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School of
BIOLOGICAL
SCIENCES
A School of the College of Science
Bachelor of Science in
Biological Sciences (Honours)
Bachelor of Science in
Biological Sciences (Honours)
with Psychology Major
Bachelor of Science in
Biological Sciences (Honours)
with Food Science and
Technology Major
Bachelor of Science in
Biological Sciences (Honours)
with Business Minor
Integrated Programme
in Biological Sciences
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
and Master of Science
Double Degree:
1. Bachelor of Science in
Biomedical Sciences (Honours)
2. Bachelor of Medicine
(Chinese Medicine)
1
Welcome to the School
of Biological Sciences
13 Double Degree in Biomedical
Sciences and Chinese Medicine
2
Admission Requirements
and Exemptions
14 Biomedical Sciences and
Chinese Medicine Curriculum
3
Direct Honours Programmes
in Biological Sciences
16 Premium Electives
4
Biological Sciences Curriculum
6
Biological Sciences
with Psychology Major
8
Biological Sciences
with Food Science and
Technology Major
10 Biological Sciences
with Business Minor
12 Fast Track Programmes
in Biological Sciences
17 Our Students Speak...
18 Industrial Internship Programme
20 Career Prospects –
Unlimited Opportunities!
21 Welfare Services
22 International Exchange
Programmes
23 Scholarships and Financial Aid
24 Our Alumni Speaks...
WELCOME TO THE SCHOOL
OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Welcome to the School of Biological Sciences
CONTENTS
Population ageing, chronic illnesses
and epidemics are major health
challenges faced by many countries,
including Singapore. The “health” of
our environment is also under great
threat due to issues such as pollutions
and global warming. To address these
challenges, we will need professionals
who are knowledgeable and well trained
in the Biological Sciences to grow
our biomedical industries, to improve
our health care services, and to bring
advances to research in the biomedical
and environmental biotechnology domains.
With a Biological Science
Honours degree, you can
make a difference.
You will be making the right choice to study at
NTU School of Biological Sciences because:
Direct Honours*:
Flexibility:
Highly Employable:
The School offers 3-4year direct honours
degree programmes
in Biological Sciences
and 5-year double
degree programme in
Biomedical Sciences
& Chinese Medicine.
Is there significant
distinction in a degree
awarded with or
without honours?
Yes. It directly reflects
your academic
achievement,
which impacts
on progression to
further study and
employability!
The curricula are designed
for your individual study
preference with many
electives and options
(including fast tracks,premedical tracks and additional
disciplines in the form of
2nd Majors or Minors, if
you have the competence
and aptitude). The School
provides first-rate teaching
by an international team
of experienced academics
who are also top-notch
researchers. This is the
opportunity to learn from the
experts without the need to
travel overseas – imagine, a
global education within the
comfort of the country!
Our graduates are highly
employable because the
School’s Honours degree
programmes are well
recognized. Students are
superbly prepared for
the job market through
in-depth and rigorous
trainings in biological and
biomedical sciences. The
new Industrial Internship
Programme brings a
further dimension to this
advantage. A degree
from NTU School of
Biological Sciences
would give you a great
edge over others even at
the start to your career!
* Subject to meeting Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement
School of Biological Sciences | 1
Direct Honours Programmes in Biological Sciences
Admission Requirements and Exemptions
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
AND EXEMPTIONS
‘A’ Level Certificate holders:
General NTU entry requirements PLUS
H1 pass in Mathematics
H2 pass in Physics OR Chemistry OR Biology
Exemptions from selected Year 1
courses will be offered to students
who have met the criteria listed below.
A maximum of three exemptions from
Year 1 courses can be awarded.
A Level Subject
Exemptions
Criteria
H2 Biology
BS1001 Introductory Biology
Grade A in H2 Biology
H2 Chemistry
BS1003 Organic Chemistry
3As at H2 including A in H2 Chemistry
H3 Molecular Biology
BS1007 Molecular &
Cell Biology I
Distinction or Merit in the H3 subject
plus Grade A in H2 Biology
H3 Organic Synthesis &
Mechanism
BS1003 Organic Chemistry
Distinction or Merit in the H3 subject
plus 3As at H2 level
H3 Proteomics
BS1005 Biochemistry I
Distinction or Merit in the H3 subject
plus 3As at H2 level
Other H3 subjects
Exemption will be granted on
a case by case basis
Distinction or Merit in the H3 subject
plus 3As at H2 level
Local Polytechnic Diploma holders:
Please visit the following link for a complete
list of eligible diplomas: http://edv.sg/1ifmaVj
Certificate of Merit holders and outstanding
polytechnic graduates with the relevant
diplomas may be considered for:
• Direct entry into 2nd year for Biological
Sciences or Biological Sciences with
Business Minor
• Course exemptions and completion
in 3.5 years for Biological Sciences
with Psychology / Food Science and
Technology Major
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DIRECT HONOURS
PROGRAMMES IN
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Key features of the Direct Honours programmes in
Biological Sciences:
• A core curriculum built on chemical,
molecular, cellular, structural and
computational biology, as well
as genetics and genomics in the
foundational years.
