NUS Introduces Master of Science in Applied Biomedicine Program

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The National University of Singapore (NUS) has launched the new Master of Science in Applied Biomedicine in 2024, designed to cultivate biomedical talents with critical thinking and leadership. The curriculum aligns closely with industry frontiers, offering three popular specializations: Vaccinology and Immunotherapy, Infectious Disease Management, and Drug Discovery and Development. By delivering the latest professional techniques and practical methods, the program equips students with end-to-end competencies—from hypothesis generation to scientific project design—and significantly enhances adaptability and competitiveness in complex healthcare environments. The program offers flexible study options: full-time (1–2 years) or part-time (2–3 years), with a total of 40 credit units. The curriculum consists of 5 core compulsory courses covering leadership, advanced biostatistics, and biomedical innovation, along with 20 credit units of elective courses in chosen specializations, and includes a Capstone project for hands-on experience. For students keen on deepening their biomedical expertise, this program is an excellent choice combining academic rigor with career orientation. CheersYou（清柚教育） recommends interested students plan their applications early.

The National University of Singapore (NUS) has launched a new Master of Science in Applied Biomedicine program in 2024!

Program Introduction

The Master of Science in Applied Biomedicine (MSc-ABM) at the National University of Singapore is designed to help students develop critical and analytical thinking in the complex and ever-changing healthcare environment, while cultivating them into resourceful, adaptable, independent learners and leaders within the biomedical workforce.

The program offers three specializations: Vaccinology and Immunotherapy, Infectious Disease Management, and Drug Discovery and Development. It delivers the latest biomedical knowledge and technologies, fostering the ability to apply biomedical knowledge in practice, formulate hypotheses, and design scientifically sound projects.

Program Duration

The NUS MSc in Applied Biomedicine is a graduate degree program offered on a full-time (1–2 years) or part-time (2–3 years) basis, requiring the completion of 40 credit units.

Of which:

Complete 5 core courses (20 credit units) from the core course list
Select and complete 5 courses (20 credit units) from the elective course list of a chosen specialization
If not opting for any of the three specializations, select and complete 5 courses (20 credit units) from electives across the 3 specializations

Curriculum

Core Courses:

A total of five compulsory courses

ABM 5001 Leadership in Biomedicine

ABM 5002 Advanced Biostatistical Research

ABM 5003 Biomedical Innovation and Enterprise

BMI 5101 Advanced Biomedical Informatics

ABM 5004 Capstone Project

Elective Courses:

Students are required to select and complete 5 courses (20 credit units) from the elective course list of a specialization. If not opting for a single specialization, students must select and complete 5 courses (20 credit units) from electives across the 3 specializations.

1. Vaccinology and Immunotherapy Specialization

Clinical Immunology and Immunotherapy	MDG5207
Applied Immunology	ABM5101
Vaccine Development and Its Modern Applications	ABM5102
Advanced Technologies in Immunotherapy Development	ABM5103
Microbiome-Aging-Immunity Crosstalk	ABM5104

2. Drug Discovery and Development Specialization

Drugs for Infectious Diseases	ABM5105
Anticancer Therapeutics	ABM5106
Advanced Topics in Pharmacology	MDG5204
Current Topics in Drug Design and Development	MDG5233
Current Practices in Biotechnology	MDG5232

3. Infectious Disease Management Specialization

Infectious Diseases: Principles and Research Methods	MDG5246
*Control of Infectious Diseases	SPH5201
*Urban Outbreak Management	SPH5205
*Urban Field Epidemiology	SPH5206
Vaccine Development and Its Modern Applications	ABM5102
Drugs for Infectious Diseases	ABM5105
One World, One Health: Ecosystems, Animals and Us	ABM5107

Admission Requirements

Application Period:

Applications are now open for January 2024 intake, from 1 July to 30 September 2023. Results will be announced in October 2023.

Academic and Experience Requirements:

Applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible for admission. However, please note that candidate selection is competitive and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee automatic admission.

1. Graduates holding a bachelor’s degree (with honours) in M.B.B.S., Life Sciences (e.g., Biochemistry, Cell Biology, and Molecular Biology), or Bioengineering, or Biotechnology, or a related discipline in health sciences.

2. Candidates with other qualifications and relevant industry experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to approval by the selection committee.

English Language Requirements:

International applicants who graduated from universities where English is not the primary medium of instruction must demonstrate English proficiency (scores must be valid at the time of application).

1. TOEFL score of at least 85

2. IELTS (Academic) score of at least 6.0

GMAT/GRE:

Not specified

Application Materials:

Passport-sized photo (preferably in JPEG format)
Statement of Intent (maximum 300 words) in Word/PDF format, showcasing your academic strengths, research interests, study motivation, and long-term development goals
Curriculum Vitae (CV) outlining relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and achievements
Copy of degree certificate (for undergraduates who have graduated) or official student status letter from the university (for applicants who have not yet graduated at the time of application)
Copy of official university transcripts (applicants who have not yet graduated may submit the latest unofficial transcripts)
Copy of TOEFL/IELTS score report (for applicants whose native language or undergraduate medium of instruction is not English)
Copy of passport (international applicants) or identity card (local applicants)
Financial support documents, such as bank statements, proof of deposit, or original sponsor’s letter.
Other supporting documents (certificates/awards/prizes, membership in organizations, etc.)

Tuition Fees:

Total tuition fee (applicable only to students admitted in Academic Year 2023/2024): S$52,320 (*includes Goods and Services Tax, GST)

*All Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents will receive a 10% tuition fee rebate. All NUS alumni will receive a 15% tuition fee rebate.

Acceptance Fee:

Applicants who apply between 1 July and 31 July 2023 are required to pay S$2,500 (including GST).

Applicants who apply after 1 August 2023 are required to pay S$5,000 (including GST).

*Payable upon acceptance of offer, non-refundable and non-transferable, and will be credited towards tuition fees.

Career Prospects:

The MSc in Applied Biomedicine will provide a steady stream of specialized technical talent for the healthcare and biopharmaceutical industries, particularly in research institutions, ministries, and hospitals related to infectious disease management.

During the program, students may also have opportunities for research positions.