School of

CHEMICAL
& LIFE
SCIENCES
• Biologics & Process Technology
• Chemical & Green Technology
• Chemical & Pharmaceutical Technology
• Food Science & Nutrition
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Molecular Biotechnology
• Pharmaceutical Sciences

2018/
2019
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School of
CHEMICAL & LIFE SCIENCES
Why Choose SCL? 2
Your SCL Journey 4
Graduates’ Stories 6
Diploma Courses @ SCL
Biologics & Process Technology 8
Chemical & Green Technology 12
Chemical & Pharmaceutical Technology 16
Food Science & Nutrition 20
Medicinal Chemistry 24
Molecular Biotechnology 28
Pharmaceutical Sciences 32
Uni, Here I Come! 36 For more information on the
Diploma courses offered at the
Minimum Entry Requirements 37 School of Chemical & Life Sciences,
please call 6550 1500 or visit
www.nyp.edu.sg/SCL

Need more information on

application procedures? Please
refer to the NYP Prospectus, visit
www.nyp.edu.sg or call 6455 0500.

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Pave the Way to the
Frontiers of Science

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 Why Choose SCL?
Our diploma courses will empower you with the
essential “work-ready” knowledge and skills to
become a versatile and proficient technologist

BENEFIT FROM
EXTENSIVE HANDS-ON
CURRICULA
Receive extensive hands-on
training in state-of-the-art
and industry-standard pilot
plants and laboratories.

LEARN WITH
CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY
Gain valuable practical experience at our Centre for Functional Food
& Human Nutrition, Food Safety Centre, Secondary Pharmaceutical
Technology Centre, and NYP-PALL Centre of Excellence in Biologics
Manufacturing Technologies.

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BE PART OF THRIVING
INDUSTRIES
Work with local and overseas biotechnological,
pharmaceutical, chemical and food companies during
your internship and for your final year project.

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 Your SCL Journey
Enrich your student experience by participating
in competitions, community projects,
internship programmes and
overseas study trips

BE SOCIALLY
From
RESPONSIBLE
Freshmen ...

Winning the Largest Single Crystal

Award at the Singapore National
Crystal Growing Challenge

BE
INNOVATIVE &
ENTERPRISING At the launch of the Harmony Truck, an initiative by Thye Hua Kwan
Moral Society to bring the message of harmony to the heartlands

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 ... to
Graduates
BE GLOBALLY
CONNECTED
Seven-day study trip in Osaka, Japan

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 Graduates’ Stories
Students from the Class of 2017 share their experiences

Excel in Studies
and CCA
PHUA YI YIN As the SCL Club president, Andrew
Diploma in
Molecular
led students on numerous camping
Biotechnology trips. The camaraderie established
with his fellow executive committee
members during these trips is
something he will always cherish. LIANG
YINGQIANG,
Having graduated with Merit, MARCUS
Diploma in Biologics
Andrew has shown that & Process
it is possible to excel in both Technology

studies and CCA.

Heart of Gold Meaningful
ANDREW
Yi Yin’s interest in giving back LIEW Learning Journey
to society was sparked when YONG ZHOU
Diploma in Marcus went through intensive
she accompanied her mother on Pharmaceutical
on-the-job training at
Sciences
her volunteering activities. GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) during
At NYP, she went on a trip to his internship. He did so well that
Cambodia where she taught basic GSK offered him a full-time job
hygiene and eye care habits as a quality assurance associate
to Cambodian children. She immediately after his stint. “I look
has also spent time conducting forward to my job every day with
enrichment programmes for gratitude because making vaccines
disadvantaged children. means I’m saving someone’s life
somewhere in the world.”

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 From PFP to NUS Chase the Disc
Enrolling in the Polytechnic and Dream
Foundation Programme (PFP) four Appearances can be deceiving.
years ago was a turning point for Krish may look like the guy next
Yi Rong. At NYP, he participated in door, but he has made an impression
the Young Mayor Competition, at NYP with a number of sporting
which developed his character. RIDHUAN
BIN MOHD achievements under his belt.
He also performed well in his studies JAMIL “I had the support of my lecturers,
and was offered the opportunity to Diploma in
Chemical & classmates, coaches, teammates and
further his education at the Pharmaceutical Student Development Office staff.
Technology
National University of Singapore. They guided and encouraged me to be
the best player and person I can be.”
Paying It Forward
LIM YI Ridhuan is passionate about
RONG chemicals and creating medicines. NAVANETHA
Diploma in KRISHNAN
Chemical & Green A beneficiary of the Joint Poly- S/O
Technology SAF Diploma Scheme, he is VEERAPANDIAN
Diploma in Food
humble and remembers to pay Science &
it forward. One way he did this Nutrition

was to coach his NYP juniors with

an ITE background. He also did
an overseas internship at Cardiff
University, which enabled him to
forge friendships with chemists
from around the world.

