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Chemical & Biological Engineering
Building on Singapore's first and only international accredited chemical engineering diploma, the Diploma in Chemical and Biological Engineering (DCBE) integrates physics, math, biology, chemistry and engineering to transform raw materials into everyday products like food, medicine, and fuel. DCBE focuses on large-scale processes, leads innovations in sustainability, driven by AI and digital advancements to prepare you for impactful roles in the industry.
Course details
| Field of study | Applied Sciences |
| Certification offered | Diploma in Chemical & Biological 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
- Basic Mathematics
- Thermodynamics
- Chemistry I
- Chemistry II
- Engineering Mathematics
- Fluid Flow and Equipment
- Heat Transfer and Equipment
- Introduction to Chemical & Biological Engineering
- Chemical & Biological Engineering Laboratory 1A
- Chemical & Biological Engineering Laboratory 1B
- Principles of Biochemistry and Cell Biology
- Education and Career Guidance 1
- Wellness for Life
- Thinking Critically about UN SDGs
- Data Fluency
- Collaboration in Digital Age
- Digital Communication for Impact
- AI and Its Impact
- Chemical & Biological Reaction Engineering
- Sustainable Innovation Project
- Elective 1
- Elective 2
- Engineering Mathematics II
- Biopharmaceutical and Pharmaceutical Engineering
- Chemical & Biological Process Control
- Chemical & Biological Engineering Laboratory 2A
- Chemical & Biological Engineering Laboratory 2B
- Chemical & Biological Separation Processes
- Sustainable Energy and Carbon Management
- Sustainable Product and Process Design 1
- Persuasive Communication with Data Storytelling
- Problem Solving with Creative and Computational Thinking
- Effective Writing for Workplace
- Capstone Project
- Elective 3
- Internship Programme
- Process Plant Safety and Engineering Ethics
- Personal Branding and Career Agility
- Sustainable Product and Process Design 2
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:
- Biotechnologist
- Environmental Management System Coordinator
- Laboratory Analyst
- Laboratory Technologist/Technician
- Process Safety Officer
- Process/Production Technician
- Product Technologist
- Quality Assurance/Control Assistant
- Workplace Safety and Health Coordinator
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.