Medical Biotechnology Brochure

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MEDICALBIOTECHNOLOGY

2013


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2013

MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGYEver wonder how new drugs and vaccines are discovered? Why there are improved and accelerated drug testing, better diagnosticcapabilities, and the availability of foods which enhance nutritional value? This progress has tremendously improved healthcare and

is viewed by many scientists as only a beginning to the great era of medical biotechnology. Scientists believe that the availability

of “targeted therapies” for diseases and individuals should dramatically improve drug safety and efficacy, and the development of

predictive technologies may lead to a new era in disease prevention, particularly in some of the world’s rapidly developing economies.

This sound rationale holds great potential and promise in the field of medical biotechnology.

The IMU Medical Biotechnology programme has incorporated key features to prepare the modern Medical Biotechnologist for

challenges beyond tomorrow. These features offer an appreciable advantage to students as there is significant emphasis on concepts

and theories important for creating a stable platform to develop technical know-how and skills.

The technical skills of the student begins with learning in a controlled laboratory environment. As the student progresses, he/she will

be taught to think and solve problems analytically through modules that were specially designed for them to make independent

decisions.

Furthermore, IMU has a myriad of expertise in the field of medical and pharmaceutical sciences. The faculty members are already

engaged in active research work, providing a suitable environment for the medical biotechnology student to experience the thinking,

planning, application and discussion related to research.

“While traditionally most general biotechnologists work in academic orindustrial settings, IMU’s Medical Biotechnology Programme prepares

students for a more challenging and rewarding job scope. Withoutcompromising good research skills, the programme exposes students toentrepreneurial and business communication skills and equips them tobe well conversant in legal, social and ethical issues pertaining to thefield, both locally and globally. The job scope and prospects for IMU’smedical biotechnologist is astoundingly diversified.”

A/Prof Shar Mariam Mohamed Associate Professor and Programme Coordinator

B Biotech (Hons) (Flinders), PhD (UPM)


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01 WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAMME?

Biotechnology applies scientific and engineering principles and practices to utilise

biological resources for development of mankind. Medical Biotechnology applies the

wealth of knowledge in biotechnology for the advancement of health sciences.

02 WHAT IS THE STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME?

The philosophy of the IMU Medical Biotechnology programme is an outcome-based

curriculum, which begins with a foundation phase in biological and physical sciences.

The foundation phase emphasises concepts and theories important for creating a

stable platform to develop technical know-how and skills introduced in the transition

and final phases of the course. In the intermediate phase of the course, much

emphasis will be given to technical hands-on skills, culminating in the advanced

phase, whereby students conduct an independent research project. Interwoven into

the curriculum are modules related to human and community aspects such as laws,

ethical issues, enterprise management and communication skills. The advanced

phase of the course also introduces an internship programme where attachments

to biotechnology industry players are assigned.

03 WHAT ARE THE KEY FEATURES OF THE PROGRAMME?

• Solid foundation in knowledge for biotechnology today and tomorrow

• Progressive development of technical skills from Year 1 to Year 3

• Opportunity to work in industry during internship• Experience in conducting original research in an active environment

• Exposure to entrepreneurial skills and business communication

• Emphasis on diagnosis of diseases and drug discovery

04 WHAT ARE THE TEACHING-LEARNING APPROACHES USED?

Methods of curriculum delivery include plenaries, laboratory practicals,

small group teaching (Problem based-learning and Tutorials), workshops,

computer-aided learning (CAL), seminars, presentations, industrial visits,

video reviews, internships, guided reading and portfolio as well as

original and independent research work.

05 WHO ARE THE TEACHING STAFF?

The University has PhD qualified academic staff with teaching and

research experience in the field of medical and pharmaceutical

biotechnology.