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Biologics & Process

Technology
Make High-Value Medicines from Living Cells WHY IS
THIS FOR
ME?

You dream of
making useful and
specialised high-
value medicinal
products to improve
people’s lives.
Fascinated
by chemical
processes, you are
eager to unlock

C ombining biological and chemical sciences with engineering the secrets of vaccine
development and
concepts, this course is the only comprehensive standalone production, and
diploma in Singapore that focuses on biologics technology and to be at
emphasises biopharmaceutical technologies. the frontline of
technological
You will learn to develop biopharmaceutical products; work developments in
with DNA, proteins and cells; and stimulate, operate and optimise biopharmaceuticals.
chemical processes in fully equipped high-tech biologics laboratories.

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 COURSE CURRICULUM

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

CORE MODULES CORE MODULES CORE MODULES
Engineering Mathematics 1A & 1B Engineering Mathematics 2A & 2B Industrial Safety & Loss Prevention
Chemical Engineering Principles Bioprocess Applications Process Operations & Optimisation
Inorganic & Physical Chemistry Reactor Systems Professional & Interpersonal
Communication Skills Process Instrumentation & Control Communication Skills
Introduction to Biologics & GMP Semestral Projects 3 & 4 Semestral Full-time Project
Semestral Projects 1 & 2 Fluid & Particle Mechanics Internship Programme
Biochemical Science Heat & Mass Transfer General Studies
Organic Chemistry Thermodynamics
Flow Diagrams & Material Selection Analytical Chemistry ELECTIVE MODULES (Choose three)
Process Fundamentals & Quality Tools Molecular & Cell Biology Biopharmaceutical Technology Electives
General Studies General Studies Biologics Processes
Biologics Purification
Analytical Biochemistry
Molecular Biotechnology

Process Technology Electives

Petrochemical Processes
Advanced Instrumentation & Control
Primary Pharmaceutical Processes
Secondary Pharmaceutical Processes
Process & Control Engineering

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 BEST CAREER
CHOICES!
Look forward to a dynamic
and rewarding career in:
• Biopharmaceuticals
• Pharmaceuticals
• Quality control & assurance
• Research & development
• Chemical process design
• Chemical testing

Biologics are medicinal

products made from living
DID YOU cells such as proteins and
KNOW? hormones. An example is
Cervarix, a vaccine used to
prevent cervical cancer.

I was fortunate to be among the pilot batch of students who went on the 31-week extended internship
programme at Novartis. It meant that I could learn new things on a much larger scale and there was more time
to gain hands-on experience as I operated different types of equipment such as bioreactors, centrifuges and depth
filters. The longer, more comprehensive internship also made it easier for me to get a full-time job after I graduated.”

PHYLLIS LOH HUI YI

Manufacturing Biotechnologist, Novartis
Diploma in Biologics & Process Technology
Class of 2016

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Chemical & Green

Technology
Harness Green Solutions for a Brighter Future
WHY IS
THIS FOR
ME?

You enjoy a hands-

on approach to
solving problems
and are keen to
ride the next wave
of environmental
technologies. You
seek to be part of

A spire to tackle the world’s mounting environmental challenges? the chemical process
industry and develop
Gain mastery in two engineering disciplines through this course,
innovative processes
which will enable you to devise solutions to build an environmentally to treat and recycle
sustainable world. waste. You also have
You will learn about water treatment, waste management, green a strong passion
for preserving
energy resources, pollution control technologies, and other basic nature’s resources.
chemical processes and their applications.