• Opportunity to concentrate in a
selected area in senior years based
on individual interests, strengths and
career aspirations.
• In-depth focus on current topics
relevant to today’s medicine such as
neurobiology, immunology, cancer
biology and developmental biology.
• A full final semester dedicated to a Final
Year Project (FYP), undertaken either
at the School or at approved local or
international institutions. Alternatively
you may take up the Industrial Internship
Programme (IIP), which allows you to
gain work experience in life-sciencesrelated organizations or industries,
providing opportunities to improve
career skills so as to prepare you for the
challenging work environments.
• Opportunities for international exchange
with over 150 partner Universities in
more than 25 countries.
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B.Sc in Biological Sciences (Hons) curriculum
Year 1
General Education
Requirement (GER)
Prescribed Elective (PE)
Art, Humanities & Social Sciences (AHSS)
Business & Management (BM)
Liberal Studies (LS)
Science, Technology & Society (STS)
Any Category (AHSS, BM, LS or STS)
Unrestricted Elective (UE)
Total AUs
AU
36
54
12
3
3
3
3
3
15
132
Core courses: Compulsory courses in order to fulfill your degree requirements. In the first semester of your first year,
your Core courses will be pre-registered for you. To register for more GER-PE and/or UE, students may do so during
the add/drop period.
Prescribed Electives: You are expected to fulfill the required number of AUs as indicated in your degree audit.
You are free to select from a list of available Prescribed Electives as long as you fulfill the pre-requisite (if applicable).
Unrestricted Electives: You are expected to fulfill the required number of AUs as indicated in your degree audit.
You are free to select from a list of available Unrestricted Electives as long as you fulfill the pre-requisite (if applicable).
Table A
BS2007
BS2009
BS2010
BS2012
BS211S
BS3332^
BS3335^
Table B
BS3001
BS3003
BS3004
BS3005
BS3006^
BS3016
BS3018
BS3333^
BS3334^
BS3337^
BS4001
BS4002
BS4004
BS4006
BS4007
BS4009
BS2103^^
BS9001
Immunology
Advanced Biochemistry
Bioimaging
Genetics and Genomics
Equations of Life
Undergraduate Advanced Experimental Biology
(UAEB) Workshop (Series I)
Methods in Histology
Applied Biophysics
Neurobiology
Developmental Biology
Cancer Biology
Advanced Molecular Genetics
Bioentrepreneurship
Molecular Evolution
Plant Biology
Undergraduate Advanced
Molecular Bacteriology
Experimental Biology (UAEB)
DNA engineering for Fluorescent in-situ Hybridization (FISH)
Workshop (Series II)
Protein production and fragment based drug screening
Current Topics in Muscle Biology & Neuromuscular Diseases
Current Topics in Cell Biology
Current Topics in Immunology
Virology
Systems Biology & Medicine
Biology of Aging
TCM Diagnostics
Research Experience
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
PE-AHSS**
3
UE
3
Total AUs
15
**Students will be pre-registered with GER-PE-AHSS ‘HE9091 Principles of Economics’ in their first
semester. Students may drop the pre-registered GER-PE-AHSS and register for other available GER-PE.
Core
BS1001
BS1002
BS1003
-
Introductory Biology
Biophysical Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
-
BS1005
BS1006
BS1007
BS1008
-
Biochemistry I
Principles of Genetics
Molecular & Cell Biology I
Bioinformatics & Statistics
-
Semester 2
Core
PE-LS
UE
Total AUs
3
3
3
3
3
3
18
Total AUs
3
3
3
3
3
3
18
Total AUs
3
9
3
3
18
Total AUs
9
3
3
3
18
Total AUs
12
3
3
18
Total AUs
12
3
15
Final Year Project / Industrial Internship Programme
Total AUs
12
12
Year 2
Semester 1
Core
GER-Core
UE
BS2001
BS2002
BS2003
BS2004
HW0202
-
Physiology
Microbiology
Biochemistry II
Molecular & Cell Biology II
Research Writing in the Biological Sciences
-
Semester 2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
6
3
Table C
BS3008
Computational Biology & Modelling
3
BS3010
Current Topics in Stem Cell and Developmental Biology
3
BS3011
Protein Folding & Biomolecular NMR
3
BS3013
Drug discovery & Development, Biotechnology
3
BS3014
Biological Foundations of Behavior
3
BS3015
The RNA World
3
BS3017
Advanced Microbial Pathogenesis
3
BS3019
Neuropsychology of Stress and Resilience
3
BS3331^ Undergraduate Advanced Experimental Biology
Applied Immunology
3
BS3336^ (UAEB) Workshop (Series I)
Proteomics Workshop
3
BS1101^^ Basics of TCM
6
^ Major PE which is conducted during the 1-week term break, or during the 2 weeks before the term starts.
^^ BS1101 and BS2103 are considered as ONE Major PE.
