Molecular Bioscience
About This Course
This module introduces the fundamentals of cell biology, molecular biology and genetics. Topics covered include cellular organelles, membrane trafficking, cell cycle and division, chromosome structure, study of genes, eukaryotic gene expression, epigenetics as well as molecular events of replication, transcription and translation.
What You'll Learn
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