Is it advisable to do fast track degree in Biomed....2 yrs instead of 3?
Will it be of a great rush?

It really depends on you, whether you're really committed or not coz a fast track degree is sort of like an intensive course, which in your case they cram everything into a two-years course. If you're the kind that don't fool around all the time, then u could try it out. But do bear in mind that your holidays will be compromised as well, meaning u might have to study even during the holidays.

I'm currently doing a 3.5years one and based on what I'm learning right now, rushing to finish my degree would not be a good idea. There's a lot to learn and if there's no holidays, i'll die lol..

Besides, y would you want to do a fast track degree? It might help financially, but i dont think it'll do any good to your uni life. You might have less time to spend with your friends since you'll be studying and doing assignments most of the time(i think u would?).

Hey ya people... sorry for my long absence... To darn busy.. lol~ do keep this thread alive... =)

Busy with what?

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Added on March 21, 2009, 1:12 pmYou will be overwhelmed. Besides, if it is allowed, you will be having a lot of trouble adjusting the timetables for both classes and exam.

This post has been edited by CyberSetan: Mar 21 2009, 01:12 PM

busy with uni..... rushing practical reports and campaigning for student council.. lol...

Yea i agree with you, doing that you will be too owerwhelmed.. this course itself is already hectic

Yeah i dont think its advisable.. tell you a comment my boss made.. i worked in bio related industry..

once when we had an interview to recruit people, there was an applicant who got masters from diploma in 4 years... my boss straight away give negative comments about the applicant.. the applicant jump from diploma to degree in3 yrs and added an extra year then got a masters through some private uni arangement.. he said that how can u trust a 1 yr master.. ppl take at least 2 yrs for masters... research field requires experience and nobody gonna trust a shallow experience masters or phd

What about doing it 2.5 yrs instead of 3? Is it possible/recommendable?

This post has been edited by starryangel: Mar 31 2009, 09:32 AM

But i thought most of the MAsters in UK are only one year programme. Even University of Cambridge offers 1 year Masters program

And...whats the difference between Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Bachelor of Science (Biomedicine)?
And is there a difference between Biomedical Science and Medical Science?

IMHO, if u r doing science (any field). u must be aware of the latest trend in the scientific world. Like what is hot and new (green technologies, patent agent). It is a hot thing in US and I think sooner or later it will hit Malaysia too mb except for the patent agent. Going into this area might be a good idea now.

The reason why we all ended up unemployed or under paid is because we didnt know what might happen 4years after we enrolled. Living in denial for the past 2 years, now only I realized the importance of keeping oneself up dated and down to earth. Haiz....

yes, i agree with you... in future anything will happen. Bacteria and viruses always mutate. So does diseases and everything. But those shouldn't stop us from upgrading. Science is alwas changing... so does mankind.

So i dont see unemployment as a reason not to pursue this field.. unemployed here? go overseas.. they are waiting for in with arm wide open!

n_n have you graduated?

Yeah singapore is hiring biomed ppl, otherwise can always go into biotech sales, the pay can be high. Even higher if u go into Pharmaceutical sales rep.

If u r into research, get your master from Monash Sunway and then apply for scholarship for PhD in Australia Unis.

Nope.. i havent graduated. Am currently pursuing Biomedical Science degree in IMU... =)

Hello! nice to meet u here,u 'll be my senior o!
I'll taking biomedical science in IMU this year!
how u find it?difficult ma?
i'm oso from JB o !!

hey! Welcome! Yeap, it is not that easy (nothing is easy in life right?), i should warn you regarding the timetable. However, all in all.. it was fun in a way coz you get to learn new things such as how to draw blood in sem 2.. and the port dickson trip on sem 1. This course is very practical based. So be ready to type a lot of reports...What i mean ALOT is ALOT.. lol..

Feel free to find me anytime...!

Whiich part of JB are you from?

wow~sound horrible leh...
A LOT a lot report?what kind of report?practical report?
The exam include practical ...?
I'll told u which part of JB i come from when I was there~

For ALL biomedical students here, I highly recommend a book that will deliver you from your confusion during your studies:


Medical Laboratory Science: Theory & Practice

Authors: Ochei J , Kolhatkar A



- It contains all the subjects for MLT. Detailed explanation on the laboratory procedures.
- It covers : Hematology, Blood banking Biochemistry, Microbiology, Virology, Parasitology, Histology, Histopathology, etc
- Its very useful as a guide/reference for laboratory reports and assignment.
- Its a MUST for any biomedical science student.


I Quote:


I have been using this book since 2004 and I highly recommend it, I am still using it now for my MBBS studies.

You can get it from MPH.
http://www.mph.com.my/search/nsearch.cfm?d...code=007463223X


Heed my advice O'biomedical students....



This post has been edited by CyberSetan: Apr 22 2009, 08:25 PM

oh!thanks for introduce that reference book.
I 'll find it out as soon as possible. ^^
then,where are u continue ur MBBS ?In which uni?

biomedical graduates normally become the assistant of doctors right?
they just test blood , control all kind of equipments at the labs.

You should read this thread from the beginning if you wanted to know, someone argued that Biomedical student could not study MBBS/MD after graduation.... suffice to say... I proved her wrong....

by the way, I got my BSc.Biomedicine (Hons) from MSU, and continuing my MBBS in India:

http://ims.msu.edu.my/
http://www.msrmc.ac.in/

... I, once again recommend that book for all biomedical students. Get it ~!!