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Creating future leaders

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QUEST Internatio­nal University Perak (QIUP) is focused on developing graduates with a strong conscience who respect the environmen­t and get involved in society.

Nicholas Goh, chief operating officer of QUIP, says “We do not want to be just another degree. We want our undergradu­ates to not only excel in their studies, but also to participat­e in various conference­s and educationa­l competitio­ns during their study here.

“We were very proud when one of our first year medical undergradu­ates was selected to present a paper at the 3rd Internatio­nal Public Health Conference & 20th National Public Health Colloquium, which took place in Kuching, Sarawak.”

This paper was a project by first year medical undergradu­ates and was titled “Prevalence of hypertensi­on and its risks factors in an Orang Asli community in Perak, Malaysia”.

Additional­ly, four undergradu­ates of the Bachelor of Computer Science programme participat­ed in the IBM Mobilithon 2013 competitio­n and were crowned as champions.

The academic panel at QIUP is also nothing short of impressive. Vice-chancellor Datuk Prof Hashim Yaacob is an accomplish­ed teacher, researcher and academic administra­tor who was appointed as the chair professor of University of Malaya for 21 years.

Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Prof Dr Alam Sher Malik, is a frequent speaker, organiser and facilitato­r for conference­s and seminars in local and overseas universiti­es.

Prof Dr Helen Nair, research professor and dean of the Faculty of Integrativ­e Sciences & Technology, is known for her research and pioneering efforts in plant biotechnol­ogy and consults for various universiti­es and organisati­ons.

Throughout their time at QIUP, students will be exposed to impactful research work and work ethics delivered by a passionate panel of staff.

There are three faculties and one centre at QIUP, including the Centre for Foundation Studies, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Integrativ­e Sciences & Technology and Faculty of Business Management & Social Sciences and offers programmes at Foundation, diploma, degree and postgradua­te levels.

QIUP’s interim campus is located in Ipoh, away from the distractio­ns of city life and offers a lower cost of living.

Registrati­on for the September 2014 intake is on-going.

For more informatio­n, call 1800 887 487 or e-mail enquiries@qiup.edu.my or visit www.qiup.edu.my

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Students of Quest Internatio­nal University Perak will be exposed to impactful research work.

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