Last Updated: 10 Jun 2026
Biomedical Science
The ‘Science that Saves Lives’ course explores the vital role of science in improving health. It prepares students for careers in biomedical sectors, from diagnostics to disease management, prevention, and research. Students can specialise in Medical, Cardiac Technology, or Biomedical Research, with a patient-centric, AI-enabled precision health approach.
Course details
| Field of study | Applied Sciences |
| Track/Specialisation | This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:
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| Certification offered | Diploma in Biomedical Science (Biomedical Research) Diploma in Biomedical Science (Cardiac Technology) Diploma in Biomedical Science (Medical Technology) |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This course is under the Sciences cluster
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
Any one of the following subjects
| 1-3 |
| Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA | 1-4 |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-7 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-6 |
Any one of the following subjects
| 1-6 |
Course modules
- Basic Mathematics
- Biochemistry & Cell Biology
- The Art of Scent and Taste ExpeRience
- Chemistry I
- Chemistry II
- Chemical Safety and Biosafety
- Collaboration in the Digital Age
- Education and Career Guidance
- Elective 1
- Engineering Mathematics
- Effective Writing for the Workplace
- Instrumental Analysis
- Microbiology & Genetics
- Persuasive Communication with Data Storytelling
- Problem Solving with Creative & Computational Thinking
- Thinking Critically about the UN SDGs
- Wellness for Life
Medical Technology Specialisation
- AI and its Impact
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Chemistry III
- Clinical Chemistry
- Data Fluency
- Digital Communication for Impact
- Electives 2
- Histological Techniques and Digital Pathology
- Immunology
- Medical Microbiology
- Molecular and Cellular Techniques
- Personal Branding and Career Agility
- Project
- Statistics
- Sustainable Innovation Project
Cardiac Technology Specialisation
- AI and its Impact
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Chemistry III
- Clinical Chemistry
- Data Fluency
- Digital Communication for Impact
- Electives 2 and 3
- Histological Techniques and Digital Pathology
- Immunology
- Medical Microbiology
- Molecular and Cellular Techniques
- Personal Branding and Career Agility
- Statistics
- Sustainable Innovation Project
Biomedical Research Specialisation
- AI and its Impact
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Biotherapeutics
- Chemistry III
- Data Fluency
- Digital Communication for Impact
- Electives 2
- Histological Techniques and Digital Pathology
- Immunology
- Molecular and Cellular Techniques
- Personal Branding and Career Agility
- Project
- Statistics
- Sustainable Innovation Project
Medical Technology Specialisation
- Applied AI in healthcare
- Elective 3
- Haematology
- Internship Programme
- Project
Cardiac Technology Specialisation
- Applied Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology
- Clinical Attachment
- Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiac Catheterisation
- ECG and Rhythm Disorders
- Echocardiography
- Electrophysiology and Pacemakers
- General Cardiology and Cardiac Disorders 1
- General Cardiology and Cardiac Disorders 2
Biomedical Research Specialisation
- Applied AI in Healthcare
- Electives 3
- Internship Programme
- Project
- Translational Biomedical Research and Innovation
Internship
| Internship duration | 26 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
| Internship period | Jun to Dec |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Administrator (Medical Industry)
- Assistant Biotechnologist
- Assistant Quality Control Laboratory Analyst
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Phlebotomist
- Cardiac Technologist
- Medical Technologist
- Quality Assurance Assistant
- Research Assistant
- Sales and Marketing Executive
- Technical Specialist
How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.