Bachelor of Medical Bioscience - Study (Monash Malaysia)

KPT/JPT (R2/0510/6/0001) 06/29 - MQA/SWA0795

Delve into the science at the centre of healthcare.

Medical bioscience is all about the human body, healthcare and disease, and this course provides you with a solid foundation in this important and highly technical field.

You’ll study a wide range of interrelated life science topics, and have access to modern laboratories to support your learning and the development of research skills. In your final year, you can choose to pursue a research project on a medical bioscience unit of your interest.

What makes this degree truly unique is its specific development for the Malaysian context. You'll gain an understanding of medical bioscience in a tropical environment, with a particular focus on techniques in tropical medicine.

And 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.

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Entry requirements

Duration

3 years

Intakes

February, July and October

Fees

In 2027, the annual tuition fees for this course are:

• RM52,800 for Malaysian students
• RM64,800 for international students.

General fees:

• Application (once only) - RM100
• Registration (once only) - RM200
• General amenities (per semester) - RM100
• International student pass application - Click here.

Credit transfer

Applications for credit can include credit transfer for previous study or recognition of prior learning.

You can study a broad range of topics in:

• biology
• recombinant DNA technology
• chemistry
• biochemistry
• cellular metabolism
• immunology
• anatomy
• microbiology
• pathology
• pharmacology
• toxicology.

More information The Monash University Handbook has more detailed information about the course structure and requirements.

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Top 100 in the world Your degree will be recognised wherever you want to work or study in the world. Monash University is ranked (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026):

• No. 26 for Life Sciences and Medicine
• No. 41 for Anatomy and Physiology
• No. 47 in the world for Chemistry
• No. 52 in the world for Environmental Sciences
• No. 56 for Biological Sciences
• No. 58 for Natural Sciences.

International standards Our science courses have a strong regional focus with a global perspective. Many of our units are identical to those offered at the Clayton campus and are in disciplines where there is a demand for quality graduates in Malaysia and beyond.

Practical experience Build your professional experience with an internship in the science industry. As part of your course, you'll go on an eight-week work-based training at a hospital or medical research centre, where you'll gain first-hand experience and the opportunity to integrate the various knowledge and skills of your learning in a real workplace.

Excellent learning environment You’ll develop academically and personally in a dynamic and stimulating environment, and have access to brilliant minds and exceptional facilities. 100% of our academic staff in Science hold a PhD or MBBS/PhD degree.

Facilities to inspire Access well-equipped laboratories with facilities for DNA sequencing, mass spectrometry, confocal microscopy, flow cytometry, high performance liquid chromatography, microbiology and tissue culture.

A Malaysian context We're energetic leaders in research, teaching and outreach in tropical medicine and biology that is locally relevant and globally significant. Your medical bioscience studies will incorporate techniques in tropical medicine.

Transferable skills Gain employability skills that are highly useful in both public and corporate/private sectors such as data collection, analysis and interpretation, presentation and communication, and teamwork.

Our graduates find employment in:

• clinical laboratories
• forensic science
• medical, healthcare and insurance industry
• regulatory affairs and quality assurance
• biomedical equipment and pharmaceutical industry
• infectious disease/histopathology research
• science journalism
• clinical trial management
• clinical nutrition.

To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic, English language and age requirements.

Entry score

You will need the following entry scores for the Bachelor of Medical Bioscience:

*The undergraduate entry requirements published are for students who commence the MUFY program in 2024.

**The Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) accepts a minimum D Grade in A Level to be equivalent to the STPM Pass grade. For more information, please click here.

***The Monash College Diploma Part 2 entry requirements published are for students commencing their undergraduate destination degree in 2025. Maximum credit awarded for this program: 42 credit points; course duration at Monash: 2 - 2.5 years.

Prerequisites

One of Biology, Chemistry or Higher Level Mathematics (Australian Year 12 or equivalent or higher) and English (Monash’s minimum English language requirements apply).

Courses with maths and science prerequisite subjects

If the course you are applying for requires maths and/or science as prerequisite subjects, you can meet the requirements in the following ways:

• Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme: You must meet the maths and/or science prerequisite subject required for your chosen course as specified above.
• Other qualifications recognised by Monash: If you have completed maths and/or science subjects in the relevant discipline at the required grade level, it is assumed that you have knowledge equivalent to the Australian Year 12 (VCE equivalent) prerequisite subject required for your chosen course. It is strongly recommended that you check that you have covered the assumed knowledge required for your course by completing the Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis. This online activity includes multiple-choice questions based on your prior studies and helps you identify areas for revision, so you can start your course feeling confident and prepared. Once you accept your Monash offer and set up your student account you can complete the Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis before starting your course.

These guidelines do not apply to the Bachelor of Medical Science or Doctor of Medicine.

"Human biology intrigues me the most. Its complexity means that with more knowledge I have, more questions follow. Studying science has helped me build my critical thinking and analytical skills, and having the opportunity to work with my Monash peers from different backgrounds broadened my perspective and view of the world."

Michelle Seow Seak Fong Bachelor of Medical Bioscience In-house Clinical Research Associate at PRA Health Sciences

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