Awarding Institution:

Republic Polytechnic

Place of Study:

Singapore

Conditions of Entry:

(1) Good performance in the DBMS or its equivalent programme

(2) Acceptance by RP (subject to vacancies and selection process)

Requirements:

Four compulsory modules

2005 Course Dates:

1 module during Semester 1

1 module during Semester 2

2 modules during vacation periods

2 modules during Semester 1

2 modules during Semester 2

Course Fee:

• $1,170 (including 7% GST) for Singapore Citizens;



• $1,287 (including 7% GST) for Singapore Permanent Residents;



• $5,850 (including 7% GST) for Foreigners

Payment Dates:

Fees are to be paid in full within three weeks after the commencement of the semester.

Other requirements:

DBMS students need to take specified electives in order to qualify. Those who wish to complete the ADBMS within their three years at RP should take additional DBMS modules from the second year of the DBMS.

Awarding Institution:

Monash University (Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences)

Place of Study:

Clayton Campus, Melbourne, Australia

Conditions of Entry:

Direct entry into third year is subject to the following conditions:

1. Successful completion of the Diploma in Biomedical Sciences, RP
2. GPA of 3.0 or better in DBMS from RP
3. Successful completion of the Advanced Diploma in Biomedical Sciences, RP

Requirements:

Four compulsory units and four electives

2006 Course Dates:

27 February to 17 November 2006

Estimated Costs:

Tuition fees for 2006: A$26,000 (approx. S$33,800) (subject to change)

Estimated living expenses: A$15,000 (approx. S$19,500) for the course duration of about 9 months

Application Procedure:

Students will be made a conditional offer before completing the Advanced Diploma

Deferment:

Deferred entry to the degree programme may be granted for:

• National Service for Singaporean males (maximum of two years)
• Other reasons acceptable to Monash (maximum of one year)