Giving you that something Xtra
- 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. | |
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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)
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