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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Common Science Programme

Allows you to explore your interests and aptitude through a broad-based science curriculum over two semesters. Education and career guidance activities are designed to provide a glimpse into the different disciplines offered by the School of Applied Science. By the end of this one-year programme, you will be well-equipped to make an informed choice about which one of the School of Applied Science diploma courses to pursue for the next two years of your study.

Course code : T70
Temasek Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE , JPAE , Poly EAE , PFP , DAE
2025 JAE ELR2B2-C net aggregate: 7-11
Course duration : 3 years
At the end of Year 1, you can choose to major in one of the following courses:

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Course details

Field of study Applied Sciences
Certification offered

Depends on the diploma course you choose to major in
Learn more about the course

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through PFP

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:
  • Design and Technology
  • Food and Nutrition/Nutrition and Food Science
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
 1-3

Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA
1-4
For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
Subject Grade
English Language 1-7
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics 1-6

Any one of the following subjects
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Food & Nutrition/Nutrition & Food Science
  • Physics
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
 1-6

Course modules

Year 1

Diploma-related modules

  • Mathematics for Applied Science
  • Laboratory and Workplace Safety
  • Basic Microbiology
  • Digitalisation in Applied Science
  • Principles of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry 1
  • Statistics for Applied Science
  • Cell Biology and Biochemistry
  • Nutrition and Health

General modules

  • Career Readiness
  • Current Issues & Critical Thinking
  • Leadership Fundamentals
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Effective Communication
  • Global Studies
  • Sports & Wellness
  • Sustainability & Climate Action

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.

Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)

You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Early Admissions Exercise (Poly EAE)

You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.