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- A unique course that integrates bioscience and veterinary science, providing wide career options in the life science and veterinary industries
- Work with animal models to discover new cures for human diseases in the biomedical science industry
- Help veterinarians to carry out clinical diagnosis, surgical manipulations and treatment of animal diseases
- Four-month internship with top local or overseas research institutions, life science companies and veterinary clinics
About the Diploma
Do you want to be a part of the booming bioscience industry, working with researchers to study human diseases with the aid of animal models? Or are you interested in the care and handling of animals? The Diploma in Veterinary Bioscience (VBS), a unique course that integrates the bioscience and veterinary science disciplines, prepares you for a wide array of interesting careers.
Combining Bioscience and Veterinary Science
In the biomedical science sector, animal models enable researchers to study human diseases more effectively. They are critical for the development of new medicines and therapeutics, particularly in translational medicine, preclinical trials and vaccine development. You will be trained to properly care for, handle and manage laboratory animals for scientific purposes.
In addition, with the growth of pet ownership, there is an increasing need for animal care. VBS graduates may assist veterinarians in providing animal care, including such activities as medical examination and treatment, vaccination, and surgical procedures.
Integrating a Life Sciences Programme
In this course, you will learn about animal anatomy & physiology, including the clinical diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases. You will also learn about animal nutrition, animal behaviour and welfare. This course also covers the essential elements of a life science programme and provides an excellent pathway for students to enter a career in biomedical research.
Career Prospects
With the growing biomedical sector and increasing pet ownership, you can find employment in a wide range of jobs in the veterinary bioscience and biomedical science industries. You can become a research assistant and work in research institutions and university laboratories, or a veterinary bioscientist in animal facilities and pre-clinical trial centres. You can also be employed as a veterinary assistant in veterinary clinics and animal hospitals.
You can also work in animal welfare organizations (SPCA), animal theme parks (Singapore Zoological Gardens, Night Safari, Jurong Bird Park, Underwater World), equine establishments (Singapore Turf Club, Singapore Polo Club), animal-related businesses (pet shops, pet hotels, pet supply companies), and in the government sector (Agri-food and Veterinary Authority, Health Sciences Authority).
Further Studies
You can be accepted into biological science and biomedical science degrees offered by both local and overseas universities if you wish to pursue careers in the life sciences and do research.
You can even become a veterinarian by enrolling in veterinary science programmes that are offered by universities in Australia, New Zealand, UK and Canada/USA.
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