Foundation in Science

The Foundation in Science programme offered at Perdana University will prepare you for the Undergraduate Programmes. The curriculum is crafted to give you a strong foundation in the undergraduate areas of study. It is also designed to give you the soft skills required for your personal development.

Admission Requirements

SPM / O-Level or equivalent*: Minimum 5 credits including Mathematics & 2 Science subjects & a pass in Bahasa Melayu, English & History

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): 3 B4 in Biology, Chemistry and Physics / Mathematics / Additional Mathematics

Other Qualifications: Will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (PUScOT)

The occupational therapy programme at Perdana University is designed with academic rigour and vigour to produce professionals of the field. Supervision and guidance is provided throughout the entire programme. Students are trained by a team of academicians and practitioners with relevant industry experience. The learning process involves an apprenticeship where knowledge and skills are passed from senior practitioners to a new generation of occupational therapists.

There is a global demand for professionally trained occupational therapists. As such, the training provided at Perdana University will ensure that you have the necessary skills to meet this demand. The skills acquired are not just field specific, but will also include soft skills needed to function well in a professional and social environment. In addition, pastoral care is a key feature of the programme ensuring that your development is holistic in nature.

Admission Requirements

With STPM
Passed STPM / with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 in the following subjects:

• Biology / Physics; and
• Chemistry

With A-Levels
2 (TWO) Grade Cs in the following subjects:

• Biology / Physics; and
• Chemistry

With Matriculation or Foundation / Pre-University
Passed Matriculation / Foundation / Pre-University with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 in the following subjects:

• Biology / Physics; and
• Chemistry

For entry with Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
Possess 5Bs, 2 (TWO) of which include Biology / Physics and Chemistry

Other Qualifications: More details on our website.

Doctor of Medicine (PUGSOM)

The Perdana University Graduate School of Medicine (PUGSOM) offers the first and only Graduate Entry Medical programme in Malaysia. This is a US-style curriculum and prepares the student to sit for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USLME).

There is a global demand for professionally trained occupational therapists. As such, the training provided at Perdana University will ensure that you have the necessary skills to meet this demand. The skills acquired are not just field specific, but will also include soft skills needed to function well in a professional and social environment. In addition, pastoral care is a key feature of the programme ensuring that your development is holistic in nature.

Admission Requirements

1. A degree in Science e.g. Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Immunology, Genetics, Immunogenetics, Engineering, Nutrition and Pharmacy with a minimum CGPA of 3.5
2. Computer Literacy – Working knowledge
3. MUET Examination score of Band 4 and above for Malaysian candidates.
4. International students are required to sit for an English Proficiency Test:
   • TOEFL – 600 / TOEFL – 250 (Computer based). Applicants taking the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) should have minimum sub-scores of 26 (Reading), 26 (Listening), 22 (Writing), and 25 (Speaking).
   • If the IELTS is taken, an overall band score of 6.5 is required. These scores are general guidelines. Applicants will be assessed on an individual basis to determine their proficiency in English.

Candidates will be interviewed before final selection. Admission into PUGSOM is determined by an Admissions Committee chaired by the Dean.

Postgraduate Diploma in Bioinformatics

Bioinformatics is essential for analysis and interpretation of complex and large biological datasets generated by functional studies and high throughout technologies, such as next-generation sequencing. It is used to propose the next sets of experiments and, most importantly, to derive better understanding of biological processes. Biological data and the databases storing them are increasing at an unparalleled rate. Experimental approaches to study the large data pool for knowledge discovery are time-consuming, costly and often impractical.

Through a combination of bioinformatics and experimental approaches, it is possible to select key experiments and help optimize experimental deisgn. Computer algorithms are increasingly used to speed-up the process of knowledge discovery by helping to identify critical experiments for testing hypothesis built upon the results of computational screening.

Admission Requirements

Academic Qualification Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Computer Science/IT or a related field with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 or other equivalent qualifications approved by the Senate of Perdana University

English Language Requirements
TOEFL minimum score of 600 or IELTS minimum Band 6 or higher. Exceptions in the IELTS or TOEFL requirements may be made on a discretionary basis by the University Senate

Other
Having taken the Perdana University Introductory Bioinformatics Workshop will be advantageous. Other equivalent qualifications approved by the Senate of Perdana University

Master of Science (Public Health)

Public health refers to all organized measures (whether public or private) to prevent diseases, promote health, and prolong life among the population as a whole. Its activities aim to provide conditions in which people can be healthy and focus on entire populations, not on individual patients or diseases.

Admission Requirements

A health-related Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and accepted by the Senate of Perdana University
OR
A health-related Bachelor’s degree below a CGPA of 2.50 with a minimum of 5 years working experience in a relevant field.

Master of Science (MSc) Bioinformatics

At Perdana University School of Data Sciences, we aim to gain insights into a broad range of biological research questions using a range of mathematical, statistical, computing and bioinformatics tools. Our research questions span the fields of infectious diseases, genomics, genetics, big data analytics and personalized medicine. Students who undertake this programme would receive first-hand experience in the research world, learn the core elements of academic work and work alongside their peers in a multi-disciplinary collaborative platform, all the while immersed in an environment that emphasizes healthy research culture. They would graduate with a range of multi-disciplinary skills and understand the needs of the industry, having been exposed to numerous bioinformatics skills development and training programmes throughout the course of their studies.

