IMU biomedical science programme gets UK accreditation

THE IMU Bachelor of Science (Hons) Biomedical Science programme has recently obtained a prestigious accreditation from the Institute of Biomedical Science ( IBMS).

Accreditation by the IBMS is an international recognition by the profession of the achievement of quality standards for delivering BSc ( Hons) Biomedical Science programmes.

All graduates with an IBMSaccredited degree are eligible to apply for registration as a biomedical scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the UK upon completion of the IBMS Certificate of Competence training portfolio.

Accreditation also provides eligibility for the Institution to become a member of HUCBMS (Heads of University Centres of Biomedical Science). Currently, only three other universities offering Biomedical Science undergraduate programmes in Malaysia have been accredited by the IBMS.

Three IBMS panelists from the United Kingdom visited the IMU campus on October 2016 to ascertain the quality of the programme and teaching- learning resources of the University.

The accreditation guidelines are based on curriculum design, content and organisation, teaching, learning and assessment, student progression and achievement, student support and guidance, learning resources, research, and quality management and enhancement.

‘ The Institute of Biomedical Science ( IBMS) is dedicated to the promotion, development and delivery of excellence in biomedical science. We support our members through training, education and professional development, setting quality standards and supporting our profession,’ said Alan Wainwright, IBMS Executive Head of Education.

An IBMS- accredited degree accords advantages in terms of international recognition, peer review, curriculum development, graduate employability, networking and collaboration.

At IMU, the curriculum of the biomedical science programme is developed to meet international standards and is accepted by renowned international Partner Universities ( University of Newcastle, Australia, University of Otago, New Zealand, University of Strathclyde, Scotland and St George’s University of London, England) for credit transfer into relevant programmes.

Graduates of these degrees can undertake postgraduate degrees in any related disciplines.

The next commencement dates for this programme are in September. If you have pre- university qualifications and have an interest in Biomedical Science, apply online now and join the University in your pursuit of a promising and rewarding career.

If you have just completed your SPM and do not have pre-university qualification, consider enrolling in the one-year IMU Foundation in Science, the preferred foundation and direct route for entry into any of the University’s local degree programmes.

For more information, please refer to www.imu.edu.my or email: start@imu. edu.my or call IMU at 03 – 2731 7272.