Vision & Mission
Department of Basic Medical Sciences (BMS) Kulliyyah of Medicine aims to become a leading department of educational excellence and research. It seeks to nurture and prepare ‘Phase I’ preclinical students in the progressive and dynamic direction to become a professionally excellent and good Muslim physicians for the Ummah.
- To impart basic knowledge and skills on various aspects of basic medical sciences
- To lay a strong foundation and critical thinking skills to ‘Phase I’ students to become life-long learner and to prepare them for higher study and research
- To make our students aware about the rapid development and advancements in the field of basic medical sciences.
- To foster our students with theoretical and applied knowledge to understand the interrelationship between basic medical sciences and clinical medicine through didactic lectures, practicals, seminars, problem-based learning, case discussion, team based learning and self learning.
- To train postgraduate students of various discipline in health sciences with adequate knowledge and research skill to fit them for the growing need of human resources of academia and industries both at national and international levels
- To conduct quality cost-effective multi-disciplinary research and to have potential collaboration/net work
- To be actively involved in sustainable community projects and community-based education and research.
Highlight
Upcoming
Recent Activities
BMS POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH PROPOSAL
Master research proposal presentations were held on Wednesday 15 May 2024 at Kulliyyah Meeting Room, Level 1, Kulliyyah of Medicine.
MASTER RESEARCH PROPOSAL 1
Presenter: Dr. Rinesh Ram A/l Mohan
Programme: Master of Medical Sciences (Pharmacology) by Mixed Mode
Title: Relationship of Apolioprotein A1 Level Between Obesity in Schizophrenia and Control
Supervisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Nour El Huda Abd Rahim
MASTER RESEARCH PROPOSAL 2
Presenter: Dr. Yan Kit Yee
Programme: Master of Medical Sciences (Physiology) by Mixed Mode
Title: Targeted Urinary Proteomic Biomarkers in Young Adults with Prehypertension and Hypertension
Supervisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Norbaiyah Mohamed Bakrim
BMS POSTGRADUATE MEET & GREET 2023
The BMS Postgraduate Meet & Greet was held on 19th October 2023 for the newly enrolled postgraduate students for Semester 1 session 2023/2024.
The session started by Welcoming speech by BMS Postgraduate Coordinator, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hairul Aini Hamzah.
Then the students were introduced to the Deputy Dean Postgraduate Office Representative and BMS PG team members. After that, the ice breaking session with the Head of Department, Asst. Prof. Dr. Yusoff Sharizal Yusoff Azmi Merican followed by a sharing session by our BMS Postgraduate alumni, Asst. Prof. Dr Aszrin Abdullah and Asst. Prof. Dr. Nour El Huda Abd Rahim.
The session ended at around 11am with a light refreshment.
BMS COFFEE CLUB DAY 2023
The first ever CCD was held on 14th October 2023 in Villa Kuchinta, Kg. Cherok Paloh. Members of the department and their families spent a day full of laughter, bonding and much needed healing.
The event started at 8:30am with the arrival of the guests, followed by a nice nasi lemak breakfast. The guests then participated in various activities such as a mini Treasure Hunt, telematches, Gift exchange and tazkirah.
The kids had so much fun playing & swiming in the pool.
The event ended at around 1:00pm with a ‘kampung style nasi campur’ lunch. It is hoped that CCD will become a yearly Department event.
MBBS YEAR 2 SESSION WITH THE HOD
MBBS Year 2 students (Aethra) session with the head of BMS department, Asst. Prof. Dr. Yusoff Sharizal was held on Wednesday 11 October 2023. The objective was to have a face-to-face discussion on various matters related to academics, student welfare and overall learning experience improvements.
The session started at 8.45am with the opening remark by Dr. Yusoff in the Lecture Hall 2 followed by solat hajat & Yaasin recitation in KOM musolla led by Dr. Asyraf. The session was also attended by our lecturers and support staff.
The session ended at around 10am with light refreshments.
Hopefully we can have a session like this again in future.
BMS POSTGRADUATE ROADSHOW 2023
Postgraduate Roadshow in Basic Medical Sciences was held on Thursday 14 September 2023. The objective was to attract students from Year 5 (Misykat). For some it was a meeting of old teachers & students, hopefully we met some future postgraduates too.
Previous Activities
Academic Management
Undergraduate Programme
The Department of Basic Medical Sciences (BMS) is primarily involved in the teaching of the Phase I MBBS programme, which spans over the first two years. The main objective of this phase is for the students to understand the mechanisms of bodily functions in health and disease from the biological, behavioral, epidemiological and social aspects. Students are taught to integrate knowledge from the different disciplines into a meaningful whole and to acquire skills in reasoning and deduction in order to solve medical and related problems.
Subjects covered in the two years are: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Parasitology, Psychiatry, Biostatistics and Epidemiology. The teaching-learning is done in an integrated manner and several clinical correlation classes are held. Integrated Islamic Medical Programme (IIMP) classes are held throughout the 2 years. In order to achieve the objectives of Phase I of the programme teaching is divided into four blocks in each of the two years.
