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Norain - 
Lecturer

Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

About the job

Main responsibilities

Teaching biochemistry and genetics subjects to Year 1 and Year 2 medical students.

Typical day

Teaching;
Coordinating;
Tutoring;
Facilitating;
Invigilating;
Marking exam papers;
Involving in other scholar activities.

What do I enjoy about my job?

Communication with colleagues and students.

Challenging aspects

Doing research along with teaching, coordinating and other commitments.

Why did this area of work appeal to me?

I love teaching especially genetics subjects.

Skills/qualifications I use in my job?

presentation skill;
communication skill.


Career information

Brief history since leaving University

2011 - 2012 : Worked as a biochemistry tutor at University of Malaya.
2012 - 2014 : Worked as a research officer at the Protein Expression and
Purification Unit at Malaysia Genome Institute.
2014 - Now : Work as a biochemistry+genetics lecturer at Universiti Kuala
Lumpur Royal College of Medicine Perak.

Where do I see myself in the future?

Doing PhD somewhere in the UK.


Advice to students

My piece of advice to students

Focus on your studies and study smart.


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Last updated: 05 Jul 2017