Admission Requirements

Academic Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) with a GPA of at least 2.75 in a related field recognized by the Senate of Perdana University; or
• A Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of less than 2.75 and more than 2.5 can be considered subject to an internal evaluation; or
• Other qualifications recognized by the Senate of Perdana University as equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5

English Language Requirements

• Adequate proficiency in English Language as approved by the Perdana University Senate

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

At Perdana University School of Data Sciences, we aim to gain insights into a broad range of biological research questions using a range of mathematical, statistical, computing and bioinformatics tools. Our research questions span the fields of infectious diseases, genomics, genetics, big data analytics and personalized medicine. Students who undertake this programme would receive first-hand experience in the research world, learn the core elements of academic work and work alongside their peers in a multi-disciplinary collaborative platform, all the while immersed in an environment that emphasizes healthy research culture. They would graduate with a range of multi-disciplinary skills and understand the needs of the industry, having been exposed to numerous bioinformatics skills development and training programmes throughout the course of their studies.

Academic Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BSc) with a GPA of at least 2.75 in a related field recognized by the Senate of Perdana University; or
• A Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of less than 2.75 and more than 2.5 can be considered subject to an internal evaluation; or
• Other qualifications recognized by the Senate of Perdana University as equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5

English Language Requirements

• Adequate proficiency in English Language as approved by the Perdana University Senate

Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) in Data Science

Perdana University is pleased to offer a Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) in Data Science programme as an effort to meet the demand.

This programme aims to produce competent and skilful graduates who can flourish in the digital age of tomorrow, contributing to their organisation and the country. A unique aspect of the programme is that it includes not an only internship but also elective courses that are hands-on and applied in nature, providing the students with skills and awareness of the industry demands.

The internship provides for sufficient exposure to the industry, familiarisation with the work environment and ample time to start a personal network capital; thus, making graduates from this programme attractive candidates for employment.

The focus on practical and applied sessions through the core and the elective courses will provide students with hands-on experience that will help internalise the theories and principles taught, and prepare them for the internship experience. The teaching team leading the students comprises of local and international faculty with extensive teaching, research and industry experience.

Academic Qualification Requirements

• STPM: Minimum CGPA of 2.0 and pass SPM/O Levels or equivalent with credit in Mathematics
• Foundation/ Matriculation: Minimum CGPA of 2.0 and credit in Mathematics at SPM Level
• Diploma /equivalent: Minimum CGPA of 2.5 and credit in Mathematics at SPM Level (Candidates with CGPA below 2.5 but above 2.0 may be admitted subject to rigorous internal assessment process)
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): 5Bs and pass Mathematics
• Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) / South Australian Matriculation (SAM): Average 55% in 5 subjects including Mathematics
• Canadian – Pre-University (CPU): Average 55% in 6 subjects including Mathematics
• International Baccalaureate (IB): Possesses 26 points in 6 subjects including Mathematics
• Others: Other equivalent qualifications recognised by Perdana University’s Senate

Master of Business Administration (General Management)

Perdana University School of Business (PUSCOB) aims to become Premier Business School in Malaysia that provide MBA General Management programmes at the highest quality, wrapped around core and specific applied business management knowledge to equip professional business executive with essential business administration and management skills which complement their current subjectmatter of expertise and develop them to be a future leaders who create and deliver value in effective management of high performing business organizations.

Academic Qualification Requirements

• Bachelors Degree with a CGPA of 2.50 and above;
• Bachelors Degree with CGPA 2.50 and below and 5 years working experience in related field / industry; For International Students TOEFL score must be at least 550 and IELTS score must be at least 6.0

Master of Business Administration (Public Health Management)

Perdana University School of Business (PUSCOB) aims to become Premier Business School in Malaysia that provide MBA Public Health Management programmes at the highest quality, wrapped around core and specific applied business management knowledge and is in line with the pursue of excellence in public health business management education, research and service. The programme equips the candidates with general business management knowledge and specific skill-sets which are crucial in public health that are needed to effectively and efficiently address emerging local, regional and global public health related challenges.

Academic Qualification Requirements

• Bachelors Degree with a CGPA of 2.50 and above;
• Bachelors Degree with CGPA 2.50 and below and 5 years working experience in related field / industry; For International Students TOEFL score must be at least 550 and IELTS score must be at least 6.0

Master of Business Administration (Health Care and Hospital Management)

The Perdana University School of Business (PUSCOB) aims to become a premier business school in Malaysia that provides the MBA Health Care and Hospital Management programme of the highest quality, wrapped around core and specific applied business management knowledge and is in line with the pursuit of excellence in health care and hospital management education, research and service. This programme is aligned to the mission of the university in providing enlarged opportunities to train professionals in the healthcare industry to acquire and create knowledge, think critically and achieve their full potential in serving humanity in healthcare organizations and hospitals.

Academic Qualification Requirements

• Bachelors Degree with a CGPA of 2.50 and above;
• Bachelors Degree with CGPA 2.50 and below and 5 years working experience in related field / industry; For International Students TOEFL score must be at least 550 and IELTS score must be at least 6.0