DEGREEBachelor of Science

(Hons) Medical

Biotechnology (IMU) or

Degree from

Partner Universities

KEY

FACTSTOTAL DURATION

3 years

COMMENCEMENTJuly and September

A medical biotechnologist ensureshigh safety standards in the

diagnostic laboratory


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06 HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

Students will be assessed through their class tests, practical reports, workshops, portfolios,

projects, logbooks, written reports, presentations, dissertations and end-of-semester

examinations.

07 ARE THERE ANY INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENTS?

This programme has a biotechnology internship module whereby the University

facilitates placement in industries related to medical biotechnology. The programme

works closely with the Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation (BiotechCorp) under

the purview of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) in the

fulfillment of the National Biotechnology Policy. BiotechCorp helps to identify the

niche areas and channel our students to the appropriate industries for internship.

08 WHAT IS THE MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION?

The medium of instruction is English. Students who come from a system of education

in which the medium of instruction is not English are strongly recommended to

improve their proficiency in English by making their own arrangements to attend

additional English Language classes before entering the IMU.

09 WHAT ARE THE SEMESTER CONTENTS?

Semesters 1 and 2 of the course introduce students to concepts and theories inthe basic sciences of biotechnology and help students develop competence

in basic areas of laboratory practices. The students will also be taught

essential skills in the application of IT knowledge that are relevant to a

medical biotechnologist. In Semesters 3 and 4, students will be shown how

to apply core knowledge in basic science in areas of medical biotechnology

and develop skills to critically evaluate the concepts, techniques and

applications of medical biotechnology. Students are also made aware of

the relationship between medical biotechnology and community needs.

In the final semesters of 5 and 6, students will be given the opportunity to

develop cognitive and practical know-how in designing and conducting

biotechnological research that meet the requirements of the industry.

Medical Biotechnology students are taught essentiallaboratory skills required of a medical biotechnologist,

including microscopy, techniques in immunology,cytology, pathology, cell and tissue culture, forensic science,

microbiology, analytic chemistry and essential moleculargenetic techniques.


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10 Who will award the degree?

The Bachelor of Science (Hons) Medical Biotechnology degree is awarded

by IMU. The partner university will award the respective degree to students

who transfer to the school.

CAREER PATHS FOR

MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGISTS IN MALAYSIA

Basic Degree

INDUSTRY• Manufacturing of

pharmaceuticals &diagnostics

• Quality assurance• Marketing of medical

equipment

MBAManagement

• Basic Mathematics• Biological Science• General Chemistry• Essentials of Genetics 1• Human Physiology• Organic Chemistry 1

• Biostatistics• Diversity of Life• English for Academic

Purposes

S E M E S T E R 1 • Bioprocess Technology

• BioPharming• Enterprise Management• Forensic Science• Cancer Biotechnology• Selective: Neurobiology

• Legal, Ethics & Social Aspects ofBiotechnology

• Communication Skills and Etiquette

S E M E S T E R 5

• Research Methodology• Research Projects• Current Trends in Medical Biotech• Applied Biotechniques in

Biotechnology and CommunityHealth

S E M E S T E R 6

• Biotechnology Internship

S h o r t S e m e s t e r

• General Pharmacology

• Physical Chemistry

• Organic Chemistry 2

• IT for Biotechnologists

• Physics for

Instrumentations

• Medical Microbiology &Parasitology

• Instrumentation,

Biosafety &

Standardisation

S E M E S T E R 2

• Natural Products• Analytical Methods for

Biotech 1• Cell and Molecular

Biology• Pathology for

Biotehcnologists• An Introduction to

Bioinformatics• Applied Biochemistry• Applied Microbiology &

Parasitology

S E M E S T E R 3

• Toxicology andToxinology

• Immunology• Analytical Methods for

Biotech II• Utilisation of BiologicalResources

• Cell and Tissue CultureTechnique

• Genomics andMolecular Diagnotics

• Concept of HumanGenetics

• Utilisation of StructuralInformation

S E M E S T E R 4

The curriculum is reviewed

periodically and is subject to change.

Learning the theoretical principles underlying the instrumentsused for biotechnological procedures and their correct usage

is a cornerstone of our programme.

