M.Sc. in Applied Biomedicine (Coursework)
The Master of Science in Applied Biomedicine (MSc-ABM) is offered by the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUSMed) as a full time (1 year) or part-time (2 years) postgraduate degree programme by Coursework with specialisation in Vaccinology and Immunotherapy, Infectious Diseases Management or Drug Discovery and Development.
The MSc-ABM seeks to develop students in their critical and analytical thinking in the complex and evolving healthcare landscape; training them to be resourceful and adaptable independent learners and leaders in the biomedical workforce. The degree also aims to impart the following skill sets and knowledge to the students.
Faculty
Medicine
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Scholarships
No scholarships provided for the programme
Commitment and Candidature
Commitment | Average Candidature | Maximum Candidature |
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Full Time | 1 Year | 2 Years |
Part Time | 2 Years | 3 Years |
Target Audience
We welcome international students with a life science, bioengineering, or medical Bachelor’s degree, and working professionals in local healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and health-related industries.
General Admission Criteria
No specific academic pre-requisites are needed for the programme
Applicants must fulfil the following requirements in order to be eligible for enrolment in the programme. However please note that selection of candidates is based on a competitive basis and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee automatic admission into the programme.
- Graduates with Bachelor (Hons) degrees in M.B.B.S., Life Sciences (e.g. Biochemistry, Cell Biology and Molecular Biology) or Bioengineering or Biotechnology or health sciences related discipline.
- Candidates with other qualifications and relevant industrial experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to approval by the selection committee.
- International applicants who graduated from universities where English is not the main medium of communication are required to demonstrate their English proficiency by possessing a minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 85 (Internet-based) or a minimum IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic score of 6.0. The TOEFL/IELTS scores must be valid for two (2) years from the test date and should not have expired at the point of application. Expired scores will not be considered for the application.
- Candidates should submit a Statement of Intent of not more than 300 words and upload it as a document in Word or PDF format. The statement should showcase your academic strength, research interests, motivation to study and long-term development goals.
- Candidates should also submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV) which provides an overview of your relevant experience, skills and qualifications and accomplishments.
Application Periods and Intakes
Category | Application Window | Application Result Released |
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Semester 1 Intake (August) | All students of any nationalities | 1 January - 30 April 2024 | On a rolling basis |
How to Apply?
Please visit GradApp to apply online. Click here for the GradApp Applicant Guide.