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LIFE SCIENCES Programme Structure in Brief

PROGRAMME DEGREE COMPONENTS

General
MODULES

• 5 Pillars of General Education

MODULAR CREDITS

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OFFERS EXCELLENT Prospects To Read Life

Education
Computational
(one module each).
• CS1010 (or variant) Programming Methodology 4

RESEARCH TRAINING
Thinking
Sciences Major or
• COS2000 Computational Thinking for Scientists
NUS Life Sciences Major graduates are Apply for Science as the course of study
AND INTERNSHIP fully poised to pursue a diverse range at NUS, which requires passes in two
Science
Communication
• SP1541 Exploring Science Communication through
Popular Science
4

of careers ranging from research and Science subjects (Biology, Chemistry,

OPPORTUNITIES.
Major Level 1000 • LSM1102 Molecular Genetics 20
scientific services, to healthcare and Physics, either Mathematics or Further • LSM1105 Evolutionary Biology
medical industries, and to education Mathematics) at H2 or GCE ‘A’ Level
and related professions. Embarking on (or equivalents).
• LSM1106 Molecular Cell Biology
DEPARTMENT OF
BIOLOGICAL
• CM1401 Chemistry for Life Sciences
graduate studies at NUS or overseas as Select Life Sciences in the first semester • ST1232 Statistics for Life Sciences
well as graduate medical education are which needs H2 Level or GCE ‘A’ Level Major Level 2000 • LSM2191 Laboratory Techniques in Life Sciences 16

SCIENCES
also exciting options for our graduates. passes (or equivalents) in Biology and • 3 LSM22xx elective modules (except LSM2288 and
Prospective employers include research Chemistry. Read and pass the relevant LSM2289)
and education institutes, public agencies bridging module in the first semester, Major Level 3000 • 4 LSM32xx elective modules (except LSM3289) 16
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES such as National Parks Board (NParks), if without.
National Environment Agency (NEA), Major Level 4000 • Honours Research Project Option 32
Health Sciences Authority (HSA) Life Sciences may also be applied Pass LSM4199 Honours Project in Life Sciences, and
National University of Singapore directly in upfront offer of Double- 4 LSM42xx elective modules.
and Singapore Food Agency (SFA),
Block S3 #05-01, 16 Science Drive 4 Degree, Double-Major and Major-Minor or
specialist medical centres and clinics,
Singapore 117558 Programmes with this Major. • Applied Internship Project Option
government and private hospitals, and
Pass LSM4299 Applied Project in Life Sciences, and
LIFE SCIENCES ENQUIRY industrial sectors involving biotechnology, Minor and Second Major in Life Sciences 4 LSM42xx elective modules.
T : (65) 6516 2698 E : [email protected] pharmaceutical, food production and are available for undergraduate students Predicting the Future by Understanding the Past
Unrestricted • 12 modules typically. Can be used to fulfil the 48
environmental technology. of other primary disciplines. Electives requirements of Minor or Second Major.
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 Diverse Disciplines –
Roadmaps and Modules
Pick from the diverse roadmaps of modules we have
developed, or freely structure one that is uniquely yours.

Pharmacology Cell and Plant Science

MORE THAN JUST • Fundamental Pharmacology Development
• Cell Biology
• Fundamentals of Plant
Biology
• Toxicology

biological ONE MAJOR, THREE SPECIALISATIONS,

• Cancer Pharmacology
• Drug Discovery and
• Developmental Biology
• Stem Cell Biology
• Tropical Horticulture
• Comparative Botany
Exciting Enhancements
for Life Sciences Major!
and biomedical
Clinical Trials • Tumour Biology • Plant Growth and
Development
DIVERSE DISCIPLINES! Expanding from the Major, a Life Sciences student can enhance the academic

sciences! Human Physiology Neurobiology Aquatic Biology developments and experience through a variety of cross- and inter-disciplinary
and Ecology undergraduate courses at NUS as well as at overseas partner universities.
The BSc (Hons) degree in Life Specialisations • Metabolism and Regulation • Neuronal Signalling and
Memory Mechanisms • Aquatic Invertebrate
• Human Physiology:
Sciences is the undergraduate course Biomedical Science focuses on human Cardiopulmonary System • Neuronal Development Diversity
Although synonymous with biology, Life Sciences Double Major for Major-Minor for Joint Degree with
on biological and biomedical sciences. health and diseases, and its goal of • Human Physiology – and Diseases • Plankton Ecology
Life Sciences with Life Sciences with University of
represent the huge spectrum of disciplines within and clinical solutions. Hormones and Health • Human Neuroanatomy • Aquatic Vertebrate Diversity
The Major emphasises the underlying Second Major in: Minor in: Dundee in areas of:
beyond biological and biomedical sciences. From • Functional Ageing • Systems Neurobiology • Marine Biology
knowledge vital to all areas of Life Molecular and Cell Biology emphasises • Freshwater Biology • Chemistry • Aquatic Ecology • Drug Design and
the molecular and cellular worlds, to the organismal
Sciences in the first year of study, and the fundamental physical, chemical and Discovery
individuals, from the macro-level ecological biological mechanisms of living organisms. Infectious Diseases Physical Biology Conservation
• Management • Forensic Science
views to the underlying evolutionary concepts, allows selection of relevant advanced- • Psychology • Public Health
• Developmental
• Immunology • Molecular Biophysics • Biodiversity
level modules to focus on one of the Environmental Biology affirms the Biology
different aspects of Life Sciences contribute to our • Translational Microbiology • Structural Biology • Global Change Biology
• Data Analytics • Computer Science
importance and relevance of biodiversity • Plant Science
understanding of how we humans work as well as three specialisations and other exciting and ecology and its applications towards
• Advances in Antimicrobial • Mechanobiology • Tropical Conservation
Strategies • Protein Engineering Biology
how we interact and impact our environment. themes in Life Sciences. environmental conservation.
• Infection and Immunity • Urban Ecology