Faculty of Health Sciences

  • At the end of the program, graduates will be able to:
  • Apply fundamental and advanced knowledge in medical and health sciences;
  • Perform and supervise medical laboratory procedures competently and validate findings;
  • Present information and findings coherently;
  • Plan, manage and execute quality management system and good laboratory practices (GLP);
  • Evaluate and implement new medical laboratory methodologies and instrumentations;
  • Demonstrate the ability to seek, adapt and provide solutions to address challenges in medical laboratory practices;
  • Coordinate daily activities of medical laboratory practice;
  • Adhere to biological, chemical and radiation safety requirements and regulations;
  • Demonstrate sensitivities and responsibilities towards the community, culture, religion and environment;
  • Adhere to the legal, ethical principles and the professional code of conduct in medical laboratory;
  • Communicate effectively in verbal and written forms with patients, their family /caregiver, peers, healthcare professionals and the stakeholders at large;
  • Demonstrate leadership, interpersonal and social skills;
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals;
  • Utilize relevant techniques and identify problems and solutions based on critical and lateral thinking;
  • Conduct research related to medical laboratory under supervision;
  • Utilize ICT and information management system to enhance their medical laboratory practices;
  • Apply skills and principles of lifelong learning in academic and career development;
  • Apply broad business and real-world perspectives in workplace and everyday activities and demonstrate entrepreneurial skills
  • Clinical Biochemist
  • Molecular Geneticist
  • Forensic Scientist
  • Microbiologist
  • Immunologist
  • Haematologist
  • Toxicologist
  • Research Scientist
  • Bioinformatician
  • Research scientist
  • Medical sales representative
  • More related scientist
  • Anatomy and Physiology I
  • Biochemistry & Basic Genetics
  • Laboratory Science
  • Basic Immunology
  • Anatomy and Physiology II
  • Basic Microbiology
  • Human Biochemistry
  • Psychology & Behavioral Science
  • Basic Biostatistic
  • Human Genetics
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Biomedical Laboratory Management
  • Basic Pathology
  • Advanced Biostatistic
  • Basic Pharmacology
  • Clinical Biochemistry
  • Systemic Pathology
  • Intellectual Properties & Bioethics
  • Basic Haematology
  • Industrial Training
  • Transfusion Science & Blood Banking
  • Advanced Haematology
  • Medical Parasitology & Entomology
  • Research Methodology
  • Laboratory Animal Science
  • Advanced Immunology
  • Molecular Biology Techniques
  • Toxicology
  • Health Informatics
  • Histological & Histopathological Techniques
  • Biomedical Practicum
  • Cytology & Cytopathology
  • Final Year Research Project I
  • Tissue Banking
  • Epidemiology
  • Final Year Research Project 2
  • Special Topics In Biomedicine
  • Case Study/ Problem Solving

 

STPM

All below requirements must be fulfilled:

University Requirement

  • Have the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with honors in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia and pass in History subject. Honours in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia Paper July also considered.
  • A pass the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of CGPA 2.00 eith Grade C in three (3) subjects including General Studies
  • Obtained at least BAND 1 in (Malaysia University English Test (MUET) according to the validity period (5 years) from the date issued.

Programme Requirement

  • Obtain a minimum PNGK 3.00 at STPM level.
  • Obtain a minimum of Grade B in the following subjects at STPM Level:
    • Biology
    • Physics
    • Chemistry / Mathematics (T) / Mathematics (M)
  • Obtained a minimum of Grade C in following subject at SPM Level
    • Bahasa Inggeris
    • Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Biology / Chemistry
  • No limb disability, speech, blind, deaf, dumb, short-sighted and not color blind.

MATRICULATION / FUNDAMENTAL CATEGORY

All below requirements must be fulfilled:

University Requirement

  • Have the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with honours in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia and pass in History subject. Honours in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia Paper July also taken into account.
  • A pass in Matriculation/ Foundation programme with a minimum of CGPA 2.00
  • Obtained at least BAND 1 in (Malaysia University English Test (MUET) according to the validity period (5 years) from the date issued.

Programme Requirement

  • Obtain a minimum PNGK 3.00 at Matriculation / fundamental level.
  • Obtain a minimum of Grade B in the following subjects at Matriculation / fundamental Level:
    • Biology
    • Physics
    • Chemistry / Mathematics (T) / Mathematics (M)
  • Obtained a minimum of Grade C in following subject at SPM Level
    • Bahasa Inggeris
    • Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Biology / Chemistry
  • A minimum score of Band 3 in MUET
  • No limb disability, speech, blind, deaf, dumb, short-sighted and not color blind.

DIPLOMA AND EQUIVALENT CATEGORY

All below requirements must be fulfilled:

University Requirement

  • Have the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with honours in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia and pass in History subject. Honours in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia Paper July also taken into account.
  • Graduated with a Diploma / ILKA / IPTS or other equivalent qualification recognized by the Malaysian Government and approved by University Senate
  • Obtained at least BAND 1 in (Malaysia University English Test (MUET) according to the validity period (5 years) from the date issued.

Programme Requirement

  • Obtain a minimum PNGK 3.00 at Diploma in related field
  • Obtained a minimum of Grade C in following subject at SPM Level
    • Bahasa Inggeris
    • Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Biology / Chemistry
  • A minimum score of Band 3 in MUET
  • No limb disability, speech, blind, deaf, dumb, short-sighted and not color blind.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Senior High School/ Senior Secondary School/ Other Certifications from government schools (with the period of at least 11 or 12 years of study from primary to higher secondary); OR
  • Pass General Certificate of Education (GCE)/ A-Level; OR
  • Diploma in related field; OR
  • Any other Certificate that is recognised and approved by the Senate of the University;

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

  • International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) Band 5.0; OR
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL IBT) score of 45; OR
  • Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Band 3.

FACULTY REQUIREMENTS:

All below requirements must be fulfilled:

  • A minimum of CGPA 3.00 at GCE (A-Level) or equivalent;
  • Minimum of Grade B for the following subject at GCE (A- Level) or equivalent:
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Physics/ Mathematics/ Further Mathematics
  • A minimum of Grade C for the following subjects at GCE (O-Level) or equivalent:
    • English
    • Mathematics
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
  • TOEFL score 550/ IELTS score 6.0
  • No physical disabilities and no speech impairment

Faculty of Health Sciences
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin
Gong Badak Campus
21300 Kuala Terengganu
Terengganu

T: 09-6688515
E: fsk.unisza.edu.my

Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Honours) programme at Faculty of Health Sciences of Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin is a comprehensive programme that aims to enable the graduates to integrate a broad generic base of knowledge and skills in various fields affiliated to medical sciences and acquire competencies at an in-depth level in an area of choice. To qualify a student is awarded a Bachelor of Biomedical Science (from Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, students must successfully complete the program with at least 140 credit hours to graduate study within 4 years (10 semesters). The program will also emphasize and equip the graduate with the skills needed for life-long learning, effective teamwork and scientific enquiry. The students are also equipped with knowledge of bioinformatics, bioethics, legal aspects of biomedical practice and entrepreneurial skills in order to prepare them for future challenges.

The programme has been selected by the university to be a pioneer in implementing the integrated cumulative grade point average (ICGPA) that enforced by the ministry of higher education in line with Pelan Pembangunan Pendidikan Malaysia 2015-2025 in upbringing holistic graduates.

Duration of study: 4 years