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This innovative “East Meets West” bilingual programme trains students in biomedical sciences research and the principles and practice of Chinese Medicine. This unique five-year double degree programme is an amalgamation of the western approach to Biomedical Sciences with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Sciences is conferred by Nanyang Technology University (NTU), Singapore and the Bachelor of Medicine (Chinese Medicine) is conferred by the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (BUCM).
At least H1/SL or equivalent pass in Mathematics and a good H2/HL/A Level or equivalent pass in Physics, Chemistry or Biology PLUS at least an O Level/SL or equivalent pass in Chinese Language.
The Double degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Sciences and Chinese Medicine is a full time five-year programme.
Upon successful completion of a 5-year double-degree programme, the B.Sc. in Biomedical Sciences will be awarded
by Nanyang Technological University while the Bachelor of Medicine (Major in Chinese Medicine) will be awarded by the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, People’s Republic of China.
The period of study for the degree of Bachelor
of Science in Biomedical Sciences at NTU is 3 academic years after which the student will proceed to BUCM for their 4th and 5th years.
During the period of study for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences, a student must
pursue such courses of study as may be prescribed by Regulations made by the Academic Board on the recommendation of the School of Biological Sciences.
For successful completion of the programme and be eligible for graduation, students
are required to fulfil the following requirements:
- For students admitted from AY2021 onwards, to obtain a total of 152 academic units within the maximum period permitted, unless granted exemption by the School from taking certain courses, on a case-by-case basis.
- For students admitted from AY2018 to AY2020, to obtain a total of 150 academic units within the maximum period permitted, unless granted exemption by the School from taking certain courses, on a case-by-case basis.
- For students admitted from AY2014 to AY2017, to obtain a total of 148 academic units within the maximum period permitted, unless granted exemption by the School from taking certain courses, on a case-by-case basis.
- To have gained a pass grade in all the Major and general education requirement courses as determined by the School of Biological Sciences; and
- Fulfilled other such requirements as may be prescribed by the Academic Board.
Programme Structure details for matriculation Year 2022 and 2023
Programme Structure details for matriculation Year 2021
Programme Structure details for previous matriculation Years
- For Year 1 students admitted in AY2022 and AY2023
- For Year 1 students admitted in AY2021
- For Year 1 students admitted in AY2020
- For Year 1 students admitted in AY2019
- For Year 1 students admitted in AY2018
- For Year 1 students admitted in 2017
- For Year 1 students admitted in AY2015 to AY2016
- For Year 1 students admitted in AY2014
- TCM (employment as Chinese Medicine physician is subject to passing the TCM Practitioner’s Board Exam)
- Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Industries
- Bio-Botanical Products and Nutraceutical Industries
- Education and Public Sectors
- Bilateral Diplomats (between China and Singapore)
- Further Education and/or Research
- Healthcare – Clinical researcher, Management Associate, Hospital Executive, Healthcare Operations Executive, Pharmaceutical Sales, Physician, Acupuncturist etc.
- Biomedical & Pharmaceutical – Process Engineer, Manufacturing Biotechnologist, QA Specialist, Clinical Researcher, R&D Officer, Validation Engineer etc.
- Public Sector – Research Officer, Health Policy Analyst, Forensic Specialist, Project Officer, Laboratory Manager etc.
- Banking, Finance & Legal – Risk Consultant, Relationship Manager, Management Associate, Patent Officer etc.
- Entrepreneur – Owner of Bio 3D Printing Company, Owner & Physician of TCM Clinic
- Postgraduate Studies – Medical Student, Veterinary Science Student, M.Sc & Ph.D Student
- Others – Scientific Writer, Communication Account Executive, Scientific Journalist, Marketing Associate, Events, Service Executive etc.
Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
BUCM is the only TCM higher learning institution incorporated into the People’s Republic of China "211 Project".
Features of BUCM include:
Key strengths: TCM formulation and diagnostics; Chinese material medica; acupuncture; moxibustion and tuina
Advancing in: TCM research; integration of TCM and Western medicine; international exchange ventures with major universities
More than 200,000 domestic and over 2,600 overseas professionals trained to date
Tuition fees for the last 2 years in BUCM
RMB35,000 per year.
For more information on BUCM, please visit http://www.bucm.edu.cn/.
Estimated living expenses when in Beijing
Tuition Fees: $6000-8000/per year
Housing (In/Out of campus), $200 - $400/per month: $2400 - $5400/per year
Food and other expenses, $300/per month: $3600/per year
Transport fees, $50/per month: $600/per year
Air Tickets, $750/once (return tickets): $1500/twice a year
Total Estimated Expenditure: $14,100 - $19,100/per year
OSP Loan
Please go to this website for more information.
Contact Email : [email protected]
NTU Admin Fee
BMS Students who are going to Beijing, China for the last 2 years of studies are required to pay an amount of NTU Admin Fee of $214.00 ($53.50 x 4) (inclusive of GST). An official letter will be sent to the students so that they can make the payments before they leave for Beijing.
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