Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025
Applied Chemistry
This diploma aims to build a strong foundation in chemistry. Graduates can choose to continue their studies at a university or work in diverse industries which spans pharmaceuticals, speciality chemicals, materials and polymer sectors. There will be opportunities to work on real-world projects and to develop important analytical, problem-solving and communication skills. Students are given a choice of three specialisations: Industrial Chemistry, Materials Science or Pharmaceutical Science.
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 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
- Chemistry and its Applications
- Chemical Safety & Biosafety
- Biochemistry & Cell Biology
- Chemistry I
- Basic Mathematics
- Thinking Critically about the UN SDGs (TCU)
- Collaboration in the Digital Age (CDA)
- Introductory Food Science
- Effective Writing for the Workplace (EWW)
- Education and Career Guidance
- Financial Education 1
- Wellness for Life
- Instrumental Analysis
- Persuasive Communication with Data Storytelling
- Microbiology & Genetics
- Chemistry II
- Engineering Mathematics
- Problem Solving with Creative and Computational Thinking
- Elective I
Industrial Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science Specialisation
- Forensic Chemistry
- Chemistry III
- Further Chemistry I
- Digital Communication for Impact (DCI)
- Environmental and Water Technology
- Engineering Mathematics II
- AI and Its Impact (AII)
- Financial Education 2
- Financial Education 3
- Quality Assurance & Statistics
- Further Chemistry II
- Pharmacology & Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Laboratory Management
- Sustainable Innovation Project
- Elective II
- Data Fluency
- Personal Branding and Career Agility (PBCA)
Materials Science Specialisation
- Metallic and Ceramic Materials
- Engineering Mathematics II
- Polymeric Materials
- Materials Processing I
- AI and Its Impact (AII)
- Chemistry III
- Digital Communication for Impact (DCI)
- Sustainable Innovation Project
- Personal Branding and Career Agility (PBCA)
- Financial Education 2
- Financial Education 3
- Coatings and Elastomers
- Materials Characterisation
- Materials Processing II
- Quality Assurance & Statistics
- Data Fluency
- Elective II
- Elective III
Industrial Chemistry Specialisation
- Advanced Instrumental and Lab Techniques
- Organic Synthesis and Characterisation
- Elective 3
- cGMP and Validation
- Internship Programme
- Petrochemicals and its Applications
- Specialty Chemicals
Pharmaceutical Science Specialisation
- Advanced Instrumental and Lab Techniques
- Organic Synthesis and Characterisation
- Biopharmaceutical Engineering
- cGMP and Validation
- Elective 3
- Internship Programme
- Pharmaceutical Engineering
Materials Science Specialisation
- Internship programme
Internship
| Internship duration | 22 weeks (Pharmacuetical Science and Industrial chemistry) or 44 weeks (Materials Science) |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
| Internship period | Mar to Aug (Pharmaceutical Science), Sep to Feb (Industrial Chemistry), or Mar to Jan (Materials Science) |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Application Chemist
- Assistant Engineer
- Chemical Technologist
- Chemist
- Environmental, Safety and Health Officer
- Materials Characterisation/Failure Analysis Specialist
- Process Designer
- Purchaser/Procurement Engineer
- Quality Assurance/Quality Control/Laboratory Analyst
- Regulatory and Compliance Officer
- Research Assistant
- Sales and Marketing Executive
- Technical Specialist
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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.