Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences (Accelerated Bachelor Programme)

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The Accelerated Bachelor Programme is designed to provide academically proficient students with an opportunity to complete their programme requirements within 3.5 years (i.e. 1 semester earlier than the normal candidature). This programme is offered to students strictly by invitation.

The study of biology is highly relevant to everyday life. At some point, we discovered that we are fascinated by living systems. As the knowledge base in the biological sciences grows exponentially and technology becomes ever more sophisticated, the ability to think broadly about biology and to apply your knowledge across boundaries of disciplines will inevitably become a very valuable and powerful asset both in the scientific environment and many walks of life.
The Accelerated B.Sc.(Hons) programme allows top Biological Sciences students to graduate in 3.5 years instead of 4 years.

Students may be invited, via e-mail, to join the ABP if they fulfill the following conditions:

  1. Achieved a minimum CGPA of 4.5 at the end of first year i.e. after 2 semesters
  2. Accumulated at least 34 AUs at the end of first year.

Please take note of the following requirements:

  • ABP students need to overload every semester. The workload is substantially heavier than other students who are taking 4 years to complete the programme.
  • ABP students who are unable to maintain good performance throughout the course of study (minimum CGPA of 4.00) are encouraged to drop from the programme.
  • ABP students who do not plan their curriculum and timetables properly, and hence are unable to fulfill their graduation requirements in 3.5 years, will be dropped from the programme.
  • There will be no penalty imposed at any point of time should you wish to withdraw from the ABP. 

The Accelerated B.Sc.(Hons) programme allows top Biological Sciences students to graduate in 3.5 years instead of 4 years.

The period of study for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences is three and half academic years.

During the period of study for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, a student must pursue such courses of study as may be prescribed by Regulations made by the Academic Board on the recommendation of the School of Biological Sciences.

Successful completion of the programme requires a student to have:

  1. For students admitted to the programme in AY2018 and onwards, to obtain a total of not less than 131 academic units within the maximum period permitted, unless a candidate has been granted exemption by the School from taking certain courses, on a case-by-case basis.
  2. For students admitted in AY2017 and before, to obtain a total of not less than 132 academic units within the maximum period permitted, unless granted exemption by the School from taking certain courses, on a case-by-case basis.
  3. Students are required to maintain a CGPA of at least 4.0 throughout their course of study. Students who did not fulfil the minimum CGPA of 4.0 will be transferred to the B.Sc (Hons) in Biological Sciences programme, i.e. without Accelerated programme.
  4. To have gained a pass grade in all the Major and general education requirement courses as determined by the School of Biological Sciences; and
  5. Fulfilled other such requirements as may be prescribed by the Academic Board.

Programme Structure details for matriculation Year 2022 - 2024

Programme Structure details for matriculation Year 2021

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