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Chemical Engineering
As the first and only internationally accredicated Chemical Engineering Diploma course in Singapore, the Diploma in Chemical Engineering (DCHE) integrates physics, math, chemistry and engineering to transform raw materials into everyday products like food, medicine, and fuel. DCHE 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 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
- Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
- Chemistry I
- Chemistry II
- Engineering Mathematics
- Fluid Flow and Equipment
- Heat Transfer and Equipment
- Introduction to Chemical Engineering
- Laboratory and Process Skills 1
- Laboratory and Process Skills 2
- 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 Engineering Design Calculations and Simulation
- Chemical Product Design and Development
- Chemical Reaction Engineering
- Sustainable Innovation Project
- Elective 1
- Elective 2
- Engineering Mathematics II
- Introduction to Chemical Product Design
- Process Instrumentation and Control
- Process Operation Skills 1
- Process Operation Skills 2
- Separation Processes
- Persuasive Communication with Data Storytelling
- Problem Solving with Creative and Computational Thinking
- Effective Writing for Workplace
- Biopharmaceutical Engineering
- Capstone Project
- Elective 3
- Internship Programme
- Pharmaceutical Engineering
- Plant Design, Economics and Sustainable Development
- Process Plant Safety and Engineering Ethics
- Personal Branding and Career Agility
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 Technician/Technologist
- Product Technologist
- Quality Assurance/Control Assistant
- Workplace Safety and Health Coordinator
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.
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.