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Semester 1
B.Sc in Biological Sciences (Hons) curriculum
B.Sc in Biological Sciences (Hons) curriculum
Course Type
Core
Major Prescribed Elective (Major PE)
Core
Core
Major PE
GER-Core
UE
BS2008
HW0302
-
Experimental Molecular & Cell Biology
(From Table A)
Mastering Communication
-
Year 3
Semester 1
Major PE
GER-Core
PE-BM
PE-STS
BS0001
-
(From Table B)
Biology & Society
-
Semester 2
Major PE
GER-Core
PE - Any
BS0002
-
(From Table C)
Environmental Microbiology
(From AHSS, BM, LS or STS)
Year 4
Semester 1
Major PE
UE
-
(From Table B)
-
Semester 2
Major PE
BS4020 / BS4222
Note: Curriculum is based on the school’s recommendation for BS 4-Year Programme.
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6 Prescribed
Electives
(20 AUs)
Exploring the mystery of the MIND…
Launched in 2013, this prestigious
programme combines the Biological Sciences
(Honours) programme with Psychology as a
2nd Major, in partnership with the School of
Humanities and Social Sciences.
The immense popularity of the programme
reflects the current younger generation’s
awareness of the importance of Psychology
to every aspect of our lives. We can see
that in fast-paced Singapore, where its
population is encountering increasing levels
of stress, a growing emphasis is placed
on mental health. Our education system is
moving into a phase that aims to cater
to individual learning abilities and styles.
The aged requires specialized care not
only physically but also at a psychological
level. With this comes a demand for
professionals with interdisciplinary
training in Psychology. Students who
have a curiosity about human emotions,
behaviors and thoughts will greatly benefit
from this curriculum, developing interests
in fields of psychology such as Human
Memory, Human Motivation, Cognitive
Development, Trauma Psychology and
even Forensic Psychology of Crime.
Course structure for B.Sc (Hons)
in Biological Sciences with Psychology Major
General Education
Requirement (GER)
General Education
Requirement (GER)
Art, Humanities & Social Sciences (AHSS)
Business & Management (BM)
Prescribed
Liberal Studies (LS)
Elective (PE)
Science, Technology & Society (STS)
Any Category (AHSS, BM, LS or STS)
Psychology Major Requirements
Unrestricted
Compulsory Courses
Elective (UE)
Prescribed Electives
Total AUs
Psychology Major Structure
5 Compulsory
Courses
(15 AUs)
• HP1000 Introduction to Psychology (compulsory)
• HP1100 Fundamentals of Social Science Research (compulsory)
Choose 3 courses from the following level 2000 courses
• HP2100 Research Design and Data Analysis in Psychology
• HP2200 Biological Psychology
• HP2300 Developmental Psychology
• HP2400 Social Psychology
• HP2500 Personality and Individual Differences
• HP2600 Cognitive Psychology
• HP2700 Abnormal Psychology
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Level 3000
• HP3001 Learning and Behavioral Analysis
• HP3002 Positive Psychology
• HP3003 Engineering Psychology
• HP3101 Applied Statistical Methods for Psychological Research
• HP3201 Evolutionary Psychology
• HP3202 Alcohol, Drugs and Behaviour
• HP3301 Issues and Concerns in Adolescence
• HP3302 Cognitive Development
• HP3401 The Social Psychology of Human Communication
• HP3501 Human Motivation
• HP3601 Human Memory
• HP3701 Psychological Adjustment and Mental Health
• HP3702 Child Psychopathology
• HP3703 Health Psychology
• HP3704 Introduction to Clinical Neuropsychology
• HP3705 Clinical Community Psychology
• HP3801 Psychology in the Workplace
• HP3802 Personnel Psychology
• HP3803 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
• HP3804 Psychological Testing
• HP3805 Managing Organisational Behaviour
• HP3901 Cultural Psychology
• HP3902 Psychology in the Asian Context
Level 4000
Biological Sciences Requirements
Course Type
Core
Major Prescribed Elective (Major PE)
Core
Choose 6 courses from the following list, at least 2 must be from the level 4000 courses.
Biological Sciences with Psychology Major
Biological Sciences with Psychology Major
BIOLOGICAL
SCIENCES WITH
PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR
AU
36
54
12
3
3
3
3
Exempted
15
20
149
Psychological Laboratories
• HP4001 Research Laboratory in Psychology
• HP4011 Data Analysis using ANOVA
• HP4012 Applied Multivariate Methods for Psychological Research
• HP4031 Laboratory in Developmental Psychology
• HP4041 Laboratory in Social Psychology
• HP4051 Laboratory in Personality and Individual Differences
• HP4061 Laboratory in Cognitive Psychology
• HP4062 Laboratory in Human Factors
• HP4091 Laboratory in Cultural Psychology
Modules on Professional Psychology
• HP4101 Clinical Psychology
• HP4102 Trauma Psychology and Crisis Management
• HP4103 The Forensic Psychology of Crime, Terrorism and Disasters
Seminar
• HP4201 Technology and Social Behaviour
• HP4221 Primate Psychology
• HP4231 Social and Emotional Development
• HP4241 Interpersonal relations and family studies
• HP4242 Social Cognition
• HP4261 Computational and Cognitive Neuroscience of Vision
• HP4271 Cognitive Neuroplasticity
• HP4272 Neuropsychology
• HP4281 Psychology of Leadership
Note: For more information on the Psychology Major, please refer to http://edv.sg/16O4iM8
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AU
Core
36
Major Prescribed Elective (Major PE)
54
Core
General Education
Requirement (GER)
This is a prestigious new programme
combining the Biological Sciences
(Honours) with Food Science and
Technology as a 2nd Major, in partnership
with the Wageningen University (The
Netherlands) and two other Schools in
NTU: School of Chemical and Biomedical
Engineering (SCBE) and School of Physical
and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS).
