Modular Certificate in Molecular Diagnostics
About This Course
This MC consists of the following modules:
Molecular Bioscience
Molecular Techniques
Clinical Applications of Molecular Testing
What You'll Learn
This MC aims to equip participants with essential knowledge and technical skills that are used to detect biomarkers and biomolecules in clinical samples. Participants will learn fundamentals of cell biology, molecular biology and genetics. They will also learn the applications of various molecular biology techniques and molecular testing assays such as real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP), Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS). On completion of this certificate, participants will be competent to work in molecular diagnostic laboratory.
Entry Requirements
'O' Levels
• At least 3 ‘O’ Level passes in the following subjects:
- English Language (EL1 or EL2) Grade 1 – 7
- Any Science subject Grade 1 – 6
- Any 1 relevant subject Grade 1 – 6
• and at least 1-year relevant work experience
Higher Nitec
• GPA ≥ 2.0
OR
• GPA ≥ 1.5 AND at least 1-year relevant work experience
Nitec
• GPA ≥ 3.5
OR
• GPA ≥ 3.0 AND at least 1-year relevant work experience
Higher Nitec in Technology/Services
• GPA ≥ 2.0 AND at least 1-year relevant work experience
Nitec in Technology/Services
• GPA ≥ 3.5 AND at least 1-year relevant work experience
WSQ Qualification
• Relevant WSQ Advanced Certificate (or higher) AND at least 1-year relevant work experience AND Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA and Workplace Numeracy SOA
Do not possess any of the above qualifications
• Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 2 years of relevant working experience