Diploma in Biomedical Sciences (R14)

Graduation Criteria

To graduate with a Diploma in Biomedical Sciences, you must satisfy the modular criteria set by the School of Applied Science. Most students should be able to do this within three years of enrolment if they are deemed to have successfully completed five modules, or its equivalent, per semester.

Modules at Republic Polytechnic fall into three broad categories, as can be seen from the course structure. They consist of Core modules, Elective modules and Freely Chosen modules. To satisfy the requirements of the Diploma programme, you must complete all the compulsory modules and a specified number of modules from selected categories. These are summarised in the following table:

Table 3: Modular Requirements for Graduation in the DBMS

There are three types of Core modules: General, Discipline-specific and Specialisation-specific modules. General modules aim to help you prepare the ground for generic skills such as cognitive, linguistic and entrepreneurial skills, as well as equip you with the foundational knowledge of culture, technical communication and skills for personal development.

Discipline-specific modules focus on developing your knowledge of the Biomedical Sciences while Specialisation-specific modules are designed to deepen your understanding of the area which you have chosen to pursue.

You also need to take a number of Electives modules offered by the School of Applied Science, besides the Core modules. Elective modules are designed to broaden your understanding of the growing field of the Biomedical Sciences, and serve to complement your knowledge acquired from other parts of the programme.

Two of the thirty modules can be freely chosen from the entire range of modules offered at Republic Polytechnic.