For students enrolled in this programme,
in addition to the Biological Sciences
courses, they will read 5 compulsory
courses specific to this Major, which will
be taught by professors from Wageningen
University. Furthermore, students will
read prescribed electives of their choices
from SBS, SCBE and SPMS. The
interdisciplinary nature of the programme
Biological Sciences Requirements
Course Type
12
Prescribed
Elective (PE)
Art, Humanities & Social Sciences (AHSS)
3
Business & Management (BM)
3
Liberal Studies (LS)
3
Science, Technology & Society (STS)
3
Any Category (AHSS, BM, LS or STS)
Exempted
Biological Sciences with Food Science and Technology Major
Biological Sciences with Food Science and Technology Major
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
WITH FOOD SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY MAJOR NEW!
Course structure for B.Sc (Hons) in Biological Sciences
with Food Science and Technology Major
Food Science and Technology Major Requirements
General Education
Requirement (GER)
Unrestricted
Elective (UE)
Compulsory Courses
18
Prescribed Electives
15
Total AUs
147
Food Science and Technology Major Structure
will benefit students who are interested
in Biology and further wish to gain
understanding about food processes
with an engineering and industrial point
of view, through the expertise of our
Wageningen University partners.
5 Compulsory
Courses
(18 AUs)
• Food Chemistry
• Food Microbiology
• Food Process Engineering
• Food Physics
• Quality Systems Operations
5 Prescribed
Electives
(15 AUs)
Choose 5 courses from the following list.
• BG4215
Biomedical Nanotechnology
• CH4303
Bioseparations
• CH4306
Bioanalytical Techniques
• CH4213
Pharmacokinetics & Biopharmaceutics
• CM9102 Food Analysis (with laboratory)
• CM4013 Current Topics in Analytical Chemistry
• BS3018
Plant Biology (with laboratory)
• BS4007
Systems Biology and Medicine
Note: For more information please refer to www.ntu.edu.sg/sbs
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Biological Sciences with Business Minor
Biological Sciences with Business Minor
Business Minor Structure
Choose 5 courses from the following list
• BU8101 Accounting: A User Persepective
• BU8201 Business Finance
• BU8301 Fundamentals of Business Law
• BU8401 Management Decision Tools
• BU8501 Marketing for the 21st Century
• BU8601 Fundamentals of Management
• BU9201 Investments
• BU9302 Law of IP & New Media
BIOLOGICAL
SCIENCES WITH
BUSINESS
MINOR
The Biological Sciences (Honours)
programme can be combined
with a Minor in Business Studies
in partnership with the Nanyang
Business School (NBS). The
Business Minor comprises
of courses in core business
disciplines, training in business
and marketing skills. This is
advantageous to those students
who aspire to be in management
positions and are looking for
entrepreneurship opportunities.
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Students can be admitted DIRECTLY to
do the Business Minor when applying to
NTU for admission or INDIRECTLY by
applying to do the Business Minor after
they have been admitted to the Biological
Sciences (Honours) programme. Note
that the number admitted to the Business
Minor is very limited and direct-admission
students are given priority over indirectadmission students in the form of:
• Pre-allocation of one business minor
course in Year 1 Semester 1.
• Priority allocation of a business minor
course in Year 1 Semester 2.
Note: For more information please refer to http://edv.sg/T98385
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Double Degree
Fast Track Programmes in Biological Sciences
DOUBLE DEGREE:
FAST TRACK PROGRAMMES
IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
The right pace to match your academic ability...
The School of Biological Sciences has
launched an by invitation only Integrated
4-year BSc(Hons)/MSc (research)
programme to top students. The programme
comprises 3-year coursework and research
experience leading to a BSc(Hons) in
Biological Sciences followed by a 1-year*
research project leading to a MSc.
i. Student with outstanding pre-university
scholastic record in Science.
ii. Student has applied as his/her 1st choice
to read a BSc.(Hons) programme or BSc.
(Hons) with business minor programme
with the School.
*The duration of the MSc. component can
be 1-1.5 year depending on the nature of the
project and the performance of the student.
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Bachelor of Medicine (Chinese Medicine)
This innovative “East Meets West” bilingual
programme trains students in biomedical
sciences research and the principles and
practice of Chinese Medicine. The key
features are:
Integrated 4-year* BSc(Hons)/
MSc (research) programme
Eligibility:
Bachelor of Science in
Biomedical Sciences (Honours)*
3 years at NTU School of Biological
Sciences where students take:
• Biomedical courses
(Language of instruction: English)
• Chinese Medicine courses
(Language of instruction: Chinese)
• General Education Requirements
Accelerated Bachelor
Programme
The Accelerated Bachelor Programme
is designed to provide academically
proficient students with an opportunity
to complete their programme
requirements within 3.5 years (i.e.
one semester earlier than the normal
candidature). This programme is offered
to students strictly by invitation.
