Course Structure

Diploma in Molecular Biotechnology

FIRST YEAR - Broad overview In the first year, students will be given a broad-based foundation in the basic sciences which will provide them with an overview of the historical developments of biotechnology and its impact on medicine, food and the environment.     SECOND YEAR - Further insight In the second year, they will gain further insights into topics such as Cell Technology, Applied Microbiology, Drug Development and Molecular

Genetics. Students can also choose to opt for a specialization in Biomedical Sciences in the second year, which will provide them with valuable clinical laboratory training.

THIRD YEAR - Career tracks

In the third year, specialized modules and techniques will equip students for career tracks in Microbiology & Immunology, Molecular Biology & Forensics, or Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing. There are opportunities to work on industry projects on campus as well as through the industry attachment programme. Such attachments include those to local and overseas biomedical sciences companies as well as research institutes and centres. The projects allow them to consolidate and integrate the skills and theories learnt during the course by translating them into project deliverables.

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