Molecular Medicine

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Master of Science in Molecular Medicine

 KPT/IPT(R2/545/7/0078/07/2027 | MQA/FA1299
KPT/IPTIN-DL/545/7/0101)09/2025 | MQA/SWA11357

Commencement

Mar, Sep & Nov

Degree/Duration

Master of Science in Molecular Medicine:
1 year (Full-time)
2 – 6 years (Part-time)

Master of Science in Molecular Medicine + MSc in Genomic Medicine (QMUL):
2 years (Full-time)
4 years (Part-time)

Elevate Medicine at the Molecular Level

Molecular Medicine stands at the forefront of modern medical research, driving advancements in disease diagnosis, management, and treatment. Our programme is designed to empower you with essential skills and advanced training in molecular and disease-oriented research. Guided by our esteemed faculty experts in molecular sciences, you will embark on a journey of exploration, utilising IMU's state- of-the-art facilities to facilitate comprehensive research investigations.

What is ODL?

Open and distance learning provides working professionals an alternative to conventional programmes at universities, giving them the opportunity to earn a university degree without interrupting their career. As Malaysia’s first and most established private medical and health sciences university with 30 years of dedicated focus in healthcare education, IMU offers a few postgraduate programmes via this learning mode with students having the opportunity to benefit from all the teaching and support that the University has to offer.

Benefits of ODL

Designed especially for students with employment, family or other commitments, this mode of learning provides flexibility and convenience for the student to schedule their studies around these obligations and around their lifestyle – allowing a student to plan and pace their own learning at a time and learning environment that is most suitable for the student. It also saves students from spending time travelling to the university, the costs of travelling to the university and the costs of staying near the university.

Teaching Methods

Teaching methods include a series of annotated lectures supplemented by videos. For each subject taken, students will be part of a student online community. Students will also be assigned a mentor who will be available to answer any questions and provide feedback on their progress.

Students will be assessed fully online via the in-course assessment assignments and end of module assessment assignment so they don’t need to be at the University to sit for your exams. They will the receive their grades and feedback online.

In order to do this, students will be required to have a desktop/laptop, internet connection, a headset and webcam to participate in online tutorials and other group activities, access to standard office software – such as Microsoft Word and Excel, plus any standard browser, such as Chrome, Edge or Firefox and Skype for certain online sessions.

Your Commitment

Time will be an ODL student’s most important commitment – understanding, working through and reflecting on all teaching materials. The hours spent per week on their studies for the duration of the programme depends on module taken.

Support from University

ODL students are fully registered student of the University with all of the support and services available to them, the same as the on-campus students. Technical support will also be provided if students have difficulty in accessing the e-learning platform.

Why Study Molecular Medicine at IMU?

01

An Established Private Healthcare University

IMU is Malaysia’s first and most established private medical and healthcare university with over 30 years of dedicated focus in healthcare education. IMU achieved the SETARA-2018/19 Tier 6 status (Outstanding) under the Mature University category.

02

Renowned and Highly Experience Faculty

Students will be supervised by staff who are experts in their field with well-established reputations nationally and internationally. The academic community of IMU pursues and achieves excellence in a wide range of research activities. Many of them present their findings in international conferences to keep up to date with the latest development in specialised areas. They also publish their findings in international peer-reviewed journals.

03

Flexible Learning Options

The programme adopts a credit-based modular curriculum structure that allow students to choose the number of modules to register each semester. In addition, the programme is offered in both conventional and ODL mode. Students could take up to four years to complete the entire programme, enabling full-time working adults the options to plan and fit their studies around their work, family and other commitments.

04

Innovative Curriculum

The curriculum of this programme is innovative, carefully planned and aligned to meet the demands and expectations of Molecular Medicine. This would offer great career advancement as a research scientist in academia, research institutes, clinical setting or industries worldwide. It would also pave the way for a PhD at IMU or elsewhere. Our collaboration with QMUL will ensure a smooth transfer from modules of study from the MSc in Molecular Medicine at IMU to the MSc in Genomic Medicine at QMUL. The mode of learning at IMU would be via face to face and Open and Distance Learning (ODL) while the QMUL modules are via ODL. Additionally, the research project for the MSc in Genomic Medicine can be done at IMU or QMUL (joint supervision).

05

Research Partnerships

Students will benefit from the University’s research collaborations with various partner universities, as well as foreign and locals research institutions in areas such as cancer, bioactive molecules, nutrition, environmental health, stem cells etc.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

Applicants are required to:

  • A Bachelor Degree in related discipline with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the University’s Senate; or
  • A Bachelor Degree in related discipline with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, but not meeting CGPA 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in the relevant field and rigorous internal assessment.