Admission Requirements
‘A’ Level Certificate holders:
Please refer to page 2 for more details
on the general admission requirements
2 years at the Beijing University of Chinese and exemptions.
Medicine (BUCM) where students focus on: PLUS
• Chinese Medicine clinical training
Pass in ‘O’ level (or equivalent) Chinese
(Language of instruction: Chinese)
• Advanced Chinese Medicine principles Local Polytechnic Diploma holders:
More information on the 2 years in BUCM
is available via http://edv.sg/1djG6tc
* Subject to meeting Grade Point Average
(GPA) requirement
Please visit the link below for
a complete list of eligible diplomas:
http://edv.sg/1ifmaVj
PLUS
Pass in ‘O’ level (or equivalent) Chinese
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B.Sc in Biomedical Sciences (Hons) curriculum
Year 1
General Education
Requirement (GER)
Prescribed Elective (PE)
Art, Humanities & Social Sciences (AHSS)
Business & Management (BM)
Liberal Studies (LS)
Science, Technology & Society (STS)
Unrestricted Elective (UE)
Total AUs
AU
114
18
6
3
9
150
Core courses: Compulsory courses in order to fulfill your degree requirements. In the first semester
of your first year, your Core courses will be pre-registered for you. To register for more GER-PE and/or
UE, students may do so during the add/drop period.
Prescribed Electives: You are expected to fulfill the required number of AUs as indicated in your
degree audit. You are free to select from a list of available Prescribed Electives as long as you fulfill the
pre-requisite (if applicable).
Unrestricted Electives: You are expected to fulfill the required number of AUs as indicated in your
degree audit. You are free to select from a list of available Unrestricted Electives as long as you fulfill
the pre-requisite (if applicable).
Semester 1
Core
GER-Core
PE-BM
UE
Core
GER-Core
Neurobiology
3
Developmental Biology
3
BS3004
Cancer Biology
3
BS3005
Advanced Molecular Genetics
3
BS3006^
Bioentrepreneurship
3
BS3333^
BS3337^
Undergraduate Advanced
Experimental Biology (UAEB)
Workshop (Series II)
BS4001
Current Topics in Muscle Biology & Neuromuscular Diseases
3
BS4002
Current Topics in Cell Biology
3
Year 3
BS4006
Virology
3
Semester 1
BS4007
Systems Biology & Medicine
3
Major PE
BS4009
Biology of Aging
3
BS9001
Research Experience
3
BS3008
Computational Biology & Modelling
3
BS3010
Current Topics in Stem Cell and Developmental Biology
3
Semester 2
BS3011
Protein Folding & Biomolecular NMR
3
Major PE
BS3013
Drug discovery & Development, Biotechnology
3
BS3014
Biological Foundations of Behavior
3
BS3015
The RNA World
3
BS3019
Neuropsychology of Stress and Resilience
3
DNA engineering for Fluorescent in-situ Hybridization (FISH)
3
Protein production and fragment based drug screening
3
Table E
BS3332^
BS3335^
BS3336^
Core
UE
Core
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Core
3
Methods in Histology
3
Applied Biophysics
3
Intersemestral
Proteomics Workshop
3
Major PE PE
^ Major PE which is conducted during the 1-week term break or during the 2 weeks before the term starts.
BS2001
BS2002
BS2004
BS2101
BS2102
BS2103
Physiology
Microbiology
Molecular & Cell Biology II
Anatomy
Chinese Materia Medica
TCM Diagnostics
BS2104
BS2105
BS2106
BS2107
-
Biomedical Pharmacology
Emperor’s Canon of Internal Medicine
TCM Formulary
TCM Internship l
-
BS3018
BS3101
BS3108
BS3103
-
(From Table D)
Plant Biology
Treatise on Exogenous Febrile Diseases
Acupuncture and Moxibustion
TCM Internship II
-
BS2007
BS3102
BS3104
BS3106
BS3107
(From Table E)
Immunology
Synopsis of the Golden Chamber
Pathology
Seasonal Febrile Diseases
TCM Internship lll
BS4020
Final Year Project
Total AUs
3
3
3
3
6
3
21
Total AUs
3
3
3
4
6
6
25
Total AUs
3
6
8
3
3
23
Total AUs
3
3
6
6
3
3
24
Total AUs
3
3
6
3
6
3
24
Total AUs
12
12
Semester 2
UE
Undergraduate Advanced Experimental
Biology (UAEB) Workshop (Series I)
Biochemistry I
Principles of Genetics
Molecular & Cell Biology I
Bioinformatics & Statistics
Basics of TCM
Mastering Communication
Semester 1
BS3003
Molecular Bacteriology
BS1005
BS1006
BS1007
BS1008
BS1101
HW0302
Total AUs
3
3
6
3
3
3
21
Year 2
BS3001
BS3334^
Introductory Biology
Organic Chemistry
TCM in Ancient Chinese
Biology & Society
-
Semester 2
Core
Table D
BS1001
BS1003
BS1102
BS0001
-
B.Sc in Biomedical Sciences (Hons) curriculum
B.Sc in Biomedical Sciences (Hons) curriculum
Course Type
Core
Major Prescribed Elective (Major PE)
Core
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PREMIUM
ELECTIVES
Graduate Medical School
Preparatory Module
Reading a graduate medical degree
after completing their first degree
in Biological Sciences has been the
aspiration for many of our students.
