Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025
Applied Chemistry
This course equips you with chemical analysis and synthesis skills, which are highly valued and transferable across the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Make breakthroughs in pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, and vaccine analysis. Be at the forefront to develop sustainable solutions for a greener tomorrow. Hone your experimental design skills, and keep abreast with emerging technologies in chemistry by being involved in research projects with industry players.
Course details
| Field of study | Applied Sciences |
| Certification offered |
Diploma in Applied Chemistry |
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
Core modules
- Applied Calculus in Scientific Processes
- Biochemical Analysis
- Chemical Laboratory Skills
- Data & Statistical Methods
- Instruments & Measurements
- Applied Science Project (WIU)
- Chemical Structures & Reactivities
- Chromatographic Techniques
- Microbiology Techniques
- Organic Methodologies
- Sample Preparation & Extraction Techniques
- Titrimetric & Gravimetric Analysis
Complementary electives
- General Studies
Core modules
- Chemical Systems
- Laboratory Quality Management
- Specialty Chemicals Development
- Spectroscopic Techniques
- Synthesis & Purification Techniques
- Chemical Analysis Project (WIU)
- Bioanalytical Techniques
- Elemental Analysis
- Pharmaceutical Synthesis & Formulation
- Reactions & Mechanisms
- Product Design Project (WIU)
Complementary electives
- General Studies
Core modules
- Applied Research & Development
- BizSAFE
- Good Manufacturing Practice
- Organometallic & Catalytic Applications
- Sustainable Design & Implementation
- Experimental Design Project (WIU)
- Final Year Project (WIU)
- Internship Programme (WIU)
Complementary electives
- General Studies
Internship
| Internship duration | 12 or 24 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Analytical Chemist
- Formulation Chemist
- Laboratory Analyst
- Laboratory Officer
- Product Researcher
- Quality Assurance Specialist
- Quality Control Chemist
- Regulatory Affairs Executive
- Research and Development Officer
- Associate Scientist
- Technical Sales and Support Representative
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.