Foundation Diploma in Life Sciences (PSB Academy)
Course Information
Description
The Foundation Diploma in Life Sciences programme aims to instil a firm foundation in the basic knowledge of Life Sciences, while developing the students’ ability to think clearly and to express their ideas, whether verbally or in writing, with clarity and logic. The modules offered in this programme differ qualitatively from traditional biology, chemistry and mathematics, both in terms of teaching approach and the quality of time spent in the laboratory.
Course Highlights
Purpose-Built Science Labs
Work with some of the industry’s most commonly used equipment across our three life science and chemistry labs, which are designed through more than 10 years of teaching life science.
Progress to a Bachelor's Degree
Diploma graduates may continue with La Trobe University’s Life Science Degrees.
Learn from Subject Experts
Learn from our experienced academic team, with PhDs from reputable universities in Singapore and abroad.
Entry Requirements
Local Qualifications
- 1 GCE ‘O’ level or equivalent; OR
- NITEC/Higher NITEC; OR
- Mature candidates (≥ 30 years old with 8 years work experience);
- Candidates with other qualifications will be considered as case-by-case basis
Minimum Age Requirement
- 16 years old
English Language Requirement
- GCE ‘O’ level English (grade 1 to 6) ; OR
- IELTS score of 5.5; OR
- PSB Academy’s Certificate in English Proficiency programme; OR
- PSB Academy English Proficiency Test; OR
- An equivalent English language qualification
International Qualifications:
- See course webpage for more information
Career Opportunities
Information not available
Modules
- Fundamentals of Mathematics
- Fundamentals of Chemistry
- Introduction to Biological Science
- Biomedical and Environmental Biology
- Physical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Introduction to Mathematics for Life Science
- Statistics and Applied Mathematics
Note: Modules may not necessary be conducted in the listed sequence.
Mode of Assessment
Assessment of this programme may include assignments, tests, projects, reports, lab work, final examinations and others.
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