The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) has recently introduced Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum

(MPU) modules to replace the Mata Pelajaran Wajib (MPW)/MQA modules. All students must pass these

modules (MPU U1, U2, U3 and U4) in order to graduate.


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11 WHAT SORT OF JOBS/CAREERS CAN BE UNDERTAKEN WITHTHIS DEGREE?

Medical biotechnologists can be employed in R&D departments/quality control divisions/

commercial divisions of pharmaceutical, fermentation and food science industries. This

area of expertise can also be utilised in agricultural, supplementary diets, healthcare

technology and environmental industries, hospitals, universities/colleges and writing/

journalism.

In Malaysia, employment opportunities can be found in both public and private

hospitals and universities, research organisations like MPOB, SIRIM, CARIF, INFORMM,

IMR amongst others or multinationals like GSK, Pfizer, Astra-Zeneca and a plethora of

public-listed companies in the agrobio industry. Employment opportunities are also

available abroad, for example in neighbouring Singapore, Australasia, Europe and

United States of America where the biotechnology industry is critically in need of

a skilled work force.

12 When do I apply for a place in IMU?

You can apply as soon as you have your forecast or actual results.

Industry Areas of work

HEALTHCARE • Innovative drugs - development of various medicines, vaccines and diagnostics

• Diagnostics - diagnostic and detection kits for AIDS,hepatitis, Nipah virus, SARS etc

• Gene therapy and stem cell research

FORENSICS • DNA ngerprinting for crime solving

• Paternity identication

BIOINFORMATICS • Human Genome Project

• Rice Genome Project

INDUSTRIAL &

ENVIRONMENT

• Production of industrial enzymes, biopesticides,bioherbicides and biofertilisers.

• Treatment of hazardous wastes (e.g. heavy metals) inthe environment

• Development of waste bioremediation process

• Developing new products and processes for themanufacture of food

AGRICULTURE • Molecular marker-assisted breeding

• Using genetic engineering and genome mapping(trying to locate genes to improve crop productionor crop resistance to pests and diseases)

• Plants producing pharmaceuticals & plants with valueadded traits - high sugar tomato, vitamin enriched rice,canola with improved oils etc

A degree in medical biotechnology gives you theopportunity to work in both health and biotechnology related

enterprises in the public and private sectors, both in Malaysia

and abroad.


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UNITED KINGDOM

OUR PARTNER UNIVERSITIES

University of StrathclydeThe University of Strathclyde was founded in 1796 as

‘the place of useful learning’ and is committed to the

advancement of society through the pursuit of excellence

in research, education and knowledge exchange. It

is Scotland’s third largest University with over 15,000

students from more than 100 countries who are attracted

by the University’s excellent academic reputation and

stimulating study environment. Strathclyde’s campus

sits at the centre of one of the most dynamic, friendly

and affordable cities in the UK, Glasgow. University of

Strathclyde was named UK University of the Year in the

2012 Times Higher Education Awards.

Website: www.strath.ac.uk

2 years in IMU+ 2 year in University

of Strathclyde

Total 4 years

AUSTRALIA

University of Newcastle

The University of Newcastle, established in 1965,

has a student population of just over 20,000. The

University is an exceptional achiever in research

with an international reputation for expertise in

innovative approaches to teaching and learning.

With campuses in both the Central Coast and

Hunter regions of NSW, the University serves acommunity of around a million people.

Website: www.newcastle.edu.au

1½ years in IMU+ 1½ years in University

of Newcastle

Total 3 years

The eld of medical biotechnology is expansive, exciting,academically challenging and highly relevant to the 21st

century. It holds the key to potential solutions to many of thehealth-related problems that beset the global community today.

The list of partner universities is subject to change.


