Diploma in Biotechnology (R16)
Graduation Criteria
To graduate with a Diploma in Biotechnology, 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 a minimum of 20 Modular Credits, or its equivalent, per semester.
Modules at Republic Polytechnic fall into a
few broad categories, as can be seen from the course structure. They consist of
general modules, discipline modules, specialisation
modules, elective modules, freely chosen modules along with the Industry Orientation Programme. To satisfy the requirements of the Diploma programme, you must complete all the compulsory modules with specified number of modular credits from selected categories. These are summarised in the following table:
Table 3: Modular Requirements
for Graduation in the DBIO
| Module Category |
Number
of modular credits required for graduation |
| General |
24 |
| Discipline |
48 |
Specialisation
Options
(choose 1 only)
(1) Biotechnology
(2) Food and Nutrition |
12
12 |
| IOP |
Choose any 1 option Only
Option A: Industry Immersion Programme
OR
Option B: Industry Projects
|
28/16 |
| Elective |
Choose according to the IOP option chosen
Option A: Industry Immersion Programme
OR
Option B: Industry Projects |
4/12 |
| Freely Chosen |
Choose according to the IOP option chosen
Option A: Industry Immersion Programme
OR
Option B: Industry Projects
|
4/8 |
| Total |
120 |
There are 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 Biotechnology while Specialisation-specific modules are designed to deepen your understanding of the area which you have chosen to pursue.
Industry attachment and research opportunities in conjunction with industry partners are offered to help students hone their laboratory skills and prepare for industry. Students would choose any one of the following options to gain industry experience.
-
Option A: Semester-long internship;
OR
- Option B: Research Projects that are carried out in collaboration with relevant industry
You also need to take a number of electives modules offered by the School of Applied Science. Elective modules are designed to broaden your understanding of the growing field of the Biotechnology, and serve to complement your knowledge acquired from other parts of the programme. The number of electives you can chose depends upon the IOP option chosen and allocated for you.
The number of freely chosen modules you can chose depends upon the IOP option chosen and allocated for you. Depending upon the IOP option chosen, one or two of the modules can be freely chosen from the entire range of modules offered at Republic Polytechnic. |
