Giving you that something Xtra
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Singapore’s most established biotechnology programme, providing a strong foundation in applied biology and molecular biosciences
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Interesting specialisation options in entrepreneurship, biopharmaceuticals and forensic medicine
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Four-month internships with R&D laboratories in universities, research institutes and life science companies
About the Diploma
Imagine creating genetically-altered microbes to convert organic waste into energy. Imagine discovering a cure for dengue. Imagine being a successful bioentrepreneur. With the Diploma in Molecular Biotechnology (MBIO), these imaginations can become a reality.
Strong Emphasis on Molecular Bioscience
Molecular bioscience has its beginnings in the discovery of the molecular structure of DNA. This molecular approach to biology affects every biological discipline. The techniques and approaches of molecular bioscience have wide applications in biotechnology.
In MBIO, you will take foundational modules such as Chemistry, Biostatistics, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, and then proceed to applied modules like Cell and Molecular Biology, Cell Culture, Genomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics.
Interesting Specialisation Options
In addition to these modules, you will pursue one of the following interesting specialisation options:
• Entrepreneurship Option
Acquire useful skills in product development, marketing and intellectual property management
• Biopharmaceutical Option
Gain insights into the ground-breaking science of drug discovery and manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals
• Forensic Medicine Option
Use science to solve crimes
Most Established Life Science Programme
As the most established life science programme in Singapore (since 1989), MBIO has key partnerships with industry players to give you a practice-oriented learning experience. In the final year, you will intern at R&D laboratories in universities, research institutes and life science companies. You will also undertake an extensive research project. Through the school’s unique internship-linked project scheme, you can continue your research throughout your final year.
Career Prospects
MBIO graduates have established careers in fields as diverse as research and development, quality control, sales and marketing, education, marine biology, healthcare, clinical trials, pharmaceutical and biologics manufacturing, food technology, forensic science and agrotechnology. Here’s a snapshot of some of the career pathways that MBIO graduates have pursued: Dr. Lok Shee Mei and Dr. Eyleen Goh are assistant professors at the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School; and Dr. Alex Chang is the head of Research and Development at Qian Hu Corporation. Dr Lindi Tan completed her Ph.D. at John Hopkins University and is now a senior associate with Temasek Holdings. You will find employment as research assistants, laboratory biologists, technical officers, sales and technical specialists, product executives, laboratory support officers, project executives and production supervisors.
Further Studies
Each year, 30-40% of our MBIO graduates enter local universities. At National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Singapore Management University (SMU), you can choose from a wide range of degree programmes such as biological science, medicine, chemistry, chemical engineering, bioengineering, architecture, dentistry and business.
In 2007, Soong Junwei was one of two LSCT graduates to gain direct admission into the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at NUS.
With the global recognition of the MBIO diploma, you can gain admission into many overseas universities such as the University of Melbourne, University of Queensland, Australian National University, University of Manchester, Leeds University, Imperial College, Edinburgh University, Cornell University, University of California, Davis, University of Michigan, McGill University and the University of Toronto. You can receive up to two years’ exemption from related degree programmes.
MBIO graduates have also been awarded scholarships from NUS, NTU, A*STAR, Economic Development Board, Defense Science & Technology Agency, University of New South Wales, Cambridge University, University of Melbourne and Leicester University.
In 2007, Denise Tan received a Public Service Commission (PSC) Scholarship. In 2008, Tan Yu Pin was awarded an ASEAN scholarship from NTU. In 2009, Soong Junwei received the LKY-STEP award.
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