Medical Science Sunway University

Overview

The  Medical Science degree at  Sunway University  aims to nurture students with holistic approaches and includes opportunities for national or international collaborations, specialised training activities (seminars, workshops, etc), and a rich clinical research experience.

Key facts

Medical science studies the biological mechanisms underlying the function of human body, with the emphasis on diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases. Research coverage of medical science is very broad and it ranges from basic biology to oncology; chemistry to pharmacology; and physics to radiotherapy.DISEASESTo improve the knowledge of diseases and understand the underlying causes, the molecular pathways and the genes involved in disease. This fundamental knowledge of disease can then be used to develop diagnostic methods.THERAPY & CURESTo explore the use of modern technologies or natural resources to address diseases and any other medical challenges. This includes “proof of concept” studies or prototyping approaches.EPIDEMIOLOGYTo determine the pattern of distribution and effects of disease in the community so that the future occurrence of disease can be prevented. Observational studies can be used to study distributions and analytical studies are used to study the effects of disease.SUSTAINABLE WELL-BEINGTo promote human health and, subsequently, life satisfaction for all at all ages. We measure, analyse and manage well-being in response to uncertainty and with respect to ageing, nutrition, climate change, and physical, mental and social health.The Master in Medical Science is offered in partnership with Lancaster University, UK. On successful completion of the programme, the graduates will be awarded two certificates, making them graduates of both Lancaster University and Sunway University.