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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Bachelor of Engineering (Bioengineering)

The BIE curriculum blends modern biological principles with advanced engineering methods in electronics, materials, mechanics, biocomputing and informatics to train high standard engineers for biomedical and biotechnology industries as well as healthcare and clinical services.

Nanyang Technological University
School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
Course type: Full-time
Course duration : 4 years (Direct Honours)

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Course details

Minor/Second Major offered

Students may opt for a Minor programme in Business or International Trading upon Admission Exercise or declare a Minor during the course of studies. More than 40 minors are available.
Field of study
  • Engineering
  • Health Sciences
Track/Specialisation

This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:

  • Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • Intellectual Property for Bioengineering
  • Machine Learning and Data Analytics
Certification offered

Bachelor of Engineering (Bioengineering)
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Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the following entry requirements for the course application:

Qualification Requirement
A-Level

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Polytechnic Diploma

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International Baccalaureate Diploma

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NUS High School Diploma

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International and other qualifications

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Internship

Internship duration 20 weeks
Internship timeframe Year 3 Semester 2

Professional internship is compulsory.

Overseas exposure programme

The duration is about 4-8 weeks (short term) or 6 months (long term) depending on the programme and it is non-compulsory. There are 2 types of programmes: Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme (OEP) and 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:

  • Biomedical instrumentation
  • Biomaterials
  • Biotechnology
  • Drug discoveries
  • Medical devices
  • Pharmaceutical/bio-pharmaceuticals
  • Regulatory affairs
  • Semiconductor
  • Start ups
  • Trading and finance related jobs in relevant industries

Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

Graduate employment outcomes

Refer to the complete Graduate Employment Survey (GES) report 2024 for more information.

How to register

Direct Admissions with NTU

You may register here.