University of Hertfordshire Has Right Academic Blend

THE University of Hertfordshire is located in the county of Hertfordshire in the UK, just 25 minutes away from central London.

It draws on many of the traditional strengths of UK universities but its strong business focus, international vision and student- first philosophy has led to acclaim, recognition and growing student numbers.

The university has a long established relationship with Malaysia and an active Alumni Association based in Kuala Lumpur.

The university launched its regional office in Kuala Lumpur in December 2006 to act as a focal point and an educational hub for the region.

The university offers an extremely diverse range of programmes across its 19 schools of study, from art and design through business, computer science and engineering to law and the biosciences.

Malaysia’s shift towards high technology and knowledge-intensive activities in manufacturing, including the area of biotechnology, has as resulted in the University of Hertfordshire seeing an increase demand in this area amongst Malaysian students.

The School of Life Sciences at the University of Hertfordshire focuses on some of life sciences most exciting and rapidly evolving disciplines – biosciences, sport science, and environmental sciences – where up-to-the-minute knowledge and practical skills are essential.

The school has a staff of 75, with over 50 research students and 14 undergraduate and eight postgraduate courses. The school provides flexible programme options for over 1,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Undergraduate courses include Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Environmental Management, Geography, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmacology, Physiology, Sport and Exercise Science and Sports Therapy.

Students following an undergraduate degree programme also have the option of spending a year between the second and final years on a supervised work placement.

Students taking this option usually benefit greatly in terms of maturity, the class of degree they receive and also their future employability.

Postgraduate courses offered by the school include Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Environmental Management, Molecular Biology and Pharmacology.

The school’s courses are accredited by a number of nationally recognised professional bodies, including the Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM), the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS), the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) and the Society of Sports Therapists.

Excellence in teaching and learning by the school’s highly qualified and experienced academic staff is matched by 21st century facilities.

More information about the University of Hertfordshire and the range of courses it has on offer can be obtained by calling 03- 21628560, 03-56334732 or 03-56333765.

Alternatively, email to j.c.beamish@herts.ac.uk or inquirydata@jmecc.com.my

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