I'm no longer a Biomedical student, now Biomedical graduate.

I'll hang around here~

This post has been edited by CyberSetan: Mar 6 2011, 05:18 AM

ahh....... i think i've written a lot in my previous posts in this sub-forum.
Try reading this thread:


MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY (Click it)

You are in Biotech and have the audacity to call Biomedical Science useless?
what are you doing in this thread in the first place?

want to get flamed is it?

This post has been edited by CyberSetan: Jan 5 2009, 06:55 PM

I beg to differ... I am a living proof of that.... Doing MBBS right now.

This post has been edited by CyberSetan: Jul 20 2009, 08:57 PM

I didnt switch course... I studied till the end.

I am a holder of BSc.Biomedicine (Hons) and now doing MBBS in India. Some of my batch mates went to Poland for their MD.

To say that Biomedical graduates cant become doctors, is incorrect. Biomedical science subjects previously learned actually helps in MBBS/MD study (a LOT).

Minimum CGPA required is 3.00, but 3.5> is preferable. Duration of study is 4.5years (India) and 4years (Poland).

I dont need to re-study the entire pre-clinical subjects of MBBS since that have been covered in BSc.Biomedicine, but I am still required to take some supplementary classes to strengthen the basic pre-clinical subjects.

For instance, cadaver dissection was not covered in Biomedicine, therefore I need to cover that:



and another



I took those pictures during dissection class this morning (5th Jan 2009). If you can stand that, then try MBBS.

By the way, back to Biomedical science talk. It does allow you to further your studies in medicine apart from working directly in health care services.



This post has been edited by CyberSetan: Feb 13 2014, 10:29 PM

No, what I meant was, after graduating from BSc.Biomedicine, some of my batch mates went to India and some went to Poland. Both studying medicine at different places.

Here is where I got my Biomed Degree:

http://www.msu.edu.my/v6/fhls/bbiomed.php

and

here is the JPA Recognition:

http://www.interactive.jpa.gov.my/webinter...126&strID=15620

Indeed. Both will enter government service in the same manner.
But, graduate entry medical officers can have additional extension to their qualifications (if they wish), see below:

Dr. XYZ
BSc.Biomed, MBBS (Bangalore), MRCP (UK)

usually

Dr. ABC
MBBS (Malaya), MRCP (UK)


but thats not really important. The above is just for showing off.

That is a must for every fresh medical graduate. 2 years of internship plus 3 years of compulsory service in the government sector. Skip that and you will not be registered with the Malaysian Medical Council and therefore will not be permitted to practice in Malaysia.

Alright, enough of medical talk, if you have further inquiries regarding that, you can post it in the following threads:

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/889461

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/416477

Medical Underwriter. Never heard of it? Here is a link to your question:

MEDICAL UNDERWRITING

I was offered to be trained as a Medical Underwriter before by Kurnia Insurance. But I rejected it since I had other plans.

Here are some options for Biomedical science in private instituitions in Malaysia (Click them):

UTAR - BSc.Biomedical Science (Hons)

IMU - BSc,Biomedical Science (Hons)

MSU - BSc,Biomedicine (Hons)


choose~

I suggest that Biomed students start thinking about making their research proposal from semester 1. Starting early will help you A LOT in your final year.

Ask the lecturers, they'll help you~

This post has been edited by CyberSetan: Mar 1 2009, 12:35 AM

It is up to you weather to take up medicine or biomedical science. You could try Biomedical science first and later proceed to do medicine if you wish.

You will spend a longer time of course, but a BSc. in biomedical science will help you in your medical studies should you wish to enter medicine later.

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

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

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 ~!!

NTU Biomedical science and Traditional Chinese Medicine Double Degree program? Interesting combination.

http://www.sbs.ntu.edu.sg/prospectus/undergrad/BMS/index.php

If you are late, then a Biomedical graduate like me is considered what then?
Anyway, for reference book, I quote my previous post,

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


Get it~!

MSU is in Section 13,Shah Alam. Near the Shah Alam Stadium. As of now, the main campus is being relocated to a new site within the same section (see below). Currently the main campus is sharing with PTPL Shah Alam.

http://www.msu.edu.my/v6/campus_progress_photos.php

Life in MSU...? I'm not sure where to start... hmm... lets see.. here are some bits and pieces of what I did/experienced there:

- The BSc.Biomedicine program started since 2003.

