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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026

Double Degree in Bachelor of (Engineering) in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Bachelor of Social Sciences in Economics

The curriculum provides in-depth knowledge and competencies in both Engineering and Economics over a 5-year programme duration. Graduates will be equipped with civil engineering know-how with an added capability in economic analysis. A wide array of careers in various sectors awaits.

Nanyang Technological University
School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
Course type: Full-time
Course duration: 4 years (Direct Honours)

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Course details

Field of study
  • Engineering
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
Certification offered
Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering) and Bachelor of Social Sciences in Economics
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Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the following entry requirements for the course application:

QualificationRequirement
A-Level
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Polytechnic Diploma
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International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/admission-guide/international-baccalaureate-diploma
NUS High School Diploma
  • https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/admission-guide/nus-high-school-diploma
International and other qualifications
  • https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/admission-guide/international-qualifications

Internship

Internship duration20 weeks
Internship timeframeYear 3 Semester 2

Internship is compulsory.

Overseas exposure programme

The duration is about 4-8 weeks (short term) or 6 months (long term) depending on the programme and it is non-compulsory. There are 2 types of programmes: Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme (OEP) and GEM Explorer programme. https://www.ntu.edu.sg/ntupreneur/programmes/undergraduate-programmes/OEP https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/student-exchanges/exchange-programmes/gem-explorer

Career prospects

You Can Explore the Following Career Options Upon Graduation:

  • Manufacturing Industries:
  • Pharmaceutical/bio-Pharmaceuticals
  • Specialty Chemicals/petrochemicals
  • Oil and Gas
  • Semiconductor
  • Research and Development:
  • Nanotechnology
  • Biotechnology
  • Process and Product Development
  • Biomedical
  • Food/flavours/fragrances
  • Trading and Finance Related Jobs in Relevant Industries

How to register

Direct Admissions with NTU

You may register here.