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<h1> <font color="#de1a7a">Diploma in Biomedical Sciences (R14)</font> </h1> <div> <span style="color: rgb(222, 26, 122);"> <h4>Decode human diseases and find cures for a better life.</h4> </span> <img title="R14-Dip-in-Biomedical-Sciences" alt="R14-Dip-in-Biomedical-Sciences" src="/uploadedImages/Contents/RP/COURSES/Full_Time_Courses/applied_sciences/R14-Dip-in-Biomedical-Sciences.jpg" /> </div> <img style="border: 0px solid; padding: 5px; width: 300px; height: 300px;" title="R14-Thumb" border="0" hspace="5" alt="R14-Thumb" vspace="5" align="right" src="/uploadedImages/Contents/RP/COURSES/Full_Time_Courses/applied_sciences/R14-Thumb.jpg" width="310" height="310" /> <p>You are in for a rewarding career in the medical field as you discover ways to decode human diseases and find cures for a better life.</p> <p>With the Diploma in Biomedical Sciences, you the full range of scientific skills and practical knowledge to understand how diseases evolve. Cutting-edge research and powerful diagnostic technologies in our specialised medical laboratories as well as attachments at the National University of Singapore and A*STAR research laboratories are all part of the plan to enable you to address modern medical challenges.</p> <p>You also have a choice of two specialisation tracks, Biomedical Sciences and Medical Laboratory Technology, which will pave the way to employment at private and public entities such as Parkway Pantai and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.<br /> </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 Biomedical Sciences (R14)</font> </h1> <span style="padding-left: 10px; float: right;"> <img title="DBMS" alt="DBMS" src="/uploadedImages/Contents/RP/COURSES/Full_Time_Courses/applied_sciences/sas_dbms.jpg" /> </span> <h3> <font color="#de1a7a">About the Course</font> </h3> <p>As diseases become more resilient and complex, medical knowledge and technology have to constantly evolve to address these threats. It is more than just treatment. It is about early detection and intervention so that health can be restored at a lower cost.</p> <p>The Diploma in Biomedical Sciences will equip you with the scientific skills and knowledge to address these health issues today and in the future. Covering topics from molecules to the human genome, this programme will enable you to understand how diseases evolve.</p> <p>In our specialised medical laboratories, you will apply cutting-edge research and powerful diagnostic technologies to address these modern medical challenges.</p> <p>During this course, you can look forward to attachments in the National University of Singapore and A*STAR research laboratories. Valuable internships and a specialised medical laboratory track leading up to the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCPi) accreditation are also available.</p> <h3> <font color="#de1a7a">Specialisation Tracks</font> </h3> <p> <strong> <u>1. Biomedical Sciences</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. Medical Laboratory Technology</u> </strong> </p> <ul> <li>Gain a good understanding of biology, chemistry, and state-of-the-art diagnostic technology.</li> <li>Focus on technologies used to diagnose disease states.</li> </ul> <h3> <font color="#de1a7a">Course Outcomes</font> </h3> <ul> <li>Develop practical knowledge and technical skills working with DNA, cells, and medical technologies</li> <li>Demonstrate laboratory skills and knowledge of planning and designing biomedical experiments</li> <li>Graduate with professional, interpersonal and collaborative skills through practical industry training</li> <li>Undergo 16-week industry attachment programme with organisations such as Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Genome Institute of Singapore, Raffles Hospital, and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital</li> </ul> <h3> <font color="#de1a7a">Career Opportunities</font> </h3> <p>RP’s biomedical sciences graduates possess a broad range of critical skills to help them solve day-to-day problems in a variety of clinical and medical settings. They are a natural fit with companies in both the private and public sectors, including Alexandra Hospital and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. Some of the career paths you can look forward to are:</p> <ul> <li>Medical Technologist</li> <li>Laboratory Technician</li> <li>Medical and Laboratory Equipment Sales Executive</li> <li>Biomedical Researcher</li> <li>Quality Control Officer</li> <li>Public and Community Education Specialist</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> <p> </p>
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<h1> <font color="#de1a7a">Diploma in Biomedical Sciences (R14)</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="/Module_Synopses/A101_Science.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A101 Science</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A113 Mathematics" href="/Module_Synopses/A113_Mathematics.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A113 Mathematics</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A201 Chemistry" href="/Module_Synopses/A201_Chemistry.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A201 Chemistry</font> </a> <br /> <a title="B102 Organisational Behaviour" href="/Module_Synopses/B102_Organisational_Behaviour.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">B102 Organisational Behaviour</font> </a> <br /> <a 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"> <p> <strong>12 compulsory modules:</strong> <br /> <br /> <a title="A103 Anatomy and Physiology" href="/Module_Synopses/A103_Anatomy_and_Physiology.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A103 Anatomy and Physiology</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A204 Anatomy and Physiology II" href="/Module_Synopses/A204_Anatomy_and_Physiology_II.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A204 Anatomy and Physiology II</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A221 Microbiology" href="/Module_Synopses/A221_Microbiology.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A221 Microbiology</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A222 Molecular and Cell Biology" href="/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="/Module_Synopses/A223_Biochemistry.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A223 Biochemistry</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A231 Immunology" href="/Module_Synopses/A231_Immunology.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A231 Immunology</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A232 Genetics" href="/Module_Synopses/A232_Genetics.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A232 Genetics</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A233 Pharmacology and Toxicology" href="/Module_Synopses/A233_Pharmacology_and_Toxicology.