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 COURSE CURRICULUM

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

CORE MODULES CORE MODULES CORE MODULES
Engineering Mathematics 1A & 1B Engineering Mathematics 2A & 2B Industrial Safety & Loss Prevention
Chemical Engineering Principles Reactor Systems Process Operations & Optimisation
Inorganic & Physical Chemistry Analytical Chemistry Professional & Interpersonal
Communication Skills Process Instrumentation & Control Communication Skills
Semestral Projects 1 & 2 Semestral Projects 3 & 4 Semestral Full-time Project
Organic Chemistry Fluid & Particle Mechanics Internship Programme
Process Fundamentals & Quality Tools Heat & Mass Transfer General Studies
Flow Diagrams & Material Selection Rotating Equipment Engineering
Green Technologies for Fundamentals of Water Engineering ELECTIVE MODULES (Choose three)
Process Industry Energy Efficiency & Optimisation Energy & Environmental Technology Electives
Environmental Science General Studies Renewable Energy Technology
General Studies Advanced Water Technology
Environmental Sustainability
Solid & Hazardous Waste Management

Petrochemical Technology Electives

Petrochemical Processes
Specialty Chemicals
Advanced Instrumentation & Control

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 BEST CAREER
CHOICES!
Look forward to a dynamic
and rewarding career in:
• Chemical processing & water treatment
• Environmental & chemical testing
• Quality control & assurance
• Process design & product development
• Research & development

Singapore is recognised
DID YOU as a Global Hydrohub,
housing more than 100
KNOW? water companies.

The hands-on approach and practical lessons allowed me to better understand the theories and concepts we
were learning. I had an internship at Singapore Refining Company, where I was involved in projects and
experienced the role of a process technician in a chemical plant. It was a huge eye-opener! My experiences at NYP have
prepared me well for my current job at ExxonMobil.”

SOH BOON KEONG

Process Technician, ExxonMobil Chemical Operations
Diploma in Chemical & Green Technology
Class of 2015

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Chemical &
Pharmaceutical
Technology
Enhance Life with Chemical Molecules

WHY IS
THIS FOR
ME?

Driven by a

B ecome a dynamic, creative and highly skilled chemical fascination with

chemistry, you are
products specialist with knowledge of chemistry, biotechnology, interested in how
mathematics, process control, engineering, IT and people skills chemical compounds
through this course. can be transformed
into useful everyday
You will also attain valuable practical know-how and
products and life-
gain expertise working in the state-of-the-art Chemical and saving medicines.
Pharmaceutical Pilot Plants and fully equipped laboratories.

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 COURSE CURRICULUM

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

CORE MODULES CORE MODULES CORE MODULES
Engineering Mathematics 1A & 1B Engineering Mathematics 2A & 2B Industrial Safety & Loss Prevention
Chemical Engineering Principles Bioprocess Applications Process Operations & Optimisation
Inorganic & Physical Chemistry Reactor Systems Professional & Interpersonal
Communication Skills Analytical Chemistry Communication Skills
Chemical Plant Equipment & Systems Process Instrumentation & Control Semestral Full-time Project
Semestral Projects 1 & 2 Semestral Projects 3 & 4 Internship Programme
Biochemical Science Fluid & Particle Mechanics General Studies
Organic Chemistry Heat & Mass Transfer
Flow Diagrams & Material Selection Thermodynamics ELECTIVE MODULES (Choose three)
Process Fundamentals & Quality Tools Rotating Equipment Engineering Petrochemical Technology Electives
General Studies General Studies Petrochemical Processes
Specialty Chemicals
Environmental & Water Technology
Advanced Instrumentation & Control

Pharmaceutical Technology Electives

Primary Pharmaceutical Processes
Secondary Pharmaceutical Processes
Good Manufacturing Practice
Biologics Processes
Biologics Purification

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 BEST CAREER
CHOICES!
Look forward to a dynamic
and rewarding career in:
• Oil & gas industry
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Specialty chemicals industry
• Process design & product development
• Environmental technical services

Tropical rainforests are

the world’s largest
pharmacy as many forest
DID YOU plants contain bioactive
KNOW? compounds that can be
chemically processed and
used as medicines.

I deepened my skills in chemical and pharmaceutical technology, and I feel better prepared to work as a
professional. I was also able to pursue my interest in track and field at NYP, which has helped me excel in various
areas of my life. Thank you NYP and SCL!”

JOHN TAN KENG SIONG

Process Technician, Croda Singapore Pte Ltd (under the SkillsFuture Earn and Learn Programme)
Diploma in Chemical & Pharmaceutical Technology
Class of 2016

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Food Science
& Nutrition
Explore Science in Food, Enjoy Nutrition for Life

WHY IS
THIS FOR
ME?

