M.Sc. in Molecular Medicine

Overview

Advances in Molecular Medicine have facilitated major breakthroughs in disease diagnoses, management and treatment. Today, doctors are able to offer tailored cancer therapy with the improved understanding of human genome and gene pathways. Further advances in metabolomics and bioinformatics tools enable scientists and clinicians to predict drug response and improve treatment outcomes.In Malaysia, there is growing demand for Molecular Medicine specialists especially with government’s initiatives to support the biotechnology sector with the establishment of Bio-Nexus company incentives.The IMU Master of Science in Molecular Medicine programme is designed to cater for medical or basic sciences graduates seeking advanced training in cellular and molecular biology, genetics as well as drug development and treatment.The curriculum provides equal emphasis on knowledge (coursework) and skills (research) with interactive lectures, case studies and discussion. Problem-based learning methods are used to stimulate analytical thinking. Students are required to propose research plans that will be put into action during the final semester. Similarly, students will have the opportunity to design laboratory management policy and product commercialization plans through the selective modules offered under the programme.One unique feature of the programme is the flexible delivery of the coursework with classes held on weekends or online. Students also have the opportunity to conduct their research project in a related industry or their own workplace.

Entry Requirements

A. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTSB. ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSApplicants are required to have obtained: A Bachelor Degree in related discipline with a minimum cGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the University’s Senate; orA Bachelor Degree in related discipline with a minimum cGPA of 2.50, but not meeting cGPA 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; orA Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field and rigorous internal assessment.For Malaysian Students Not applicableFor International Students IELTS : Band score 5.0; orTOEFL (iBT) : Overall score of 42; orCambridge English : Advanced (CAE) : Overall score of 154; orCambridge English : Proficiency (CPE) : Overall score of 154; orCambridge Linguaskill : Overall score of 160; orPearson Test of English (PTE) : Overall score of 47; The following categories of students are exempted from the above requirements:International students from countries in which English is the first language.International students who graduated from any Malaysian or other institutions where the curriculum is delivered in English.For the Double Degree of MSc in Molecular Medicine(IMU) and MSc in Queen Mary University of London(QMUL) track Students are required to achieve IELTS Band score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in the written component).