The DBS Summer Course 2024 – Chemistry of Life offered by the Department of Biological Sciences (DBS), National University of Singapore (NUS), is a two-week intensive training course customized to expose students to a broad range of modern biological knowledge and techniques currently used in research laboratories and industries. Students have a chance to immerse themselves in research and learning experience in one of the top universities in the world and make friends with peer students from all around the world.
2. Activities
Classroom teaching, lab practical, research seminars, and social activities.
3. Course Materials
Students will receive a hard copy of a coursebook and lab manuals with detailed contents of lectures and instructions for each of the labs. Softco-pies of the coursebook and lab manuals will also be made available to students.
4. Evaluation
- Presentation and communication
- Class and lab participation
- Examination
5. Certification
Students will be awarded a Certificate by the Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore, upon successful completion of the Summer Course.
The Summer Course is not eligible for the award of NUS credit, but an examination report and completion certificate will be issued by the Department of Biological Sciences, NUS; and the credit may be granted by the student’s home university at their discretion.
6. Entry Requirement
To enroll in the DBS Summer Course 2024, a student should
- be currently enrolled in an
accredited university in the home country.
- be nominated by the home university.
- be proficient in the English language.
7. Registration
Students who wish to apply for the DBS Summer Course 2024 are required to do their groundwork to ensure they meet the minimum entry requirements and have finances and prerequisites from their home university.
To register, students should contact their home university’s Department or International Office. We encourage earlier registration as a quota is set on the class size. Registration will be closed when it is full.
The registration deadline for the DBS Summer Course 2024 is Friday, 22 March 2024.
8. Course Fee
The Course fee per student is $4000 SGD for the DBS Summer Course 2024 and includes:
- Tuition fee
- Registration fee
- Administration fee
- Course materials
- Group airport transport and city tour and transport service if staying off-campus hostels.
- Shared accommodation
- Orientation and farewell events
- Social activities
The course fee must be received before the commencement of the Course to confirm enrolment in the Summer Course.
Successful registration will receive confirmation of their participation along with instructions on the mode of payment.
9. Accommodation
Shared bedrooms accommodation will be arranged.
10. Academic Coordinators
Associate Professor Low Boon Chuan
Department of Biological Sciences
National University of Singapore
Associate Professor Cynthia He
Department of Biological Sciences
National University of Singapore
Associate Professor Liou Yih Cherng
Department of Biological Sciences
National University of Singapore
11. Contact Details
For enquries, please contact:
Ms Wang Xianhui
Administrative Coordinator
Department of Biological Sciences
Tel: +65 6516 4594
Email: dbswxh@nus.edu.sg