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
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1)
Core-General
8 compulsory module units:
2)
Core-Discipline
14 compulsory module units:
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3)
Core-Specialisation
Select 4 from 11 module units:
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.
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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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