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Diploma in Biotechnology (R16)

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 R16 Diploma in Biotechnology (DBIO)

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 Diploma in Biotechnology (DBIO)

Qualifications

GPA

NITEC

NT28 Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration/Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology/Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanics

>=3.5

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

NT65 NITEC/NTC2 Space Design (Architecture)

>=3.5

NT66 NITEC/NTC2 Space Design (Interior & Exhibition)

>=3.5

Higher NITEC

IT21 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Electro - Mechanical Engineering

>=2.0

IT22 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Mechatronics Engineering

>=2.0

IT31 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Electrical Engineering

>=2.0

IT41 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Electronics Engineering / Industrial Electronics Engineering

>=2.0

IT50 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineering

>=2.0

IT51 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Mechanical & Electrical Drafting & Design/Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Design

>=2.0

IT52 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Mechanical Engineering

>=2.0

IT54 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Mechanical Engineering Drawing & Design

>=2.0

IT55 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Manufacturing Engineering

>=2.0

IT56 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Information Technology

>=2.0

IT57 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Wireless Technology

>=2.0

IT58 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Biotechnology/Biochemical Technology

>=2.0

IT59 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Chemical Technology

>=2.0

IT60 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Marine Offshore Engineering

>=2.0

IT61 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Network Security Technology

>=2.0

IT62 Higher NITEC/Industrial Technician Certificate Paramedic & Emergency Care

>=2.0


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