BSc (Hons) Biology with Psychology

Overview

This exciting and innovative biology degree incorporates behavioural sciences to make it more relevant, relatable, and applicable to a broader range of careers. With 75% of the subjects focusing on biology, graduates will be equipped with a strong foundation to further their studies in postgraduate level in the area of neuroscience, and in clinical or pharmaceutical research.

Alongside academic studies, there will also be opportunities to develop research skills and practical experience through working on an innovative independent research project during the final year.

You will also gain valuable experience working in various healthcare industries during the internship component. These skills will give you an edge, opening up career opportunities in the healthcare sector, pharmaceutical industry, food industries, environmental consultancy and related disciplines, as well as in academia.

On successful completion of the programme, graduates will also be awarded a degree from Lancaster University. They will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Sunway University and Lancaster University.

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Intakes
January, April, September
Duration
3 Years (full-time)
Career Prospects
  • Clinical research scientist
  • Academia
  • Medical and scientific product specialist
  • Pharmaceutical research and development
  • Science communication

Programme Structure

Year 1

Cell Biology
Communication Skills
English for Life Sciences
Human Anatomy
Human Physiology
Impact of Microbes on Human Life
Introduction to Organic Chemistry
Introduction to Psychology
Principles of Genetics
Research Methods in Psychology 1

Year 2

Abnormal Psychology
Bioinformatics
Biological Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Human Molecular Genetics
Sensation & Perception
Research & Publications

Electives - Biology (Choose 1 in Year 2)

Medical Microbiology
Pharmacology and Toxicology

Electives - Psychology (Choose 1 in Year 2)

Developmental Psychology
Social Psychology

Year 3

Internship
Neurobiology
Research Project

Electives - Biology (Choose 1 in Year 3)

Immunology
Biodiversity

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects

University Compulsary Subjects
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset and Skills
  • Sustainable Development in Malaysia
  • Community Service & Planetary Health

For Local Student

  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
  • Philosophy and Current Issues
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)

For International Student

  • Malay Language for Communication 2
  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
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Entry Requirements

STPM

Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 (Minimum 2 principals)

A-Level

Minimum 12 points (Minimum Grade D in at least 2 subjects).

Note: For A-Level points calculation

A = 10 points

B = 8 points

C = 6 points

D = 4 points

E = 2 points

Australian Matriculation

ATAR 60

Canadian Matriculation

60%

Monash University Foundation Year

60%

Sunway Foundation in Science Technology

CGPA 2.30

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

Maximum 26 points from 5 subjects (all Grade Bs)

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Completed with minimum 25 points (excluding bonus points)

Specific Requirements

STPM/Pre-University

For Biology with Psychology and Medical Biotechnology
Possess SPM or its equivalent with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject

For Biomedicine Programme
2 principals in two of the following subjects at STPM/Pre-University/Matriculation level in: Biology, Physics/Mathematics or Chemistry)

Additional Requirements for Certain International Students

International students from certain countries that want to take some Sunway University degree programmes (for example programmes in partnership with Lancaster University) will need to take and pass our online six-month International Preparatory Programme (IPP). This is a requirement to enrol on a Sunway degree programme that also leads to a degree awarded by Sunway’s partner institution. Students are required to pass all the subjects with grade C or above to progress to the degree programme.

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS or equivalent 6.0
  • MUET Band 4
  • SPM English B3 or B+
  • UEC English B4
  • O-Level English (1119) Credit
  • Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP) Pass Level 4 with minimum 65%
  • ESL/English Satisfactory level in Pre-University programmes, where the medium of instruction is English

Note: The credit requirement at SPM level can be waived should the grades obtained at the Pre-University level are equivalent or higher.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

For more information about the scholarships and financial aid, please visit the SEG Scholarships website.

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