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A233 Pharmacology and Toxicology</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A234 Neurobiology" href="/Module_Synopses/A234_Neurobiology.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A234 Neurobiology</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A301 Laboratory Management" href="/Module_Synopses/A301_Laboratory_Management.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A301 Laboratory Management</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A331 Cell Cycle and Oncology" href="/Module_Synopses/A331_Cell_Cycle_and_Oncology.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A331 Cell Cycle and Oncology</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A351 Medical Microbiology" href="/Module_Synopses/A351_Medical_Microbiology.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A351 Medical Microbiology</font> </a> <font color="#de1a7a"> </font> </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>Biomedical Science Track</strong> <br /> <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> <font color="#de1a7a"> </font> </p> </td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" valign="top"> <p> <strong>Medical Laboratory Technology Track</strong> <br /> <br /> <a title="A352 Diagnostic Pathology" href="/Module_Synopses/A352_Diagnostic_Pathology.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A352 Diagnostic Pathology</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A353 Clinical Chemistry" href="/Module_Synopses/A353_Clinical_Chemistry.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A353 Clinical Chemistry</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A354 Haematology" href="/Module_Synopses/A354_Haematology.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A354 Haematology</font> </a> <font color="#de1a7a"> </font> </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="/Module_Synopses/G901_Character_and_Citizenship_Education.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">G901 Character and Citizenship Education</font> </a> <br /> <font color="#de1a7a"> <a title="A931 Industry Immersion Programme" href="/Module_Synopses/A931_Industry_Immersion_Programme.aspx"> <font color="#de1a7a">A931 Industry Immersion Programme</font> </a> </font>(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" target="_blank"> <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="/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="A202 Chemistry II" href="/Module_Synopses/A202_Chemistry_II.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A202 Chemistry II</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A205 Epidemiologic Methods" href="/Module_Synopses/A205_Epidemiologic_Methods.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A205 Epidemiologic Methods</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="A251 Medical Technology" href="/Module_Synopses/A251_Medical_Technology.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A251 Medical Technology</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A252 Patient Care" href="/Module_Synopses/A252_Patient_Care.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A252 Patient Care</font> </a> <br /> <font color="#de1a7a"> <a title="A321 Proteomics" href="/Module_Synopses/A321_Proteomics.aspx"> <font color="#de1a7a">A321 Proteomics</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A322 Genomics" href="/Module_Synopses/A322_Genomics.aspx"> <font color="#de1a7a">A322 Genomics</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A332 Structual Biology" href="/Module_Synopses/A332_Structural_Biology.aspx"> <font color="#de1a7a">A332 Structual Biology</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A352 Diagnostic Pathology" href="/Module_Synopses/A352_Diagnostic_Pathology.aspx"> <font color="#de1a7a">A352 Diagnostic Pathology</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A353 Clinical Chemistry" href="/Module_Synopses/A353_Clinical_Chemistry.aspx"> <font color="#de1a7a">A353 Clinical Chemistry</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A354 Haematology " href="/Module_Synopses/A354_Haematology.aspx"> <font color="#de1a7a">A354 Haematology </font> </a> </font> </p> </td> <td bgcolor="#fbeaf2" valign="top"> <p> <strong>Select 3 modules* from the following list (12 MC):</strong> <br /> <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="A205 Epidemiologic Methods" href="/Module_Synopses/A205_Epidemiologic_Methods.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A205 Epidemiologic Methods</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="A251 Medical Technology" href="/Module_Synopses/A251_Medical_Technology.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A251 Medical Technology</font> </a> <br /> <font color="#de1a7a"> <a title="A252 Patient Care" href="/Module_Synopses/A252_Patient_Care.aspx" target="_blank"> <font color="#de1a7a">A252 Patient Care</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A321 Proteomics" href="/Module_Synopses/A321_Proteomics.aspx"> <font color="#de1a7a">A321 Proteomics</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A322 Genomics" href="/Module_Synopses/A322_Genomics.aspx"> <font color="#de1a7a">A322 Genomics</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A332 Structual Biology" href="/Module_Synopses/A332_Structural_Biology.aspx"> <font color="#de1a7a">A332 Structual Biology</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A352 Diagnostic Pathology" href="/Module_Synopses/A352_Diagnostic_Pathology.aspx"> <font color="#de1a7a">A352 Diagnostic Pathology</font> </a> <br /> <font color="#de1a7a"> <a title="A353 Clinical Chemistry" href="/Module_Synopses/A353_Clinical_Chemistry.aspx"> <font color="#de1a7a">A353 Clinical Chemistry</font> </a> <br /> <a title="A354 Haematology " href="/Module_Synopses/A354_Haematology.aspx"> <font color="#de1a7a">A354 Haematology </font> </a> </font> </font> </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 Biomedical Sciences (R14)</font> </h1> <h3> <font color="#de1a7a">Entry Requirements: <a href="/Diploma_in_Biomedical_Sciences_(R14).aspx#olevel"><font color="#de1a7a">For O-Level Holders</font></a> | <a href="/Diploma_in_Biomedical_Sciences_(R14).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_Biomedical_Sciences_(R14).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_Biomedical_Sciences_(R14).aspx#top">Back to top</a> </p>
Graduation Criteria
<h1> <font color="#de1a7a">Diploma in Biomedical Sciences (R14)</font> </h1> <h3> <font color="#de1a7a">Graduation Criteria</font> </h3> <p>To graduate with a Diploma in Biomedical Sciences, 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 of 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>