Despite the intense competition, an
increasing number of our graduates
have successfully gained admission
to the DUKE-NUS Graduate Medical
School (GMS). Application to the GMS
requires not only an excellent first degree
but also a strong performance in the
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).
In collaboration with DUKE-NUS GMS
faculty, this module offers an opportunity
to understand what it takes to become a
medical doctor via the GMS route, and
to experience the innovative pedagogical
style adopted by the GMS. Importantly, it
prepares students for the MCAT.
I love our
SBS Club!
Undergraduate Advanced
Experimental Biology
Workshop Series
The Undergraduate Advanced
Experimental Biology (UAEB) workshop
series has been introduced recently
into our Biological Sciences Curriculum
to provide undergraduate students
opportunities for in-depth learning and
training in biological sciences, focusing
on experimental design, skill-sets, data
acquisitions and analyses. This involves an
intensive workshop-type course conducted
over one week, to benefit students who are
keen to learn more advanced skill-sets in
selected areas e.g. Applied Immunology,
Molecular Bacteriology etc.
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The UAEB Workshop was a
significant improvement from the
traditional lecture/tutorial system. The
small class size, hands on nature, and
frank discussion enabled students to
move from passive sponges of knowledge,
to active participants in knowledge...
Professors
encouraged us to
think out of the box and
to combine different
lectures together for
critical thinking. I like
that he used materials
not just from the
conventional textbook.
Our Students Speak...
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences (Honours) with Psychology Major
Premium Electives
Prof’s
advices really
helped me work
out a study plan
that’s suitable
for myself.
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Get a head-start in
your career!
Others are employed, for example, as:
• Management executive, Citibank
Singapore.
This 22-weeks Industrial Internship
Programme (IIP) is a new and exciting
addition to the array of choices
students can enjoy. As a part of the
graduation requirement, students can
choose to complete the Industrial
Internship Programme in the place of
the Final Year Project.
• Team leader, Wealth management, HSBC.
The purpose of the internship
programme is to provide students
with experience in an industrial and
professional setting to hone their
career-enhancing skills. Being interned
to a specific employer also offers
opportunities to take up available
positions directly after graduation.
• QC control officer, LONZA Biologics.
A substantial number of them
are working in the civil sector, for
example, as education officers at
MOE, and executives at MOFA,
MOM and MOH.
• Data analyst, Barclays Capital.
• Regulatory Affairs Executive, Bayer
Chemicals.
• Operations Manager, Singapore General
Hospital.
• Clinical Services Executive, Johnson and
Johnson Pharmaceuticals.
• Business Analyst, Terrapinn business
media Pte Ltd.
• Executive Officer, Pharmaceutical
division, Economic Development Board
(EDB).
• Senior Manager, A*STAR.
• Senior Executive, Singapore Tourism
Board (STB).
• Environmental Health Executive, National
Environment Agency (NEA).
• And more….......
My role as a primary marketing assistant
in IMS China is to provide support for the
development of research analysis report to be
presented to clients. Through this internship,
I have learnt to implement knowledge during
my course of study in SBS into practical use at
work. At the same time, I have gained valuable
experience in the marketing research field.
Lim Yujing
IMS Intelligene Applied, China
In GSK Vaccines, I was exposed to what is
downstream of R&D: making the product.
The knowledge imparted to me in SBS allowed me
to quickly understand the processes carried out in
production and the principles behind them. This
experience has certainly been fulfilling, giving me a
taste of a realistic and fast-paced work environment.
It, together with what I have learned in SBS, has
definitely prepared me for my road ahead, into the
working society.
Loy Wei Heng Lucas
GSK, Singapore
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences (Honours)
Industrial with
Internship
Psychology
Programme
Major
Industrial Internship Programme
INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIP
PROGRAMME
I am helping Temasek Holdings to evaluate
possible investment targets and perform deep dive
analysis of selected new technologies in Life Sciences.
I do a top-bottom approach in screening a particular
disease market and look out for unmet needs in
certain disease areas. The SBS Industrial Internship
Programme is very unique and important for my career
development even before Graduation. I have applied
my Life Science knowledge very well in my internship.
Ong Shi Han
Temasek Holdings, Singapore
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School of Biological Sciences | 19
Our pedagogy produces graduates that are
not only trained for a career in Life Sciences
but equipped with knowledge and experience
applicable to diverse career paths locally and
internationally.