You are intrigued

R ecognised by the International Union of Food Science and by how ingredients

interact to create
Technology (IUFoST), this course prepares you for the popular fascinating flavours,
food science and nutrition industry with a strong foundation in food colours and textures.
safety and quality, food chemistry and microbiology, food process You want to develop
innovative and
technology and food ingredient applications.
exciting new food
You will gain an in-depth understanding of nutrition science, products, and are
nutrition formulation in food preparation, nutrition labelling also interested in
requirements and nutrition management. You will also discover the synergy between
science and business
innovations in product development, marketing and branding in the food industry.
techniques, as well as the economics of the food industry.

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 COURSE CURRICULUM

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

CORE MODULES CORE MODULES CORE MODULES
Introduction to Food Science Biostatistics Career Preparatory Skills
Mathematics for Life Sciences Food Chemistry Product Development &
Cell Biology Food Processing & Preservation Sensory Evaluation
Physical & Inorganic Chemistry Food Ingredients Nutrition & Diseases
Food Microbiology I Analytical Methods in Food Science Food Business & Marketing
Biochemistry Food Microbiology II Internship Programme
Organic Chemistry Food Safety & Quality Management Final Year Project
Life Span Nutrition Anatomy & Physiology General Studies
Unit Operations in Food Processing General Studies
Project ELECTIVE MODULES (Choose one)
General Studies ELECTIVE MODULES (Choose two) Forensic Food Science
Food Packaging Nutrition & Pharmacology
Community Nutrition & Health Promotion
Food Service Management
General Psychology

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 BEST CAREER
CHOICES!
Look forward to a dynamic
and rewarding career in:
• Food product development & sensory evaluation
• Dietetics & nutrition
• Public health & community nutrition
• Market & technological innovation
• Food safety & quality assurance

Our students made their mark

in the F&B industry when
their innovative Moringa
DID YOU Carrot dairy spread claimed
KNOW? the “Best Dairy Spread”
title at the 2017 World Dairy
Innovation Awards.

The Diploma in Food Science & Nutrition equips students with industry-ready experience by giving us
opportunities to intern at local or multinational companies. My internship at Tate & Lyle allowed me to work in the
exciting field of product development, where I gained invaluable workplace skills. I find topics covered in the curriculum,
such as food safety, food labelling and nutrition, not only useful for my work, but also applicable in my daily life.”

CHENG HUI YUAN

R&D/QC Executive, Lim Chee Guan Food Industry Pte Ltd
Diploma in Food Science & Nutrition
Class of 2017

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Medicinal
Chemistry
Create Medical Wonders through Chemistry

WHY IS
THIS FOR
ME?

You are eager to

learn the science of
creating medicines
to treat diseases.
You want to know
how medicines are

D iscover, design, synthesise and analyse new medicines

for treating illnesses. With this course, gain industry-
relevant knowledge and skills through study in a wide range of
discovered and
developed in the
laboratory, and you
are intrigued by
chemistry modules and extensive training in laboratories with the way different
state-of-the-art equipment. medicines interact
You will also work on research projects that are done in in the human body
to cure illnesses and
partnership with the industry, and be updated on the current restore health.
trends and techniques in medicinal chemistry.

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 COURSE CURRICULUM

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

CORE MODULES CORE MODULES CORE MODULES
Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry Biostatistics Career Preparatory Skills
Mathematics for Life Sciences Marketing for Life Sciences Bioenterprise & Bioinnovation
Inorganic Chemistry Medicinal Synthesis & Organic Chemistry III
Physical Chemistry Purification Techniques Medicinal Chemistry II
Good Laboratory Practice & Spectroscopic Techniques Analytical Chemistry II
Quality Assurance for Drug Analysis Internship Programme
Cell Biology for Medicinal Chemistry Medicinal Chemistry I Final Year Project
Biochemistry Drug Development General Studies
Organic Chemistry I Research Writing & Conference Series
Microbiology Organic Chemistry II
Analytical Chemistry I Natural Product Chemistry
General Studies Coordination & Bioinorganic Chemistry
General Studies

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 BEST CAREER
CHOICES!
Look forward to a dynamic
and rewarding career in:
• Research & development
• Organic & analytical chemistry
• Quality assurance & quality control
• Drug manufacturing
• Sales & marketing for leading
pharmaceutical companies

Venoms can be developed

into useful medicines to cure
DID YOU a wide array of diseases and
KNOW? medical conditions such as
cancer and diabetes.

Through the different modules and challenging projects in my diploma course, I gained the knowledge
required to excel in my job. I also sharpened my soft skills, which enables me to work well with my team at
DSO National Laboratories.”

