Medical & Health Sciences

DIPLOMA IN HEALTHCARE

(R2/723/4/0147) (A 6719)

 
 

About this Course

Diploma in Healthcare is a 3 years programme which provides students with the knowledge in healthcare organizational values, strategies and philosophies, paving the way for graduates to obtain task-performing skills to be applied in a healthcare setting upon graduation.

What Will You Learn

  • Hospital administration
  • Health sciences and hospital technology
  • Hospitality and effective customer service skills
  • Develop analytical thinking and leadership skills
  • Local & international customer management skills
  • Knowledge and usage of information technology in the healthcare industry
  • Basic principles of revenue management in front office setting

Career Prospect

  • Hospital Administrative Assistant
  • Health Administrative Assistant
  • Claims Processing Assistant
  • Dental Admin Assistant
  • Clinic Administrative Assistant
  • Hospital Facilities Assistant
  • Hospital Support Service Assistant

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Course structure

Year 1
  • Introduction to Healthcare
  • Behavioral Science
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology
  • Basic Microbiology
  • Communicative English
  • Introduction to Environmental Health
  • Medical Ethics
  • Health & Social Care Services
  • Introduction to Pharmacology
  • Malaysian Studies
  • Youth Development
  • Critical and Creative Thinking Skills
  • Communication and Supportive Skills
Year 2
  • Current Issues in Health
  • Medical Office Management
  • Basic Immunology
  • Health and Safety
  • Amunited 1
  • Business Communication
  • Health Promotion
  • Lifespan Management
  • Professional Development
  • Management of Medical Inventory
  • Health Issues for Specific Groups
  • Epidemiology
Year 3
  • Healthcare Marketing
  • Biostatistics
  • Healthcare Human Resource
  • Healthcare Management Information System
  • Ward and Lab Management
  • Waste Management
  • Healthcare Accounting
  • Risk Management
  • Practical Training in Hospitals / Healthcare Industry
 

Entry Requirement

SPM or equivalent with PASS in Bahasa Malaysia and English and 3 credits in the following subjects:

  • Mathematics or ONE science subject (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General science); and
  • Any other TWO subjects (including Bahasa Malaysia and/or English).

GCE/O Level or equivalent with PASS in Bahasa Malaysia and English and 3 credits (Grade C) in the following subjects:

  • Mathematics or ONE science subject (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General science); and
  • Any other TWO subjects (including Bahasa Malaysia and/or English).

Certificate related to Health Sciences with minimum CGPA 2.50. OR

Pass SKM (Level 3 MQF) in related field (Note: The institution may conduct appropriate screening and guidance in line with the field of programme).

ENGLISH COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT (INTERNATIONAL STUDENT)

  • Achieve a minimum of Band 3 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) OR equivalent to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) (High B1).

Admission criteria through APEL.A

  • At least 20 years of age in the year of application
  • Possess relevant work experience
  • Pass the APEL.A assessment for Diploma level
Asia Metropolitan University
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