The majority of our Biological Sciences’
graduates are currently working as scientific
and research personnel at University
laboratories, national research institutes
(GIS, IMCB, BTI, DSO, DSTA, etc), and
private research institutes (GlaxoSmithKline,
Novartis, Roche, etc) while others are
studying for a PhD degree at local and
overseas universities or the graduate medical
degree at Duke- NUS Medical School.
For graduates with an additional
Psychology Major, career opportunities are
further extended to include scopes such
as employment counsellors, correction
counsellors, interviewers, personnel
analysts, and writers. In Singapore, and
overseas, career for graduates in Psychology
are increasing. The Ministry of Defence,
Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health,
and the Police are among the Singaporean
government agencies interested in hiring
Psychology graduates. In the private sector
opportunities range more widely – e.g.
the sales/service sector, administrative
support, public affairs, education, business,
advertising, health, and the media.
They can also choose to take up higher
degrees leading to careers such as Clinical
Psychologists, Forensic Psychologists and
Speech Therapists.
For graduates with an additional Food
Science and Technology Major, career
opportunities are further extended to food
processing companies or allied industries
such as food ingredient, food equipment
and packaging companies or government
agencies. A FST Major graduate is also
prepared for post-graduate studies leading
to careers in research. Research in Food
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Welfare Services
Career Prospects – Unlimited Opportunities!
CAREER PROSPECTS –
UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES!
Science is directed towards understanding
the interaction of food components essential
to nutritional, safety, and physical properties,
such as improving packaging with attention
to environmental concerns, and improving
our methods of problem detection. It is also
directed towards maximizing the utilization
of agricultural resources and ensuring
Singapore’s food security.
Our Double Degree in Biomedical
Sciences & Chinese Medicine graduates
are well-positioned to consider careers in
both Life Sciences/Biomedical Sciences and
the Chinese Medicine industry. The majority
are employed as:
• Chinese Medicine practitioner (subject
to passing the relevant licensing
examination)
• Biomedical and Healthcare - clinical
researchers, healthcare support staff,
diagnostics
• Research & Development - research
institutes, Multinational pharmaceutical
companies, Universities, clinical
research, product development
• Management and administration in Life
Science/TCM-related ventures, financial
institutions, statutory boards, investment
companies
• Education - teachers, instructors,
lecturers from primary to tertiary level
• Life Sciences/Chinese Medicine support
professions - sales engineers, marketing
executives, product specialists
• Media & publishing - scientific
journalism, public education/awareness
• Law(paralegal) - handling patent and
intellectual property law related to
scientific discoveries
Others are currently pursuing higher
degree (Masters) in Chinese Medicine or
research as PhD students at local and
overseas universities.
WELFARE
SERVICES
Peer-Tutoring
Career Advice Office
Junior students could make use of this
opportunity to clear their doubts on their
school work by consulting their seniors.
We have a dedicated team of faculties
who is committed to help undergraduates
define their career goals, and thereafter
map a path to achieving those objectives.
Through courses, workshops and
seminars, we can help you work
out what careers best fit your skills,
interests and values, and equip you with
knowledge and skills to help you nail
that job interview. Working closely with
top recruiters in Singapore and beyond,
we can advise you on the latest in
internship opportunities, job openings and
employment trends.
Faculty-Student Mentorship
The objectives of the student mentoring
scheme are to help students adapt to
undergraduate life and academic study in
NTU, establishing rapport and encourage
interaction between academic staff and
students, to provide a feedback channel
for students, and to provide academic,
study and career advice to students.
All students will be assigned a professor
as their mentor throughout their study
when they matriculated.
Peer Tutoring is a scheme that aims
to help junior students learn in a
comfortable, friendly, peer situation.
School of Biological Sciences
Students’ Club
The student-run Biological Sciences
Students’ Club is an active unit of the
School. The Club organizes events such
as School of Biological Sciences Day (for
faculty-student interaction), an Annual
Graduation Dinner & Dance for final
year students and also the Freshmen
Orientation Camp. In addition, the Club
committee members work with the School
management to address issues that
concern students, from academic matters
to welfare matters and beyond.
Visit the SBS club facebook page at
www.facebook.com/officialsbsclubntu
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Develop Global Perspectives
Living in a global age, the ability
to traverse different sociocultural
terrains with ease is an asset for
any graduate. At NTU we offer our
students the opportunity to learn,
work and do research at some of the
best international partner universities
and organisations. These not only
broaden learning experience, but also
help develop global perspectives.
Some of the various outbound mobility
opportunities include the GEM
Discoverer, GEM Explorer and the
Overseas Attachment Programme.
GEM DISCOVERER
GEM Discoverer aims to enhance your
cross-cultural intelligence and global
exposure. It offers enriching, customised
short-term overseas programme (ranging
from 2 to 22 weeks) with challenging
internship/research opportunities
for attachment with companies and
institutions in emerging to advance
economies.
OVERSEAS ATTACHMENT
PROGRAMME
The Overseas Attachment Programme is
a unique learning experience for students
to experience life outside Singapore. The
programme allows students to widen their
perspective of the working world, enhance
their employability and career mobility
worldwide upon graduation.
