Hello I just got my A-level results .B for Chemistry 2Dsfor Biology and Maths.Is Biomedical Science ia good career.I am also considered Food Science and Biotechnology.

... That is bad.
Ever consider repeating the A-levels? Or change to non science course perhaps?

A lot of people go into Biomed because they thing "I can go into MBBS/Dentistry/Pharmacy" after this. DO NOT DO THIS.

98.84% percent of the people I have surveyed (n=64) never go on to doing that. So just stop kidding yourself.


That said, King's College is a GREAT opportunity, and without knowing any other context of your position, I'd ask you to seriously consider it, because the opportunities of just being in a college like that will open so many doors for you.

hey, i am interested in this course. can u tell me more about this course? and of course what can we do after we graduated. thanks

any graduates who are working now? can give some opinion?

This post has been edited by yowwailun: Mar 12 2015, 10:41 PM

Hey there.

What exactly do you want to know?

As for after grad, you can:
- Lab tech (dx)
- Research (post grad)
- Marketing for pharmas
- Science writers
- Lecturers

BioMed is a stepping stone degree. On its own, you most likely will work in a lab running tests etc, but if you want to go higher will need to either take masters/prostgrad or complementary course/certs.

so biomedical and biotech ends up in same career?

I'm still thinking to do biotech/biomed seems like these courses don't have a bright future… what I worried is after graduate, I will regret and can't get any job related to it.…
Maybe I should consider doing pharmacy too ? But it is a year longer and expensive. I'm OK with study and the syllabus. Any advice from seniors ?

what do you actually want to become?

I wonder too... But for sure I'm not going into education line. Maybe get a job after graduate and earn some money first. After that, start a small business regarding of I've studied. So would it be better to take biotech as it has a larger scope and then take specialisation in entrepreneurship since my course offered it as a elective?
Or biomedical science is better ? I know a lot of people will laugh at me and think I think it's easy. But it just my dream and i believe that one day i can achieve it. Kinda regretted to take this bio related subject........... but OK la life has many possibilities.

You should try and be realistic about your future. Many that graduated with Biomedical or Biotech degrees couldn't get jobs related to their study (at least in this country).

A fraction of them had to pursue a higher degrees (Masters, PhD) to improve their marketability - some eventually become lecturers in IPTA/IPTS (if they are lucky).

If you have read my previous posts, you will come to know that Biomedical degree is not the same as Biotech degree.

Try and do this first - ask yourself, what do actually want to become? A businessman? A scientist? A lecturer?...

...then ask yourself again, do you have the necessary grades and financial backup to join whichever program that you aimed? Do you think you will be able to cope with the study? Do you aim to make tons of money?

[quote=eclecticube,Jan 4 2009, 08:52 PM]
I'm also one of Biomedical Science students. Anyone who wish to discuss anything, feel free to do so but please refrain from hurling abuses. We don't like that.



I'm going to enroll for Biomedical science program but I have this thing disturbing me since my SPM. I have credits in all subjects but for chemistry I get D so its a pass.... So still can I enroll the program.. I'm just worried it will effect my carrier.

I'm going to enroll for Biomedical science program but I have this thing disturbing me since my SPM. I have credits in all subjects but for chemistry I get D so its a pass.... So still can I enroll the program.. I'm just worried it will effect my carrier. And sorry for the previous reply.. I'd what I'm doing so sorry ☺

The more I read through this thread, the more worried I become. I'm planning to do BMS at NUMed. Is it a bad idea? I really do want to go into research, but I have to think about the money as well. How different is biomedical engineering from biomedical science? Could I do a Master's in biomedical engineering with a degree in BMS? Or would I maybe do okay in biomedical if I'm a good student?

The work prospect for Biomedical graduates in Malaysia is not impressive as I mentioned previously in this thread, if you are interested in research, that is still possible here but don't expect to be paid a lot for it. (meager researcher's stipend from research grants)

Biomedical engineering is different from biomedical science, that course IS engineering - it focuses on creating medical devices, materials, implants, prosthesis that are biologically compatible with human use. Biomedical science program don't study or even do those things.

Only a few Universities offer that course - eg: University Malaya and UTM.

