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<h1> <font color="#de1a7a">Diploma in Biotechnology (R16)</font> </h1> <h4> <font color="#de1a7a">Revolutionise food supplies, improve human health and environment through biotechnology.</font> </h4> <p> <font color="#de1a7a"> <img title="R16-Dip-in-Biotechnology" alt="R16-Dip-in-Biotechnology" src="/uploadedImages/Contents/RP/COURSES/Full_Time_Courses/applied_sciences/R16-Dip-in-Biotechnology.jpg" /> </font> </p> <img style="border: 0px solid; padding: 5px; width: 300px; height: 300px;" title="R16-Thumb" border="0" hspace="5" alt="R16-Thumb" vspace="5" align="right" src="/uploadedImages/Contents/RP/COURSES/Full_Time_Courses/applied_sciences/R16-Thumb.jpg" width="310" height="310" /> <p>Now you can have the power to revolutionise food supplies, advance health, and improve the environment with the Diploma in Biotechnology.</p> <p>Step onto the road towards altering biological systems and creating medical wonders as the programme immerses you in medical sciences research with particular focus on the healthcare and food industries. Kicking things up a notch, you will learn to apply your newfound knowledge to global challenges like sustainable food supply and genetic engineering.</p> <p>With two specialisation tracks in Biotechnology and Food and Nutrition, you will be ready for a variety of fields including medical technology, food nutrition and health promotion at companies such as Baxter Healthcare and Procter & Gamble.</p> <p> <a href="http://www.rp.edu.sg/scholarship" target="_blank"> <img src="/uploadedImages/Contents/RP/COURSES/Full_Time_Courses/scholarship_icon.jpg" border="0" /> </a> </p>
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<h1> <font color="#de1a7a">Diploma in Biotechnology (R16)</font> </h1> <h3> <font color="#de1a7a">About the Course</font> </h3> <p align="left"> <img style="border: 0px solid; padding: 5px; width: 221px; height: 230px;" title="DBIO1" border="0" hspace="5" alt="DBIO1" vspace="5" align="right" src="/uploadedImages/Contents/RP/COURSES/Full_Time_Courses/applied_sciences/DBIO%20(edited)(1).jpg" width="231" height="240" /> From the food we eat to the medicine we consume, biotechnology plays an important role in human health. Discover the power of biotechnology in altering biological systems, creating medical wonders and even managing the world’s food supply with RP’s Diploma in Biotechnology.</p> <p align="left">This programme will immerse you in medical sciences research, targeting the applications of cellular and biological processes in healthcare and the food industry. In particular, you will learn to apply such knowledge to global challenges such as sustainable food supply and genetic engineering.</p> <p align="left">Graduates are well equipped to branch out into diverse fields, including medical technology, food nutrition, and health promotion. They are also able to advance their education at top local universities. Industry endorsements from Baxter Healthcare, Procter & Gamble, and A*STAR research centres have opened exciting pathways for our graduates.</p> <h3> <font color="#de1a7a">Specialisation Tracks </font> </h3> <p> <strong> <u>1. Biotechnology</u> </strong> </p> <ul> <li>Pursue a multi-disciplinary study of health and diseases.</li> <li>Learn about the biological and molecular sciences underpinning modern medicine.</li> <li>Develop an understanding of life processes and the effect of disease changes.</li> </ul> <p> <strong> <u>2. Food and Nutrition</u> </strong> </p> <ul> <li>Learn about recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering supporting the development of healthy foods and food production.</li> <li>Gain relevant skills to support the growing food and nutrition industries locally and globally.</li> <li>Learn skills and techniques employed in the safe production of food.</li> <li>Be familiar with key concepts in human nutrition.</li> </ul> <h3> <font color="#de1a7a">Course Outcomes</font> </h3> <ul> <li>Gain a broad foundation in the concepts and fundamentals of biotechnology</li> <li>Develop practical knowledge of the foundational technologies for working with DNA, proteins, and cells</li> <li>Be adept at the possibilities, applications, and social implications of biotechnology</li> <li>Be equipped with professional, interpersonal, and collaborative skills through industry attachments and projects</li> <li>Undergo 16 to 20-week industry attachment programme with organisations such as Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory (TLL), Baxter Healthcare, and Parkway Shenton</li> </ul> <h3> <font color="#de1a7a">Career Opportunities</font> </h3> <p>RP’s biotechnology graduates are highly sought after in biopharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical technology, food, and food supply industries. Flexibility is built into the programme, allowing you to pursue career paths in various industries and sectors, including research centres and hospitals. Career options include:</p> <ul> <li>Laboratory Technician in R&D Institutes</li> <li>Food Industry and Microbiology Specialist</li> <li>Quality Control Officer</li> <li>Health Education Officer</li> <li>Sales Executive</li> </ul> <h3> <font color="#de1a7a">Further Studies</font> </h3> <p>For more information about university pathways, visit <a title="RP's Further Study Portal" href="/FurtherStudies/AdvPathways.aspx " target="_blank"><font color="#0000ff"><strong><u>RP's Further Studies</u></strong></font></a>.</p> <h3> <font color="#de1a7a">Application</font> </h3> <p>To find out more about how you can apply for this diploma, visit <a title="Republic Poly's admissions" href="/Admissions.aspx" target="_blank"><strong><font color="#0000ff"><u>Republic Poly's Admissions</u></font></strong></a> page. </p> <h3> <font color="#de1a7a">More Information</font> </h3> <p>Want to find out more about the school that offers this diploma? Then drop by the <a title="School of Applied Science's homepage" href="/schoolscentres/sas.aspx" target="_blank"><strong><font color="#0000ff"><u>School of Applied Science's homepage</u></font></strong></a> now!</p>
