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Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences with Honours

Open University Malaysia
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences (BMHS) with Honours programme provides an important platform for assistant medical officers to further their studies and obtain a higher level of qualification in their field.

This programme focuses on specific knowledge and advanced skills such as surgical and medical care, pre-hospital emergency care, occupational safety and health, trauma and emergency care, geriatric rehabilitation and palliative care. The distinctive courses in research and management provide opportunities for potential leaders and researchers to delve further in this field.

This programme develops both theoretical and practical skills that are crucial in developing the capabilities of to assistant medical officers, healthcare managers, supervisors, educators and practitioners. The programme is delivered via open and distance learning, making OUM the first university to offer this programme through a unique blended mode at combines e-learning, self-managed learning and face-to-face tutorials. 

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Course Summary

Intake

Jan, May, Sep

Course Fees (estimated)

RM 29,008

Course Duration

4 years

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i. Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or its equivalent with a minimum of five (5) credits in the following subjects:
• Bahasa Malaysia
• Two (2) from either Science or Mathematics subject (Biology/Chemistry,General Science/ Applied Sciences, Mathematics/Additional Mathematics) preference 1 from each category of subject; and
• Two (2) from any other subjects;
• Pass in English (preference to be given to those with credit in English);

AND
ii. Pass Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) or equivalent with 2 principles in any subject science; or
iii. Pass Matriculation Certificate or equivalent with CGPA 3.00 in any subject Science; or
iv. Pass Diploma in Medical Assistant (Level 4, Malaysian Qualification Framework, MQF) or any related programme with CGPA 3.75 recognized by Medical Assistant Board and valid Annual Practice Certificate (APC); or
v. Pass Diploma in Medical Assistant (Level 4, Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) or any related programme with CGPA 3.00 recognized by Medical Assistant Board; AND valid Annual Practice Certificate (APC); AND Posses minimum one (1) year related work experience; AND Confirmed as Assistant Medical Officer;
vi. Students shall be certified medically fit by a registered medical practitioner recognized by the recruiting institution and free from:
• Mental illness
• Physical and sensory disability
• Infectious diseases (HIV-AIDS, Hepatitis B and C, etc)
• Epilepsy
• Genetic diseases
• Drug abuse
(Source : Follows the Standard and Guidelines for Medical Assistant Education Programme Medical Assistant Board, Ministry of Health Malaysia)

OR

APEL entry
• Malaysian; and
• Candidate must be 21 years old and above in the year of application being made; and
• Have previous working experience/learning relevant to the field applied; and
• Pass APEL Assessment for Bachelor Degree (conducted by OUM).

AND
Additional requirements stipulated by the Medical Assistant Board
1. Confirmation Letter
2. Registered with the Medical Assistant Board and has a certificate of annual renewal certificate (ARC) in the current year. 
Year 1
Sem 1 - RM 3,256
Sem 2 - RM 2,960
Sem 3 - RM 3,848

Year 2
Sem 1 - RM 3,256
Sem 2 - RM 2,664
Sem 3 - RM 3,552

Year 3
Sem 1 - RM 3,848
Sem 2 - RM 2,960
Sem 3 - RM 2,664

Total Fee - RM 29,008

 
Financial options:
  • PTPTN; or
  • EPF (Account 2); or
  • Education or Personal Loan from commercial banks; or
  • HRDF (subject to employer’s eligibility); or
  • Flexible Payment Scheme.
Core Courses
SEMESTER 1
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 
  • Primary Healthcare 
  • Clinical Practice Primary Healthcare 

SEMESTER 2
  • Patient Care 
  • Health Psychology and Sociology 
  • Surgical Science 
  • Clinical Practice Surgical 

SEMESTER 3
  • Medical Science 
  • Clinical Practice Medical 
  • Orthopaedic 
  • Clinical Practice Orthopaedic 

SEMESTER 4
  • Learning Skills for 21st Century 
  • Health & Wellness 
  • Pathophysiology 
  • Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology 

SEMESTER 5
  • Health management & Medico Legal 
  • Medical Microbiology & Immunology 
  • Medical Instrumentation 
  • TITAS 

SEMESTER 6
  • Clinical Assessment in Healthcare 
  • English for Written Communication 
  • Professional Issues in Healthcare 
  • Biostatistics 
  • Basic Pathology 

SEMESTER 7
  • Pre-hospital Care & Ambulance Services 
  • Clinical Practice Pre-hospital 
  • English for Oral Communication 

SEMESTER 8
  • Disaster Management 
  • Occupational Health & Safety 
  • Clinical Practice Elective 
  • Research Methodology & Scientific Communication 

SEMESTER 9
  • Pain Management 
  • Emergency & Trauma Care 
  • Clinical Practice Emergency & Trauma Care 

SEMESTER 10
  • Research Project 
  • Epidemiology 
  • Medical Biochemistry 
  • Systemic Pathology 

SEMESTER 11
  • Rehabilitation Geriatric and Palliative care 
  • Clinical Practice Rehabilitation 
  • Geriatric and Palliative care (Elective) 
  • Teaching for Healthcare Personnel 
  • Entrepreneurship 

SEMESTER 12
  • Mental Health 
  • Clinical Practice Mental Health 
  • Ethnic Relationship 
  • Community service 

CREDIT TRANSFER
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 
  • Patient Care 
  • Medical Science 
  • Clinical Practice Medical 
  • Surgical Science 
  • Clinical Practice Surgical 
  • Orthopaedic 
  • Clinical Practice Orthopaedic 
  • Health Psychology and Sociology 
  • Primary Healthcare 
  • Clinical Practice Primary Healthcare 
Disclaimer: Course Information details may change from time to time. Please check with respective institutions to get updated information.
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