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Chemical Engineering
Trains skilled manpower to clinch a rewarding career in many growing sectors, including petrochemical, speciality chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, semiconductor, environment and water industries. Graduates will also be equipped with fundamental and applied chemistry knowledge for research and testing laboratories.
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Course details
| Field of study | Engineering |
| Track/Specialisation | This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:
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| 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 |
One of the following relevant 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
Diploma-related modules
- Basic Microbiology
- Cell Biology & Biochemistry
- Digitalisation in Applied Science
- Laboratory & Workplace Safety
- Mathematics for Applied Science
- Nutrition & Health
- Principle of Inorganic & Physical Chemistry 1
- Statistics for Applied Science
General modules
- Leadership Fundamentals
- Career Readiness
- Current Issues and Critical Thinking
- Communication and Information Literacy
- Global Studies
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Effective Communication
- Sports and Wellness
- Sustainability & Climate Action (SCA) OR
- Guided Learning (GL)*
* Students must choose to take either Sustainability & Climate Action or Guided Learning.
Diploma-related modules
- Mass and Energy Balance
- Chemical Thermodynamics
- Organic Chemistry
- Engineering Mathematics
- Chemical Reaction Engineering
- Unit Operations
- Plant Processes and Renewable Energy
- Process Control and Instrumentation
General modules
- Professional Communication
- Leadership in Action
Diploma-related modules
- Major Project
Electives
- Chemical and Material Testing
- Laboratory Analysis and Management
- Sustainable Energy Production
- Specialty Chemicals and Petrochemcial Processes
- Pharmaceticals and Biologics Process Technology
- IC Process Integration
- Cleanroom Equipment and Technology
- Good Manufacturing Practices Implementation
- Modelling and Analysis
- Physical World
- Computational Thinking for Design
- Social Science: Understanding Behaviour, Culture & Society
General modules
- Student Internship Programme
- Career Management
Internship
| Internship duration | 26 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Process Technicians
- Production or Operation Supervisors
- Laboratory or Research Technologists
- Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Specialist
- Technical Services Engineer
- Assistant Engineer
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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 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.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.