Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Allied Health Sciences
- We are privileged to be one of the few institutions in Malaysia to be recognised by the Department of Occupational Safety & Health (JKKP) for our diploma and undergraduate programmes
- Our nursing programme is recognised by the Malaysian Nursing Board
- We offer clinical postings/attachments to clinics and hospitals, as well as at local authorities and the Department of Health Course delivery by our team of highly-qualified and industry-skilled academicians
Gold Programme
Bachelor of Occupational Safety & Health (Hons)
Bachelor of Occupational Safety & Health (Hons)
This programme is an approach to delivering health, safety and hygiene training occupational will allow a wider variety of applicants to gain access to this growing field of employment.
Duration of Study
Credit Hours
Career Prospect
Safety and Health Officer, Industrial Hygienist
Subjects Offered
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Entry Requirement
- Passed STPM / Matriculation / A-Level / Pre-University program or equivalent to getting at least grade C (CGPA 2.50) in the following subjects:
- Biology / Physics
- Chemistry
- And 5 honors or equivalent at the SPM level, of which 3 in the following subjects *:
- Biology
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- English
- * Note: However, depending on the field of study, the institution reserves the right to require the student to have credit in all listed subjects; or
- A Diploma in related field with at least CGPA 2.75; or
- A Diploma in related fields with CGPA under 2.75 and with a minimum of 3 years (36 months) working experience in the same field
Additional Requirement for International Students - English
- For international students, a candidate must achieve at least IELTS at least 6.0 or TOEFL 550 in writing or equivalent
Programmes Offered
Cambridge A-Levels Science
A-Levels Science is ideal for students seeking to pursue degree in a wide range of specialised areas such as medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, engineering, architecture, biological science and many more.
Duration of Study
Subjects Offered
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Foundation in Science
The Foundation in Science programme is tailored to provide students with a direct route into related degree programmes such as biomedical, environmental health, occupational safety and engineering. The core science modules integrated in the programme shall equip the students with strong theoretical foundation to fully prepare them for their degree journey. In addition to that, the programme also aims to strengthen English proficiency among its students with its comprehensive English modules.
Duration of Study
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Subjects Offered
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Entry Requirement
a) Further studies into the field of Allied Health Sciences
(BMED, BOSH, BEH)
Possess SPM or equivalent with at least Honors
in 5 subjects including Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, Mathematics, and one other subject.
b) Further studies in the field of Engineering
(BEME & BCE)
Possess SPM or equivalent with at least Honors
in 5 subjects including Mathematics and Physics.
c) Further studies in the field of Built Environment (BID & BOSAD)
Possess SPM or equivalent with at least Honors
in 5 subjects including Mathematics.
d) Further studies in the field of Medicine
Possess SPM or equivalent with at least Grade B
in 5 subjects namely Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) and one
other subject.
e) Further studies in the field of Dentistry
Possess SPM or equivalent with at least Grade B
in 5 subjects namely Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) and one
other subject.
f) Further studies in the field of Pharmacy
Possess SPM or equivalent with at least Grade B
in 5 subjects namely Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) and one
other subject.
g) Further studies to other fields of Science
Possess SPM or equivalent with at least Honors
in 5 subjects including Mathematics and 2
subjects
Science.
Possess SPM means passing Malay and passing
History (starting SPM Year 2013)
Diploma in Environmental Health
This programme is a branch of Health Science programme which stresses the concept of environmental conservation and rehabilitation related to the human health. Trained towards the promotion of public health of the rural population with emphasis on improving basic health needs of the community at large, such as sullage and human waste disposal, disease control and potable water supply.
Duration of Study
Credit Hours
Career Prospect
Assistant of Environmental Health (AEHO), Site Supervisor, Environmental Officer
Subjects Offered
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Entry Requirement
- Pass SPM / SPMV with at least a credit in the following 5 subjects:
- Malay;
- English; - Science Subject (General Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physic,Applied Science) and
- Mathematics;
- 1 other subject: OR
- Passed O-Level with at least Grade C in the following 5 subjects:
- English;
- Mathematics;
- 1 science subject (Biology / Physics / Chemistry / General Science / Applied Science); AND
- 2 other subjects, OR
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian government.
Additional Requirement for International Students - English
- For international students, a candidate must achieve at least IELTS at least 6.0 or TOEFL 550 in writing or equivalent
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Laboratory Technologists are healthcare professionals who contribute to diagnosis and disease monitoring by providing laboratory services. The Medical Laboratory technologist plays an important role as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. They are primarily involved in hospital laboratories, clinics and physician’s office laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, forensic laboratories, research and public health laboratories. This course is offered to fulfill the needs for skilled and trained medical technologist to assist in the operation, development and management of medical laboratories. It is also designed to prepare students with academic knowledge and technical skills to cope with the demand, integrating knowledge gained from general education, health sciences and clinical laboratory science so that students, as future medical Laboratory Technologists exercise good judgment, ethics and appropriate decision-making abilities to serve the needs of the community and the health profession.
Duration of Study
Credit Hours
Career Prospect
Medical Laboratory Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Laboratory Technician, Clinical Scientist, Lecturer, Product Specialist, Medical Sales Engineer, Application Specialist, Medical Sales Representative, Research Scientist
Subjects Offered
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Entry Requirement
- Pass SPM / SPMV with at least five (5) credits in Bahasa Melayu, English, Mathematics, a Science Subject (General Science / Biology / Chemistry / Physic / Applied Science) and one (1) other subject ; OR
- Pass O-Level with at least Grade C in English, Mathematics, a Science subject (Biology / Physics / Chemistry / General Science / Applied Science) and two (2) other subjects ; OR equivalent
Additional Requirement for International Students - English
- For international students, a candidate must achieve at least IELTS at least 6.0 or TOEFL 550 in writing or equivalent
Diploma in Nursing
The Diploma in Nursing is designed to prepare students to be qualified as a Registered Nurse. This programme focuses both on the ‘care’ aspects of nursing as well as on the ‘science’ of health care in preparing the nurse to provide a safe, caring, competent and professional nursing care to each person’s unique needs across the life span continuum.
