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International Foundation Diploma in Biomedical Sciences

The International Foundation Diploma in Biomedical Sciences programme is designed to foster opportunities for entry into the life science industry and as an avenue for students to embark on further professional development and is particularly suited for:

Students who wish to pursue higher education in Biomedical Sciences or Biotechnology, as well as a host of other disciplines.
Professionals who lack previous exposure to the sciences but are involved in the life sciences industry or are preparing for entry into that industry.
Individuals who wish to pursue an alternative career path and those who have a keen interest in the discipline will also find the programme a rewarding first step into the diverse field of biological sciences. Members of the cosmetics, food, legal, teaching, banking and environmental professions who would also find the programme of individual benefit to their knowledge base.

Intakes

March
May
Aug
Nov

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

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

At least 1 GCE 'O' Level Pass*

NITEC / Higher NITEC qualification

International applicants must have completed 10 years of foreign formal education

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

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

Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent

Pass the English Entrance Test conducted by MDIS

MDIS Professional Certificate in English

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

Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS

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

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

Management Development Institute of Singapore

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