International Foundation Diploma in Biomedical SciencesAwarded by: MDIS

Anatomy & Physiology

Bioinformatics

Biology

Chemistry 

Genetics

Mathematics 

Molecular Cell Biology

Physics

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 25 (lecture)

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 25 (tutorial/practical)

Click here to download profiles of lecturers.

Duration & Intakes

Fees & Structure

Note:

# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
# Local:
- Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop,  medical insurance, fee protection scheme. 
- Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, medical insurance, medical examination, administrative fee, study guide and e-Book.
# 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 14 and above, and meet at least one of the following requirements:

At least 1 GCE 'O' Level Pass* 

OR

NITEC / Higher NITEC qualification 

OR

International applicants must have completed 10 years of foreign formal education 

OR

Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience) 

OR

At least 1 ‘IGCSE’ Level Pass

*Note: 1 GCE O level subject would need to be relevant Science subject

English Language Requirements

Applicants are required to possess one of the following:

C6 pass in English at GCE ‘O’ level or equivalent

OR

Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent

OR

Pass the English Entrance Test conducted by MDIS

OR

MDIS Professional Certificate in English

OR

1 ‘IGCSE’ Level Pass (either English 1st language or 2nd language)

OR

Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS

OR

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

OR

Achieve a minimum score of 85 and above in Duolingo English Test

 
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)

Duration & Intakes

Fees & Structure

Note:

# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST. The amount illustrated is based on current prevailing GST at 8%. Note that GST will be changed from 7% to 8% from 1st January 2023 and subsequently 8% to 9% from 1st January 2024. The applicable total amount payable will be charged accordingly.
# Local: 
- Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop,  medical insurance, fee protection scheme. 
- Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, medical insurance, medical examination, administrative fee, study guide and e-Book.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.

Entry Requirements

All applicants must be of age 14 and above and possess one of the following:

At least 1 GCE 'O' Level Pass* 

OR

NITEC / Higher NITEC qualification

OR

International applicants must have completed 10 years of foreign formal education 

OR

Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience) 

OR

At least 1 ‘IGCSE’ Level Pass
 

*Note: 1 GCE O level subject would need to be relevant Science subject 

English Language Requirements

Applicants are required to possess one of the following:

C6 pass in English at GCE ‘O’ level or equivalent 

OR

Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent 

OR

Pass the English Entrance Test conducted by MDIS 

OR

MDIS Professional Certificate in English 

OR

1 ‘IGCSE’ Level Pass (either English 1st language or 2nd language)

OR

Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS

OR

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

OR

Achieve a minimum score of 85 and above in Duolingo English Test

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.

For any programme enquiries, please contact our friendly consultants:

Ms Kate Gan | Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 8821 9729 | Email: kate_ganql@mdis.edu.sg

Mr Darren Yap | Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 8183 8104 | Email: darren_yapme@mdis.edu.sg