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Chemical & Pharmaceutical Technology
Gives you a strong foundation in key chemical, petroleum, petrochemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies, and enables you to discover more about industrial safety, process operations and optimisation.
Course details
| Field of study | Applied Sciences |
| Certification offered | Diploma in Chemical & Pharmaceutical Technology |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
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 |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-7 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-6 |
Any one of the following subjects
| 1-6 |
Course modules
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 Analysis Methods
- Mass Balance Applications
- Sustainability Practices
- Water Treatment & Applications
- Chemical Plant Equipment Operations
Complementary electives
- General Studies
Core modules
- Energy Balance Applications
- Fluid Mechanics Applications
- Heat Transfer Analysis
- Engineering Drawing
- Safety & Risk Management
- Sustainability Project (WIU)
- Safe Process Operations
- Mass Transfer Operations
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Quality Systems & GMP
- Process Control & Automation
- Process Integration Project (WIU)
Complementary electives
- General Studies
Core modules
- Process Operations & Optimisation
- Reactor Operations
- Thermodynamic Cycles & Applications
- Energy Analysis & Optimisation
- Safety Management Project (WIU)
- Energy Optimisation Project (WIU)
- Final Year Project(WIU)
- Internship Programme (WIU)
Complementary electives
- General Studies
Internship
| Internship duration | 12 or 24 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Process technologist or engineering assistant in the areas of operations, process and equipment design, plant safety, project engineering, process control, research and product development.
- Technical expert in sales and marketing of chemical, pharmaceuticals, water treatment or clean energy products.
- Laboratory technologist in chemical/pharmaceutical quality control and R&D laboratories.
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.
How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.
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You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.