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Diploma in Biomedical Sciences (R14)

Entry Requirements (for AY2010 admissions)

Entry Requirements (GCE 'O' Level Holders)

To be eligible for consideration for admission to the course, applicants must obtain 26 points or better for the net ELR2B2 aggregate score (i.e. English Language, 2 relevant subjects and 2 other best subjects, including CCA Bonus Points) and meet the entry requirements as shown below. CCA cannot be used in meeting the minimum entry requirements.

Table 1a: Entry Requirements for R14 Diploma in Biomedical Sciences (DBMS)

Subject Grade
a. English Language Grade 1-7
b. Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) Grade 1-6
c. One of the following subjects:
  • Additional Combined Science
  • Additional Science
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Combined Science
  • Computer Studies
  • Creative 3-D Animation
  • Design & Technology
  • Engineering Science
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Fundamentals of Electronics
  • General Science
  • Human & Social Biology
  • Integrated Science
  • Physical Science
  • Physics
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Grade 1-6

Entry Requirements (ITE Holders)

Table 1c: Entry Requirements for A01D Diploma in Biomedical Sciences (DBMS)

Qualifications

GPA

NITEC

NT39 NITEC/NTC2 Chemical Process Technology/Chemical Process Technology (Petrochemicals)/Chemical Process Technology (Pharmaceuticals)/Chemical Process Technology (Process Instrumentation)

>=3.5

NT45 NITEC/NTC2 Nursing

>=3.5

NT58 NITEC/NTC2 Applied Food Science

>=3.5

NT64 NITEC/NTC2 Medical Manufacturing Technology

>=3.5

Higher NITEC

IT58 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Biotechnology/Biochemical Technology

>=2.0

IT59 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Chemical Technology

>=2.0

IT62 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Paramedic & Emergency Care

>=2.0


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