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Learn from our experienced lecturers...Dr Shar Mariam Mohamed B Biotech (Hons) (Flinders), PhD (UPM)

Dr Shar Mariam Mohamed is currently the Programme Coordinator of Medical Biotechnology. She joined the HumanBiology Department of IMU soon after being conferred her doctorate in 2000. Dr Shar has been teaching Physiology

in Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry and other health sciences programmes ever since. Her passion in research has alwaysbeen in the field of anticancer studies of natural products. She started her research looking into the effects of dietaryphytochemicals in reducing X-irradiation-induced mutation; followed by anticancer studies on various natural productsagainst numerous cancer cell lines. Most of her publications come from her antileukemic studies. Currently Dr Shar hasexpanded her interest on protecting human skin cells from the harmful effects of UVB, which has won her internationalawards from the Skin Cancer College of Australia & New Zealand (Dr Martin Baker Memorial Prize) in 2011.

Ms Wong Ying Pei Bachelor of Biomedicine (Hons) (MSU), MSc Medical Biotechnology with Biobusiness (University of Aberdeen, UK)

Ms Wong Ying Pei is currently a lecturer attached to Human Biology Department. She acquired her Bachelor of

Biomedicine (Hons) from Management and Science University, Malaysia and further her studies at the University ofAberdeen, UK to obtain her Master of Science in Medical Biotechnology with Biobusiness. Prior to joining IMU as afaculty member, she has four years of experience working in medical laboratories and was engaged in Research andDevelopment (R & D) in a Biotechnology company. Her research interests are mainly in molecular biology, biologictherapeutics, and small molecules drug discovery via combinatorial display technology. Besides research, she is alsoinvolves in teaching and learning activities within the medical biotechnology programme and other Health Sciencesprogrammes. She is also the internship coordinator for the medical biotechnology Programme.

Dr Kok Yih Yih Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) (UPM), Master in Science (Animal Biotechnology (UPM), PhD (Biomedical Sciences)

Dr Kok Yih Yih is a lecturer of Medical Biotechnology Department, the School of Health Science, IMU. She obtainedher Bachelor of Science (Hons) Biotechnology and Master of Science (Animal Biotechnology) from UniversityPutra Malaysia. Subsequently she joined IMU to pursue her PhD in algal biotechnology, specifically antiviral algalcompounds against Epstein Barr Virus. Dr Kok has been active in biotechnology research for 13 years and her workshave been published in peer reviewed journals and conference proceedings. She is now involved in teaching celland tissue culture, diversity of life, applied biotechniques in biotechnology and community health and forensicscience modules.

Dr Anna Ling Pick Kiong Bachelor of Science (Resource Biotechnology)(UNIMAS); PhD (Plant Biotechnology)(UPM))

Dr Anna Ling Pick Kiong is a lecturer of Medical Biotechnology, the School of Health Sciences, IMU since 2010.Dr Ling has 8 years of teaching experience in various medical biotechnology modules. Besides teaching, she isalso actively involved in research and has successfully supervised many undergraduate and postgraduate students.To date, she has been involved in 5 national research projects and published more than 30 international referred

journals. Her major fields of research include plant biochemistry, plant biotechnology and bioreactor feasibil itystudies, particularly concerning the production of pharmaceutically important secondary metabolites from medicinalplants. As the consequence of her work in plant biotechnology since 1996, she has also expanded her researchin mutation breeding as well as study on natural products as a potential source of anti-dengue, anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases therapeutic agent. Recently, she is also involved in the development

and production of edible plant vaccines.


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Chai Chean NeeGraduate of the IMU Medical Biotechnology programme currently pursuing Master ofScience (Forensic Science) at University Technology Malaysia, Johor

“IMU is the only university that offers medical biotechnology inMalaysia. The syllabus is unique and interesting where it emphasisesthe medical aspect of biotechnology. Apart from getting knowledgeof healthcare and medicine, students were also well-trained inessential biotechniques. This has certainly groomed the studentsto be more competitive and outstanding.”

