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Diploma in Applied Science (Industrial Chemistry & Life Sciences)

Topic:Applied & Health Sciences, Others

Course Type:Part-Time Diploma and Post-Diploma Courses

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Overview

  • Course Date:

    14 Oct 2024 to 30 Sep 2025
  • Registration Period:

    10 Oct 2024 to 10 Oct 2024
  • Duration/Frequency:

    3-4 evenings per week, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
  • Mode of Training:

    Classroom
  • Venue:

    Singapore Polytechnic
  • Funding:

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Please note that once the maximum class size is reached, the online registration will be closed. You may register your interest and be notified when there is a new run.

Class schedule:
3-4 evenings per week, 6:30 - 9:30 pm

Duration:
855 hours (2.5 years)

Enquires:
Email : ptenquiry@sp.edu.sg

Please refer to Academic Calendar.


Singapore is one of the world’s leading energy and chemical hubs, having an extensive chemicals value chain spanning from Manufacturing to Innovation and Research. Singapore is well positioned as a Global Energy and Chemicals hub whereby extensive development of Jurong Island has attracted investments in excess of SGD$50 billion, now housing many of the world’s leading energy and chemical companies.

Due to the strong presence of Energy and Chemical companies in Singapore, the demand for laboratory and process technicians remains high. Hence, this Part-time Diploma in Applied Science (Industrial Chemistry and Life Sciences) (DACS) enables increase in pool of trained talent, by equipping them with the required skillsets.

DACS graduates may also be awarded two joint certifications to recognise trainings in Good Laboratory Practices and Management (Singapore Accreditation Council – Enterprise Singapore) and technical competencies in Lab Management, Chemistry, and Instrumental Analysis (Royal Society of Chemistry, UK).

Course Objective

This programme aims preparing working adults with the necessary knowledge and skills for future career advancement, and meet future demand in the Energy and Chemicals Sector. It is a broad-based applied science education with emphasis on Chemistry, Chemical Processes, Life Science modules, and laboratory skills. 

This course provides comprehensive Laboratory Analyst training and essential skills for executing tasks related to process technicians.

Course Outline

The course is a 2.5 years part-time programme. It consists of 5 Modular Certificates (MC) conducted over 5 semesters, 1 MC per semester. The first MC to start with is MC1. The classes are conducted in the evening. Each MC comprises of a few modules and the details are as follows:

MC 1 - Certificate in Core Chemistry I, Chemical Processes & Safety

Module 1 - Chemistry I
Module 2 - Introduction to Chemical Processes
Module 3 - Chemical Safety and Biosafety

MC 2 - Certificate in Core Chemistry II, Instrumentation & Microbiology

Module 1 - Chemistry II
Module 2 - Instrumental Analysis
Module 3 - Microbiology

MC 3 - Certificate in Laboratory Management, Environment & Statistics

Module 1 - Environmental Sustainability
Module 2 - Good Laboratory Practice and Management
Module 3 - Applied Statistics and Quality Assurance

MC 4 - Certificate in Applied Chemistry & Data Analytics

Module 1 - Chemistry III
Module 2 - Data Analytics & Visualisation
Module 3 - Biochemistry

MC 5 -  Certificate in Life Science*

Module 1 – Molecular Genetics
Module 2 - General Anatomy & Physiology
Module 3 - Forensic Science

MC 6 - Certificate in Industry Chemistry*

Module 1 - Chemical Process Plant Equipment
Module 2 - Petrochemicals and its Applications
Module 3 - Chemical Process Automation and Robotics

*SP reserves the right to enrol students to MC 5 or MC 6. Students will be informed upon registration and confirmation of programme. 

The synopsis of the modules can be found here.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants with any of the following qualifications are invited to apply:

a) The following GCE 'O' Level grades and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience-


  • English Language Grade 1 – 7
  • Mathematics (Elementary or Additional) Grade 1 – 6
  • Science (Pure or Combined) Grade 1 – 6


OR

b) Nitec in Chemical Process Technology, Life Sciences or related science or technology discipline with GPA >= 3.5

OR

c) Nitec in Chemical Process Technology, Life Sciences, or related science or technology discipline with GPA >= 3.0 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience

OR

d) Nitec in Technology in Chemical Process Technology, Life Sciences, or related science or technology discipline with GPA >= 3.5 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience

OR

e) Higher Nitec in Chemical Technology, Biotechnology, or related science or technology discipline with GPA >= 2.0

OR

f) Higher Nitec in Chemical Technology, Biotechnology, or related science or technology discipline with GPA >= 1.5 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience

OR

g) Higher Nitec in Technology in Chemical Technology, Biotechnology, or related science or technology discipline with GPA >= 2.0 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience

OR

h) Relevant WSQ Advanced Certificate (or higher) with at at least 1 year of relevant working experience and Level 6 for both Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) Workplace Literacy Statement of Attainment (SOA) & Workplace Numeracy SOA

OR

i) Applicant with none of the qualifications listed above but at least 2 years of relevant working experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicants, not meeting the entry requirements, may be considered for admission to the course, based on supporting evidence of competency readiness. Shortlisted applicants may have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.

Certification / Accreditation

Upon completion of five Certificates within a five-year validity period, the participant will be conferred a Diploma qualification from Singapore Polytechnic. 


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Which universities can I apply to after I complete my CET Diploma?

You can apply for Part-Time Undergraduate programmes relevant to your diploma course at NUS and UniSIM.

2. Will I need to take any bridging programme?

The revised part-time diploma is intended to be more accessible to the workforce, and made shorter in duration compared to the Full-Time Diploma because broad-based interdisciplinary modules, final year projects, internships, as well as academic modules such as Mathematics and Sciences, are omitted. As such, most Part-Time Undergraduate programmes would require you to go through a bridging programme to adequately prepare you before admission.

3. If I need to take the bridging programme, how much will it cost and how long will it take?

While they are currently being worked out by the polytechnics and universities, the duration will depend on the type and nature of the Part-Time degree course you apply for, expected to be between six months to a year. Fees will not be more expensive than undergraduate modules of comparable duration.

Suitable for

People either entering or already working in industries (including pharmaceutical, petroleum, petrochemicals, specialised chemicals, processing, oil and energy, analytical laboratories, environmental and water technology, material science, life science, research and development and others) supporting technical areas such as Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Testing Services, Medical Diagnostic Testing, Application and Product development in the Energy and Chemicals Sector. This course includes trainings in Laboratory Management and Safety. Furthermore, infusion of Chemical Process skills provides flexibility for career advancement in technical roles supporting both laboratory and process

Course Fees

For more information on course fee / or to apply, click on the “Register” button.

The fees in the course fee table are indicative as they are based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review by MOE/SSG. 

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Application Procedure

1. Application must be made through STEP. Click on “Register” to apply.
2. All successful applicants will be notified with a letter of confirmation through email. 

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