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<h1> <font color="#de1a7a">Diploma in Biotechnology (R16)</font> </h1> <h3> <font color="#de1a7a">Course Structure</font> </h3> <p>The course structure consists of general, discipline, and specialisation modules. There is also an industry orientation component.</p> <p>Each module is equivalent to four modular credits (MC).</p> <table style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="5" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e63493"> <strong> <font color="#ffffff">General Modules (24 MC)</font> </strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2"> <p> <strong>6 compulsory modules:</strong> <br /> <br /> <a title="A101 Science" href="http://www.rp.edu.sg/Module_Synopses/A101_Science.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A101 Science</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A113 Mathematics" href="http://www.rp.edu.sg/Module_Synopses/A113_Mathematics.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A113 Mathematics</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A201 Chemistry" href="http://www.rp.edu.sg/Module_Synopses/A201_Chemistry.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A201 Chemistry</font> </a> <br /> <a title="B102 Organisational Behaviour" href="http://www.rp.edu.sg/Module_Synopses/B102_Organisational_Behaviour.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">B102 Organisational Behaviour</font> </a> <br /> <a title="G101 Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving" href="/Module_Synopses/G101_Cognitive_Processes_and_Problem_Solving.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">G101 Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving</font> </a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/G107_Effective_Communication.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">G107 Effective Communication</font> </a> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br /> <table style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="5" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e63493"> <strong> <font color="#ffffff">Discipline Modules (48 MC)</font> </strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" valign="top"> <p> <strong>12 compulsory modules:</strong> <br /> <br /> <a title="A103 Anatomy and Physiology" href="http://www.rp.edu.sg/Module_Synopses/A103_Anatomy_and_Physiology.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A103 Anatomy and Physiology</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A202 Chemistry II" href="/Module_Synopses/A202_Chemistry_II.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A202 Chemistry II</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A221 Microbiology" href="http://www.rp.edu.sg/Module_Synopses/A221_Microbiology.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A221 Microbiology</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A222 Molecular and Cell Biology" href="http://www.rp.edu.sg/Module_Synopses/A222_Molecular_and_Cell_Biology.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A222 Molecular and Cell Biology</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A223 Biochemistry" href="http://www.rp.edu.sg/Module_Synopses/A223_Biochemistry.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A223 Biochemistry</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A224 Recombinant DNA Technologies" href="/Module_Synopses/A224_Recombination_DNA_Technologies.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A224 Recombinant DNA Technologies</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A231 Immunology" href="/A231_Immunology.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A231 Immunology</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A232 Genetics" href="http://www.rp.edu.sg/Module_Synopses/A232_Genetics.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A232 Genetics</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A301 Laboratory Management " href="/A301_Laboratory_Management.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A301 Laboratory Management</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A321 Proteomics" href="/Module_Synopses/A321_Proteomics.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A321 Proteomics</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A322 Genomics" href="/Module_Synopses/A322_Genomics.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A322 Genomics</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A332 Structural Biology" href="/Module_Synopses/A332_Structural_Biology.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A332 Structural Biology</font> </a> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br /> <table style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="5" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e63493" colspan="2"> <strong> <font color="#ffffff">Specialisation Modules (12 MC)</font> </strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" colspan="2"> <p> <strong>3 compulsory modules:</strong> <br />Choose one out of two specialisation tracks.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" valign="top" width="50%"> <p> <strong>Biotechnology Track</strong> <br /> <br /> <a title="A241 Cell Culture" href="/Module_Synopses/A241_Cell_Culture.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A241 Cell Culture</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A364 Analytical Instrumentation" href="/Module_Synopses/A364_Analytical_Instrumentation.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A364 Analytical Instrumentation</font> </a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/A385_Bioprospecting.