- Shah Alam is somewhat a family-oriented city. Its a calm and nice city to settle down. There is absolutely no pubs/bars/disco there. 24-hours Mamak restaurants/Bistro are abundant though, especially in areas dominated by students (section 13, section 7, section 8 etc).

- There are many residential houses and apartments within walking distance to the campus. Giant supermarket is also within walking distance. The Shah Alam stadium and Shah Alam Skatepark is just around the corner (Burger King and Pizza Hut restaurant is located in the Skatepark) - see below:

http://www.skatemalaysia.com/ShahAlamXPark.html

- The current campus is rather small (pending the completion of the new campus). Some theory classes were conducted through out section 13 (I was beginning to think that MSU and PTPL is going to dominate the section). Food outlets and printing/photocopy/binding services are available within the campus grounds.

- There are times when it was so hectic and stressful with studies, assignments and lab reports that I felt like abandoning all the given tasks and go fool around somewhere. Fortunately, there are a lot of 24-hours Mamak restaurants to cool-off, hell, there are even times when I brought my assignments along with me to the restaurant.

- This was especially the case in my final year, I would bring my research project/thesis material to the Mamak restaurant @ around 2 O'clock in the morning, find a quiet little corner, order strong coffee and a nasi lemak, and stayed there for a couple of hours trying to finish the research project - and waiting for some "divine intervention / miracles/ Ideas from above" that might be useful (this was during the research proposal phase).

- Our clinical microbiology lecturer from India as I recalled it, is the most fierce lecturer in the whole of Health and Science faculty. She kicks people out of her class and make them stand outside for chit-chatting, smiling/grinning unnecessarily, day-dreaming, loosing-focus and even if your HP makes any sound whatsoever during her class. She will humiliate the student if the student failed to answer questions from her previous classes. I was kicked out of her class just because my phone made some sms noise.

- The timetables~, this varies according to each semester, the timetables are somewhat forgiving, sometimes there are days with only one class for the entire day. I had a semester where I have to go to class in only 4 days/week, however the days with classes are very packed .

- During the final year, there will be even less classes, eg; 2-3 classes for the entire week. However, don't be deceived by the lack of classes, during this time, I was heavily-burdened with research project which consumed a very large fraction of my time. Not to mention, going back and forth to the faculty in order to have my research project scrutinized by my supervisors.

- Now that I've graduated, I decided to further my studies in MBBS. Some of my friends are now working in UKM, UPM and USM as tutors while pursuing their specialization Masters. A brilliant Chinese friend of mine is currently studying for his PhD (Pharmacology) in USM, he was offered a direct PhD program bypassing Masters degree due to his excellent BSc. result. Others in my batch went directly to work mainly in the private diagnostics laboratories (eg; Gribbles, Pathlab), private hospitals (eg; Pantai Med.Centre, Tawakal Hosp), Insurance companies (as medical underwriters), Medical products companies... some went to Singapore and I knew a few who went totally out of the biomedical field and worked for Maxis. (Infact, our best biomedical student with a 4.00 CGPA is working for Maxis earning RM3K++/month. Me and my coursemates are really surprised by this. He even rejected MSU's offer to sponsor for his PhD.~ LOL )

That is it for now, I dont know what else I should elaborate... perhaps I will try to answer specific questions~

I'm under the MSU-IMS with collaboration with MS Ramaiah Medical College, click below for additional information (I did put some details regarding this in the first and second page of this Biomedical thread):

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/889461


cheers~

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Added on May 3, 2009, 7:45 pmYou could order from them. You will have to put some deposit I think.

This post has been edited by CyberSetan: May 4 2009, 12:56 AM

Some tips for you:

1. You should begin preparing your research proposal as early as possible. Find a suitable research topic from now. Seek guidance on preparing a research proposal from your lecturers.

2. Start reading other peoples' research papers/journals and get familiarize with the format, content and latest findings. Here you can find some examples (abstracts):

http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/abstract/327/7423/1078

3. Learn how to use SPSS software from now, seriously I'm telling you, learn it from now. Get a tuition if you have to.