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.
- Clinical research scientist
- Academia
- Medical and scientific product specialist
- Pharmaceutical research and development
- Science communication
- RM36,000
for Malaysian students
- USD8,257
for international students
Programme Structure
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 2 and Year 3 Electives (Choose 3)
Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects
For Local Students
- Appreciation of Ethics & 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) OR Critical Thinking
For International Students
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Critical Thinking
- Malay Language for Communication 2
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)
An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning)
(Click on this link for further information on APEL.A)
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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