At a Glance
| Duration: | 3 years full-time |
| Qualification: | Diploma in Biotechnology |
| Application: | Apply during the Joint Admissions Exercise following the release of the GCE O Level results. For other categories of local applicants, please refer to the section on 'Admission and Requirements'. For international students, please refer to the section on 'Information for International Students'. |
The Course
Have you ever wondered if wounds could heal without scarring? Or thought about how close we are to turning stem cells into brain cells to save stroke patients? Recent advances in biotechnology are spearheading advances that will impact on medicine and therapeutic treatment and even food production. You too can be involved in this emerging field that is set to bring huge benefits to mankind!
As the government pushes to make Singapore the regional biomedical science hub, research technologists are increasingly more in demand in both basic and translational research. This is especially so with the growing incidence of old-age related diseases and new emerging diseases in the region.
In your first year, this course will focus on establishing a solid foundation in the basic biology and chemistry of life sciences. In the next two years, you will undergo a well-integrated sequence of modules on cell and molecular biotechnology. A hands-on approach forms the core basis of training, as you receive exposure to a repertoire of research skills in the areas of laboratory animal science and technology, genomics, proteomics, plant biotechnology, immunology and other key supporting technology essential for biomedical and scientific research.
As part of the holistic training provided, you will be given opportunities to cultivate an independent and inquiring mind, as well as learn the process skills. In order to further hone your technical skills, you will undergo a five-month attachment either locally or overseas in the biotechnology and biomedical industries. There will also be research opportunities with experienced staff researchers in the form of enrichment activities at the Temasek Applied Science School Research Centre.
Career Opportunities
You will be able to find employment as a research technologist/assistant involved in cell and molecular biotechnology research at research centres, healthcare specialty centres, and biotechnology companies. You may also work as a laboratory technologist assisting in pre-clinical trials at contract research organisations, or in laboratory operations and maintenance at research and teaching institutions, or even hospitals. Graduates interested to work as technical support officers can also work in aquaculture, agrotechnology parks and farms. Your broad training will also enable you to work as a sales and marketing executive for life sciences instruments and products.
Minimum Entry Requirements
| English Language (EL1)* | Grades 1-7 |
| Mathematics (E or A) | Grades 1-6 |
| One of the following Science subjects # | Grades 1-6 |
| Any two other subjects, excluding CCA | － |
# Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Engineering Science, Physical Science, Physics, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science (Physics, Biology), Science (Physics, Chemistry)
* Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)/Unified Examination Chinese (UEC) holders must have a minimum of grade 6 for the relevant English Language subject (e.g. Bahasa Inggeris).
See also the minimum entry requirements for:
Graduation Requirements
| Cumulative Grade Point Average | min 1.0 |
| TP Core Subjects | 19 credit units |
| Diploma Subjects | |
| Core Subjects | 95 credit units |
| Elective Subjects | min 8 credit units |
| Cross-Disciplinary Subjects | min 9 credit units |
| Total Credit Units Completed | min 131 credit units |
Cross-Disciplinary Subjects
Students are required to obtain a minimum of 9 credit units from the list of Cross-Disciplinary Subjects.
Additional Information
Enquiries
For more enquiries, please feel free to contact us at:
Temasek Polytechnic
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
Tel: 67878000 (Admission Hotline)
Fax: 67898220 (General Enquiry)
Email: admissions@tp.edu.sg
Sale of Prospectus
The prospectus for full-time diploma is on sale at the following places for the price of S$7.00 per copy.
One Stop Service Centre
Temasek Polytechnic
Administration Block 9
East Wing, Lobby C, Level 2 (Plaza Level)
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
Alternatively, you can request the prospectus to be mailed to you. The cost is S$7.00 + S$2.50(local postage cost) for local addresses and S$7.00 + overseas postage cost for overseas addresses. You can send in your requests to corpcomm@tp.edu.sg
Please make your cheques/drafts* payable to "Temasek Polytechnic" and send it together with your request to:
Corporation Communications
Temasek Polytechnic
21 Tampines Avenue 1
Singapore 529757
* Foreign cheques/drafts drawn on overseas banks are not acceptable.
