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Course Aim

NYP Diploma in Chemical & Pharmaceutical Technology provides:

• a strong foundation in chemical and pharmaceutical technology with emphasis in areas such as petroleum refining, chemical plant operations and pharmaceutical technology to support manufacturing plants of major chemical and pharmaceutical companies.
• training in the latest chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including advanced instrumentation & control technologies.

Duration

• 3 academic years on a full-time basis

Course Structure

FIRST YEAR - The Fundamentals
The first year of the course provides broad-based modules to impart fundamental knowledge in science and mathematics, communication, IT skills and chemical engineering principles.

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SECOND YEAR - The Applications
The second year covers chemical engineering applications, applied sciences and process instrumentation and control.

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THIRD YEAR - Realizing Your Aspirations
In the third year, students will study subjects on industrial safety and environmental technology, process operations and optimization and advanced instrumentation and control. In addition, students may elect to undertake a pharmaceutical specialisation or petrochemical specialisation. This will further equip and enhance specific skills which are relevant and needed to enter the pharmaceutical and petrochemical industries.

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Course Module

	YEAR 1 - Semester 1 & 2
	Core Modules

• Engineering Mathematics 1A/1B & 1A/1C
• Communication Skills
• Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
• Chemical Engineering Principles
• Material Science
• Biochemical Science
• Project Engineering Drawing
• Organic Chemistry
• Quality Control
• Complementary Studies 1 & 2
• Semestral Project 1 & 2

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	YEAR 2 - Semester 1 & 2
	Core Modules

• Engineering Mathematics 2A & 2B
• Bioprocess Applications
• Analytical Chemistry
• Reactor Systems
• Process Instrumentation
  & Control
• Thermodynamics
• Fluid & Particle Mechanics
• Heat & Mass Transfer
• Rotating Equipment Engineering
• Complementary Studies 3 & 4
• Semestral Project 3 & 4

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For - Research & Development/Bio-Manufacturing/Bio-Enterprise Track

	YEAR 3 - Semester 1 & 2
	Core Modules

• Industrial Safety & Loss Prevention
• Process Operations & Optimisation
• Advanced Instrumentation & Control
• Semestral Full-Time Project
• Industrial Attachment
• Optional Elective:
  - Advanced Engineering Mathematics

Specialisations:

• Petrochemical Technology:
  Petrochemical Processes
  Environmental and Water Technology
  Speciality Chemicals
• Pharmaceutical Technology:
  Pharmaceutical Processes
  Biopharmaceutical Technology
  Good Manufacturing Practice

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Course Prospects

The Diploma in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Technology offers a broad-based training and provides exposure in both the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors - preparing students for career opportunities in more than one industry sector. Graduates will be equipped with an excellent combination of skills, which will enable them to be versatile and be an asset to the industry.

Due to the diversified training offered in this curriculum, a diploma in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Technology can offer a number of career options. Graduates will find employment in:

• Chemical,
• Petroleum,
• Petrochemical,
• Specialty chemicals and
• Pharmaceutical industries. 

In addition, they can also work in:

• Water treatment plants, 
• Waste disposal companies and 
• Chemical/pharmaceutical laboratories. 

They may work as technologists or engineering assistants in the areas of:

• Operations, 
• Process and equipment design, 
• Plant safety, 
• Project engineering, 
• Process control, 
• Laboratory, 
• Quality control, 
• Consulting services, 
• Technical sales and marketing, 
• Research and product development. 

They may also work with scientists and other engineers as members of a team, utilizing the extensive skills which they have acquired to find solutions to problems. There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to senior positions with greater responsibility such as superintendents, lead technologist and team leaders.

A large proportion of diploma graduates pursue further studies, either in local or overseas universities. Through Nanyang Polytechnic's linkages with well known overseas institutions, students can expect to receive advance standings in their quest to obtain higher qualifications.