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A385 Bioprospecting</font> </a> </p> </td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" valign="top"> <p> <strong>Food and Nutrition Track</strong> <br /> <br /> <a title="A337 Nutrition" href="/Module_Synopses/A337_Nutrition.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A337 Nutrition</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A349 Food Science" href="/Module_Synopses/A349_Food_Science.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A349 Food Science</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A382 Industrial and Food Biotechnology" href="/Module_Synopses/A382_Industrial_and_Food_Biotechnology.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A382 Industrial and Food Biotechnology</font> </a> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br /> <table style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="5" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e63493" colspan="3"> <font color="#ffffff"> <strong>INDUSTRY ORIENTATION PROGRAMME: Choose one of the options.</strong> </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e63493"> </td> <td bgcolor="#e63493" align="center"> <strong> <font color="#ffffff">Option A </font> </strong> </td> <td bgcolor="#e63493" align="center"> <strong> <font color="#ffffff">Option B </font> </strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" width="25%"> <p> <strong>Industry Orientation Programme</strong> </p> </td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" valign="top" width="42%"> <p> <strong>3 compulsory modules (28 MC):</strong> <br /> <br /> <a title="G301 Project" href="/Module_Synopses/G301/G302_Project.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">G301 Project</font> </a> <br /> <a href="http://www.rp.edu.sg/Module_Synopses/G901_Character_and_Citizenship_Education.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">G901 Character and Citizenship Education</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A931 Industry Immersion Programme" href="/Module_Synopses/A931_Industry_Immersion_Programme.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A931 Industry Immersion Programme</font> </a> (20 MC)</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" valign="top" width="33%"> <p> <strong>3 compulsory modules (16 MC):</strong> <br /> <br /> <a title="G321 Industry Project" href="/Module_Synopses/G321_Industry_Project.aspx"> <font color="#de1a7a">G321 Industry Project</font> </a> (6 MC)<br /><a title="G322 Industry Project II" href="/Module_Synopses/G322_Industry_Project_II.aspx"><font color="#de1a7a">G322 Industry Project II</font></a> (6 MC)<br /><a href="http://www.rp.edu.sg/Module_Synopses/G901_Character_and_Citizenship_Education.aspx" target="_blank"><font color="#de1a7a">G901 Character and Citizenship Education</font></a> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2"> <p> <strong>Elective Modules</strong> <br /> <em>*selected modules must be from a different specialisation track that you have chosen.</em> </p> </td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" valign="top"> <p> <strong>Select 1 module* from the following list (4 MC):</strong> <br /> <br /> <a title="A241 Cell Culture" href="/Module_Synopses/A241_Cell_Culture.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A241 Cell Culture</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A251 Medical Technology" href="http://www.rp.edu.sg/Module_Synopses/A251_Medical_Technology.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A251 Medical Technology</font> </a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/A308_Environmental_Health_and_Safety.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A308 Environment, Health and Safety</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A337 Nutrition" href="/Module_Synopses/A337_Nutrition.aspx"> <font color="#de1a7a">A337 Nutrition</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A346 Pharmaceutical Chemistry" href="/Module_Synopses/A346_Pharmaceutical_Chemistry.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A346 Pharmaceutical Chemistry</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A349 Food Science" href="/Module_Synopses/A349_Food_Science.aspx"> <font color="#de1a7a">A349 Food Science</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A364 Analytical Instrumentation" href="/Module_Synopses/A364_Analytical_Instrumentation.aspx"> <font color="#de1a7a">A364 Analytical Instrumentation</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A365 Current Good Manufacturing Practice" href="/Module_Synopses/A365_Current_Good_Manufacturing_Practice.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A365 Current Good Manufacturing Practice</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A375 Dietary Supplements" href="/Module_Synopses/A375_Dietary_Supplements.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A375 Dietary Supplements</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A382 Industrial and Food Biotechnology" href="/Module_Synopses/A382_Industrial_and_Food_Biotechnology.aspx"> <font color="#de1a7a">A382 Industrial and Food Biotechnology</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A385 Bioprospecting " href="/Module_Synopses/A385_Bioprospecting.aspx"> <font color="#de1a7a">A385 Bioprospecting</font> </a> </p> </td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" valign="top"> <p> <strong>Select 3 modules* from the following list (12 MC):</strong> <br /> <br /> <a title="A241 Cell Culture" href="/Module_Synopses/A241_Cell_Culture.aspx"> <font color="#de1a7a">A241 Cell Culture</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A251 Medical Technology" href="http://www.rp.edu.sg/Module_Synopses/A251_Medical_Technology.