An established and recognised biomedical science programme

Final-year projects and internships with renowned research institutions and organisations

Choice of three specialisation options: Biomedical Research, Clinical Laboratory Technology and Medicinal Chemistry

From cancer screening to diagnosing HIV, drug discovery and development, biomedical science is the foundation of modern healthcare today. Get an understanding of how diseases evolve, the functions of the human body and the world of bacteria through the Diploma in Biomedical Science (BMS).

The course covers the latest in biomedical sciences and medical breakthroughs, including areas such as cancer biology, infectious diseases, clinical chemistry, developmental biology and immunology.

In your first year, you will take modules such as chemistry, microbiology, biostatistics, physiology and cell biology that will give you a firm foundation in biomedical science.

Clinical Laboratory Technology

This option includes a two-year Integrated Clinical Laboratory Training Programme at NUH at the start of the second year, where you will learn about laboratory techniques and get trained alongside doctors, nurses and medical technologists. You will also receive additional certification in phlebotomy.

There are many diverse careers available to BMS graduates.

Industries Positions

• Research Institutions

• Hospital Laboratories

• Healthcare Institutions

• Biopharmaceutical companies

• Clinical laboratories

• Preclinical trial centres

• Biologics manufacturing companies

• Education institutions

• University laboratories

• Government sector (eg. Agri-food and Veterinary Authority, Health Sciences Authority.

• Research Assistant

• Medical Technologist

• Laboratory Biologist

• Lab Analyst

• Technical Product Specialist

• Teacher

• Healthcare Officer

• Technical Officer

• Validation Specialist

• Scientific Product Executive

• Qc Specialist

• Chemical Analyst