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Diploma in Biomedical Sciences (R14)

Course Structure

To fulfil the requirements for the full-time diploma programme, students need to successfully complete a total of 30 modules. The course consists of foundation modules, core discipline modules and specialisation modules.

Three areas for specialisation are offered in the programme:
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Medical Technology
The following table lists modules offered for the Diploma in Biomedical Sciences (DBMS).

Table 2: Course Structure for the DBMS

1) Core-General
8 compulsory module units:

G101 Cognitive Process and Problem
Solving I
G102 Cognitive Process and Problem Solving II
G103 Introduction to Communication Practice
G105 Enterprise Skills
   
Industry Orientation Programme (IOP)
   
G901 Creative Engagement
G902 Professional Profiling
G301 Project I
G302 Project II

2) Core-Discipline
14 compulsory module units:

A101 Science
A113 Mathematics
A114 Mathematics II
A103 Anatomy and Physiology
A201 Chemistry
A204 Anatomy and Physiology II
A207 Physics
A221 Microbiology
A222 Molecular and Cell Biology
A223 Biochemistry
A231 Immunology
A232 Genetics
A234 Neurobiology
A301 Laboratory Management

3) Core-Specialisation
Select 4 from 11 module units:

A321 Proteomics
A322 Genomics
A331 Cell Cycle and Oncology
A332 Structural Biology
A351 Medical Microbiology
A352 Diagnostic Pathology
A353 Clinical Chemistry
A354 Haematology
A355 Diagnostic Imaging
A356 Medical Imaging and Methods
A357 Sonography

4) Electives
Select any 2 module units offered by this school.

5) Freely Chosen Modules
Select any 2 module units offered by RP Schools and Centres.


Modules for DBMS Specialisation Options


There are 11 core-specialisation modules offered by DBMS which can be seen in the course structure (Table 2). The core-specialisation modules may be taken in combination packages of 4 modules each to focus on the following 2 specialisation options: (1) Biomedical Sciences and (2) Medical Technology. Students may select any 1 of these 2 specialisation options. The modules per specialisation option are as shown below.

Option 1: Biomedical Sciences

A331 Cell Cycle and Oncology
A332 Structural Biology
A321 Proteomics
A322 Genomics

Option 2: Medical Technology

A353 Clinical Chemistry
A354 Hematology
A351 Clinical Microbiology
A352 Diagnostic Pathology

 


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