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An education in health sciences can open doors to a highly rewarding yet challenging career. At the School of Health Sciences, you can choose from a diverse range of undergraduate programmes: Dietetics with Nutrition, Nutrition, Biomedical Science, Medical Biotechnology and Nursing.

You will be learning in an environment that promotes teamwork, mutual respect, lifelong learning and continuous development. As a graduate, you can apply the knowledge and skills to a multitude of settings. Our degree programmes will help provide you with a competitive edge that you need to meet tomorrow’s healthcare challenges.

Shaping Tomorrow’s
Healthcare Leaders

Step into a transformative realm of education at the School of Health Sciences, where we go beyond textbooks to cultivate well-rounded healthcare professionals with a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence.

Message from the Dean

Prof Ts Dr Anna Ling Pick Kiong

Dean, School of Health Sciences
BSc (Hons) (UNIMAS), PhD (UPM)

“Welcome to the School of Health Sciences, we are dedicated to providing our students with a holistic learning experience. Our curricula are developed to meet high national and international standards, ensuring that every student enrolled into our programmes has access to quality education.

 

In addition to academic knowledge, the programmes also emphasise the development of essential soft skills, such as leadership, teamwork, communication, critical thinking, and innovativeness. Our highly competent and professional faculty are not only leading experts in their respective fields, but are also passionate about mentoring our students to become responsible and successful healthcare professionals.

 

While all the health sciences programmes prioritise experiential learning, including hands-on sessions and real-world experiences in clinical settings, laboratories, industries, and communities, we have also implemented digital transformation initiatives to further prepare our students for the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare innovation. Join IMU today and carve your own unique path in healthcare.”

Programmes Offered

CTNH: One of the Leaders in Food and Clinical Nutrition in SEA Region

The School works closely with CTNH as a vital part of the School’s programme to contribute and increase knowledge in the field of nutrition and health and train future nutritionists & dietitians.

Achievement & Engagement Activities

  • IMU’s Dietetics with Nutrition Alumnus Successfully Credentialed as Registered Dietitian in US
An international student from Indonesia and Dietetics with Nutrition graduate who continued his studies in a master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition at Rutgers University in New Jersey, USA, Dennis, has successfully credentialed as the Registered Dietitian (RD) in the States in February, 2023. He is currently hired as the Bariatric Surgery Dietitian in the Rutgers University Hospital, New Jersey. Read more about it on IMU News.
  • IMU Nutrition Staff and Students Shine at NSM 38th Annual Scientific Conference
IMU Nutrition staff and students obtained awards and presenting at the 38th Scientific Conference of the Nutrition Society of Malaysia (NSM) with the theme “From ‘Sick Care’ to Wellness – Healthy Nutrition is Key” at Swiss Garden Hotel Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. Read more about it on IMU News.
  • IMU Second Year Medical Biotechnology Students win Professional Judges Award in Social Media Challenge
Three Medical Biotechnology students have explored beyond their comfort zone and took part in a TikTok video competition organised by the Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (MSMBB).  Their 1-minute video, entitled “Bacteria: World of Tiny Creatures” won the Professional Judges Award. Read more about it on IMU News.
  • IMU Medical Biotechnology Student, Goh Wen Xi, Wins Best Poster Award
Final year undergraduate medical biotechnology student, Goh Wen Xi, participated as a poster presenter at the  International Meeting – 47th Annual Conference of the Malaysian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and won an outstanding poster award. Read more about it on IMU News.

Engagement Activities

  • Educational Visit to Malaysian Association of the Blind: An Eye-opening Experience for IMU Nursing Students
On 19 April 2021, Ngu Kah Fui and Rachel Netto A/P Joseph Gerald Netto (NU118 Nursing students) had the opportunity to visit the Malaysian Association for the Blind (MAB), Brickfields in Kuala Lumpur. They were accompanied by Madam Yee Bit Lian, their nursing lecturer, to the center to learn more about the visually impaired. It was an eye-opening experience for them to learn more about the everyday lives of the visually impaired, especially with regards to their education and to equip them with skills that can prepare them for their future careers. Continue reading about it on IMU News.
  • Gaining Knowledge on Medical Biotechnology at IMU’s Virtual Medical Biotechnology Day 2021
This year, a virtual IMU Medical Biotechnology Day 2021 (MB Day 2021) with the theme “Biotechnology Innovation for Diseases” was organised with an e-poster competition, game sessions and an intriguing talk. The emphasis is on the application of innovative biotechnology tools to prevent, diagnose, and treat current diseases. Students from IMU’s Foundation in Science programme (FIS) and external students, nationally or internationally, were invited for the e-poster competition. Continue reading about it on IMU News.

