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Last Updated: 26 May 2026

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 code: C73
Nanyang Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE, DAE, JPAE, Poly EAE, PFP
2026 JAE ELR2B2-C net aggregate: 10 - 11
Course duration: 3 years

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Course details

Field of study
Applied Sciences
Certification offered

Diploma in Chemical & Pharmaceutical 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(A)-Level students seeking admission through PFP

This course is under the Sciences cluster

SubjectGrade
English Language Syllabus A1-3
Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics1-3
Any one of the following subjects
  • Design and Technology
  • Food and Nutrition/Nutrition and Food Science
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
1-3
Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA
    		1-4
    For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
    SubjectGrade
    English Language1-7
    Additional Mathematics or Mathematics1-6
    Any one of the following subjects
    • Biology
    • Biotechnology
    • Chemistry
    • Food & Nutrition/Nutrition & Food Science
    • Physics
    • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
    • Science (Physics, Biology)
    • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
    		1-6

    Internship

    Internship duration12 or 24 weeks
    Internship timeframeYear 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

    Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

    You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.

    Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

    You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.

    Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)

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

    Polytechnic Early Admissions Exercise (Poly EAE)

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

    Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

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