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1 Course. 3 Unique options.

Biomedical ScienceDiscoveries, Diagnostics and Cures

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Biomedical Science – 1 Course. 3 Unique options.

Year 1 Biomedical Science

Year 2

Year 3

BiomedicalResearch

Clinical LaboratoryTechnology

MedicinalChemistry

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Year 2

Year 3

Medical Microbiology

Immunology

Developmental Biology & Genetics

Cell Culture & Tissue Applications

Molecular Biology

Medical Biochemistry

BioinformaticsInstrumentation &

Analytical Chemistry

Genomics & Proteomics

Life Science Seminar Series

2 Electives

Final Year Project

Internship

Final Year Project

Biomedical Research OptionUnderstanding Diseases. Discovering Cures.

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Biomedical Research Option

• Year 3 Electives (Choose 2)

– Translational Medicine • From Bench to Bedside : Studying diseases from patients and translating

research into cures. Infectious diseases, cancer, heart diseases

– Molecular Medicine• The Future of Medicine. Using Molecular and Cell Biology to diagnose and cure

diseases. Stem cell biology, Cell and molecular basis of diseases.

– Forensic Science• Crime scene investigation, forensic biology, paternity testing, criminal psychology

Understanding Diseases. Discovering Cures.

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• Final year projects on infectious diseases, cancer biology entrepreneurship.

• Internships with A*STAR, hospitals and university research laboratories

• Opportunities for Overseas Internships:– Korea, China, USA, UK, Ireland, Australia

Biomedical Research OptionUnderstanding Diseases. Discovering Cures.

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Clinical Laboratory Technology Option

• Integrated real-world learning at the National University Hospital, Tan Tock Seng Hospital and National Healthcare Group Polyclinics

• Learn from clinicians and medical technologists

• Small class size

• Clinical based final year research projects

Diagnosing Diseases. Saving Lives

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Year 2

Year 3

Clinical Chemistry 1

Advanced Topics In Biomedical Science

Lab Techniques In Clinical Haematology

Lab Techniques In Clinical Microbiology

Clinical Haematology 1

Clinical Microbiology 1

Lab Techniques In Clinical Chemistry 1

Lab Techniques In Clinical Chemistry 2

Genomics & Proteomics

Bioinformatics

Molecular Diagnostics

Laboratory Endocrinology

Laboratory Management

Integrative Module 1

Integrative Module 2

Clinical Chemistry 2

Clinical Haematology 2

Clinical Microbiology 2

Final Year Project

Clinical Laboratory Technology OptionDiagnosing Diseases. Saving Lives

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Clinical Haematology Detecting blood diseases and

exploring the basics of blood transfusions

Molecular Diagnostics Using

molecular biology and genetic tools for

disease diagnosis

Clinical Microbiology Detecting and

identifying microorganisms for infectious diseases

Clinical Laboratory TechnologyClinical Laboratory Technology OptionDiagnosing Diseases. Saving Lives

Clinical Chemistry – Analyzing biochemical

parameters of diseases

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• Prepares you for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) examination – certified International Medical Laboratory Technician

• Become a certified Phlebotomist

• Career paths in healthcare, research and diagnostics

Clinical Laboratory Technology OptionClinical Laboratory Technology OptionDiagnosing Diseases. Saving Lives

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Clinical Laboratory Technology OptionClinical Laboratory Technology OptionDiagnosing Diseases. Saving Lives

CLT Videohttp://www.evvochannel.tv/vod/np/index.php/main/view_video/video/1734

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Eligibility

• Pass all year 1 modules • Not severely colour blind• Interview with NUH

Clinical Laboratory Technology OptionClinical Laboratory Technology OptionDiagnosing Diseases. Saving Lives

“Open House” – Visit to NUH Department of Laboratory Medicine17 December, Tuesday 10-12 amMeet at Kent Ridge MRT stationPlease register in the student portal (see later)

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Drug Discovery. Chemistry meets Biology.

Year 2

Year 3

Chemical Laboratory Techniques

Structural Chemistry

Molecular Biology

Bioinformatics

Medical Biochemistry

Analytical & Separation Chemistry

Advanced Organic Chemistry

Toxicology & Pharmacology

Genomics & Proteomics

Drug Discovery

2 Electives

Final Year Project

Internship

Final Year Project

Medicinal Chemistry Option

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• Year 3 electives (choose 2)– Chemistry of Natural Products

• Discover new drugs from natural products including antibiotics, antivirals and chemotherapeutics

– Forensic Science• Crime scene investigation, forensic biology, paternity testing, criminal

psychology

– Forensic Chemistry• Toxicology, explosives, narcotics, chemical evidence analyses

Drug Discovery. Chemistry meets Biology.

Medicinal Chemistry Option

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• Final year projects in – Analytical and synthetic chemistry– Life Sciences – Biochemistry– Drug Discovery– Diagnostics – Drug delivery – Nanotechnology

Drug Discovery. Chemistry meets Biology.

Medicinal Chemistry Option

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Internships

• Local university and research laboratories, pharmaceutical companies.

• Overseas institutes in China, Korea, Australia, Ireland, UK, USA.

Drug Discovery. Chemistry meets Biology.

Medicinal Chemistry Option

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• Wide range of career and further studies opportunities…

– Chemistry– Biology– Pharmacy– Pharmacology– Toxicology– AND Biomedical Science

Drug Discovery. Chemistry meets Biology.

Why choose Medicinal Chemistry?

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Drug discovery

Life Sciences

Chemical Sciences

A world of careers

Drug analysis and evaluation

Forensic Science

Drug Discovery. Chemistry meets Biology.

Medicinal Chemistry Option

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Biomedical ScienceA World of Careers

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How to Select your Option• Use the online form in the student portal sent to your school e-

mail (Deadline for selection: 15 Dec 2013!)

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How to Select your Option

• Note:– Interviews for the CLT option will be conducted in Jan 2014.– If you fail to submit your option (Remember to click the

“Submit” button), you will be assigned an option according to availability

– You will NOT be able to change your option once you select your choice.

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Questions?

Contact:Dr Lau Quek Choon

lqc2@np.edu.sg64608618