Biomedical Science

Overview

Subsequently students proceed to the specific study of medical laboratory disciplines of their own choice: Anatomic Pathology, Haematology, Clinical Chemistry, Medical Microbiology, Parasitology, Physiology and Pharmacology.

University of Malaya students will learn the principles underlying the various analytical methods and investigatory procedures used in laboratory medicine, and obtain practical training to consolidate theoretical instruction. In addition, instruction is provided on research methodologies as students will be carrying out research projects of their own design during final year.

Career Opportunity

Successful graduates in Biomedical Science should be able to assume responsible positions in the following situations:

(1) as part of a healthcare team that is concerned with the care of patients and/or with basic and applied clinical research; 

       Example: 1. Medical Lab Scientist

                       2. Research Officer

                       3. Science Officer

                       4. Research Assistant

                       5. Insurance Company Underwriter

(2) as part of a research team in allied medical disciplines, in food and pharmaceutical industries, in public health, and in biotechnology. 

       Example: 1. Product Specialist in medical-related industries

                       2. QC Analyst

                       3. Medical Representative

                       4. Personal Healthcare Advisor

                       5. Biomedical Technologist

Career opportunities are wide ranging and include employment in clinical laboratory service departments, teaching institutions, and research centres in public as well as private sectors. Post-graduate training is strongly encouraged, either within the country or abroad, all towards attaining the goal of heightening the quality of science and medicine