Health & Applied Sciences Program (American University Program)

People are becoming more conscious about their health, especially with increased life expectancy and improved quality of life. The demand for medical and health professionals is increasing and a wealth of career opportunities is available. The recent report from the Ministry of Health Malaysia stated that more healthcare personnel are definitely needed.

The major fields of study in Health & Applied Sciences are:

Medical Technology

Medical Technology involves the study of micro-organisms through the examination of body fluids, tissues, cells, chemical content of fluids, and blood samples.

Neuroscience

This study is a multidisciplinary field that includes psychology, computer science, statistical physics and medicine in the scientific study of the nervous system and its components and functional activities at the molecular, cellular, system, behavioural, and cognitive levels.

Food Science And Nutrition

Nutritional Science is the multidisciplinary study of food and the application of knowledge to the development of food products and processes, the preservation and storage of foods, the assurance of food safety and quality and its effect on metabolism, health, performance and disease resistance of humans and animals, including the study of human behaviours related to foods.

Dietetics

This study involves the planning of food and nutrition, supervising the preparation and serving of meals and also helps prevent and treat illnesses by promoting healthy eating habits, scientifically evaluating clients’ diets and suggesting diet medications.

Nursing

This study focuses on practical applications of nursing that expands into the theoretical realms of patient care.

Nanotechnology

This study is the development of new devices, materials and structures that are well below the 1-micron size scale. The study explores the possibilities of detecting molecules of chemical warfare agents, creating a new generation of computer components or making medical strides on the molecular level.

Astrophysics

This study focuses on the theoretical and observational study of the structure, properties, and behaviour of stars, star systems and clusters, stellar life cycles, and related phenomena. Astrophysicists interpret observational data with laws of physics and mathematics and include areas in cosmology, plasma kinetics, stellar physics, convolution and non-equilibrium radiation transfer theory, non-Euclidean geometries, mathematical modelling, galactic structure theory, and relativistic astronomy.

Forensics

This interdisciplinary study draws from chemistry, biology, agriculture, physics, psychology, and law to apply techniques and principles of the natural and physical sciences to the analysis of evidence collected during criminal investigations. Students learn to perform tests on substances like glass, fibre, tissue, hair and body fluids.

Popular universities for Health and Applied Sciences

US Universities

• Iowa State University

• Kansas State University

• Louisiana State University

• Michigan State University

• Ohio State University

• Purdue University

• Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

• University at Buffalo

• University of Central Oklahoma

• University of Iowa

• University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

• University of Missouri, Columbia

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln

• University of Oklahoma, Norman

• University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

• University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

• University of Wisconsin-Stout

Canadian Universities

• University of Lethbridge

• University of Manitoba

• University of Saskatchewan

• University of Windsor

• Memorial University of Newfoundland

Basic Education High School (10 years of schooling)

Original Passport with validity of at least 12 months

Original High school certificates and transcripts

One of the following examinations or their equivalents:

SPM / O-Level Pass with 5 credits

UEC 5Bs

STPM / A-Level Possess 2 passes or CGPA2.0

Foundation Having successfully completed recognised Foundation Program

SACE International 5 subjects with ATAR of 55 (equivalent to TER of 55)

High School Certificate Minimum 10 units with ATAR 55, no subjects below 50

Canadian Pre-University Pass 6 subjects with average 55

Australian Year 12 Average 55

NSW Higher School Certificate Pass in 5 subjects

Diploma Having successfully completed recognised Diplomas with CGPA 2.0

Any other qualifications, please contact CAE Office

English Language Requirements

Student who failed to obtain a credit in SPM/O-Levels/UEC English or IELTS band below 5.5 are required to sit for English Placement Test (EPT). Failing to pass EPT, student is required to take ENL099 (Fundamentals of Writing) and up to 2 MPU courses upon advice from Head of Program. Student is required to pass ENL099 before enrolling for AUP courses. ENL099 credits will not be counted for credit transfer.

You can launch your career in one of these fields:

• Medical Technology
• Neuroscience
• Food Science and Nutrition
• Dietetics
• Nursing
• Nanotechnology
• Astrophysics
• Forensics