Minor in Bioengineering

Bioengineering is a discipline that advances knowledge in engineering, biology, and medicine. It improves human health through inter disciplinary integration of the engineering sciences with the biomedical sciences. Bioengineering forms part of the Life Sciences which is fast becoming a strategic area of economic development in Singapore.

The aim of this minor is to enable students to understand how the principles and tools of traditional engineering fields, such as mechanical, materials, electrical, and chemical engineering, can be applied in biology and medicine. It will be suited to students who wish to pursue further career opportunities in hospitals and health care centres, medical devices, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and biomaterials industries.

Eligibility for Application

1. Only Stage 2 engineering students are eligible to apply for the Minor in Bioengineering Programme. The intake for the programme is in January of each year.
   
   
2. Please refer to http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/ugrad/ for Minor general rules and other minor programes.
   
   
3. The deadline for online Minor Application for AY 08/09 intake is 18 November 2008
   
   
4. Late applications and/or incomplete application forms will not be considered.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications via email within a month from closing date.

Online Application

Requirement

• Minor requirements

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