Bachelor of Biomedical Science

The programme can be completed within 24- 36 months, depending on number of exemptions.

Lesson Duration: Average of 2 – 3 hours per session

Terms: 4 modules in a semester

Blended (Cathay Campus & Online)

Academic Year 1 Modules

• Anatomy for Biomedical Science
• Biomedical Science Part 1
• Biomedical Science Part 2
• Critical Thinking and Scientific Process in Biomedicine
• Human Genomics and Biomolecular Analysis
• Introductory Chemistry I
• Professional and Communication Skills in Biomedicine
• Statistics for the Sciences

Academic Year 2 Modules

• Cancer Biology and Oncology
• Clinical Exercise Physiology
• Experimental and Clinical Design in Medical Research
• Human Biochemistry and Cell Biology
• Human Infection and Immunity
• Human Pathophysiology
• Introductory Pharmacology
• Integrative Physiology for Biomedical Science

Academic Year 3 Modules

• Anatomical Pathology
• Biomedical Research Integrated Learning
• Bioinformatics & Functional Genomics
• Clinical Immunology and Infection
• Clinical Leadership in Healthcare
• Human Reproduction and Pregnancy
• Neuroscience
• Regulatory skills for the Pharmaceutical and Therapeutic Goods Industries

Mode of Assessment

• Assessment of this programme may include assignments, tests, projects, reports, lab work, final examinations and others.

• July

Minimum Class Size

• 10 students to commence class

​​​Maximum Candidature

• 84 months upon start of the programme
  
   

Upon successful completion of all required modules, students will be awarded the Bachelor of Biomedical Science from The University of Newcastle, Australia. The degree awarded will be the same as that to the on-campus graduates.

• GCE A-Levels (Minimum 3 subjects in H2 level or 2 subjects at H2 level and 2 subjects at H1 level); OR
• International Baccalaureate – Awarded Diploma; OR
• 3-year Diploma from local Polytechnic; OR ·
• PSB Academy's Foundation Diploma in Life Sciences
• Other Diploma or equivalent qualification would be assessed on a case by-case basis

All applications are subject to approval by The University of Newcastle, Australia.
Advanced standing may be given for approved Diploma courses upon a final Diploma result

Minimum Age Requirement

• 16 years old

• GCE - English Language or Literature
  • IGCSE - A level English or Humanities Overall Score: Minimum Grade C
• IELTS Academic,
  • Overall Score: 6.0
  • Section minimums are: 6.0 R/L/S/W
• TOEFL IBT
  • Overall Score: 60
  • Minimum Individual Skills Test: R: 13, L: 12, S: 18 and Writing: 21
• PTE Academic (GSE) Overall Score: 50 Section Minimum: 54
• PSB Academy Certificate in Academic English (PSB CAE)
  • Students must obtain 60% or more in each of the 4 exams.

English language test scores must be less than 2 years old at the date of application to the University of Newcastle

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

Singapore-based Students & International Students

• 24 modules: S$70,632.00
• 16 modules: S$47,088.00^

Progressing Students

Singapore-based Students: S$67,100.40 (24 modules)
International Students: S$70,632.00 (24 modules)

Payment Instalments

• 24 modules: 6
• 16 modules: 4

^ Relevant Life Science Polytechnic Diploma holders can enjoy 8 module exemptions, subject to university entry requirements.

Singapore-based Students

• Application Fee (New Students): S$160.00
• Student Development and Administration Fee: S$430.00

International Students

• Application Fee (New Students): S$490.00
• Student Development and Administration Fee (New Students): S$1,280.00
• Student Development and Administration Fee (Progressing Students): S$580.00