Molecular Bioscience

This module introduces the fundamentals of cell biology, molecular biology and genetics. Topics covered include cellular organelles, membrane trafficking, cell cycle and division, chromosome structure, study of genes, eukaryotic gene expression, epigenetics as well as molecular events of replication, transcription and translation.

What You'll Learn

This Module is part of the Modular Certificate in Molecular Diagnostics conducted by Ngee Ann Polytechnic and is part of the Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science).

Minimum Entry Requirement

'O' Levels

• At least 3 'O' Level passes in the following subjects:
• English Language (EL1 or EL2) Grade 1 "“ 7
• Any Science subject Grade 1 "“ 6
• Any 1 relevant subject Grade 1 "“ 6
• and at least 1-year relevant work experience

Higher Nitec

• GPA ≥ 2.0

OR

• GPA ≥ 1.5 AND at least 1-year relevant work experience

Nitec

• GPA ≥ 3.5

OR

• GPA ≥ 3.0 AND at least 1-year relevant work experience

Higher Nitec in Technology/Services

• GPA ≥ 2.0 AND at least 1-year relevant work experience

Nitec in Technology/Services

• GPA ≥ 3.5 AND at least 1-year relevant work experience

WSQ Qualification

• Relevant WSQ Advanced Certificate (or higher) AND at least 1-year relevant work experience AND Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA and Workplace Numeracy SOA

Do not possess any of the above qualifications

• Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 2 years of relevant working experience