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Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Provide broad based curriculum to equip students with the practical skillset and fundamental knowledge necessary for employment in diverse sectors such as chemical manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, energy, environmental engineering, and research and development. The diploma program places a strong emphasis on higher order thinking skills and data analysis.
Course details
| Field of study | Applied Sciences |
| Track/Specialisation | This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:
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| Certification offered | Diploma in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering |
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
- Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Principles
- Data Analytics and Engineering Drawing
- Engineering Mathematics I and II
- Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
- Organic and Biological Chemistry
- Thermodynamics
- Career and Professional Preparation I
- Confident Communication: Find Your Voice (VOICE)
- Innovation Made Possible
- Health and Wellness
- English Language Express (for selected students)
- Analysis of Chemical Engineering Processes
- Analytical Chemistry
- Chemical & Biological Reaction Engineering
- Environment, Health and Safety
- Process Technology Operations
- Reaction and Flow Laboratory
- Sustainable Industry Practices
- Transfer Process and Environmental Laboratory
- Transfer Processes: Fluid Flow
- Transfer Processes: Heat and Mass
- Career and Professional Preparation II
- World Issues: A Singapore Perspective
- Process and Automation Laboratory
- Separation Technology
- Sustainable Process Design
- Industrial Internship or Research internship
- Project ID: Connecting the Dots
Sustainable Energy & Chemistry Track
- Capstone Project
Biopharmaceutical Track
- Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Biopharmaceutical Analysis
Internship
| Internship duration | 22 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
| Internship period | Mar to Aug, or Sep to Feb |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Assistant Biotechnologist
- Assistant Engineer
- Environment, Health and Safety Officer
- Process Technician / Technologist
- Project Management Engineer
- Laboratory Technologist / Analyst
- Quality Assurance Assistant
- Quality Control Assistant
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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.
You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.