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

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

Programme Structure details for matriculation Year 2021

Programme Structure details for previous matriculation Years

• For Year 1 students admitted in AY2022
• For Year 1 students admitted in AY2021
  
• For Year 1 students admitted in AY2020
• For Year 1 students admitted in AY2019
• For Year 1 students admitted in AY2018
• For Year 1  students admitted in 2017
• For Year 1  students admitted in AY2015 to AY2016
• For Year 1  students admitted in AY2014

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, Gynaecologist 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.

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