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A251 Medical Technology</font> </a> <br /> <a href="/Module_Synopses/A308_Environmental_Health_and_Safety.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A308 Environment, Health and Safety</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A337 Nutrition" href="/Module_Synopses/A337_Nutrition.aspx"> <font color="#de1a7a">A337 Nutrition</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A346 Pharmaceutical Chemistry" href="/Module_Synopses/A346_Pharmaceutical_Chemistry.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A346 Pharmaceutical Chemistry</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A349 Food Science" href="/Module_Synopses/A349_Food_Science.aspx"> <font color="#de1a7a">A349 Food Science</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A364 Analytical Instrumentation" href="/Module_Synopses/A364_Analytical_Instrumentation.aspx"> <font color="#de1a7a">A364 Analytical Instrumentation</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A365 Current Good Manufacturing Practice" href="/Module_Synopses/A365_Current_Good_Manufacturing_Practice.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A365 Current Good Manufacturing Practice</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A375 Dietary Supplements" href="/Module_Synopses/A375_Dietary_Supplements.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A375 Dietary Supplements</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A382 Industrial and Food Biotechnology" href="/Module_Synopses/A382_Industrial_and_Food_Biotechnology.aspx"> <font color="#de1a7a">A382 Industrial and Food Biotechnology</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A385 Bioprospecting " href="/Module_Synopses/A385_Bioprospecting.aspx"> <font color="#de1a7a">A385 Bioprospecting</font> </a> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2"> <p> <strong>Freely Chosen Modules </strong> </p> </td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" valign="top"> <p>Obtain a total of 4 modular credits from the prescribed range of modules offered by the Schools and Centre in RP.</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" valign="top"> <p>Obtain a total of 8 modular credits from the prescribed range of modules offered by the Schools and Centre in RP.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>
Entry Requirements
<h1> <a name="top"> </a> <font color="#de1a7a">Diploma in Biotechnology (R16)</font> </h1> <h3> <font color="#de1a7a">Entry Requirements: <a href="/Diploma_in_Biotechnology_(R16).aspx#olevel"><font color="#de1a7a">For O-Level Holders</font></a> | <a href="/Diploma_in_Biotechnology_(R16).aspx#ite"><font color="#de1a7a">For NITEC/HIGHER NITEC Holders</font></a></font> </h3> <br /> <h3> <a name="olevel"> </a> <font color="#de1a7a">For O-Level Holders</font> </h3> <p>Table 1: Minimum Entry Requirements </p> <table style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="5" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e63493" colspan="2" align="center"> <strong> <font color="#ffffff">Minimum Entry Requirements </font> </strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#999999"> <strong> <font color="#ffffff">Subject </font> </strong> </td> <td bgcolor="#999999" width="23%" align="center"> <font color="#ffffff"> <strong>Grade</strong> </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" width="77%">English Language </td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" align="center">1-7</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" width="77%">Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) </td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" align="center">1-6</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" width="77%">Any one of the following subjects:<br /><ul style="width: 400px;"><li>Additional Combined Science</li><li>Additional Science</li><li>Biology</li><li>Chemistry</li><li>Combined Science</li><li>Computer Studies</li><li>Creative 3-D Animation</li><li>Design & Technology</li><li>Engineering Science</li><li>Food & Nutrition</li><li>Fundamentals of Electronics</li><li>General Science</li><li>Human & Social Biology</li><li>Integrated Science</li><li>Physical Science</li><li>Physics</li><li>Science (Chemistry, Biology)</li><li>Science (Physics, Biology)</li><li>Science (Physics, Chemistry)</li><li>Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)</li></ul> </td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" align="center">1-6</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Table 2: Aggregate Type </p> <table style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="5" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e63493" width="100%" colspan="4" align="center"> <strong> <font color="#ffffff">Aggregate Type (ELR2B2-C) </font> </strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#999999" width="8%" align="center"> <strong> <font color="#ffffff">EL</font> </strong> </td> <td bgcolor="#999999" width="74%" colspan="2" align="center"> <strong> <font color="#ffffff">R2</font> </strong> </td> <td bgcolor="#999999" width="8%" align="center"> <strong> <font color="#ffffff">B2</font> </strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" valign="top" rowspan="2" width="15%">English Language</td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" height="30" valign="middle" width="37%" align="center"> <strong>1st Group of <br />Relevant Subjects </strong> </td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" valign="middle" width="37%" align="center"> <strong>2nd Group of <br />Relevant Subjects </strong> </td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" valign="top" rowspan="2" width="15%">Best 2 other subjects excluding CCA </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" valign="top"> <p>Elementary Mathematics <br />Additional Mathematics</p> </td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" valign="top"> <p>Addn Combined Science <br />Additional Science <br />Biology <br />Chemistry <br />Combined Science <br />Computer Studies <br />Creative 3D Animation <br />Design & Technology <br />Engineering Science <br />Food & Nutrition <br />Fundamentals of Electronics <br />General Science <br />Human & Social Biology <br />Integrated Science <br />Physics <br />Physical Science <br />Science (Chem, Bio) <br />Science (Phy, Bio) <br />Science (Phy, Chem) <br />Science (Phy, Chem, Bio)</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p align="right"> <a href="/Diploma_in_Biotechnology_(R16).aspx#top">Back to top</a> </p> <p> </p> <h3> <a name="ite"> </a> <font color="#de1a7a">For NITEC/HIGHER NITEC Holders</font> </h3> <table style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="5" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e63493" width="80%"> <strong><font color="#ffffff">NITEC</font></strong> </td> <td bgcolor="#e63493" width="20%" align="center"> <font color="#ffffff"> <strong>GPA</strong> </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2">NT39 Chemical Process Technology (Biologics)/ Chemical Process Technology (Petrochemicals)/ Chemical Process Technology (Pharmaceuticals)/ Chemical Process Technology (Process Instrumentation)</td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" align="center"> <u>></u> 3.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2">NT45 Nursing</td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" align="center"> <u>></u> 3.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2">NT55 Fitness Training</td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" align="center"> <u>></u> 3.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2">NT58 Applied Food Science</td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" align="center"> <u>></u> 3.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2">NT64 Medical Manufacturing Technology</td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" align="center"> <u>></u> 3.5</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2"> </td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" align="center"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#de1a7a" colspan="2"> <strong> <font color="#ffffff">Higher NITEC</font> </strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2">IT58 Biotechnology/Biochemical Technology</td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" align="center"> <u>></u> 2.0</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2">IT59 Chemical Technology</td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" align="center"> <u>></u> 2.0</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2">IT62 Paramedic & Emergency Care and Nitec in Nursing (Dual Certification)</td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" align="center"> <u>></u> 2.0</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p align="right"> <a href="/Diploma_in_Biotechnology_(R16).aspx#top">Back to top</a> </p>
Graduation Criteria
<h1> <font color="#de1a7a">Diploma in Biotechnology (R16)</font> </h1> <h3> <font color="#de1a7a">Graduation Criteria</font> </h3> <p>To graduate with a Diploma in Biotechnology, you must complete a total of 120 modular credits. You should be able to do this within three years of enrolment if you successfully complete on average five modules, or its equivalent, per semester.</p> <table style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" border="0" cellspacing="2" cellpadding="5" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#e63493" valign="middle" rowspan="2" width="40%" align="center"> <font color="#ffffff"> <strong>Module Category </strong> </font> </td> <td bgcolor="#e63493" colspan="2" align="center"> <font color="#ffffff"> <strong>Number Of Modular Credits <br />Required For Graduation</strong> </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#999999" width="30%" align="center"> <font color="#ffffff"> <strong>Option A </strong> </font> </td> <td bgcolor="#999999" width="30%" align="center"> <font color="#ffffff"> <strong>Option B </strong> </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2">General </td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" align="center">24 </td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" align="center">24 </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2">Discipline </td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" align="center">48 </td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" align="center">48 </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2">Specialisation</td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" align="center">12 </td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" align="center">12 </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2">Industry Orientation Programme </td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" align="center">28 </td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" align="center">16 </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2">Elective </td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" align="center">4 </td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" align="center">12 </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2">Freely Chosen </td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" align="center">4 </td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" align="center">8 </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2"> <strong>Total</strong> </td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" align="center"> <strong>120 </strong> </td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" align="center"> <strong>120 </strong> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>