- Duration: TBA
Course details
Genes, molecular biology, cloning, immunology, therapeutics, diagnostics, forensics, health and diseases - do these terms excite you? Are you fascinated about how living systems work? Do you want a career that involves new biological discoveries and novel applications of knowledge? If so, this course is for you!
This course trains you to be a research technologist supporting the growing life science industry. The Singapore Government has targeted the life science industry to be our fourth pillar of economic growth, and has invested heavily to make Singapore the regional life sciences hub. As a result, research technologists are increasingly in demand in disease biology, diagnostics and therapeutics.
At the same time, more manpower is also needed for research activities on economically important plants and animals so as to increase our food yield.
In your first year, you will develop a solid foundation in basic biology and chemistry. The second year trains you in the diploma-specialisation subjects through a well-integrated sequence of modules on cellular and molecular biotechnology. A hands-on approach forms the core basis of training, during which you will acquire a repertoire of research skills in the areas of molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, genomics, proteomics, plant biotechnology, immunology and other key supporting technology essential for biomedical and scientific research. The elective subjects that you will take in the third year will allow you greater specialisation in your selected field, especially in the areas of translational biomedical research or forensics and bioanalytics. You will eventually develop a solid broad-based foundation in life sciences that will maximise your career and future educational options.
To further hone your technical skills, you will undergo a five-month attachment either locally or overseas in the biotechnology and biomedical industries.
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The TP family is a caring one, held together by the poly-wide system known as the Campus Care Network where lecturers and students provide support for each others' needs. Students have access to many state-of-the-art facilities, from computer labs and media studios to our sports complex and Olympic-sized swimming pool. These facilities augment the education our students receive to ensure they graduate as well-rounded, industry-ready professionals. Temasek aims to prepare school-leavers and working adults for a future of dynamic change, with relevant knowledge, life-long skills, character, and a thirst for continuous improvements.
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