Achievements

  • IMU’s Dietetics with Nutrition Alumnus Successfully Credentialed as Registered Dietitian in US
An international student from Indonesia and Dietetics with Nutrition graduate who continued his studies in a master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition at Rutgers University in New Jersey, USA, Dennis, has successfully credentialed as the Registered Dietitian (RD) in the States in February, 2023. He is currently hired as the Bariatric Surgery Dietitian in the Rutgers University Hospital, New Jersey. Read more about it on IMU News.
  • IMU Nutrition Staff and Students Shine at NSM 38th Annual Scientific Conference
IMU Nutrition staff and students obtained awards and presenting at the 38th Scientific Conference of the Nutrition Society of Malaysia (NSM) with the theme “From ‘Sick Care’ to Wellness – Healthy Nutrition is Key” at Swiss Garden Hotel Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. Read more about it on IMU News.

Views from Our Community

Sylvia Ho Jie Ying

Alumna, Nutrition

My journey with IMU is remarkable and one life-changing event! As  IMU Nutrition students, we were blessed with enormous opportunities in community projects. I vividly remember my participation in the “First 1000 days” project where I took on the lead role in educating nutrition to mothers with young children. My biggest takeaways were involvement in Nutrition Society Malaysia (NSM) 2.0 roadshow activities and IMU-Deakins student mobility project. I am also grateful for my experience during practicum that enables me to showcase my leadership and project management skills. I would like to express my gratitude to my lecturers for their support and guidance, without them, I would not be who I am today, a courageous young Nutritionist who aims to take on new challenges.

Teo Chun Yi, Jennifer

Alumna, Nutrition

I am a person who is passionate about food, nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle. Joining the IMU Nutrition programme was the best decision I made! Over the 3 years of my studies, I enjoyed studying the programme, the student life, my co-curriculum activities and the food in IMU. We get to meet nutritionists from various industries and I appreciated the career exploration opportunities. This certainly helped me to build and develop my future goals and aspirations. I am very fortunate to be one of the Best Thesis winners in conjunction with the 34th Scientific Conference of Nutrition Society of Malaysia 2019.
 

Tan Zuanne

Alumna, Nutrition

A once in a lifetime experience does not come every day, so I jumped at the opportunity to attend the Winter Course 2019 with 57 students from different health professions and countries including, Indonesia, Taiwan, Timor Leste and Sweden. The course focused on interprofessional education through lectures, clinical observations and lab training. Along with the other Malaysians, we went with an open mind, not knowing what to expect, but little did we know that what was in store for us would be a memorable experience!” shared Zuanne, who had the opportunity to represent the programme to join the Winter Course 2019 organised by the University of Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, with the theme - Women’s Health and Wellness.

Lee Juen Jiat, Jake

Alumnus, Nutrition

The 3 years of studying in IMU flies so fast. IMU has prepared me well in term of the essential skills in nutrition education, nutrition communication development and project management. I have learnt the importance of working independently, being persistent, multitasking and at the same time be flexible. The IMU Nutrition curriculum is comprehensive and provided many opportunities to develop our soft skills. I truly enjoyed it.

Darsheka Wanithasan

Alumna, Nursing

I have always been passionate about promoting public health and wellness, especially by emphasising healthy eating and living. Food is a basic necessity of our lives and we can never live without it! It is therefore incredibly fulfilling for me to directly or indirectly help people achieve their goals and inspire them to take control of their health by eating right and staying fit.

Get to Know Academic Members of the School

Our academic members are highly qualified and experienced in different disciplines. The academic community of IMU pursues and achieves excellence in a wide range of research activities.