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Medical Biotechnology
Provides skilled manpower not only in the biomedical sciences but also biotechnology industries, particularly in clinical services, technical support, product development and bioanalytical services.
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Course details
| Field of study | Applied Sciences |
| Track/Specialisation | This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:
Allocation of options, electives or specialisations will depend on students fulfilling the prerequisite of completing selected modules, meeting criteria, and also availability of places in the respective courses. |
| Certification offered | Diploma in Medical Biotechnology |
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 |
One of the following relevant 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
Diploma-related modules
- Basic Microbiology
- Principles of Inorganic & Physical Chemistry 1
- Digitalisation in Applied Science
- Laboratory and Workplace Safety
- Mathematics for Applied Science
- Cell Biology and Biochemistry
- Statistics for Applied Science
- Nutrition and Health
General modules
- Current Issues & Critical Thinking
- Leadership Fundamentals
- Career Readiness
- Effective Communication
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Global Studies
- Sustainability & Climate Change / Guided Learning*
- Sports & Wellness
* Students must choose to take either Sustainability & Climate Change or Guided Learning.
Diploma-related modules
- Molecular Biology
- Bioanalytical Technology
- Cell Technology
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Systems and Synthetic Biology
- Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
- Immunochemistry
- Haematology and Blood Banking
General modules
- Leadership in Action
- Professional Communication
Diploma-related modules
- Major Project
Electives
- Medical Laboratory Technology
- Clinical Cardiology
- Translational Biological Science
- Pharmaceutical and Biologics Manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology
- Current Good Manufacturing Practice and Process Improvement
General modules
- Student Internship Programme
- Career Management
Internship
| Internship duration | 26 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Laboratory Assistant or Technical Support Officers
- Junior Medical Laboratory Technologists
- Junior Cardiac Technologist
- Assistant Clinical Research Coordinators
- Medical/Scientific Sales and Marketing Executives or Product Specialists
- Educators
- Regulatory Officers
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.
How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). 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.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.