NP's Diploma in Offshore & Sustainable Engineering students with a vessel

Diploma in Offshore & Sustainable Engineering (N42)

Why OSE?

  • Gain a strong foundation in naval architecture, with a focus on sustainability, decarbonisation and renewable energy
  • Explore diverse career opportunities in marine and offshore engineering, including emerging fields such as offshore wind energy
  • Build digital skills in AI and data analytics, with the option to specialise in Physical AI or Operational Technology Cybersecurity
  • Apply for prestigious MaritimeONE Scholarships that cover tuition fees and allowances

What is the Diploma in Offshore & Sustainable Engineering about?

Engineer a more sustainable future on the water and beyond. The Diploma in Offshore & Sustainable Engineering (OSE) is the only diploma of its kind, combining naval architecture and marine engineering with sustainability. Learn to design and build marine vessels and offshore structures, while exploring green technologies such as low-carbon fuels, hydrogen and offshore wind. You will also build skills in AI, autonomous vessels and data analytics, preparing you for exciting opportunities in the marine, offshore and renewable energy sectors.

What specialisation options does OSE offer?

Choose a specialisation that matches your strengths and future ambitions:

Cross-Disciplinary Specialisations

  • Physical AI
    Gain skills in AI, robotics and intelligent automation to develop intelligent physical systems for real-world applications.

  • Operational Technology Cybersecurity
    Identify vulnerabilities and defend the operational technology systems that control industrial equipment and processes.

What industry experience can you gain?

Gain real-world experience through a one-year Industry Immersion Pathway, a capstone project that creates solutions for renewable energy and decarbonisation, or a six-month internship with industry partners such as Seatrium, Hanwha Offshore Singapore and PaxOcean.

Offshore wind technology and a shipping vessel, Diploma in Offshore & Sustainable Engineering

Further Studies

OSE graduates can pursue a prestigious Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering degree programme at the Singapore Institute of Technology, together with Newcastle University. Accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (UK), the diploma also opens opportunities at overseas universities, including:

Australia

  • University of Sydney
  • University of Tasmania

United Kingdom

  • Newcastle University
  • University of Glasgow
  • University of Strathclyde
Zenn Lim, Class of 2024 Diploma in Offshore & Sustainable Engineering, studying naval architecture at SIT

Zenn Lim
Marine & Offshore Technology* graduate, Class of 2024

Pursuing a degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at SIT.

*Renamed the Diploma in Offshore & Sustainable Engineering

Careers

Build a career across the marine, offshore and sustainable energy sectors in areas such as design, engineering, production and quality assurance. Career opportunities include:

Design Engineering

  • Design Engineer

Production & Quality Engineering

  • Project Engineer
  • Production Engineer
  • Quality Assurance Engineer
  • Quality Control Engineer
Goh Cai Qi, Class of 2019 Diploma in Offshore & Sustainable Engineering, Hanwha Offshore Singapore

Goh Cai Qi
Marine & Offshore Technology* graduate, Class of 2019

Project Engineer at Hanwha Offshore Singapore.

*Renamed the Diploma in Offshore & Sustainable Engineering

Chan Shu Fei, Class of 2019 Diploma in Offshore & Sustainable Engineering, Seatrium

Chan Shu Fei
Marine & Offshore Technology* graduate, Class of 2019

Engineer at Seatrium Limited.

*Renamed the Diploma in Offshore & Sustainable Engineering

Diploma in Offshore & Sustainable Engineering, graduate, Class of 2018, Wong Jin Jie Darren

Wong Jin Jie Darren
Marine & Offshore Technology* graduate, Class of 2018

Lead Engineer (Docking) at PaxOcean Singapore.

*Renamed the Diploma in Offshore & Sustainable Engineering

Entry Requirements

AGGREGATE TYPE ELR2B2-C

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have the following GCE ‘O’ Level examination (or equivalent) results.

Subject'O' Level Grade
English Language1-7
Additional Mathematics/Mathematics1-6
Any one of the following subjects: 

Biology
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Computing/Computer Studies
Design & Technology
Electronics/Fundamentals of Electronics
Physics
Science (Chemistry , Biology)
Science (Physics, Biology)
Science (Physics, Chemistry)
1-6

Applicants must also fulfil the aggregate computation requirements for the ELR2B2-C Aggregate Type ( English Language, 2 relevant subjects and 2 other best subjects) listed at www.np.edu.sg/ELR2B2.pdf.

For students with other qualifications, please refer to the NP website for the entry requirements and admissions exercise period.

Candidates with severe vision deficiency, profound hearing deficiency, uncontrolled epilepsy and/or severe physical impairments may encounter difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations.

What You Will Learn

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