English Requirements

For Malaysian Students

Not applicable

 

For International Students

  • IELTS : Band score 5.0; or
  • TOEFL (iBT) : Overall score of 42; or
  • Cambridge English : Advanced (CAE) : Overall score of 154; or
  • Cambridge English : Proficiency (CPE) : Overall score of 154; or
  • Cambridge Linguaskill : Overall score of 160; or
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) : Overall score of 47;

The following categories of students are exempted from the above requirements:

  • International students from countries in which English is the first language.
  • International students who graduated from any Malaysian or other institutions where the curriculum is delivered in English.

For the Double Degree of MSc in Molecular Medicine (IMU) and MSc in Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) track

Students are required to achieve IELTS Band score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in the written component).

Note: Please note that achieving the minimum Entry and English requirements as stated does not guarantee you admission into any of IMU’s programmes. Please refer to our Student Admissions Policy for more information.

Programme Structure

Core Modules

Molecular Medicine
Immunology and Infection
Molecular Basis of Diseases 1
Molecular Basis of Diseases 2
Research Methodology and Scientific Writing
Research Project Bioinformatics

Selective Modules

Laboratory Management
Stem Cell Technology & Therapeutics
Quality Management & Regulatory Systems
Computational Drug Discovery Techniques
Principles of Drug Discovery
Clinical Research & Good Clinical Practice
Entrepreneurial Leadership

Students progressing along the credit recognition pathway offered by Queen Mary University of London to receive the MSc in Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), will be required to do an additional 8 modules (2 cores, 4 compulsory, 2 elective) apart from modules already in Molecular Medicine.

Core Modules
Omics' Techniques & Their Application to Genomic Medicine / Bioinformatics, Interpretation & Data Quality / Assurance in Genome Analysis

Compulsory Modules
Ethical, Legal & Social Issues in Applied Genomics / Molecular Pathology of Cancer & Application in Cancer Diagnosis, Screening & Treatment / Pharmagenomics & Stratified Healthcare / Application of Genomics in Infectious Disease

Electives
Clinical Study Design / Economic Models & Human Genomics / Professional & Research Skills

Fee Structure

Fee Malaysian Student (RM) International Student (RM)
Application Fee  150 500
Registration Fee 1,100 3,400
Refundable Caution Deposit 2,000 2,000
Student Association Fee per Semester 40 40
  • All IMU Alumni who are self-funding their postgraduate studies and meet the eligibility criteria will be eligible for a bursary of 15%
  • Application fee is payable upon submission of application
  • Registration fee and refundable caution deposit is payable upon acceptance of the offer letter issued by the IMU Admissions Office
  • Students must adhere to the Policy on Payment of Fees
  • For information on Student Visa Administration fee, please refer to Visa and Immigration on the IMU website, www.imu.edu.my
  • Fee payable per semester are subject to the number of credits registered
  • **Subject to annual increase
Study Mode Malaysian Student
Tuition Fees
International Student
Tuition Fees
Master of Science    
Conventional RM1,150 per credit hour, RM1,300 per credit hour,
No. of Credit Hour: 20 hours RM23,000 total fee RM26,000 total fee
     
Research Paper RM1,150 per credit hour, RM1,300 per credit hour,
No. of Credit Hour: 20 hours RM23,000 total fee RM26,000 total fee
  Total Conventional: RM46,000 Total Conventional: RM52,000
Master of Science    
Open & Distance Learning (ODL) RM930 per credit hour, RM930 per credit hour,
No. of Credit Hour: 20 hours RM18,600 total fee RM18,600 total fee
Research Paper RM1,150 per credit hour, RM1,150 per credit hour,
No. of Credit Hour: 20 hours RM23,000 total fee RM23,000 total fee
  Total ODL: RM41,600 Total ODL: RM41,600
Credit Recognition Pathway
to Queen Mary University of
London (QMUL)
Additional tuition fees of approximately GBP 12,600

Get All the Facts About Our Programme

Explore in-depth information on our programme, including intake dates, curriculum, partner universities, career pathways, and admissions requirements.

Hear from Our Students and Alumni

I decided to take up MSc in Molecular Medicine at IMU due to its mixed-mode scheme that builds a firm basis for reputed research work under professional supervision. The programme offered a unique opportunity via Artificial Intelligence to design anti-Dengue models using the innovative Schrödinger Software. I was able to achieve my goal with distinction and deep understanding.

Ali Qusay Khalid

Student

MSc in Molecular Medicine (MMM) programme in IMU has exposed me greatly to a vast knowledge of diseases during my studies. The programme is designed for those who are interested to pursue academic or research in medicinal science. It encourages independent learning, self-exploring, team discussions, and given the liberty to work on your own topic of interest, provided if it’s relevant.