The teaching-learning methodologies include formal interactive lectures, tutorials, practical sessions, problem based learning sessions, case discussions and student seminars. Examinations are held at the end of each of the 8 blocks and the first professional examination at the end of Phase I. An external Examiner is invited to assess the standard of the examination. Assessment is carried out through Multiple Choice Questions (True/False), Essay, Short Notes, Problem Based Questions and Objectively Structured Practical Examinations.
Undergraduate Courses
Undergraduate Activities
Postgraduate Programme
The Department of Basic Medical Sciences (BMS) also offers courses and programme for postgraduate students, master’s and PhD programme, mixed mode and research. The academic staff also play major role in conducting research in the basic medical sciences, including anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, parasitology and microbiology.
The postgraduate students are taught to integrate knowledge from the different disciplines into a meaningful whole and to acquire skills in reasoning and deduction in order to solve medical and related problems. The teaching-learning is done in an integrated manner. Islamisation of Human Knowledge in Medicine course is one of the compulsory of the Kulliyyah Required Courses for graduation.
The faculty members are also actively engaged in research activities, including collaborations with other institutions both locally and internationally. The department also provides services to the community through its research activities and community outreach programs.
The teaching-learning methodologies include formal interactive lectures, practical sessions, problem based learning sessions, student seminars and journal critiques. For the Master of Medical Sciences (Mixed Mode), examinations are held at the end of each of the semester. Assessment is carried out through Essay and Short Notes.
Postgraduate Resources
Postgraduate Programme
Master of Medical Sciences (Mixed Mode)
Master of Health Sciences (Research Mode)
PhD in Health Sciences (Research Mode)
For further information, refer PG Study Guides
Programmes:
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Physiology
Parasitology
Pharmacology
Postgraduate Activities
BMS Laboratory
The Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Kulliyyah of Medicine is an integrated and comprehensive department which consist of twelve (12) basic medical disciplines; Anatomy, Histology, Electron Microscope, Biochemistry, Molecular, Proteomic, Microbiology, Immunology, Parasitology, Virology, Physiology and Pharmacology.
BMS Laboratory Management is a sub-organization under the Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Kulliyyah of Medicine which provides laboratory services mainly to the undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers in terms of routine practical teaching and learning process as well as research.
The BMS Laboratory Management consist three (3) integrated research unit and one (1) teaching laboratories which are:
- Imaging – Medical Museum – Anatomy (IMAN)
- Biochemistry-Molecular-Proteomic unit (BMOLEP)
- Microbiology-Physiology-Pharmacology unit (MPP)
- Integrated Teaching Laboratory (INTEL)
Each unit are divided into three (3) to four (4) subunits based on disciplines, methodology and instrumentation. In line with the mission of IIUM, the Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Kulliyyah of Medicine provides research services and facilities in the field of basic medicine and health sciences where it is able to be a good platform to produce quality and excellent graduates. The research services and facilities cater not only for Kulliyyah of Medicine but also for the whole IIUM campus (Kuantan and Gombak), as well as external agencies.
The BMS Laboratory Management team are led by BMS Laboratory Coordinator and the team are consisting Science Officers (SO), Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLT) and Attendants.
List of BMS Lab Form (click to download)
1. BMS LABORATORY USAGE REQUEST FORM
2. BMS LABORATORY USAGE REQUEST FORM (AFTER OFFICE HOURS / PUBLIC HOLIDAY)
3. CHECKLIST ON GENERAL LABORATORY RULES BRIEFING
5. BMS LABORATORY SPECIMEN / SAMPLE STORAGE FORM
6. BMS LABORATORY CLEARANCE FORM
7. LIST OF EQUIPMENT / FACILITIES IN BMS LABORATORY
Laboratory Gallery
BMSSHEC
Research and Publications
(Source from IIUM Repository)
Resources
i-Ta'LeEm Guide Series
