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Diploma of Life Sciences

PSB Academy

  • Singapore, Singapore
  • 1 year
  • English
  • Hybrid
  • Diploma

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About the program

Foundation year leading to RGU Life Sciences degrees such as Biomedical Science and Forensic and Analytical Science.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: no
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply scientific concepts and methods. Design or evaluate investigations. Analyze quantitative and qualitative evidence. Use laboratory or computational tools appropriately. Communicate scientific findings clearly and ethically.

Career outcomes

  • Research Scientist
  • Laboratory Analyst
  • Research Assistant
  • Quality Specialist
  • Scientific Officer

Curriculum

  • Two semesters at ICRGU. Modules: Biology (animal and plant biology)
  • Mathematics for life sciences
  • Chemistry (basic
  • Organic
  • Physical
  • Analytical)
  • Practical Skills (computing and safe laboratory practice) and Interactive Learning Skills and Communication. Leads to Year 1 of the chosen RGU BSc (Hons).

Entry requirements

Academic

  • 2 GCE A-Level subjects or equivalent
  • A relevant PSB certificate
  • Or mature candidate (30+ with 8 years' work experience)
  • Foundation-type diplomas need 1 GCE O-Level or NITEC
  • Minimum age 16-17
  • English: O-Level English
  • IELTS 5.5 or PSB English certificate/test.

Accepted academic background

GCE A-Level (2 subjects) or equivalent, Relevant PSB Academy certificate, Or mature candidate (30+ with 8 years work experience), Case-by-case for other qualifications.

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT 46
  • TOEIC 605
  • PTE Academic 36

Other requirements

  • Work experience required

Work experience details

8 Years' work experience.

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport identification
  • Academic transcripts
  • Academic certificates
  • English proficiency evidence where required
  • Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

  1. Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Diploma of Life Sciences. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
  2. Passport identification
  3. English proficiency evidence where required
  4. supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$12,644 SGD
Application fee$490 SGD
Deposit$1,000 SGD

Program details

CampusCity Campus, Cathay Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Health and Life Sciences
DepartmentDepartment of Natural Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship notePSB Academy scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

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    April 2027

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    June 2027

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    September 2027

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.