The programme aims to produce professional nurses that able to perform effectively and efficiently with multidisciplinary teams in a wide range of health care settings. The complete learning experience not only limited to classroom environment but range to skill practice in simulation wards, skill labs and most importantly real life experience during their clinical placements in both public and private hospitals including community health clinics.
Duration of Study
Credit Hours
Career Prospect
Registered Nurses, Ward Sister/Managers, Director of Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Industrial Nurse/ Occupational Health Nurses, Clinical Instructors / Lecturers / Nurse Educators
Subjects Offered
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Entry Requirement
- Pass SPM ; OR equivalent with five (5) credits & pass English :
- Mandatory credit in Bahasa Melayu & Mathematics
- Either one (1) in General Science or Biology or Chemistry (and Pass Biology) or Physics (and Pass Biology)
- Credit in two (2) other subjects
Additional Requirement for International Students - English
- Pass IELTS with an overall band score of minimum 5.5 ; OR
- Pass TOEFL : TOEFL PBT with a minimum score of 515, TOEFL CBT with a minimum score of 215, TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 80 ; OR equivalent
- Able to converse in Bahasa Melayu
Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health
This programme will expose the learners to the skills of hazard identification, risk assessment and control of hazards at the workplace.
Duration of Study
Credit Hours
Career Prospect
Safety and Heath Officer, Industrial Hygieneist
Subjects Offered
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Entry Requirement
- Pass SPM with three (3) credits in Bahasa Melayu, English, and Mathematics or a Science subject (Biology / Physics / Chemistry / General Science) ; OR
- Pass GCE / O Level with at least Grade C in English, Mathematics, and a Science subject (Biology / Physics / Chemistry / General Science / Applied Science) ; OR equivalent
Additional Requirement for International Students - English
- Pass IELTS with minimum score of 6.0 ; OR
- Pass TOEFL with minimum score of 550 in writing ; OR equivalent
Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Hons)
This programme is a partial medical or health science programme. The basic principles of this course cover all aspects of the clinical laboratory diagnosis, prevention and research in areas related to biomedicine, including pathology, microbiology, medical parasitology, anatomy and physiology, genetics, pharmacology, immunology, etc.
Duration of Study
Credit Hours
Career Prospect
Healthcare Scientist, Clinical Biochemist. Microbiologist, Lecturer, Research Scientist, Medical Sales Specialist
Subjects Offered
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Entry Requirement
- Passed STPM / Matriculation / A-Level / Pre-University program or equivalent to getting at least grade C (CGPA 2.50) in the following subjects:
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- Biology / Physics
- Chemistry
- And 5 honors or equivalent at the SPM level, of which 3 in the following subjects *:
- Biology
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- English
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- A Diploma in related fields from recognised institutions receiving a minimum CGPA of 2.75; or
- A Diploma in related fields from recognised institutions with a CGPA of 2.75 and three (3) years of working experience in related fields; or
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian government.
Additional Requirement for International Students - English
For international students, a candidate must achieve at least IELTS at least 6.0 or TOEFL 550 in writing or equivalent
Bachelor of Environmental Health (Hons)
This programme stresses the concept of environmental conservation and rehabilitation to human health. It also includes all the health aspects including food quality and safety, water quality, air quality, vector control, communicable and noncommunicable disease control, occupational health and safety and the global health.
Duration of Study
Credit Hours
Career Prospect
Environmental Health Officer (AEHO), Site Supervisor, Environmental Officer
Subjects Offered
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Entry Requirement
- Passed STPM / Matriculation / A-Level / Pre-University program or equivalent to getting at least grade C (CGPA 2.50) in the following subjects:
- Biology / Physics
- Chemistry
- And 5 honors or equivalent at the SPM level, of which 3 in the following subjects *:
- Biology
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- English
- * Note: However, depending on the field of study, the institution reserves the right to require the student to have credit in all listed subjects; or
- A Diploma in related fields earns at least CGPA 2.75; or
- A Diploma in related fields with CGPA under 2.75 and a minimum 3 years (36 months) experience working in the same field; or
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian government.
Additional Requirement for International Students - English
- For international students, a candidate must achieve at least IELTS at least 6.0 or TOEFL 550 in writing or equivalent
Bachelor of Occupational Safety & Health (Hons)
This programme is an approach to delivering health, safety and hygiene training occupational will allow a wider variety of applicants to gain access to this growing field of employment.
Duration of Study
Credit Hours
Career Prospect
Safety and Health Officer, Industrial Hygienist
Subjects Offered
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Entry Requirement
- Passed STPM / Matriculation / A-Level / Pre-University program or equivalent to getting at least grade C (CGPA 2.50) in the following subjects:
- Biology / Physics
- Chemistry
- And 5 honors or equivalent at the SPM level, of which 3 in the following subjects *:
- Biology
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- English
- * Note: However, depending on the field of study, the institution reserves the right to require the student to have credit in all listed subjects; or
- A Diploma in related field with at least CGPA 2.75; or
- A Diploma in related fields with CGPA under 2.75 and with a minimum of 3 years (36 months) working experience in the same field
Additional Requirement for International Students - English
- For international students, a candidate must achieve at least IELTS at least 6.0 or TOEFL 550 in writing or equivalent