Safe Exam Browser in i-Ta'LeEm
How to Upload MCQ in i-TaLeEm
How to Upload DPT in i-Ta'LeEm
How to Upload MEQ in i-Ta'LeEm
How to Upload OSPE in i-Ta'LeEm
How to Use Manual Grading features
Analysing Questions in i-Ta'LeEm
Our i-Ta'LeEM Training Programme
Staff
Dr. Yusoff Sharizal bin Yusoff Azmi Merican
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT Assistant Professor
ysharizal@iium.edu.my
Dr. Sirajudeen Kuttulebbai Naina Mohamed Salam
Professor
knssiraj@iium.edu.my
Dr. Mohammed Imad A Mustafa Mahmud
Professor
imad@iium.edu.my
Dr. Md. Abdus Salam
Professor
abdussalam@iium.edu.my
Dr. Roslina binti Abdul Rahim
Associate Professor
roslinaar@iium.edu.my
Dr. Hairul Aini binti Hamzah
Associate Professor
hairulaini@iium.edu.my
Dr. Zunariah binti Buyong
Associate Professor
drzuna@iium.edu.my
Dr. Wael Mohamed Yousef Mohamed
Associate Professor
waelmohamed@iium.edu.my
Dr. Maizura binti Mohd. Zainudin
Associate Professor
zmaizura@iium.edu.my
Dr. Aszrin binti Abdullah
Assistant Professor
draszrin@iium.edu.my
Dr. Soraya binti Ismail
Assistant Professor
dr_soraya@iium.edu.my
Dr. Hanan Hamimi binti Wahid
Assistant Professor
hananwahid@iium.edu.my
Dr. Hazulin binti Mohd. Radzuan
Assistant Professor
hazulin@iium.edu.my
Dr. Nour El Huda binti Abd. Rahim
Assistant Professor
elhuda@iium.edu.my
Dr. Mohd Fadly bin Mohd Noor
Assistant Professor
mohdfadly@iium.edu.my
Dr. Noraihan binti Mat Harun
Assistant Professor
noraihan@iium.edu.my
Dr. Hidayatul Radziah binti Ismawi
Assistant Professor
hidayatulradziah@iium.edu.my
Dr. Norbaiyah binti Mohamed Bakrim
Assistant Professor
drbaiyah@iium.edu.my
Dr. Wan Fatein Nabeila binti Wan Omar
Assistant Professor
fateinwanomar@iium.edu.my
Dr. Wan Muhamad Salahudin bin Wan Salleh
Assistant Professor
drsolah@iium.edu.my
Dr. Shahida binti Saharudin
Assistant Professor
shida_shs@iium.edu.my
Dr. Aniza binti Pakeer Oothuman
Assistant Professor
anizapo@iium.edu.my
Dr. Nurulhasanah binti Mustapar
Assistant Professor
drhasanah@iium.edu.my
Dr. Nurul Ashikin binti Muhammad Musa
Assistant Professor
nurulashikin@iium.edu.my
Dr. Mohd Asyraf bin Abdull Jalil
Assistant Professor
mohdasyraf@iium.edu.my
Dr. Azril Shahreez bin Abdul Ghani
Trainee Lecturer
azrilshahreez@iium.edu.my
Dr. Mohd Afzal bin Alias
Trainee Lecturer
afzalalias@iium.edu.my
Dr. Khodijah binti Zulkiflee
Trainee Lecturer
khodijahzulkiflee@iium.edu.my
Dr. Faridah binti Ismail
Trainee Lecturer
faridahismail@iium.edu.my
Support Staff
Madia Baizura binti Baharom
Science Officer C44
madia@iium.edu.my
Aini Rahayu binti samsudin
Science Officer c41
ainirahayu @iium.edu.my
Siti Aisyah Binti Hassan
Science Officer c41
aisyahassan @iium.edu.my
Mohd. Maizam bin Maideen
Medical Laboratory Technologist u38
maizam@iium.edu.my
Aidil Azhar bin Dubi
Medical Laboratory Technologist u36
aidilazhar @iium.edu.my
Zulnizam bin Azdan
Medical Laboratory Technologist u36
zulnizam@iium.edu.my
Azri bin Rasid
Medical Laboratory Technologist u32
azri@iium.edu.my
Hanizah binti Noor Awalludin
Medical Laboratory Technologist 32
izah@iium.edu.my
Kyairul Anuar bin Jamaluddin
Medical Laboratory Technologist u32
kyairul@iium.edu.my
Rina binti Dahari
Medical Laboratory Technologist u32
rina@iium.edu.my
Mohamed Saiful Fairul bin Abu Bakar
Medical Laboratory Technologist u32
saifulfairul @iium.edu.my
Nor Zaimah binti Abdul Razak
Medical Laboratory u32 Technologist
zaimah@iium.edu.my
Mohd Qusyairi Azli bin Mohd Azharr
Medical Laboratory Technologist u29
qusyairi@iium.edu.my
Muhd Shariffuddin bin Hassan
Medical Laboratory Technologist u29
dinkidal@iium.edu.my
Muhammad Faiz bin Miskam
Medical Laboratory Technologist u29
muhammadfaiz @iium.edu.my
Mohd Dhiyaulhaq bin Halim
Medical Laboratory Technologist u29
dhiyaulhaq @iium.edu.my
Khalisa binti Ahmad
Medical Laboratory Technologist u29
khalisa@iium.edu.my
Nur ismalieyana binti Mohd Nizam
Medical Laboratory Technologist u29
ismalieyana @iium.edu.my
Rabiatul Aqilah binti Abdul Razak
Administrative Assistant (Clerical/Operation) n19
aqilahrazak@iium.edu.my
mohamad bin awang
mortuary attendant u14
ahmadyaasin@iium.edu.my
Muhammad Syafiq bin Said
Medical Health Assistant u11
syafiqsaid@iium.edu.my
Naazrai bin Abdul Wahab
Mortuary Attendant u11
naazrai@iium.edu.my
Contact Us:
Department of Basic Medical Sciences,
Level 2, Kulliyyah of Medicine,
International Islamic University Malaysia,
Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Bandar Indera Mahkota,
25200 Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur.Basic