Goh Li LinGraduate of the IMU Medical Biotechnology programme currently working at TopGlove Bhd as quality control executive

“The medical biotechnology programme at IMU has enhancedmy knowledge and practical skills. It has definitely preparedme for the working field, as we were not only trained in thetheoretical basis of biotechnology, but also equipped withlaboratory skills via research projects and daily laboratorysessions. The medical biotechnology programme has a remitthat covers the medical aspects, business, manufacturingand bioprocess technology. Apart from that, the lecturers inIMU were helpful and willing to guide me throughout theprogramme and this has motivated me to learn. Thanksto IMU, I am well prepared for the working world andI gained employment in a good company even before Igraduated.”

Lim Wui ZhuanGraduate of the IMU Medical Biotechnology programme currently pursuingMaster of Science (Molecular Modelling) at University Putra Malaysia

“Studying medical biotechnology course in IMU hasdriven me to always go forward and work even harderthan before. It has given me the opportunity todiscover more by myself, and not just based on spoon-feeding by tutors. The learning experience I obtainedis what I value the most. In my final year researchproject, I worked on a Bioinformatics topic: Protein

Structure Prediction. I have never expected myselfto be so passionately immersed in this subject, butmy supervisors motivated me to learn and work onproblems myself. The experience motivated meto further my Masters studies in the field ofmolecular modelling.”

Vignesh A/L Krishna KumarGraduate of the IMU Medical Biotechnology programmecurrently pursuing Biotechnology Management (MBA) at Coventry University, England.

“I was able to understand the technical aspectsof biotechnology through lab sessions. I wasgiven insight into biotechnology industries.I was also taught to appreciate the vast jobopportunities and scope I have with a degreein medical biotechnology. The facultymembers at IMU have always been helpfuland very knowledgeable in their fields ofexpertise. The course also incorporatesgrooming and business studies related tobiotechnology which prepares studentsfor interviews and provides an insight

on the business aspects of medicalbiotechnology which I found unique andvery helpful in the real world.”

Hear what our students say...

Many therapeutic drugs and vaccines used in Malaysia areproduced abroad. In future, we will have to develop and

sustain our own biotechnology infrastructure for the well-beingof future generations.


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OUR FACILITIES

0201) Students enjoy learningat the Medical Museum

02) Hostel Accommodation

03) Conducting research inthe lab

04) Auditorium, wherelectures, talks,graduation and otherimportant events areheld

05) Library is an importantlearning resource forstudents

06) A conducive learningenvironment for

students07) Having a meal at the

cafeteria

08) Café in the Libraryfor library users towind-down in-betweenclasses and studies.

09) Another importantlearning resourcefor students, MedicalMuseum

10) Working out at thegymnasium

11) Relaxing and having afun time

12) Students usingcomputers as a learningresource


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IMU Clinical School, Seremban

IMU Clinical School, Batu Pahat

IMU Bukit Jalil Campus

The International Medical University (IMU) is Malaysia’s rst and most established private medical andhealthcare university with over 20 years of dedicated focus in healthcare education. The University is therst university in Malaysia that offers conventional and complementary medicine, all under one roof.

Established in 1992, the University enjoys an international reputation, and provides a high standard ofeducation at undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing professional development level. IMU’scurriculum for its undergraduate programmes has been benchmarked to international standards and isaccepted by international partner universities for credit transfer into relevant programmes.

IMU pioneered the world’s rst Partner Medical School programme, allowing a student to start theireducation in Malaysia while completing and earning a degree at an international university. Overthe last two decades, IMU has grown from a medical college with 5 partner universities in 1992, toan internationally recognised higher education institution with more than 30 renowned internationalpartner universities.

The main campus of IMU is located in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Since 1999, IMU has

established clinical schools in Seremban and Kuala Pilah (Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia) as wellas Batu Pahat and Kluang (scheduled to open in 2013) (Johor, Malaysia).

