Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025
Biomedical Science
The "Science that Saves Lives" course is designed to explore the critical role of science in improving and saving lives. This course provides opportunities for a career in biomedical sectors, from medical testing for diagnosis, management and prevention of diseases to research activities for knowledge and application in the life sciences and bio-pharmaceutical industries. Students are given a choice of three specialisations: Medical Technology, Cardiac Technology or Biotechnology.
Course details
| Field of study | Applied Sciences |
| Track/Specialisation |
This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:
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| Certification offered |
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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 |
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Any one of the following subjects
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1-3 |
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Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA |
1-4 |
| Subject | Grade |
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| English Language | 1-7 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-6 |
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Any one of the following subjects
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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 Imapct
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Cell biology techniques
- Chemistry III
- Clinical Chemistry
- Data Fluency
- Digital Communication for Impact
- Electives 2
- Immunology
- Medical Microbiology
- Molecular Techniques
- Personal Branding and Career Agility
- Project
- Statistics
- Sustainable Innovation Project
Cardiac Technology Specialisation
- AI and its Imapct
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Cell Biology Techniques
- Chemistry III
- Clinical Chemistry
- Data Fluency
- Digital Communication for Impact
- Electives 2 and 3
- Immunology
- Medical Microbiology
- Molecular Techniques
- Personal Branding and Career Agility
- Statistics
- Sustainable Innovation Project
Biotechnology Specialisation
- AI and its Imapct
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Cell Biology Techniques
- CGMP and Validation
- Chemistry III
- Data Fluency
- Digital Communication for Impact
- Electives 2
- Health, Safety and Environmental Management
- Immunology
- Molecular Techniques
- Personal Branding and Career Agility
- Project
- Statistics
- Sustainable Innovation Project
Medical Technology Specialisation
- Elective 3-5
- 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
Biotechnology Specialisation
- Electives 3-5
- Internship Programme
- Project
- Protein Methods
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
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 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.