Why Biomedical Science @ Singapore Polytechnic?
- A current curriculum providing sound foundation and opportunity to study contemporary topics in biomedical sciences. The programme offers students a choice of 3 areas of specialisation; biomedical research, medical technology and cardiac technology.
- Recognised by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) UK.
- High percentage of placement at the local universities. Graduates granted direct entry into second or third year of degree programmes in UK and Australian universities.
- Opportunity to graduate with an additional qualification, e.g. Certificate in Phlebotomy.
- Students get a choice of clinical laboratories or premier research institutions for their internship. In 2010, our students went to Harvard Medical School, Yale University and Imperial College London, UK.
- Graduates have been accepted to read Medicine and Dentistry at NUS.
- The combination of excellent “hardware”: laboratory facilities equipped with the latest clinical laboratory instrumentation, and “heart ware”: lecturers who believe in fully engaging students; provides for an expanded enriching learning experience at SP.
Singapore Polytechnic is recognised by the healthcare and educational communities as the premier educational institution and resource centre for lifelong learning in the applied health sciences.
Students are given a choice of three areas of specialisation: Medical Technology, Cardiac Technology and Biomedical Research.
First established in 1986, our Medical Technology specialisation has a strong focus on testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of diseases. The curriculum integrates biological sciences with clinical and research aspects of clinical laboratory sciences. This programme is recognised by the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
Singapore Polytechnic, partnering with National Heart Centre offers the only formal diploma with Cardiac Technology option in Asia. Our cardiac technology students engage in face-to-face and work shoulder-to-shoulder with leading technologists and physicians in providing technical services in the investigation, diagnosis and management of heart diseases.
The Biomedical Research option is an interdisciplinary APEX program which offers students multi-faceted training across a broad spectrum of scientific and technology fields, with emphasis on the topical field of biological and medical research and development.
Diploma Plus
Students have the opportunity to pursue an additional Certificate in Phlebotomy within the three year of their study at the polytechnic. Phlebotomy is a valuable skill in primary healthcare as well in R&D settings. Recognised by the American Society for Clinical Pathology, this certificate will enhance the employability of graduates.
Clinical and Research Attachment
Our students will be posted to medical laboratories in hospitals and related healthcare establishments for their clinical rotation. Students in biomedical research option will have the opportunity for a meaningful engagement with scientists at various research institutions and R&D centres of pharmaceutical institutions. Cardiac technology option students will be posted to the National Heart Centre for their clinical attachment.
