IMU scholar strives to achieve greater heights

IMU Scholar, Pichien Mongkolthanit, graduated with a First Class Honours from the Bachelor of Science (Hons) Medical Biotechnology programme on Nov 3 last year and is the recipient of the Tun Zahir Merit Award, an award given to a graduating student who has shown outstanding academic excellence.

He relates to us his journey in IMU towards this award and obtaining his degree:

“Over the course of my childhood up till now, I’ve often faced this question, “So, what do you want to be when you grow up?” or in grown-up terms, “What are your career aspirations?”.

The time came for me to pick my degree of choice, which was no easy task. I had vastly different career choices in mind at that time, but I ultimately choose a path with biotechnology as a career.

After extensive research on which university to choose, I decided to begin my journey to obtain my degree in medical biotechnology at IMU.

I am extremely grateful to have been awarded the IMU scholarship, which covered my full tuition fees.

This had allowed me to pursue my studies with a peace of mind, knowing that I was not financially burdening my family during my time in IMU.

During my studies as a medical biotechnology undergraduate, I really liked how the programme was structured in a way that allowed us students to truly explore our interests in the field.

We had the chance to explore if we wanted a research-oriented career, or perhaps tap into our entrepreneurial spirit, even the option of being a forensic scientist! Rather than telling us what we Should be, IMU took us through a path of self-discovery and taught us what we CAN be.

I am also grateful to IMU for providing the means for its students to not only pursue academic excellence, but to pick up or enhance their interests in co-curriculars as well.