IMU’s Learning Model is grounded on its core values, which fosters students’ developmentinto knowledgeable and competent healthcare professionals who are critical thinkers,reflective and yet proactive. The aim is to create healthcare graduates that are committedto lifelong learning and imbued with a sense of good citizenship, leadership and ethicalbehaviour.

In its continual quest for academic excellence, moving into research was a natural progressionwith medical and healthcare-related research, as well as medical education being areas of

key focus. IMU’s research efforts are expected to be further enhanced now that the Instituteof Research, Development and Innovation (IRDI) has been launched in September 2012.

The university had a major breakthrough in 2010 with the start of its Healthcare Centres whichallowed IMU’s staff and students to receive and treat patients. The Healthcare Centres,which serve as a teaching site for IMU students, bring the disciplines of allopathic (Western)medicine and those of complementary and alternative medicine together under one roof.

Today IMU is an integrated medical and healthcare institution, offering education, healthcareand research in partnership with some of the world’s most respected individuals anduniversities in the eld of medicine and healthcare.

ABOUT IMU


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Published by the Marketing & Communications Department, IMU. 001/2013/03

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International Medical University126, Jalan Jalil Perkasa 19, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaTel: +60 2731 7272 Fax: +60 3 8656 1018KP/JPS/5195/US/2, KP(JPS)/DFT/US/W03, KPT/JPS(R/545/6/0014)09/2017

Become the future

of better healthcare

1. An Established Private Healthcare University

IMU is Malaysia’s rst and most established private medical and healthcare university with

over 20 years of dedicated focus in healthcare education. IMU achieved a Tier-5 rating inthe SETARA ratings of Malaysian Universities and University-Colleges awarded by Malaysian

Qualications Agency (MQA).

2. Build Your Future Healthcare Professional Network

As IMU offers the widest range of healthcare programmes, our students are fully immersed in

a vibrant community of students and practitioners from all healthcare elds. This allows for the

development of strong friendship amongst peers that will be the foundation of an extensive

healthcare professional network upon graduation.

3. Curriculum Benchmarked to International Standards

IMU’s Medical Biotechnology curriculum is aligned with the Malaysian biotechnology

priorities and it has been developed to meet high international standards and is accepted byUniversity of Newcastle, Australia and University of Strathclyde, Scotland for credit transfer into

their programme.

4. Exposure to Entrepreneurship

With Enterprise Management as part of the curriculum, students will be able to have a better

understanding of biotechnology-related business matters which can transform their future

careers.

5. The Only Malaysian University Offering This Programme

IMU’s Medical Biotechnology programme is the rst and only programme offered by a

private university in Malaysia.

REASONS TO STUDY MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY AT IMU

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PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE:

UNDERGRADUATE

• Medicine KPT/JPS(KR10935)09/2014

• Dentistry KPT/JPS (A8358)10/2015

• Pharmacy KPT/JPS(KR10605)4/2014,

KPT/JPS(R/727/7/0002)10/2015

• Dietetics with Nutrition KPT/JPS(KA8176)03/2013

• Nursing KP/JPS(KR11196)04/2015

• Nursing Science (for registered nurses)KP/JPS(KA9377)01/2014

• Chiropractic KPT/JPS(KA9294)08/2014

• Chinese Medicine KP/JPS(KA10260)12/2015

• Biomedical Science KPT/JPS(R/421/6/0011)12/2017

• Medical Biotechnology KPT/JPS(R/545/6/0014)09/2017

• Pharmaceutical Chemistry KPT/JPS(R/442/6/0003)01/2018

• Psychology KPT/JPS(R/311/6/0013)09/2017

POSTGRADUATE

• Public Health (MSc) (Coursework & Research)KP/JPS(KA10261)09/2015

• Analytical Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MSc)KPT/JPS(N/442/7/0001)01/2017

• Molecular Medicine (MSc) KPT/JPS(N/421/7/0010)07/2017

• Medical and Health Sciences(MSc & PhD by research)KPT/JPS(KR10618)6/2014,

KP/JPS(KR10625)01/2015

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