Here, compare for yourself... both courses are even under different faculties:

http://um.edu.my/academics/bachelor/medici...medical-science

https://engine.um.edu.my/academics/bachelor...cal-engineering



Choose.

This post has been edited by CyberSetan: Sep 17 2017, 08:44 AM

It has been 7 years already~ and now you are already a full-fledged Medical Officer...
Care to comment? and perhaps share your experience?

First and foremost, congratulations on your excellent result.

I hold both BSc.Biomedical Science degree and MBBS. I will give my opinion on your dilemma.

BSc.Biomedical Science is not the same as MBBS, although they share similarities particularly during the first/second year of study.

MBBS is a professional course which can lead one into becoming a medical doctor unlike BSc.Biomedical Science.

BSc.Biomedical Science - are mostly pre-clinical subjects in MBBS. Although certain subjects such as anatomy, physiology, pathology are not taught indepth.

If you choose to proceed with BSc.Biomedical Science.... truth be told, job prospect is horrible in Malaysia. If you are lucky, you can become a science officer grade C41 in government service... otherwise... you will have to choose from jobs such as Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT), Medical Underwriter, Sales person for Medical/Pharmaceutical companies in the private sector... pay wise... not so good...

back to your original question... if you are hell bent in becoming a medical doctor without wanting to waste a year re-applying for the course in IPTA... you can choose the private path... there are many IPTS offering Medical course in Malaysia -

I will first start with this - USM-KLE International Medical Program (Collaboration between USM and KLE Belgaum, India) - you will get USM Medical Degree with this -

http://www.usmkle.edu.in/
http://www.admissions.usm.my/index.php/und...rubatan-usm-kle

I suggest you inquire about this directly with USM via the link above.

... i will stop here for now. I will continue later. Do reply in this thread if you have further inquiries.

This post has been edited by CyberSetan: Aug 15 2019, 03:59 PM

Thank you so much for the reply and your suggestions sir.

I want to ask some questions again and sorry if this disturbs you a lot.

If I pursue my study in this course, and I managed to get good result, will it be possible for me to pursue in Medicine degree in UM? Even if I apply through graduate entry in local, that means the competition is harder right?

And what if I pursue in IPTS, are there any scholarship for me?
I heard about Perdana University but I dont really know if they are still giving scholars for the Graduate Entry.

Thank you sir!

For the highlighted question... Unfortunately No.
IPTA medical programs don't allow graduate entry. (eg; using BSc. as entry into the medical program)... and there is no longer scholarship for Perdana University's graduate entry medical program...

There is... however... a chance for you to change course from Biomedical to Medicine during the course of your Biomedical study (usually after the first year of Biomedical program)...

This however rarely occurs, you will need to get insanely impressive results during the 1st year of Biomedical program and appeal to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine to be allowed to change course... If it is allowed, you will need to join 1st year medical program. (hence still lose 1 year)...

For your question on scholarship, this you will have to source it own your own. I am no longer keeping track of the latest scholarships available nowadays (if any) since such thing is no longer relevant to me... however here is a lead:

https://www.biasiswa.info/program-ijazah-dalam-negara-pidn/

Otherwise PTPN offers education loan for upto RM30000/year for medical program (RM150,000)... however... this is not enough... in Malaysia you will need at least RM300,000 (tuition fees only) for the entire duration of 5 years study...

https://www.ptptn.gov.my/images/fail/pinjam...kut_program.pdf

again... if you are hell bent on becoming a doctor... the most affordable*(non-IPTA) and Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) approved medical programs are available in our neighbor country... For the entire 5 years medical program - it will cost RM130,000 - RM150,000.... (waaaaay cheaper than studying in ANY IPTS in Malaysia)

This post has been edited by CyberSetan: Aug 15 2019, 04:33 PM

Thank you so much for the replies and the links you gave to me.

I think by changing the course is my final option, I really want to become a doctor since I was young.

My family is not rich either to pay that amount of money for the medicine course in IPTS.

May god bless you for the help, and I hope you can pray for my success.

Even if I didn't manage to become a doctor, I really hope I wont be jobless or paid lowly with my degree.

Thank you sir and I appreciate it so much.