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Bachelor of Science (Hons) Biotechnology

The programme is intended to:

Provide students with a knowledge and understanding of the basic science that underpins biotechnology, including molecular biology and bioinformatics.
Advance students’ knowledge of the science that is at the forefront of developments in biotechnology.
Develop students’ practical skills including information technology skills, that will enable them to pursue careers in the biotechnology industry.
Prepare students for employment, by developing transferable skills, including: self-management and reflective practice, independence, communication, IT, numeracy, data analysis, interpersonal and teamwork skills, alongside an awareness of current issues within the taught programme.
Develop an appreciation of the role of scientific research in the advancement of Biotechnology and to encourage an understanding of the potential economic, ethical, and political impacts of modern biotechnology on society.

Intakes

April
Oct

Application Processing Time in Days: 28

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Full-Time Positions (Non-Academic & Academic)

Academic Positions (Part-Time)
Associate Lecturer(s) will be appointed on part-time basis to cater to short-term teaching requirements. After the recruitment process has concluded, the official appointment will take place three (3) to six (6) months prior to the commencement of classes or it will be subject to the availability of teaching classes.

Applicants must possess a recognised University degree. Any other relevant professional qualifications, industry experience and pedagogical training would be advantageous.

PSW Opportunity

The International Students studying in certain institutions in Singapore are allowed to work part time for 16 hours per week as mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore.
Students who have studied in the institutions mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore are allowed to apply for a Long Term Visitor Pass.
They are allowed to look for a job during this time period.This is for 12 months.If the students get a job during this time period, the employer may sponsor for an Employment pass.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

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

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

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

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)

MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)

Pearson Average 54, minimum component 51

Pass MDIS English Placement Test (EPT)

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

Equivalent

Management Development Institute of Singapore

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