Chemical & Biomolecular engineers change raw materials into valuable products. They design, construct and manage process operations, while ensuring that these processes are safe, profitable and sustainable. Chemical & Biomolecular engineers are problem-solvers who play key roles in the development of hugely successful oil & gas, petrochemicals, chemicals, environmental, pharmaceutical, biomedical and bioprocessing industries.

Powerful Combination of Sciences and Engineering

The Diploma in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering (CBE) is the first such course in Singapore that combines biological and chemical sciences with engineering concepts. It includes environmental and life sciences disciplines, making it one of the most versatile engineering course available. You can choose to take on a pharmaceutical specialisation in your final year to capitalise on the rapidly growing biomedical science industry.

Practical Exposure

Our entire curriculum has a strong focus on hands-on practice. In addition to the six-month local or overseas industrial attachment, you will undertake an essential six-week module in practical training at the Chemical Process Technology Centre in Jurong Island. Opportunities to go on overseas industrial attachments and our many overseas programmes enhances your educational experience. Our Diploma is internationally recognised and is the first to be fully accredited by the Institute of Chemical Engineers, UK.

With all these benefits, you are likely to secure employment even before you graduate!

Career Prospects

In 2006, the chemicals cluster was the largest contributor to Singapore’s total manufacturing output. With strong growth in the chemical and biomedical sector, your skill and knowledge will be in high demand.

CBE provides you with the foundation and flexibility to enter into various industries – from chemical, petrochemical, biochemical, biotechnology, biomedical and pharmaceutical to food & beverage, electronics and environment-related industries.

You can be a technologist, technical officer, project supervisor or assistant engineer in process, design, control, operations or maintenance units; work as a laboratory technologist, pollution control or plant safety officer; or venture into technical marketing as a sales engineer. Enjoy an attractive pay package – a recent graduate employment survey revealed that NP’s CBE graduates have one of the highest average salaries.

Accreditation for Further Studies

Our CBE course is highly recognised by local and overseas universities such as the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Management University, University of Manchester, Imperial College of Science and Technology, University of Birmingham, University of Melbourne and University of Queensland. All of them offer up to two years of exemption for three- or four-year degree courses.

For example, with a B+ grade average, you potentially enjoy two years’advance standing when you apply for the Chemical Engineering course at the University of Queensland, Australia.

Ngee Ann Polytechnic
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