Diploma In Biomedical Science (Dbs)

Course details

Why Biomedical Science @ Singapore Polytechnic?

• A current curriculum providing sound foundation and opportunity to study contemporary topics in biomedical sciences. The programme offers students a choice of 3 areas of specialisation; biomedical research, medical technology and cardiac technology.
• Recognised by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
• Students are eligible to apply for International Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT (ASCPi) certification offered by American Society for Clinical Pathology.
• Recognised by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) UK.
• High percentage of placement at the local universities and top overseas universities.
• Opportunity to graduate with an additional qualification, e.g. Certificate in Phlebotomy.
• Students get a choice of clinical laboratories or premier research institutions for their internship. Our students have completed research internship annually at prestigious universities such as Harvard Medical School, Yale University, University of California San Diego, Imperial College London, Queens University Belfast etc.
• Graduates have been accepted to read Medicine at NUS (Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine) and NTU (Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine). In addition, our graduates have also been accepted to read Dentistry, Pharmacy and Law programmes at NUS.
• The combination of excellent “hardware”: laboratory facilities equipped with the latest clinical laboratory instrumentation, and “heart ware”: lecturers who believe in fully engaging students; provides for an expanded enriching learning experience at SP.
• Singapore Polytechnic is recognised by the healthcare and educational communities as the premier educational institution and resource centre for lifelong learning in the applied health sciences.
• Students are given a choice of three areas of specialisation: Medical Technology, Cardiac Technology and Biomedical Research.
• First established in 1986, our Medical Technology specialisation has a strong focus on testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of diseases. The curriculum integrates biological sciences with clinical and research aspects of clinical laboratory sciences. This programme is recognised by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) UK.
• Singapore Polytechnic in partnership with National Heart Centre Singapore, offers the only formal diploma with Cardiac Technology option in Asia. Our cardiac technology students engage in face-to-face and work shoulder-to-shoulder with leading technologists and physicians in providing technical services in the investigation, diagnosis and management of heart diseases.
• The Biomedical Research option is an interdisciplinary APEX program which offers students multi-faceted training across a broad spectrum of scientific and technology fields, with emphasis on the topical field of biological and medical research and development.

Diploma Plus

Students have the opportunity to pursue an additional Certificate in Phlebotomy or Certificate in Biorisk Management within the three year of their study at the polytechnic. Phlebotomy is a valuable skill in primary healthcare as well as in R&D settings. Recognised by the American Society for Clinical Pathology, this certificate will enhance the employability of graduates. A Biorisk Management certificate will provide valuable skills for graduates to work as a biosafety coordinator or officer.

Clinical and Research Attachment

Our medical technology option students will be posted to medical laboratories in hospitals and related healthcare establishments for their industrial training attachment. Students in biomedical research option will have the opportunity for a meaningful engagement with scientists at various research institutions and R&D centres of pharmaceutical institutions. Cardiac technology option students will be posted to the National Heart Centre Singapore and National University Heart Centre, Singapore for their clinical attachment.

Course Highlights

• Internships at top-notch clinical laboratories or premier research laboratories including A*STAR Institutes and top-ranked universities in US
• Training Partnership with National Heart Centre Singapore for cardiac technology option
• Opportunity to gain an additional Certificate in Phlebotomy or Biorisk Management
• Opportunities to work with research scientists and clinicians on current research projects
• Fantastic network of students and graduates

SUBJECT                                                                     GRADE

1. English Language (as 1st Lang)                       1 - 7* 
2. Mathematics (Elementary / Additional)             1 - 6 
3. One of the following subjects                            1 - 6 

• Biology
• Biotechnology
• Chemistry
• Combined Science
• Physical Science
• Science (Chemistry, Biology)
• Science (Physics, Biology)
• Science (Physics, Chemistry)

MODULE NAME

First Year

• Physiology & Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• Immunology
• Cell and Molecular Genetics
• Analytical and Physical Chemistry
• Inorganic and Organic Chemistry
• Communicating for Personal and Team Effectiveness
• Communicating for Project (Proposal) Effectiveness
• General Education 1
• General Education 2
• Mathematics A
• Mathematics B

Second Year

• Basic Pathology
• Clinical Instrumentation and Automation
• Organic Chemistry - Reaction Mechanism
• Laboratory Management & Biosafety
• Molecular Pathology Techniques
• Haematology
• Clinical Chemistry
• Medical Microbiology
• Industrial Training Programme
• Social Innovation Project or Overseas Social Innovation Project
• General Education 3

Third Year

• Project
• Applied Immunology
• Blood Banking
• Histological Techniques
• Applied Haematology
• Applied Clinical Chemistry
• Molecular Medical Microbiology
• Advances in Laboratory Medicine
• Biostatistics
• Elective Modules
• Introductory Pharmacology
• Cytogenetics
• Bio-entrepreneurship
• Forensic Biology
• Clinical Research Management

Second Year

• Basic Pathology
• Introductory Pharmacology
• Organic Chemistry - Reaction Mechanism
• Laboratory Management & Biosafety
• Molecular Pathology Techniques
• Haematology
• Clinical Chemistry
• Applied Clinical Chemistry
• Medical Microbiology
• Social Innovation Project or Overseas Social Innovation Project
• General Education 3
• Biostatistics

Third Year

• Cardiac Drugs and Calculation
• Clinical Research Management
• Applied Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology
• General Cardiology and Cardiac Disorders 1
• Diagnostics and Intervention Cardiac Catheterisation
• General Cardiology and Cardiac Disorders 2
• Echocardiography
• Electrophysiology and Pacemarkers
• ECG & Rhythm Disorders
• Clinical Attachment

Second Year

• Introductory Pharmacology
• Organic Chemistry - Reaction Mechanism
• Laboratory & Biorisk Management
• Fundamentals in Instrumental Analysis
• Clinical Biochemistry
• Haematology
• Medical Microbiology
• Advanced Immunology
• Integrated Pathology & Case Analysis
• Molecular Pathology Techniques
• Social Innovation Project or Overseas Social Innovation Project
• General Education 3
• Biostatistics

Third Year

• Project
• Research Internship
• Current Topics in Biomedical Research
• Advanced Cell Biology
• Clinical Research Management