Bachelor of Science (Hons) BiotechnologyAwarded by: Northumbria University, UK

Year 1

Practical Skills

Cell Biology and Genetics

Introduction to the Microbial World

Biochemistry

Animal and Plant Biology

Anatomy and Physiology

Year 2

Principles of Cellular and Biomolecular Analysis

Biology of Disease

Bioinformatics and Molecular Biology

Human Metabolism

Molecular Biology and Genetics  

Investigative Biotechnology

Year 3

Advanced Analytical Techniques 

The Impact of Science on Society 

Research Project

Molecular Cell Interactions

Applied Bioinformatics and Postgenomics

Profile of lecturers and their respective teaching models:

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 40 (tutorial/practical)

Click here to download profiles of lecturers.

Duration & Intakes

Fees & Structure

Application fees: SGD32.10

Note:

# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
# Local: 
- Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme. 
- Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.
 

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be of age 17 and above, and meet at least ONE of the following requirements:

For Year 1 Entry

International Foundation Diploma in Biomedical Sciences 

OR

At least 3 GCE A level subjects with Grade B (including Grade B in Biology) 

OR

Life-Science related diplomas from local polytechnics (GPA 2.0 to 2.49) 

OR

Other PEI's foundation qualifications related to science with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal foreign education

For Year 2 Entry

Life-Sciences related diplomas from local polytechnics (GPA 2.5 & above)

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)

OR

MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)

OR

Pearson Average 54, minimum component 51

OR

Pass MDIS English Placement Test (EPT)

OR

Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English

OR 

Equivalent 

Financial Assistance Scheme

Student loans from the organisations listed below are available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please contact the organisations directly to find out how you may benefit from their services.

Study Loans

0% INTEREST CREDIT CARD INSTALMENT PLANS
For All Programmes (Available in 6 or 12 months)

For Degree and Master (Available in 24 months)

Duration & Intakes

Fees & Structure

Application fees: SGD481.50

Note:

# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
# Local: 
- Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme. 
- Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.
 

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be of age 17 and above, and meet at least ONE of the following requirements:

Year 1 Entry:

International Foundation Diploma in Biomedical Sciences 

OR

At least 3 GCE A level subjects with Grade B (including Grade B in Biology) 

OR

Life-Science related diplomas from local polytechnics (GPA 2.0 to 2.49) 

OR

Other PEI's foundation qualifications related to science with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal foreign education

Year 2 Entry:

Life-Sciences related diplomas from local polytechnics (GPA 2.5 & above)

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)

OR

MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)

OR

Pearson Average 54, minimum component 51

OR

Pass MDIS English Placement Test (EPT)

OR

Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English

OR 

Equivalent 

Application Procedure

International student is required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore.

Applicant is required to submit the following documents to MDIS:

MDIS Application Form

• 4 recent passport-size photographs of the applicant. (against white background)
• 1 copy of Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) e-Form 16
• Copy of applicant's passport pages showing his/ her particulars and travel and travel document's date of validity. (At least 1 year)
• Copy of applicant's Birth Certificate / Affidavit
• Copy of applicant's Certified / Notarised copy of Education Results/Certificates and Transcripts ( with detailed results)
• Copy of the student pass (For applicants transferred from other schools in Singapore) or Notification for Cancellation of Student Pass, Visit pass and Embarkation Form.
• Must show proof of English Medium Study / First Placement Test Attempted / IELTS / TOEFL
• Copy of financial ability. (e.g. bank statement, fixed deposit / saving account ) • Visa Required Country only (E.g. minimum amount of RMB150,000 for PRC only)
• Proof of parent's occupation (PRC only)
• University Matriculation Form (if applicable)
• Letter by applicant indicating interest to study with MDIS (study plan/ statement of purpose) for Master programmes

*Notarized English translations are needed if documents are in other languages.

For more enquiries, please contact us at 6278 8000 or email us at ib@mdis.edu.sg.

MDIS permits students to pay their course fee in instalments. An administrative charge of S$107.00 (inclusive of GST) will be levied on each late instalment payment of the course fee. Fees are payable upon confirmation and acceptance of the place in the programme before the programme commencement.

You may pay your fee by cash, NETS, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX or by cheque or through our financial assistance scheme.If payment is by cheque, please indicate the details of the programme applied for on the back of the cheque, stating clearly you personal particulars and company name. Unless otherwise stated, all fees are inclusive of GST.

Please note that under the Private Education Act, all students will enter into a Fee Protection Scheme contract with MDIS.

Student Pass Application

International students are required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Please click here for detailed information.