Diploma in Biomedical Science (T27)

Course details

Play a part in the research and development of new methods for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases. Study Biomedical Science and you will understand how the human body functions, how diseases occur, and how we can cure and prevent them.

Singapore is poised to be a global hub for biomedical and clinical sciences. The local biomedical sciences sector is growing rapidly with increasing foreign direct investment that boosts job opportunities in clinical laboratory testing, clinical trials as well as research and development. Singapore's thrust to be the region's medical hub with world-class healthcare services emphasises the need for quality trained technologists in clinical laboratories and clinical research. This course puts you in demand! 

You begin by learning the foundational sciences to understand the biology and chemistry of health sciences. You will study, among other things, the inner workings of living cells, the biological processes involving proteins and enzymes, the structure, parts and functions of the human body, and the world of bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms. You will progress to learn the nature, causes and progression of human diseases, our biological responses and defences, and diagnosis so that appropriate treatment can be provided. You will ultimately build your strength in the testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of diseases.

This course emphasises learning through established collaborative training with industry/ hospitals, taught by experienced teaching staff and industry practitioners. The compulsory structured internship in relevant industries carried out concurrently with major projects helps you to experience real working life and allows you to apply theory to practice on actual industry projects for different population groups, assess their nutritional status, develop nutrition education programmes, and understand the management of diet-related diseases.