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Biopharmaceutical & Chemical Engineering
Experience the only full-time diploma that focuses on developing skills in making medicines from living cells and chemicals. This course gives you a strong foundation in biology, chemistry and process engineering to prepare you to be part of the growing biopharmaceutical and chemical industry.
Course code: C23
Nanyang Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE
2026 JAE ELR2B2-C net aggregate: -
Course duration: 3 years
Course details
| Field of study | Applied Sciences |
| Certification offered | Diploma in Biopharmaceutical & Chemical Engineering |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through PFP
This course is under the Sciences cluster
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
| Any one of the following subjects | 1-3 |
| Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA | 1-4 |
Course modules
Year 1
Core modules
- Applied Calculus in Scientific Processes
- Biochemical Analysis
- Chemical Laboratory Skills
- Data & Statistical Methods
- Instruments & Measurements
- Applied Science Project(WIU)
- Organic Synthesis Methods
- Chemical & Biopharmaceutical Analysis Methods
- Chemical Engineering Principles & Applications
- GMP & Aseptic Practices
- Molecular Biology Techniques
Complementary electives
- LifePro Units
Year 2
Core modules
- Fluid Mechanics Applications
- Heat & Mass Transfer Analysis
- Process Control & Automation
- AI & Data Analytics
- Biopharmaceutical Unit Operations & Applications
- Process Safety & Risk Management
- Applied Thermodynamics & Sustainability Practices
- Pharmaceutical Unit Operations & Applications
- Reactor Operations
- Process Operations Project(WIU)
Complementary electives
- LifePro Units
Year 3
Core modules
- Green Manufacturing & Environmental Management
- Water Technology & Applications
- Resource Efficiency & Management
- Smart Programming for Process Industry
- Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Project(WIU)
- Internship Programme(WIU)
- Internship Programme II(WIU)
- Final Year Project(WIU)
Internship
| Internship duration | 12, 24 or 42 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Process technologist, biotechnologist or engineering assistant in operations and process control
- Laboratory technologist in biopharmaceutical/chemical quality control and R&D
- Quality assurance specialist
- Environment Health & Safety Officer
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.
How to register
Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.