GEM EXPLORER
GEM Explorer enables undergraduate
students to take courses in an overseas
partner institution for one full-semester
while exploring a new country and
culture. You can earn academic units
while broadening your global network
and perspective. This programme
consists of over 150 prestigious partner
universities spanning across more
than 25 countries thus allowing you to
broaden your horizons. Not forgetting, a
world of adventure awaits.
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Note: For more information please refer to
http://edv.sg/17i4hA8
NANYANG SCHOLARSHIP
covers up to the normal programme
duration on condition that the scholar
maintains a record of good academic
performance and conduct satisfactory to
the University.
• Subsidised tuition fees (after Tuition
Grant) will be fully covered.
• Living allowance of S$6,000 per
academic year.
• Book allowance of S$500 per
academic year.
• Accommodation allowance of up to
S$2,000 per academic year.
• Applicable to scholars who reside in
NTU hostels.*
• Travel grant of S$5,000 for an
overseas study/attachment
programme (one-off)
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
covers up to the normal programme
duration on condition that the scholar
maintains a record of good academic
performance and conduct satisfactory to
the University.
• Computer allowance of S$1,500
(one-off).
• Subsidised tuition fees (after Tuition
Grant) will be fully covered.
• Settling-in allowance of S$250
(one-off).
• Living allowance of S$3,600 per
academic year.
• No bond is attached to the Nanyang
Scholarship apart from the three-year
bond applicable to all Singapore PRs
and international students under the
MOE Tuition Grant Scheme.
• No bond is attached to the College
Scholarship apart from the three-year
bond applicable to all Singapore PRs
and international students under the
MOE Tuition Grant Scheme.
* For scholars undergoing the Biomedical
Sciences & Chinese Medicine, the
scholarship will cover only the first three
years of study in NTU.
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences (Honours)
Scholarships
with Psychology
and Financial
Major
Aid
International Exchange Programmes
INTERNATIONAL
EXCHANGE
PROGRAMMES
SCHOLARSHIPS
AND
FINANCIAL AID
More information on other financial
aids and scholarships are available via
http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg
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The Double Degree in Biomedical Sciences and Chinese
Medicine in NTU is the only programme in the world that
offers 2 degrees, from 2 universities, in 2 countries, taught in 2
languages, of 2 different cultures – all in 5 years.
I am now doing my postdoctoral training
(American Heart Association Founders Affiliate
Postdoctoral Fellowship) at Cornell University, USA
Looking back, my time in NTU School of Biological
Sciences has undoubtedly laid a solid foundation for
my career today. I would most definitely and strongly
recommend getting an NTU experience
to anyone who values the importance of a
well-rounded education!
Ho Chin Yee (BS Class of 2002)
I graduated from NTU School of
Biological Sciences in 2010. Now I
have my own Biotech company.
NTU School of Biological Sciences has
given me great opportunities to learn both
Biosciences and Business which are the
foundation of my company.
Soh Chin Kok, Kris (BS Class of 2010)
I am working as a Business Development Manager
at American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine.
Thanks to the Education and Experience that
NTU School of Biological Sciences provided.
Chiu Sheau Ming, Shermaine (BS Class of 2010)
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During my 3 years in NTU, I was given many research opportunities.
During the 2 years in Beijing, I was exposed to the practice of
modern Medicine and the integration of complementary Chinese
Medicine at bedside. NTU’s programme had definitely prepared me
well for the challenges ahead, and had set the grounds for me to
pursue my aspiration in ways I have never imagined possible.
Our Alumni Speaks…
Our Alumni Speaks…
OUR ALUMNI
SPEAKS…
Wang Xiao Hui (BMS Class of 2011)
Duke-NUS MD program 2nd year at Duke-NUS Medical School
The knowledge of biology and modern medicine allows me
to explore the ancient medicine wisdom both in microscopic
and macroscopic perspective. Not only could I provide patients
suitable TCM therapeutic treatment, but also to advise them on
better management plans for their conditions. The role of TCM in
complementing modern medicine as well as in preventive medicine
is growing and I am grateful that this course had braced me for the
future healthcare scene in Singapore.
Ang Xiang Ling (BMS Class of 2012)
Resident Physician of Eu Yan Sang Integrative Health Pte Ltd
This double degree program has introduced me to a career
which has a long history and deep cultural root, yet at the
same time provide a new and exciting development aspect ahead.
Taught with modern bio-science knowledge and the wisdom of our
ancestors, it enables me to achieve higher ground in my career as
a TCM physician and hopefully as the bridge that brings western
and TCM medicine together in future.
Khor Tze Hsin (BMS Class of 2012)
Chinese Medicine Physician of Thong Chai Medical Institution
As a research student, bedside training in TCM has not only
given me confidence to work directly with patients, but also
imprinted the attitude in us that we can never stop learning, from
our predecessors, or from our patients. Having been both at the lab
bench and at the patient’s bedside, although driven by curiosity as
a scientist, the TCM physician inside always asks how our work can
benefit patients directly.
Ong Yi Ting (BMS Class of 2010)
PhD student, NUS Graduate School
for Integrative Sciences and Engineering
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