Double Degree in Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences and Bachelor of Chinese Medicine

Double Degree

Programme Type

Full-time

This innovative “East Meets West” bilingual programme trains students in biomedical sciences research and the principles and practice of Chinese Medicine. This unique five-year double degree programme is an amalgamation of the western approach to Biomedical Sciences with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

 

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Sciences is conferred by Nanyang Technology University (NTU), Singapore and the Bachelor of Medicine (Chinese Medicine) is conferred by the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (BUCM). 

The BS degree focuses on studying bio-systems of living organisms, e.g. human, animals bacteria, viruses and plants, which includes aspects of biomedical sciences. The BMS degree focuses on studying human biology (their physiology and anatomy) so as to complement the Chinese Medicine-related courses. 

At least H1/SL or equivalent pass in Mathematics and a good H2/HL/A Level or equivalent pass in Physics, Chemistry or Biology PLUS at least an O Level/SL or equivalent pass in Chinese Language.

 

The Double degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Sciences and Chinese Medicine is a full time five-year programme.

Upon successful completion of a 5-year double-degree programme, the B.Sc. in Biomedical Sciences will be awarded by Nanyang Technological University while the Bachelor of Medicine (Major in Chinese Medicine) will be awarded by the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, People’s Republic of China.

The period of study for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences at NTU is 3 academic years after which the student will proceed to BUCM for their 4th and 5th years.

During the period of study for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Biomedical 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.

For successful completion of the programme and be eligible for graduation, students are required to fulfil the following requirements:

  1. For students admitted from AY2021 onwards, to obtain a total of 152 academic units within the maximum period permitted, unless granted exemption by the School from taking certain courses, on a case-by-case basis.
  2. For students admitted from AY2018 to AY2020, to obtain a total of 150 academic units within the maximum period permitted, unless granted exemption by the School from taking certain courses, on a case-by-case basis.
  3. For students admitted from AY2014 to AY2017, to obtain a total of 148 academic units within the maximum period permitted, unless granted exemption by the School from taking certain courses, on a case-by-case basis.
  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 and 2023

Programme Structure details for matriculation Year 2021

Programme Structure details for previous matriculation Years

  1. TCM (employment as Chinese Medicine physician is subject to passing the TCM Practitioner’s Board Exam) 
  2. Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Industries 
  3. Bio-Botanical Products and Nutraceutical Industries 
  4. Education and Public Sectors 
  5. Bilateral Diplomats (between China and Singapore) 
  6. Further Education and/or Research 
  7. Healthcare – Clinical researcher, Management Associate, Hospital Executive, Healthcare Operations Executive, Pharmaceutical Sales, Physician, Acupuncturist etc. 
  8. Biomedical & Pharmaceutical – Process Engineer, Manufacturing Biotechnologist, QA Specialist, Clinical Researcher, R&D Officer, Validation Engineer etc. 
  9. Public Sector – Research Officer, Health Policy Analyst, Forensic Specialist, Project Officer, Laboratory Manager etc. 
  10. Banking, Finance & Legal – Risk Consultant, Relationship Manager, Management Associate, Patent Officer etc. 
  11. Entrepreneur – Owner of Bio 3D Printing Company, Owner & Physician of TCM Clinic 
  12. Postgraduate Studies – Medical Student, Veterinary Science Student, M.Sc & Ph.D Student 
  13. Others – Scientific Writer, Communication Account Executive, Scientific Journalist, Marketing Associate, Events, Service Executive etc.

Beijing University of Chinese Medicine 

BUCM is the only TCM higher learning institution incorporated into the People’s Republic of China "211 Project". 

Features of BUCM include: 

  • Key strengths: TCM formulation and diagnostics; Chinese material medica; acupuncture; moxibustion and tuina 

  • Advancing in: TCM research; integration of TCM and Western medicine; international exchange ventures with major universities 

  • More than 200,000 domestic and over 2,600 overseas professionals trained to date 

Tuition fees for the last 2 years in BUCM 

RMB35,000 per year. 

For more information on BUCM, please visit  http://www.bucm.edu.cn/

Estimated living expenses when in Beijing 

  • Tuition Fees: $6000-8000/per year 

  • Housing (In/Out of campus), $200 - $400/per month: $2400 - $5400/per year 

  • Food and other expenses, $300/per month: $3600/per year 

  • Transport fees, $50/per month: $600/per year 

  • Air Tickets, $750/once (return tickets): $1500/twice a year 

Total Estimated Expenditure: $14,100 - $19,100/per year 

OSP Loan 

Please go to this website  for more information. 

Contact Email : [email protected] 

NTU Admin Fee 

BMS Students who are going to Beijing, China for the last 2 years of studies are required to pay an amount of NTU Admin Fee of $214.00 ($53.50 x 4) (inclusive of GST). An official letter will be sent to the students so that they can make the payments before they leave for Beijing. 

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