KUCHING: Driven to create a positive influence on the world, Malaysian student Chan Yi Wen decided to study science at the University of Melbourne in Australia.
The University of Melbourne, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, is ranked number one in Australia and attracts talented students from around the world.
Chan, who has graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree, is no exception. She was drawn to the university because of its internationally-recognised research, teaching and unique degree structure known as the Melbourne Model.
This structure provides students with a flexible study programme that allows them to focus on their major while studying diverse subjects from other disciplines.
“The University of Melbourne is a world leader in education. As a student, I really enjoyed the flexibility of the Melbourne Model which allowed me to integrate my major’s core subjects with subjects from other disciplinary areas. This has given me the opportunity to explore possibilities beyond my science degree,” she said.
A key feature of the Melbourne Model is the breadth study programme, allowing students to build important 21st Century skills including research, teamwork and problem solving.
For aspiring doctor Chan, these skills are invaluable in preparing her to lead a career both inside and outside the lab.
“Alongside healthcare skills, my Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Melbourne has equipped me with personal skills like problem solving, communication and teamwork. These abilities will prepare me well for my future career,”she explained.
To learn more about the university, students and parents are invited to attend MMS Education Fairs in Kuching and Kota Kinabalu on Feb 29 and March 1, respectively.
Here, the education fair will be held at Pullman from 1pm -5pm while in Kota Kinabalu at Le Meridien from 1pm to 5pm.
The MMS Education Fairs will also be held in Labuan on March 2, followed by Sandakan (March 3), Tawau (March 4), Bintulu (March 6), Sibu (March 7) and Miri (March 8).
More information on the event is available on the Facebook page fb.me/mms.eastmalaysia or by contacting MMS Sdn Bhd (Head Office) at 082-246 795 / 012-808 9112 / 012-808 5112 / 012-870 6112 / 012-823 9112 / 012-883 9112 / 012-886 9112.
