There are two options within this programme. You are required to either:
Coursework with Dissertation Route
Complete 1 core course (4AU), 3 required courses (12AU), 2 elective courses (8AU) and dissertation (6AU).
Coursework Only Route
Complete 1 core course (4AU), 3 required courses (12AU), 3 elective courses (12 AU) and a Critical Inquiry course (2AU).
Important note for matriculated students: Please refer to the ISAAC system for the programme structure relevant to your intake during Course Registration or consult Dr Beverly Goh , your programme leader if you need clarifications.
Note: Programme structure is subject to changes
The degree of Master of Science (Life Sciences) is offered on both full-time and part-time basis. The candidature period is as follows:
Full-time Programme
The full-time programme is a one-year programme where you will complete about 4 courses per semester. You are required to attend four 3-hour lectures per week in the evenings each semester. You will follow a prescribed programme of study. The programme of study involves formal classes, tutorials, seminars, laboratory work, assignments and/or written examinations.
The following are minimum admission requirements. Meeting these criteria does not guarantee admission, as selection is competitive.
There are generally two intakes a year (January and August). You are advised to visit the website and look out for NIE’s announcements in May/June and November/ December to confirm if the programme will be open for application at any particular intake.
Applicants who are currently working with sponsors, donors or financial institutions to fund their studies, are encouraged to submit their applications early to NIE so as not to miss out on our application period.
Applications are to be made online. Click here to sign up for an ISAAC (Integrated Student and Academic Administration System) account to apply with us. For those with an existing account, login to apply.
More information on application details can be found here .