AIMST University

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chairman = Tan Sri Dr K. Ampikaipakan
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city = Bedong
state = Kedah
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country = Malaysia
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former_names = Asian Institute of Medicine, Science & Technology (2001-2007)
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website = http://www.aimst.edu.my/

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The Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology (AIMST) University, founded on 15 March 2001, is a private university in Malaysia established by the Maju Institute of Educational Development (MIED), the educational arm of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC), a component party of the Barisan Nasional Government in Malaysia. Located in the northern Malaysian state of Kedah Darul Aman, the university is the brainchild of YB Dato' Seri S. Samy Vellu, former Minister of Works, and President of the MIC.

AIMST is registered with the Ministry of Higher Education, Government of Malaysia, as a tertiary educational institute under Sections 38 and 39 of the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act of 1996. It formally began its operations on 30 October 2001, coinciding with its registration with the Department of Private Education under the Ministry of Higher Education.

Imbued with the vision of its founders, AIMST is on the road to becoming a premier private sector university in the country and region catering to the needs of local and international students. It aspires to provide quality technical education at affordable costs, in programmes covering medicine and health sciences, applied sciences, engineering, computer technology as well as business and management. The curricula for some of the degree programmes, especially medicine and engineering, are modeled on that of the University of Bristol in Great Britain. Most components of the degree programmes include computer training, writing and research in order to prepare students for work and to provide them with the ability to apply technologies to all aspects of their education. Admission to the degree programmes requires the applicant to meet minimally the prescribed grades in the relevant subjects at the matriculation (local or overseas) level or possess other equivalent qualifications acceptable to AIMST University.

The medium of instruction for all courses is English, although the importance of the National Language will be emphasised in all activities of the University. AIMST University will provide language support for students before and during their degree studies to ensure an acceptable level of fluency

The Campus

AIMST is located in the northern Malaysian state of Kedah Darul Aman. The permanent campus is at the foothills of picturesque Gunung Jerai in Semeling, a national park rich in biological diversity native on the tropics. The purpose-built convert|230|acre|km2|sing=on campus is self-contained and equipped with state-of-the-art teaching and laboratory facilities, the campus will have purpose-built student and staff residences and a Student Complex replete with facilities, such as bank, post office, book store, computer shop, gymnasium, etc., a Sports Stadium, an Experimental Theatre and an Olympic-size swimming pool as well as other essential campus facilities for students, staff and visitors.

Courses

*Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

*Bachelor of Dental Surgery

*Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons)

*Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

*Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electronic & Communications Engineering

*Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Materials Technology with Management

*Bachelor of Science (Hons) Biotechnology

*Bachelor of Computer Science (majoring in Software Engineering/Multimedia/Networking)

*Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) (Multimedia Systems)

*Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) (Information Systems)

*Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) (Management)

*Bachelor of Science (Hons) Management Information Systems

*Bachelor of Science (Hons) Finance and Management

*Bachelor of Science (Hons) Business and Marketing

*Foundation in Science

*Foundation in Business

*Diploma in Physiotherapy

*Diploma in Nursing

*Master of Science in Biotechnology

External links

* [http://www.aimst.edu.my AIMST website]
* [http://www.mic.org.my/aimst.php MIC'S AIMST website]