Fascinated by how engineering and biology can benefit society? Or are you interested in helping medical professionals do their work better? If you’re passionate about the MedTech field, then the Diploma in Biomedical Engineering (BME) is perfect for you.
This fast-growing field is responsible for the design of sophisticated medical devices and healthcare equipment such as personal health trackers — which range from wearable glucose meters to electrocardiography (ECG) monitors — and lifesaving devices including the pacemaker and dialysis machine.
Jointly developed by Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s School of Engineering and leading industry partners, BME gives you a firm grounding in research that could lead to the discovery and development of faster and more accurate tools for medical treatment.
As a BME graduate, you can pursue various degree programmes at local universities. You can also gain credit exemptions from overseas universities, including the following:
Australia
United Kingdom
Wong Zheng Hui
Biomedical Engineering graduate, Class of 2022
A recipient of the SUTD Undergraduate Merit Scholarship, Zheng Hui is pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering at SUTD.
Tey Ming Chuan
Biomedical Engineering graduate, Class of 2018
After completing his degree in Biomedical Engineering under NUS’ Engineering Scholars Programme, Ming Chuan is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Business Analytics at NUS.
Singapore is fast becoming a global hub for biomedical research and the healthcare industry, and is home to a growing number of multinational MedTech companies and innovative MedTech start-ups. With bright job prospects in this field, you can look forward to pursuing careers in these job roles:
As part of the SkillsFuture initiative, you can enrol in various skills-deepening programmes or apply for the SkillsFuture Work-Study Post-Diploma Programme upon graduation. You may also apply for Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) courses, such as the Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety & Health.
Peggy Yeo
Biomedical Engineering graduate, Class of 2016
Peggy graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) from NUS and is a clinical application specialist at Ziehm Imaging Singapore Pte Ltd.
Kenneth Teo
Biomedical Engineering graduate, Class of 2010
Kenneth is a development manager at ObvioHealth, a virtual research organisation that focuses on health innovation.
AGGREGATE TYPE ELR2B2-C
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have the following GCE ‘O’ Level examination (or equivalent) results.
| Subject | 'O' Level Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-7 |
| Additional Mathematics/Mathematics | 1-6 |
| Any one of the following subjects: Biology Biotechnology Chemistry Computing/Computer Studies Design & Technology Electronics/Fundamentals of Electronics Physics Science (Chemistry , Biology) Science (Physics, Biology) Science (Physics, Chemistry) | 1-6 |
Applicants must also fulfil the aggregate computation requirements for the ELR2B2-C Aggregate Type ( English Language, 2 relevant subjects and 2 other best subjects) listed at www.np.edu.sg/docs/ELR2B2.pdf.
For students with other qualifications, please refer to the NP website for the entry requirements and admissions exercise period.
Candidates with colour vision deficiency, severe vision deficiency, profound hearing deficiency, uncontrolled epilepsy and/or severe physical impairments may encounter difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations.