BSc (Honours) Biomedical Sciences
The BSc (Honours) Biomedical Sciences at NUMed follows a curriculum equivalent to the programme delivered at Newcastle University Medical School in the UK. The study route is structured in two parts: the first two academic years are delivered at the NUMed Malaysia campus in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, closely aligned with the UK medical school curriculum, and the third academic year takes students to Newcastle University in the UK for research-led teaching and an intensive research project within Newcastle University Medical School laboratories.
Tuition Fees
Quick Facts
Fees by Study Year
Tuition for each year of the programme
- Year 1RM 52,900
- Year 2RM 52,900
Other fees
- Average Monthly Miscellaneous Expensesone-timeRM 1,800
- Visa Feesone-timeRM 3,100
Indicative fees in Malaysian ringgit. The final amount is confirmed in your offer letter. Fees exclude 6% SST where it applies.
The BSc (Honours) Biomedical Sciences at NUMed follows a curriculum equivalent to the programme delivered at Newcastle University Medical School in the UK. The study route is structured in two parts: the first two academic years are delivered at the NUMed Malaysia campus in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, closely aligned with the UK medical school curriculum, and the third academic year takes students to Newcastle University in the UK for research-led teaching and an intensive research project within Newcastle University Medical School laboratories.
- Applicants may apply with A-Levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or STPM. Applicants with other qualifications or certificates, including UEC, Foundation, STAM or equivalent routes, may submit an application for admission assessment.
IELTS 6.5
BSc (Honours) Biomedical Sciences is a Bachelor programme at Newcastle University Malaysia (NUM), lasting 2 years. Classes are taught in English.
Subjects you will study
- Biochemistry
- Cell biology
- Genetics
- Microbiology and immunology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Practical Skills in Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences 1 and 2
- Essential Biomedical Research Skills
- Control of Eukaryotic Gene Expression
- Cell Biology and Disease
- Cell and Molecular Biology of the Immune System
- NUMed Malaysia
- Newcastle University UK
- Laboratory project in internationally rated research institutes
- Clinical study supervised by medically qualified staff
- Project with a local school or college
- IT-based project
- Genetics and Diseases
- Clinical Ageing and Health
- Immunology of Health and Disease
- Cancer Biology & Therapy
- Disorders of the Nervous System
- Chronic Disease
- Epidemiology
- Medical Biotechnology
- Microbiota and Pathogens: Mucosal Microbiota, Protozoa and Fungi
- Business Enterprise for the Bioscientist
- Research in Biomedical Sciences
- Health and Illness: Professional and Societal Perspectives
- Science Communication
- Bioethics
- Bioinformatics
- Research Project
- Experimental Design and the Process of Research
- The Nervous System and Respiratory Diseases
- Clinical Immunology and Viral Pathogens
- Human Anatomy
- Practical and Presentational Skills in Biomedical Sciences
- Language of instruction
- English