BSc (Hons) Medical Biotechnology - Sunway College

BSc (Hons) Medical BiotechnologyAbout the ProgrammeMedical biotechnology is an emerging biological sciencesdiscipline that promises major technological advancement tothe growth of the Malaysian healthcare industry.Our graduates will receive two degree certificates, one fromSunway University and another from Lancaster University, UK(ranked 2nd in the UK and 9th worldwide in the 100 bestuniversities under 50 years, according to The Times HigherEducation 2012 Rankings).InauguralBursaryAvailable!Collaborative Partner:JPT/BPP(U) (N/545/6/0023)04 / 18

Programme StructureYear 1BIO 1054 Introduction to Medical BiotechnologyBIO 1064 Human AnatomyENG 1064 English for Life SciencesSTA 1034 Introduction to StatisticsSCI 1024 Introduction to Organic ChemistryBIO 1014 Human PhysiologyBIO 1024 Impact of Microbes on Human LifeBIO 1084 Genetics and BiotechnologyBIO 1074 Molecular BiologyBIO 1094 Cell and Tissue CultureYear 2BIO 2014 Cell BiologyBIO 2024 BiochemistryBIO 2034 Human Molecular GeneticsBIO 2064 Molecular DiagnosticsBIO 2074 Bioinformatics for Life SciencesBIO 2084 Research TechniquesBIO 2094 Instrumental Analysis in BiotechnologyBIO 2044 Medical MicrobiologyBIO 2054 Genomics & Proteomics TechniquesENG 2013 Communication SkillsYear 3BIO 3094 ImmunologyBIO 3064 Medical BiotechnologyBIO 3074 Pharmaceutical BiotechnologyBIO 3084 Enzyme BiotechnologyINT 3066 Industrial TrainingMKT 3014 EntrepreneurshipTHS 3026 Research Project & ThesisAdmissionsAcademic RequirementsSTPM: Average B- (CGPA 2.67 minimum 2 principals)GCE A Level: BC/CDD (Minimum 14 points)Australian Matriculation : ATAR 65Canadian Matriculation : 70%MUFY : 240UEC: Maximum 22 points (Grade B in 5 subjects excluding Chinese &non-academic subjects)IB: Minimum 26 based on 6 subjectsOffers may also be awarded on a case-by-case basis to students with other qualifications.Mathematics & Science RequirementsSPM / O-Level equivalent• 5 credits or equivalent, 3 of which in: Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English.Preferred subjects at Pre-University or equivalent• At least CGPA 2.5 in 2 science subjects from Biology or Physics and Chemistry.English Language RequirementsTOEFL: 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), 80 (internet-based)IELTS : 6.0MUET : Band 5SPM: A1/A2 or A+/A/A-UEC English: B3O-Level English (1119): B3Sunway Intensive English Programme : Pass Level 4 with 65% minimumOther English requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis.English Language AssistanceSunway University welcomes students who are industrious and envision becoming professional scientists.For students who have met the academic requirements but may still encounter problems with English,special assistance can be arranged through the university’s Centre for English Language Studies.Other QualificationsFor those who possess other qualifications or are looking to transfer credits,it will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

AcademicCalendarINTAKE• AugustACADEMIC YEAR STRUCTURE• Two long semesters(14 weeks)• One short semester(7 weeks /12 weeks)DURATION• 3 yearsBREAKS• Several mid-semester andend-of-semester breaks each yearEducation PathwayPostgraduateStudiesBSc (Hons)Medical Biotechnology(3 years)EmploymentOpportunitiesA Level / Australian Matriculation / Canadian Matriculation /Monash University Foundation Year / STPM / UEC or equivalent(1 year)SPM / O-Level / EquivalentCareer ProspectsResearch & DevelopmentScientific researcher in medical/biotechnological areas such as pharmaceutical, industrial, agricultural and medicalR&D biotechnology firms, and medical research centres and universities.Medical & Diagnostic ResearchLaboratory technologist in government and private hospitals.Clinical ResearchClinical researcher in the pharmaceutical industry involved in the development, administration and participation inclinical trials.Regulatory AffairsMedical biotechnologist with good knowledge and understanding of governmental regulations and laws who isinvolved in the process of gaining approval for medical products to be marketed.AcademiaScience educator at every level from secondary schools to institutions of higher learning, and involvement in outreachprogrammes in educating the public.Marketing & SalesProduct specialist or technical support personnel in the promotion of sales and provision of technical support forproducts by medical biotechnology companies.Postgraduates StudiesGraduates can choose to pursue their postgraduate studies or use this degree as a stepping stone to disciplines likenursing, physiotherapy, dentistry, medicine and pharmacy.

Choosing SunwayThere are many reasons to choose Sunway for your undergraduate studies. We are an institutionwith more than 25 years of academic excellence and a leader in innovative education.Academic ReputationA member of the elite Tier 5 (Excellent) group of institutions, aprestigious rating awarded for the quality of teaching and learning atthe undergraduate level in universities and university colleges in Malaysia.Research-driven AcademicsLearn from the best and have access to a highly-qualified team of lecturers who arerespected authorities in the international scientific community in their fields of interests.Research ClusterOur research team’s ongoing collaborations include those with international universitieslike Swinburne University of Technology (Australia), Harvard Schools of Medicine, andPublic Health (USA), and Yale University School of Medicine (USA).Modern FacilitiesLearn in a dynamic, interactive environment using the latest in technology like theSmart-Notebook II. Practical classes are conducted in state-of-the-art Biological ScienceLaboratories with advanced equipment.Industry Exposure & CollaborationAlong with classes and labwork, our students experience internshipopportunities and exciting educational research trips. They willalso conduct a final-year research project.For more details on admission, visit our Information Centre.SUNWAY UNIVERSITY (KPT/JPT/DFT/US/B15)A member of the Sunway Education GroupNo. 5, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan.q(03) 7491 8622 p (03) 5635 8630 E info@sunway.edu.myAll information is correct at the time of printing (June 2013)Owned and governed by the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation (800946-T)