Program Overview

Introduction to NUS Medicine

NUS Medicine is a leading medical school in Singapore, offering a range of undergraduate and graduate programs in medicine and health sciences. The school is committed to providing high-quality education, research, and clinical care, and is recognized for its innovative approaches to medical education and research.

Undergraduate Programs

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
  • A five-year undergraduate program that provides students with a comprehensive education in medicine and surgery.
  • The program includes clinical rotations, research projects, and elective courses, and is designed to prepare students for a career in medicine.
• Minor in Biomedical Informatics
  • A minor program that provides students with a foundation in biomedical informatics, including data analysis, computational modeling, and healthcare information systems.
  • The program is designed to prepare students for careers in healthcare, research, and industry.

Graduate Programs

• Graduate Research Programmes
  • A range of research-based graduate programs, including Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.
  • The programs are designed to provide students with advanced training in research methods, data analysis, and scientific writing, and to prepare them for careers in research and academia.
• Graduate Coursework Programmes
  • A range of coursework-based graduate programs, including Master of Science (MSc) and Master of Medicine degrees.
  • The programs are designed to provide students with advanced training in specialized areas of medicine and health sciences, and to prepare them for careers in healthcare, research, and industry.
• Nursing Programmes
  • A range of undergraduate and graduate programs in nursing, including Bachelor of Science (Nursing) and Master of Nursing degrees.
  • The programs are designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in nursing, including clinical practice, research, and leadership.

Continuing Education

• Continuing Education and Training
  • A range of continuing education programs, including workshops, conferences, and online courses.
  • The programs are designed to provide healthcare professionals with updates on the latest developments in medicine and health sciences, and to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• SkillsFuture Courses
  • A range of courses that are eligible for SkillsFuture credits, including programs in healthcare, research, and industry.
  • The programs are designed to provide individuals with skills and knowledge that are relevant to their careers and interests.

Research

• Research Highlights
  • A range of research highlights, including publications, awards, and media coverage.
  • The research highlights demonstrate the school's commitment to innovative and impactful research in medicine and health sciences.
• Research Programmes and Centres
  • A range of research programs and centers, including the Centre for Cancer Research, the Centre for Infectious Diseases, and the Centre for Regenerative Medicine.
  • The research programs and centers are designed to provide a framework for interdisciplinary research and collaboration, and to facilitate the translation of research findings into clinical practice.

About Us

• History
  • A brief history of the school, including its founding, milestones, and achievements.
  • The history demonstrates the school's commitment to excellence in education, research, and clinical care.
• Leadership
  • A list of the school's leadership team, including the Dean, Vice-Deans, and Department Heads.
  • The leadership team is responsible for setting the school's strategic direction, overseeing its operations, and ensuring its academic and research excellence.

News and Events

• News and Information
  • A range of news and information, including press releases, media coverage, and event announcements.
  • The news and information demonstrate the school's commitment to communicating its research, education, and clinical care activities to the public and the media.
• Press Releases
  • A range of press releases, including announcements of new research findings, awards, and appointments.
  • The press releases demonstrate the school's commitment to sharing its news and achievements with the public and the media.

Giving

• Giving to NUS Medicine
  • A range of giving opportunities, including donations, bequests, and sponsorships.
  • The giving opportunities are designed to support the school's research, education, and clinical care activities, and to enhance its academic and research excellence.

Learning Resources

• Medical Education Technology Enterprise
  • A range of learning resources, including online courses, simulations, and educational technologies.
  • The learning resources are designed to support the school's education and training programs, and to enhance the learning experience of its students.
• NUS Medicine Learning Resources
  • A range of learning resources, including textbooks, journals, and online databases.
  • The learning resources are designed to support the school's education and research programs, and to provide its students and faculty with access to the latest knowledge and information in medicine and health sciences.

Pathology Lab Techniques and Basic Histology

Programme Overview

The Pathology Lab Techniques and Basic Histology program is a beginner's level course that focuses on equipping researchers and laboratory scientists/technologists with essential pathology lab techniques and basic histology skills in the field of medical and health science.

Programme Highlights

• The course provides an understanding of the types of tissues on which research testing can be applied, and introduces participants to basic morphology of different tissue types in the human body, including normal and cancerous tissues.
• The course comprises of two broad sections: Laboratory techniques in tissue-based research and Histology (Microscopy) of normal tissues and common cancers.

Learning Objectives

• Learn about the different types of tissue samples handled in a histopathology lab
• Appreciate the spectrum of types of tests on tissue to detect proteins and nucleic acid
• Learn the workflow of tissue processing into formalin-fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) tissue
• Learn the workflow of immunohistochemical testing and fluorescence in situ hybridisation
• Learn more about tissue-based molecular testing (next-generation-sequencing and spatial transcriptomics)
• Learn about regulations governing the use of tissue samples for research

Registration Options

• Option 1: Asynchronous (Online) Lectures Only
• Option 2: Full Course (Asynchronous Lectures + Synchronous Online Histology Session + Synchronous In-Person Hands-on Lab Techniques)

Benefits of Attending

• A direct channel for researchers and laboratory/medical technologists to increase their understanding of basic tissue handling methods
• Build confidence in recognising normal and cancerous tissues under the microscope, which are the basic building blocks of tissue-based research

Who Should Attend

• Laboratory and medical technologists
• Researchers
• Postgraduate students
• Basic science educators/lecturers

Trainer Profile

• Dr Cheok Chit Fang
• Assoc Prof Nga Min En
• Dr Leong Sai Mun

Course Agenda

• The course agenda is available upon request.

Pre-Requisites and Assessment

• Pre-requisites: Life Sciences related diploma or degree (e.g. Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacology Sciences, Biological Sciences)
• Assessment: Throughout the course, there will be knowledge checks in the form of interactive short quizzes. At end of the Asynchronous component, there will be an MCQ (multiple choice) test (unlimited attempts).

Awards and Certification

• Learners who complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Course Fee

• Option 1: Asynchronous Lectures Only: $599
• Option 2: Full Course: $1,900

Application Deadline

• Course Options: Async, Full Course
• Registration Start Date: 01 Apr 2025, 16 Jun 2025
• Registration End Date: 05 Nov 2025
• Assessment Due Date: 26 Nov 2025

Terms and Conditions / Cancellation Policy

• The scheduled course run will proceed only if the minimum class size is met.
• We reserve the right to cancel or postpone any course or change the venue due to unforeseen circumstances.
• In the event of a cancellation and the fee has been paid, a full refund will be made to registrants.