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 Diploma in Molecular Biotechnology (N49) 


Giving you that something Xtra    

  • Most established biotechnology programme that provides a strong foundation in applied biology and molecular biosciences 

  • Local and overseas Internships with research institutes,  life science companies and the R&D laboratories of universities

 

 

About the Diploma 

Imagine creating new bacteria that can convert organic waste into energy, combing a murder scene for invisible clues or working as a marine biologist. You can do all these and more with the Diploma in Molecular Biotechnology (MBIO) – the most established life science programme in Singapore.

In your first year, you will gain a strong foundation in the biosciences with modules covering chemistry, biostatistics, physiology, microbiology and cell biology. You will then go on to study applied science modules in molecular biology, cell culture, biochemistry, immunology, instrumentation and bioinformatics.

In your final year, you will get to take up an exciting specialisation option, an internship and a research project. In fact, our strong industry partnerships open doors to internships and research projects with research institutes, life science companies and the R&D laboratories of universities both locally and abroad.

 

Career Prospects

As an MBIO grad, you will be able to build a career in fields as diverse as marine biology, aquaculture, agrotechnology, education, healthcare, pharmaceutical and biologics manufacturing, food technology and forensic science.

Possible positions available include those as research assistants, laboratory biologists, technical specialists, scientific product executives, laboratory support officers, project executives and production supervisors.

 

Mr Wah Yap Hon, a graduate of MBIO worked in marine biology after completing his diploma and is now the Curator of Wildlife Reserves Singapore River Safari.


Dr. Tan Yoke Cheng, another graduate of MBIO completed her Ph.D at Cambridge University and is now the Acting Program Manager for the Biosurveillance and Service programme and the Biodefence Program at the Defence Medical and Environmental Research Institute.

 

Further Studies   

MBIO grads are able to pursue a wide range of degree programmes such as biological science, medicine, chemistry, chemical engineering, bioengineering, architecture, dentistry and business.

In fact, about 40% of our graduates enrol into the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University and Singapore Management University every year.

Top universities overseas also welcome our graduates with exemptions of up to two years.
They include:
• University of Melbourne (Australia)
• University of Queensland (Australia)
• Australian National University (Australia)
• University of Manchester (UK)
• Leeds University (UK)
• Imperial College (UK)
• Edinburgh University (UK)
• Cornell University (US)
• University of California (US)
• University of Michigan (US)
• McGill University (Canada)
• University of Toronto (Canada)

 
   
Ngee Ann alumnus is first poly grad to win A*STAR's National Science Scholarship


Soon Jun Wei gained direct  admission into NUS' Yong Loo Lin  School of Medicine in 2007. He received the LKY-STEP Award that pays for his medical studies.


Dr Alex Chang specialised in the genetics and molecular biology of the Asian Arowana and is now the head of R&D at the Qian Hu Corporation.


Dr Lindi Tan completed her Ph.D. at Johns Hopkins University and is now a senior associate with Temasasek Holdings.


Dr Lok Shee Mei and Dr Eyleen Goh are Assistant professors at Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School.



     











 




Entry Requirements 

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have the following GCE ‘O’ Level examination (or equivalent) results.
Subject
'O' Level Grade
English Language* 1–7
Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) 1–6
Science (with Physics or Chemistry or Biology component)
or Fundamentals of Electronics
1–6

You must fulfil the aggregate computation requirements.

* Candidates with English as a second language (EL2) must have attained a minimum grade of 6.

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