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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Higher Nitec in Chemical Process Technology (3 years)

This course prepares you for a profession in the bio-pharma and petrochemical processing field. You will acquire current and emerging skills to convert basic raw materials into useful intermediates or products such as fuels, plastics, cosmetics, vaccines and medicines. This course focuses largely on operating, monitoring and controlling of continuous and batch processes. It also incorporates in-depth learning of the safety and health management system, as well as the knowledge in environmental and product quality control.

ITE College East
Admission type: JIEN , ITE EAE
Course duration : 3 years
Course codes and net aggregates for 2025 JIE 'N':
College Course code
MAS1B3 net aggregate
ITE College East
 HF3CP 2 - 11

Applicants should ensure that they do not have colour appreciation deficiency. Interested applicants with this condition should contact ITE for more information.

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Course details

Field of study Engineering
Certification offered

Higher Nitec in Chemical Process Technology
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Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For N-Level students seeking admission through JIE

* Mobile Robotics, Smart Electrical Technology, IoT Applications, Mechanical Design & Automation, and Mobile Web Applications subjects can be used in lieu of Science for admission to this 3-year Higher Nitec course

Subject Grade
Mathematics or Science* A-D or 1-5

Any 2 other subjects
A-D or 1-5

Internship

Internship duration 3+6 months

Career prospects

Higher Nitec in Chemical Process Technology graduates are employed by companies in the bio-pharma and petrochemical industries. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Process Technician, Plant Technician, Operation Technician and Maintenance Technician.

How to register

Joint Intake Exercise 'N' (JIE 'N')

You can apply directly to the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) in mid-December. Learn the process and how to apply.

ITE Early Admissions Exercise (ITE EAE)

You may register using the ITE EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.