Ecological conservation
Biodiversity preservation
Protein engineering
Molecular bioimaging
Genetic medicine
Drug design and discovery
Infection and immunity
Interdisciplinary solutions
LIFE SCIENCES
College of Humanities
and Sciences
College of Humanities and SciencesBeyond biomedical and biological sciences
Build a shared tomorrow
Primary Major by Faculty of Science for students enrolled in College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS).
Faculty of Science
Dept of Biological Sciences
(anchor department)
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
- Medical Sciences ClusterDept of Anatomy Dept of Biochemistry
Dept of Microbiology and Immunology Dept of Pharmacology
Dept of Physiology
Life Sciences with CHS –
An interdisciplinary
experience with versatility
and opportunities.
Visit https://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/education/lifesciences/#lschs for details and module listing.
At A Glance – Primary Major, Second Major and Minor
in Life Sciences
(For Cohorts AY2021/22 onwards)
Major Specialist Comprehensive suite of primary Major requirements which comes compulsory research component and option to pursue
a specialisation.
Major in Life Sciences Second Major in Life
Sciences Minor in Life Sciences
Level 1000
Gateway LSM1111 Biological Challenges and Opportunities for Humankind
LSM1111 Biological Challenges and Opportunities for
Humankind
LSM1111 Biological Challenges and Opportunities for
Humankind
Level 2000
Foundation LSM2105 Molecular GeneticsLSM2106 Fundamental Biochemistry
LSM2107 Evolutionary Biology LSM2191 Laboratory
Techniques in Life Sciences 1x LSM22xx [excluding LSM2288 and LSM2289] LSM2105 Molecular Genetics LSM2106 Fundamental Biochemistry LSM2107 Evolutionary Biology 1x LSM21xx/22xx [excluding LSM2288 and LSM2289] 1x LSM21xx/22xx [excluding LSM2288 and LSM2289] Level 3000
Electives 3x LSM32xx OR (LSM3288 + 2x LSM32xx) [excluding LSM3289] 4x LSM32xx/42xx [excluding LSM3289 and LSM4288x] 2x LSM32xx/42xx [excluding LSM3289 and LSM4288x]
Level 4000
Electives 3x LSM42xx OR (Any variant of LSM4288x + 1x LSM42xx)
Cross Level Electives 3x LSM22xx/32xx/42xx[excluding LSM2288, LSM2289 and LSM3289] 1x LSM22xx/32xx/42xx [excluding LSM2288, LSM2289, LSM3289 and LSM4288x] 1x LSM22xx/32xx/42xx [excluding LSM2288, LSM2289, LSM3289 and LSM4288x] Compulsory Research Component
Major electives passed should consist of either or both: LSM3288 or any variant of LSM4288x
Optional: Specialisation Electives
To fulfil a specialisation, pass a variant of LSM4288x and 3x more LSM32xx/42xx elective modules (with 12 MC of UE), all listed with the declared specialisation. Total MC 60 (72 if pursuing a specialisation) 40 20 Dual Integrator Already decided on another primary Major? Integrate a flexible selection of LSM modules to form a Second Major. Nimble Versatilist A quick set of LSM modules forming a Minor that readily
supplements the relevant life sciences
coverage with any discipline.
One Major, Three Specialisations, Diverse Disciplines
– Roadmaps and Modules
Pharmacology
Fundamental Pharmacology Neuropharmacology Cancer PharmacologyDrug Discovery and Clinical Trials
Cell and Development
Cell BiologyDevelopmental Biology Stem Cell Biology Tumour Biology
Plant Science
Fundamentals of Plant Biology Comparative Botany
Plant Growth and Development Fungal Biology
Human Physiology
Metabolism and Regulation Extreme Physiology Functional Ageing
Molecular Nutrition and Metabolic Biology
Neurobiology
Human Neuroanatomy Systems NeurobiologyNeuronal Development and Diseases Neuronal Signaling and Memory Mechanisms
Aquatic Biology
Ecology of Aquatic Environments Aquatic Vertebrate Diversity Marine Biology
Aquatic Invertebrate Diversity Freshwater Biology
Infectious Diseases
ImmunologyTranslational Microbiology Infection and Immunity Advances in Antimicrobial Strategies
Physical Biology
Molecular Biophysics Protein Engineering Structural Biology MechanobiologyConservation
Global Change Biology Tropical Conservation Biology Field Studies in Biodiversity Urban EcologyBiomedical Science
focuses on human health and diseases, and its goal of clinical solutions.
Molecular and Cell
Biology
emphasises the fundamental physical, chemical and biological mechanisms of living organisms.Ecology, Evolution and
Biodiversity
affirms the importance and relevance of biodiversity and ecology and their applications towards environmental conservation.- Spend the first 2.5 years in NUS followed by 1.5 years (the 6
thto 8
thsemesters) at University of Dundee for the final year and
research project.
- A jointly validated BSc (Hons) degree qualification focus on
Drug Design and Discovery; Developmental Biology; or Plant
Science.
Joint Degree Programme
- A tie-up between BSc (Hons) in Life Sciences at NUS and DVM at
The University of Melbourne.
- Start the DVM after 2.5 years in NUS and spend an overlapping
year with a saving of more than 35K AUD.
Concurrent Degree Programme
NUS BSc (Hons) in Life Sciences with The University of
Melbourne Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
For new intakes Academic Year 2021/22 onwards.
Applying to Life Sciences with CHS
• Submit applications for admission to an undergraduate course in NUS via
Office of Admissions (OAM).
• To read Life Sciences as the primary Major, select ‘Humanities and Sciences’ as the course for single degree study, or any choice of course for DMP/MMP study with ‘Life Sciences’.
• Life Sciences Major specifically requires passes in H2 or GCE ‘A’ Level (or equivalents) Biology and Chemistry, or for IB qualification, HL passes in
Biology and Chemistry. Successful applicants to CHS without this background may read the corresponding subject bridging module in the first year of
studies.
• Successful applicants to CHS producing local Polytechnic Diplomas accredited for Life Sciences Major will be considered as having the required equivalent background in Biology.
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