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Diploma in Biomedical Sciences

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements (GCE 'O' Level Holders)

To be eligible for consideration for admission to the course, applicants must obtain 26 points or better for the net ELR2B2 aggregate score (i.e. English Language, 2 relevant subjects and best 2 other subjects, including CCA Bonus Points) and meet the entry requirements as shown below.

Table 1a: Entry Requirements for R14 Diploma in Biomedical Sciences (DBMS)

Subject Grade
a. English Language Grade 1-7
b. Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) Grade 1-7
c. One of the following subjects:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Combined Science
  • Design & Technology
  • Engineering Science
  • Food & Nutrition
  • General Science
  • Human & Social Biology
  • Physical Science
  • Physics
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
  • Computer Studies
Grade 1-6

Entry Requirements (ITE Holders)

Table 1c: Entry Requirements for A01D Diploma in Biomedical Sciences (DBMS)

Qualifications GPA
NITEC
NT39 NITEC/NTC2 Chemical Process Technology/Chemical Process Technology (Petrochemicals)/Chemical Process Technology (Pharmaceuticals)/ Chemical Process Technology (Process Instrumentation) >=3.5
NT45 NITEC/NTC2 Nursing >=3.5
NT58 NITEC/NTC2 Applied Food Science >=3.5
Higher NITEC
IT58 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Biochemical Technology >=2.0
IT59 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Chemical Technology >=2.0
IT62 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Paramedic & Emergency Care >=2.0

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