Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biomedicine
Sunway College Johor Bahru · Sunway City, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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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 programme imparts the knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, cell biology and genetics, and on successful completion graduates will also be awarded a degree from Lancaster University.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Covers core biomedical foundations such as Basic Biochemistry, Basic Genetics, Cell Biology, and Human Anatomy.
- Builds scientific analysis skills through Basic Biostatistics, General Microbiology, and Clinical Chemistry.
- Develops professional and study foundations with Ethics in Healthcare Science, Integrity and Anti-Corruption, and Research Methodology I.
- Introduces AI with AI Foundation and Applications and builds readiness for career development through Entrepreneurial Mindset and Skills.
- Expands applied health knowledge through Epidemiology & Public Health, Pathology, Medical Biochemistry, Medical Microbiology, and Pharmacology & Toxicology.
- Develops data and systems skills with Bioinformatics and Essentials of Employability.
- Includes Research Methodology II and a Clinical Placement/Internship to apply learning in healthcare settings.
- Offers elective options in Year 2: Instrumental Analysis or Pharmaceutical Technology.
- Strengthens clinical diagnostics and laboratory learning via Clinical Biochemistry Practice, Haematology and Transfusion Science, Histology and Cytology, Immunology, and Molecular Diagnostics.
- Runs two research components: Research Project 1 and Research Project 2.
- Includes Clinical Placement/Internship and elective options for final-year direction: Current Topics in Biomedical Science, Healthcare Data Analytics, or Medical Entomology.
- Adds non-academic learning for international students through Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation and Malay Language for Communication 2.
Career outcomes
- You graduate with biomedical science knowledge that supports careers in medical and diagnostic laboratory roles, including medical/diagnostic laboratory technicians.
- You build a strong base for research-oriented pathways as a clinical research scientist, with hands-on research project work included in the degree.
- The programme prepares you for biomedical scientist roles by covering core areas such as anatomy and physiology, pharmacology & toxicology, immunology, and molecular diagnostics.
- You gain subject preparation for careers connected to healthcare decision-making, including government healthcare policy-maker roles.
- You are equipped for roles as a medical and pharmaceutical product specialist through clinically relevant biomedical topics and applied learning.
- You keep your long-term options open for academia and postgraduate study because the degree is explicitly positioned as a platform for further postgraduate study.
Employability rate
For Malaysia-focused hiring demand in biomedicine and related life-science roles, graduates typically see an employability rate of about 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18%, reflecting steady but competitive selection for lab and healthcare-linked roles.
Together, these figures point to a generally stable outlook where your research, diagnostics, and applied internship exposure can improve your chances of landing roles in biomedical, diagnostic, and research environments.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving / pre-university (foreign qualification equivalent) | International applicants must meet the programme’s entry requirements through an approved foreign pre-university qualification (Sunway lists STPM/Pre-University and other international routes such as A-Level, Australian Matriculation, Canadian Matriculation, Monash Foundation, UEC, and IB). In the subject requirements for this Biomedicine programme, applicants must have a minimum profile including Biology and at least one of Physics/Mathematics or Chemistry. |
| Specific subjects for Biomedicine | Applicants are assessed for relevant science subjects required by the Biomedicine programme. Sunway specifies Biology plus Physics/Mathematics and/or Chemistry at the applicable entry qualification level. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine & Health | Direct match |
Language requirements
This programme is taught in English. International applicants may submit an approved English language qualification unless their entry qualification is already taught in English (as assessed by Sunway/entry requirements).
IELTS Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Semester fee | Not published | |
| Tuition | MYR 43500 / per year | Estimated Annual Course Fee (Year 2026) for international students is RM43,500. International students must pay their fees in RM equivalent. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants are required to show that they can cover tuition and study-related costs for their programme duration. Prepare financial evidence according to Sunway International Office guidance and Malaysian student-pass requirements.
- Evidence that you can pay the programme fees (Sunway publishes an estimated annual course fee for international students in RM equivalent).
- Any additional financial documentation requested by Sunway International Office during the eligibility check and application.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | April - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | January 01, 2026 | April 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | January 01, 2026 | April 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | January 01, 2026 | April 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | April - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | 8 weeks before the intake date(s) | 8 weeks before the intake date(s) |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | April - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Eligibility check with Sunway International Office
Read the programme entry requirements, commencement dates, and published fees before you apply. Sunway asks international applicants to email first to confirm eligibility before submitting. Submit your documents and initial payment at least eight weeks before the intake date(s) listed by the programme.
Submit the international student application form and required documents
Complete and submit the International Student Application Form with all required documents attached to avoid delays. Sunway lists required items such as your application form, a health declaration form, passport documents (including photographs/digital copy), and certified true copies of academic qualifications. If English was not your medium of instruction previously, you must also attach an accepted English language qualification.
Pay required fees after eligibility confirmation
Once your eligibility is confirmed, proceed with the payment steps for international applicants. Sunway lists an enrolment fee and an EMGS student pass/visa processing fee for international students. Keep payment records as you will need them for the offer-letter and student pass process.
Receive your offer letter and complete acceptance
Successful applicants receive offer letters via email within three working days. Accept the offer as detailed in the Letter of Offer and sign and return the acceptance to the International Office. If any records are incomplete, send outstanding documents listed with the letter because visa processing can be delayed if submitted late.