LOW JIN YEE

Technologist,
DSO National Laboratories
Diploma in Medicinal Chemistry
Class of 2014

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Molecular
Biotechnology
Discover and Transform Life
WHY IS
THIS FOR
ME?

You want to learn

more about the
intricacies of the
human body such as
genes, the immune

E
system, and how
xplore the current trends and techniques in molecular diseases, bacteria
biotechnology. Opt for a specialisation in Biomedical and viruses affect
Sciences where you will learn to conduct laboratory tests and it. You aspire to be
a scientist, have a
analyses to help doctors diagnose diseases, or stay on the curious mind and a
General Track to delve deeper into research and development desire for discovery,
and discover new diseases and treatments. and are keen to play
an important role
Your entrepreneurial instincts and innovative mindset will
in helping doctors
also be nurtured. By learning the ropes of biotechnology diagnose diseases.
commercialisation, you can turn your business ideas into reality.

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 COURSE CURRICULUM

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

CORE MODULES CORE MODULES CORE MODULES
Introduction to Biostatistics Bioenterprise & Bioinnovation
Molecular Biotechnology Molecular Biology Career Preparatory Skills
Mathematics for Life Sciences Molecular Genetics Applied Immunology
Cell Biology & Genetics Medical Microbiology Extended Internship Programme
Physical & Inorganic Chemistry Marketing for Life Sciences Final Year Project
Microbiology General Studies General Studies
Biochemistry
Organic Chemistry Specialisation (Choose one) Specialisation (Choose one)
Human Biology Molecular Biotechnology Specialisation Molecular Biotechnology Specialisation
Principles of Immunology Cell & Tissue Culture Technology Functional Genomics
General Studies Analytical Biochemistry Proteomics
Industrial Microbiology
Drug Discovery & Development Biomedical Sciences Specialisation
Protein Technology Cell & Tissue Culture Technology
Analytical Biochemistry for
Biomedical Sciences Specialisation Clinical Sciences
Haematology
Blood Banking
Molecular Diagnostics & Histopathology
Clinical Chemistry & Instrumentation
Quality Management in Laboratory

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 BEST CAREER
CHOICES!
Look forward to a dynamic
and rewarding career in:
• Research & development in
life sciences laboratories
• Clinical diagnosis in hospitals
& private clinical laboratories
• Sales & marketing in leading biotech
& biomedical device companies

A gene that could be the cause

of obesity has been discovered.
Suppressing that gene could
DID YOU prevent fat accumulation in
KNOW? people, thus reducing the risk
of developing heart disease
and diabetes.

The most fulfilling and rewarding experience I had in SCL was having the chance to do local and overseas
attachments for my internship, thus learning two different technical skill sets from both the research and
diagnostic sectors. The journey in SCL not only equipped me with the relevant skills required in this industry,
but it also greatly helped in my character development.”

PANG SHI MIN

Assistant Laboratory Technologist, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
Diploma in Molecular Biotechnology
Class of 2015

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Pharmaceutical
Sciences
Make a Difference with the Use of Modern Medicine

WHY IS
THIS FOR
ME?

D eveloped with various healthcare clusters, including the

National Healthcare Group, Singapore Health Services
and the Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore, this course You are faschinated
effectively prepares you for rewarding careers in various by how medicines
work in the human
healthcare industries. body and have a
You will be equipped with a solid foundation in strong desire to
pharmaceutical sciences and related areas such as clinical help others combat
illnesses through
trials and pharmaceutical operations. You will also be trained the correct use
in pharmacology and pharmacotherapy – a skill highly valued of medication.
in a pharmacy – to provide high-quality healthcare.

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YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

CORE MODULES CORE MODULES CORE MODULES
Introduction to Pharmaceutical Sciences Biostatistics Marketing & Essential Career Skills
Mathematics for Life Sciences Pathology Pharmacology II
Physical & Inorganic Chemistry Infectious Disease and Immunology Pharmacotherapy II
Cell Biology Pharmacology I Internship Programme
Good Dispensing Practice Complementary & Alternative Modalities Final Year Project
Human Biology Pharmacotherapy I General Studies
Biochemistry Pharmaceutical Research & Presentation
Organic Chemistry General Studies Specialisation (Choose one)
Microbiology Pharmaceutical Practice Specialisation
Drug Delivery System Specialisation (Choose one) Pharmaceutical Compounding
General Studies Pharmaceutical Practice Specialisation Pharmacy Management & Ethics
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in Healthcare
Technology
Medicinal Chemistry Clinical Trials Specialisation
Pharmacy Practice Clinical Research Management
Clinical Laboratory II
Clinical Trials Specialisation
Good Clinical Practice & Research Ethics
Principles of Clinical Trials
Clinical Laboratory I