Chin Seow Fong

Student

I feel incredibly grateful and proud to be an IMU alumni for the opportunity to participate in a joint research project as part of the double award Master programme in Molecular Medicine (IMU, M'sia) and Genomics Medicine (Queen Mary University London, UK). This journey is even more nostalgic as I am the pioneer and first graduate of the double Masters degree of Genomic Medicine from QUML, UK. Through this project, I have had the privilege of investigating whether genetic variants play a role in cardiac arrhythmia and excitability.

Dr Jas Sandhu

Alumna

One of the greatest advantages of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) was the flexibility it offered. The asynchronous classes allowed me to learn at my own pace, fitting studies around my demanding professional and personal schedule. I loved how the classes were specifically designed to accommodate full-time professionals like me, as I could adjust my learning to align with my work and family commitments. This flexibility was invaluable, especially on days when work required my full focus or family needs took precedence.

Fatimath Sumeyha

Alumna

Our MSc in Molecular Medicine programme aims to provide a strong fundamental understanding through comprehensive student-centred learning activities and a practical, hands-on experience in research and entrepreneurial aspects of molecular medical field. Both the core and selective modules allow students to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles, application, and potential of molecular medicine.

Prof Ong Chin Eng

Professor and Lecturer

IMU MSc in Molecular Medicine focused on strengthening the basic knowledge about research methodology which helped in my career as a researcher. The programme is structured to introduce various impending research areas to find our personal interest in the vast field of medical research. The IMU faculty have multiple areas of expertise and are supportive in imparting their knowledge to us.

Rajesh Vivekanandan

Student

Frequently Asked Questions

Molecular medicine has been recognised as a major focused area of contemporary medical research, and had facilitated recent breakthrough in disease diagnosis, management and treatments. For instance, it is now possible to elucidate multiple metabolites and toxin derived from drug based on interomics approach, design highly specific and individualised treatments through genomics screening, bioinformatics and chemoinformatics assessment and enhance bioavailbility of new drugs by making use of nano-delivery. The MSc in Molecular Medicine is designed for science and medical graduates seeking advanced training in molecular and disease-oriented research. This programme aims to deliver an exceptional curriculum to equip students with skills that meet the highest  demands and expectations of scientific rigour. The curriculum is innovative and draws on the expertise of our world-renowned faculty who are also passionate researchers. Core modules present the latest scientific developments in molecular medicine that are delivered through innovative andragogy. Students will appreciate the role of simple and complex molecules in human diseases and the ways in which systems biology, computational biology and chemical genetics have transformed research strategies and methodology in stem cell technology and therapeutics, drug design and development as well as medical and clinical research. Upon completion, career paths are available as research scientists in academia, research institutes or industries worldwide. Graduates may also continue their education as PhD students at IMU or elsewhere.
The objective of the programme is to produce highly competent clinical and medical scientists as well as researchers and professionals in the health and life sciences who are well-equipped with up-to date knowledge and understanding of the advancement in molecular medicine.
Applicants are required to have obtained:
  • A bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate; or
  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in relevant field.
 
English language requirement: All students are normally required to provide written evidence of their ability in the English Language in order to study in IMU. The standard English Proficiency requirements are usually overall band score of IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 550 (PBT) or 79 (IBT) or MUET band 4.
Teaching and learning activities include lectures, case studies, workshops, seminars, presentation, assignments, discussions and tutorials.
In course assessment throughout the programme via written reports (case study report, critical reviews, assignments, CAL reports, scientifi c writing and etc.) and oral presentations in all coursework modules. Research dissertation, presentations and viva voce are used to assess research project. There are no end-of-semester examinations for all modules.

A Word from the Programme Director

IMU MSc Molecular Medicine Programme is designed to cater for medical or basic sciences graduates seeking advance training in cellular and molecular biology, genetics, as well as drug development and treatment. The programme prepares students for career opportunities in medically focused biopharmaceutical and biotechnology industries; and equips students with enhanced skills to carry out research at a higher degree in related fields. The coursework is conducted in a highly engaging and conducive environment to stimulate learning experience. Comprehensive practical training is also provided via hypothesis-driven and disease-oriented research project.

Dr Liew Yun Khoon

Senior Lecturer and Programme Director, Molecular Medicine (MSc)

PhD Medical Microbiology (UPM) , BSc (Hons) Microbio. (UPM)

A Word from the Programme Director

IMU MSc Molecular Medicine Programme is designed to cater for medical or basic sciences graduates seeking advance training in cellular and molecular biology, genetics, as well as drug development and treatment. The programme prepares students for career opportunities in medically focused biopharmaceutical and biotechnology industries; and equips students with enhanced skills to carry out research at a higher degree in related fields. The coursework is conducted in a highly engaging and conducive environment to stimulate learning experience. Comprehensive practical training is also provided via hypothesis-driven and disease-oriented research project.

Dr Liew Yun Khoon

Senior Lecturer and Programme Director, Molecular Medicine (MSc)

PhD Medical Microbiology (UPM) , BSc (Hons) Microbio. (UPM)

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