Bachelor of Communication with Health (Honours) at International Medical University (IMU)

Bachelor of Communication with Health (Honours)

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree

Duration

3 years

Intake

FebFebAprAprJulJulSepSep

English Requirement

IELTS 5.0

Offer Letter

Free

Class Type

Physical

Course Fee for International Students

	Yearly Tuition fees
	Year	Fee
	1st Year	MYR 39,220
	2nd Year	MYR 39,220
	3rd Year	MYR 39,220

	Other Fees
	Description	Fee
	Application Fee	MYR 500
	Refundable Caution Deposit	MYR 1,000
	Registration Fee	MYR 2,000

The Bachelor of Communication with Health (Honours) program at IMU is designed to equip students with expertise in theories, strategies, and practical skills for delivering and promoting health information through communication and digital media. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, students will learn to communicate strategically and effectively to diverse audiences, mastering the nuances of healthcare communication and the intricacies of promoting health initiatives.

This interdisciplinary program prepares students for dynamic roles at the intersection of communication and health, distinguished by a team of experts in media, communication, and health sciences. It is designed for students from both science and non-science backgrounds, empowering anyone with a passion for communication and health to succeed in this vital field.

Entry Requirements

STPM

CC
AND
Credit in English at SPM or its equivalent (This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

Health Communication Specialist
Corporate Communication Officer
Health Reporter
Media Relations Specialist
Marketing Coordinator
Digital Health Communication Specialist
Brand Manager
Event Coordinator

Short Semester

Local Students
MPU1: MPU3182 Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
International Students
MPU1: MPU3142 Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
MPU1: MPU3192 Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
MPU2: MPU3232 Academic Writing * /
MPU2: MPU3202 Bahasa Kebangsaan A**
MPU3: MPU3302 Integrity and Anti-Corruption (Kursus Integriti Dan Anti Rasuah)
For students with credit in BM
* For students with no credit in BM

Semester 1

Media Writing Skills I
Introduction to Public Policy
Public Speaking
Human Communication
IT Fundamentals
Visual Communication

Semester 2

Science Communication
Principles of Public Relations
Intercultural Communication
Communication Theory
Elective 1:
– Patient-Healthcare Provider Communication
– Healthcare Ethics and Professionalism
Social Media Analytic Tools
Social Responsibility (Phase 1)

Short Semester 1

Media Writing Skills II
Health Literacy
Inter-professional Communication in Health

Semester 3

Digital Communication and Strategy
Graphic Design for Medical and Healthcare
Mediated Communication and Health
Elective 2:
– Activism and Citizen Journalism through Media
– Media Planning and Management
Elective 3:
– Fundamentals of Journalism
– Public Opinion and Persuasion
Social Responsibility (Phase 2)

Semester 4

Communication and Media Laws
Health Communication Campaign: Design and Evaluation
Communication in Health Organisations
Elective 4:
– Health Equity Promotion: Role of Community
– Corporate Social Responsibility and Communication
Social Marketing for Health Communication

Semester 5

Research Methodology
Media Entrepreneurship
Public Health Risk and Crisis Communication
Conflict Management Skills in Health
Health Promotion Campaign

Semester 6

Industrial Placement#

Short Semester 2

Industrial Placement (Cont.)#
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Bachelor of Communication with Health (Honours)

Bachelor of Communication with Health (Honours)

Bachelor of Communication with Health (Honours)

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