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 BEST CAREER
CHOICES!
Look forward to a dynamic
and rewarding career in:
• Hospital, community & retail pharmacies
• Clinical trial units & clinical
research organisations
• Drug regulatory authorities
• Sales & marketing departments of
pharmaceutical companies

Coca-Cola was
initially developed
DID YOU by pharmacists
KNOW? in 1886 to help
cure headaches.

NYP helped me lay a solid foundation and steered me in the right direction for my career. The course was
carefully structured to ensure we achieved competency in an interesting manner, with focus on hands-on
learning. I’ll always be grateful to my SCL lecturers who never failed to encourage and guide me throughout the
three years of my course.”

MICHELLE FONG
Pharmacist, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Class of 2011

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 Uni, Here I Come!
Our graduates have gone on to study at
local and top overseas universities

The time I spent in NYP has been fruitful and memorable. The lecturers were
friendly and patient with us throughout the entire learning journey, and lessons
were balanced between theory and practical skills. I participated in many co-curricular
activities where I forged friendships and developed leadership and communication skills.
I look forward to furthering my studies at the School of Chemistry & Biological Chemistry
at Nanyang Technological University after my National Service stint.”
RAY TAN YI RONG
Diploma in Medicinal Chemistry
Class of 2017
Lee Kuan Yew Award Winner
GlaxoSmithKline Gold Medallist
Calyon Creativity Award Winner

LOCAL UNIVERSITIES OVERSEAS UNIVERSITIES

• Nanyang Technological University • Australian National University
• National University of Singapore • Imperial College London
• Singapore Institute of Technology • University of Edinburgh
• University of Melbourne
• University of New South Wales
• University of Nottingham
• University of Queensland

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 Minimum Entry Requirements
Applicants for the diploma courses must The minimum GCE N Level entry ADMISSION PROCEDURES FOR DIPLOMA COURSES
have obtained the following minimum requirements for the courses under Depending on your qualifications, you may apply through
GCE O Level results taken at not more the PFP are: one of the following Admission Exercises:
than two sittings of the Singapore-
QUALIFICATIONS METHOD OF APPLICATION
Cambridge GCE O Level Examination. ELMAB3 1 RAW AGGREGATE SCORE
The minimum GCE O Level entry (EXCLUDING CCA BONUS POINTS) – 11 GCE O Level Early Admissions Exercise (EAE)
requirements for the courses under Application opens in June.
SUBJECT GRADE Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)
the EAE, JAE and DAE are: Application commences on the day of
English Language Syllabus A 3 release of the GCE O Level results.
SUBJECT GRADE
Mathematics 3 GCE N Level Polytechnic Foundation
English Language 1-7 (Syllabus A/Additional) Programme (PFP)
Application commences on the day of
Elementary or 1-6 release of the GCE O Level results.
One of the following 3
Additional Mathematics
relevant subjects:
• Science (Chemistry/Biology) ITE Certificates Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise
Any one of the following subjects: 1-6 • Science (Physics/Biology) (JPAE)
• Biology • Science (Physics/Chemistry) Application opens in February.
• Biotechnology • Food & Nutrition Early Admissions Exercise (ITE) [EAE(I)]
• Chemistry • Design & Technology Application opens in June.
• Combined Science
• Engineering Science Any two other subjects 3
• Food & Nutrition excluding CCA Holders of GCE O Level Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)
• Physical Science (those who did not Application commences on the day of
• Physics 1 On the day of the release of the GCE O Level examination
participate in JAE), release of the GCE O Level results.
• Science (Chemistry/Biology) results, Sec 4N(A) students who obtained an ELMAB3 Integrated Programme
• Science (Physics/Biology) (English, Maths, Best 3 Subjects) raw aggregate score of 11 (IP), or foreign
• Science (Physics/Chemistry) points or better (excluding CCA bonus points) will be eligible qualifications (equivalent
to apply to NYPFP, provided that they have also obtained the to GCE O Levels)
minimum required grades listed in the table above.

Malaysian SPM Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

Application opens in March.

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