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Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
This 4-year degree offers broad-based training in biological sciences and prepares graduates for challenging careers in Life Sciences research and industry. It provides a strong foundation in biological sciences that can include technology and business elements.
Course details
| Minor/Second Major offered |
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| Field of study | Sciences |
| Track/Specialisation | This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:
This course is specially curated for aspiring Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLT) and Medical Laboratory Scienfists (MLS) with exposure to the latest technologies currently employed at all leading public hospitals in Singapore.
A mandatory clinical rotation at the hospital laboratories in years 3 and 4 will be part of the course syllabus which will lead to the award of the degree in Biological Sciences with Specialisation in Laboratory Medicine.
It is the only degree programme that is recognised by Ministry of Health for the MLT/MLS Profession. Successful graduates will be emplaced at a higher job grade at the hospital compared to graduates from other generic Biological Sciences / Life Sciences degree programmes. |
| Certification offered | Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the following entry requirements for the course application:
| Qualification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| A-Level | |
| Polytechnic Diploma | |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma | |
| NUS High School Diploma | |
| International and other qualifications |
Internship
| Internship duration | 20 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 Semester 1 or Year 3 Semester 2 |
Students have the flexibility to go for internship in year 3 or year 4, as long as they complete it before graduation.
Work study option
The courses are introduced as part of the internship work terms in the NTU Work Study Degree Programme.
The NTU Work Study Degree Programme is a pathway offered to NTU students in the above programme (Single Degree) which consists of 4 Work Terms (ie 2 PA – 10 weeks each, 1 Winter PA (7 weeks) + 1 20-week PI) and also a WSDeg FYP. Eligibility: AY2020/21 student cohort onwards (all work terms to be fulfilled under the NTU Work Study Degree Programme.
Overseas exposure programme
- Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme (OEP)
- GEM Explorer programme
Check NTU's website for information on programme eligibility and application.
Career prospects
You Can Explore the Following Career Options Upon Graduation:
- Clinical Researcher
- Management Associate
- Hospital Executive
- Healthcare Operations Executive
- Pharmaceutical Sales
- Research Officer
- Health Policy Analyst
- Project Officer
- Laboratory Manager
- Scientific Writer
Graduate employment outcomes
How to register
You may register here.