The highly technical field of medical bioscience is all about the human body, health care and disease. But you won’t be peering through microscopes all the time. Fieldwork with a laboratory or community health organisation and professional training are also built into your course. This means a wide range of career prospects both in Malaysia and overseas.
A special feature of the degree is its specific development for the Malaysian context. The course provides you with an understanding of medical bioscience in a tropical environment, with a particular focus on techniques in tropical medicine.
The course commences with a foundation year, covering biology, biotechnology, chemistry and statistical reasoning and analysis. You also study a wide range of topics specific to medical bioscience and undertake a professional attachment to a clinical or medical laboratory. Every subject is tailored to meet the specific demands of our region and we make sure you leave with a sound understanding of ethics.
Khatijah Khalilur Rahman says the course is “mentally stimulating and challenging, enabling me to grow as a student, but still allowing me enough free time to engage in social and extracurricular aspects of my life.”
Khatijah took a holistic approach to her education and chose elective units from other faculties. Like her, you might find that the degree provides a neat pathway to studying a MBBS (Graduate Medicine Program).
You will have the opportunity to study a broad range of topics including:
The course takes three years of full-time study to complete.
The course provides training in medical bioscience, with a focus on molecular diagnostics and biotechnology. Subjects studied include basic medical sciences.
The Monash University Handbook has more detailed information about the structure and requirements for the Bachelor of Science (Medical Bioscience).
Graduates from the Bachelor of Science (Medical Bioscience) work in areas such as:
To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic,English language and age requirements.
You will need the following entry scores for the Bachelor of Science (Medical Bioscience):
Pre-university qualifications – international
| Year | 2013 | 2014 |
| A Level GCE | 8 | 8 |
| Australian Year 12 ATAR | 75 | 75 |
| Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education | 19 | 19 |
| Indian School Certificate | 65% | 65% |
| All India Senior School Certificate | 70% | 70% |
| Indonesia SMA3 | 8 | 8 |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma | 26 | 26 |
| Kenya Secondary Education | 8 | 8 |
| Malaysia STPM | 8.67 | 8.67 |
| Malaysia UEC | 5 | 5 |
| Ontario Grade 12 | 74% | 74% |
| Scholastic Aptitude Test SAT | 1710 | 1710 |
| South African National Senior Certificate | 33 | 33 |
| Sri Lanka A Level | 10 | 10 |
| Thailand Matayom 6 | 2.67 | 2.5 |
| Vietnam High School Certificate | 8 | 8 |
Foundation Years
| Year | 2013 | 2014 |
| Monash University Foundation Year | 270* | 255* |
| Indonesia UNIPREP/UNSW | 7 | 7 |
| Trinity Foundation Year | 70% | 72% |
| Sunway Foundation in Arts | 65% | 65% |
*The score is only applicable for students commencing MUFY in 2013.
The formal prerequisites for Bachelor of Science (Medical Bioscience) are at least one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geography, Physics, Psychology or Mathematics at a higher level (Year 12 equivalent).
In 2014, annual tuition fees for this course are:
Each year, there are three intake periods for the Bachelor of Science (Medical Bioscience). This means that you can start in February, July or October.
Source : Monash University