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Foundation Diploma in Life Sciences | PSB Academy
Foundation Diploma in Life Sciences | PSB Academy

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Foundation Diploma in Life Sciences | PSB Academy

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Specifications
  • 省份/城市: Singapore
  • 授课语言: English
  • 课程领域: Life Sciences
  • 开课: Jan
  • 开课: Jul
  • 课程: Diploma
  • 国家: Singapore
  • 年度学费: Above RM 40k
  • 开课: Apr
  • 开课: Sept
Description

Foundation Diploma in Life Sciences PSB Academy - Entry Requirements, Scholarships, Fees & Programme Structure

Foundation Diploma in Life Sciences · PSB Academy Singapore

Duration
12 Months
Mode
Physical
Campus
Main
Medium
English
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Sep

Foundation Diploma in Life Sciences at PSB Academy is a 12-month, physical foundation diploma delivered in English at Main campus — build biology, chemistry, and mathematics fundamentals across 8 modules with extensive laboratory sessions.

Work in purpose-built life science and chemistry labs with industry-commonly used equipment, learn from experienced academics, and advance directly into Year 1 of a bachelor’s degree with university partners (subject to university’s approval).

Total indicative fees are S$ 14,414.00 (tuition, application, and student development fees) — MYR equivalents update from a live SGD/MYR rate below.

Why this course & university

Purpose-Built Science Labs

Work with some of the industry’s most commonly used equipment across our three life science and chemistry labs, designed through more than 10 years of teaching life science.

Learn from Subject Experts

Learn from our experienced academic team, with PhDs from reputable universities in Singapore and abroad.

Direct Entry To University

Advance directly into Year 1 of a Bachelor’s Degree with our university partners; subject to university’s approval.

Vast Career Opportunities

Explore career paths inside or outside the lab, including opportunities in healthcare, animal handling, food science, and drug manufacturing.

About the Campus

Most of the courses will be at Main campus (Main & Stem Wing); Coventry University (CU) undergraduate programmes will be at Cathay Campus.

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Entry Requirements

Tap your qualification type — we’ll align guidance on entry and study grants. Each pathway lists the academic threshold; English routes are in the next section.

UEC
Completed Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with minimum Grade C in 2 subjects (excluding English), or equivalent. Or completed Senior Middle School 3 (average 55%) in best 5 subjects, excluding English.
SPM
Completed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with minimum Grade C in 2 subjects (excluding English), or equivalent.
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English Language Requirements

GCE O-Level English
Grade 1 to 6.
IELTS
Score of 5.5.
PSB Certificate in English Proficiency
PSB Academy’s Certificate in English Proficiency Programme.
PSB English Proficiency Test
PSB Academy English Proficiency Test.
Equivalent
An equivalent English language qualification.

Study grants

Choose the programme tier that best matches what you plan to study — amounts are indicative study grants in S$. Final eligibility follows PSB Academy approval.

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Fee estimate (SGD → RM)

Core fees are shown in Singapore dollars (SGD) as used in your offer planning. Ringgit (MYR) equivalents update from a live SGD/MYR rate for Malaysian families comparing budgets. Figures are illustrative for planning — confirm the exact schedule on your PSB offer. Plan for possible year-on-year fee reviews.

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Tuition and related fees follow PSB Academy’s official schedule for your intake and may change annually. Study grant amounts in S$ are indicative — final awards depend on approval. MYR equivalents use the live rate above and are not a payment quote in MYR.

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Programme Structure

Biomedical and Environmental Biology
  • Biomedical and Environmental Biology aims to provide students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of biology. It is divided into four general areas: evolution and biological diversity, plant biology, animal biology and ecology. It starts with an overview of developmental and evolutionary processes that lead to the emergence of species diversity. This is followed by a more extensive discussion of the structural organisation and functional regulation of multi-cellular organisms, which is integrated with key biological concepts of homeostasis, signalling and immune defence. Finally, it examines biology at higher levels of organisation involving networks of living organisms. The accompanying extensive laboratory sessions will introduce students to the new tools of modern biology and the process of scientific investigations.
Fundamentals of Chemistry
  • Fundamentals of Chemistry provides a general overview of the subject area and is designed for students beginning a formal study of chemistry. The unit presents important background information on several related topics in addition to the basic scientific concepts of chemistry. This module associates with interesting and simple approach of central science and provides insights into a variety of different phenomena and serves as a basis for understanding the physical universe we live in. This module presents fundamental concepts intended to better equip students to be well-prepared for the advanced topics of chemistry  physical and organic chemistry for diploma level. Upon completion of the module, students are more aware of the occupational opportunities in science, engineering and technology and are capable of evaluating the academic requirements for different disciplines and ready for future preparation.
Fundamentals of Mathematics
  • Fundamentals of Mathematics is developed in view of how numerous applications from many fields of technology often include or indicate where and how mathematical techniques can be used. The module aims to provide students with strong fundamentals in algebra, functions, geometry and trigonometry for further studies with integrated applications in mathematics. Group work will be introduced as a method of transforming students from passive to active learners through application questions where students will be encouraged to discuss with their peers and instructor.
Biological Science
  • Biological Science aims to provide students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of biology. It is divided into three general areas: cellular biochemistry, metabolic and signal transduction pathways, and genetics and genomics. It starts with a general introduction on the scope of life, followed by extensive discussions of biomolecules, cell structure and processes, and their roles in more complex biological functions and organisation. Genetics, cell biology and molecular biology, which are revolutionising medicine and agriculture, will be introduced. The accompanying extensive laboratory sessions will introduce students to the new tools of modern biology and the process of scientific investigations.
Mathematics for Life Science
  • Mathematics for Life Science seeks to develop students’ ability to think clearly, work carefully and communicate mathematical ideas successfully, and heighten their appreciation for mathematical ideas that can be applied in the everyday world. The module aims to provide students with an understanding of linear functions and to appreciate curve sketching approaches to solve mathematical problems in a variety of contexts.
Organic Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry provides students with basic principles of organic chemistry and an understanding of the chemical environment. The main emphasis is on the structural approach to organic chemistry, and this equips students with basic understanding of the most common and most important synthetic reactions, which include carbon-carbon bond formation, functional groups creation and manipulation. With the role that organic molecules play in the natural and synthetic world, students can apply methods of scientific inquiry and develop problem solving and critical thinking skills that relate to everyday experiences.
Physical Chemistry
  • Physical Chemistry focuses on the understanding of concepts central to physical chemistry including the periodic table, gases, the mole, chemical bonding, acid-base concepts, energy and nuclear chemistry. This module is designed to build a scientific literacy which will permit a greater understanding of industrial processes, environmental concerns, household products and how everyday life depends on chemical phenomena. Students will work on quantitative questions related to stoichiometry solutions, gases and acid-base reactions. This module not only provides students with the opportunity to develop, record and maintain evidence of their written and graphic representation through laboratory reports, it also helps to build the knowledge and skills that are necessary for challenges in the 21st century.
Statistics and Applied Mathematics
  • Statistics and Applied Mathematics aims to develop further students’ understanding of mathematics and mathematical processes and develop abilities to comment and appraise datasets. It also seeks to develop students’ ability to think clearly, work carefully and formulate mathematical induction and hypothesis testing approaches to solve problems.

Future Career Prospects

Main Directions
  • Further study in Life Sciences related degree programmes

Estimated application deadline

Illustrative windows only — PSB Academy sets final closing dates per intake and programme. Treat these as general planning hints, not guaranteed cut-offs.

Rolling / multi-intake
Usually submit 6 10 weeks before class start

Popular intakes can fill earlier — confirm with us.

International students
Allow extra time for IPA / visa and arrival housing

We map documents to ICA timelines during counselling.

Official source: Deadlines and exceptions are published by PSB Academy and may change each year. Always verify intake-specific dates on the official application channel before you commit.

Need accommodation?

Singapore — HDB common rooms, condo shares & short commutes to Main / Cathay. Message us to shortlist options that fit your budget.

Typical student housing includes HDB common rooms, condo shared units, and PG-style arrangements near MRT. We shortlist options for commute to Main campus (Main & Stem Wing) or Cathay Campus where your classes are held.

General spending estimates are in living costs below. Exact rent is confirmed during counselling — not quoted on this public page.

Singapore monthly living expenses

Estimates for studying in Singapore: figures are in Singapore dollars (SGD) first, with Ringgit (MYR) from the same live SGD → MYR rate as the fee section. Ranges below are framed as a modest monthly budget with total outgoings up to about S$1,500 (shared room, hawker / groceries, public transport, SIM, and personal spend) — your actual costs may be lower or higher.

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