Why ESS?
- Pursue green careers in water and environmental sustainability and join the growing community of changemakers supporting the Singapore Green Plan 2030 and ZeroWaste Masterplan
- An established course co-developed with PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, and supported by NP’s award-winning Centre for Environmental Sustainability
- Attractive scholarships such as bond-free PUB Diploma Scholarship, NEA-Industry Scholarship and the Singapore Sustainability Scholarship
About ESS
As Singapore embarks on green initiatives under the Singapore Green Plan 2030, new sustainability initiatives will change the way people work, study and play. Join our Diploma in Environmental Science & Sustainability (ESS) to lead in developing sustainable environmental solutions!

My time in NP allowed me to pursue my passion for the environment, and pick up the knowledge and skills required for the industry. I also had the opportunity to participate in conferences like Pre-University Seminar and Poly Forum, where I learnt from diverse views and opinions on topics such as food waste and social inequality. Looking forward, I hope to be able to research and implement innovative and sustainable solutions for Singapore's green future.
Overview of Your ESS Journey

Highlights

Circular Economy Insights

Giving back to the Community

Kayak river clean up organised by Green Volunteers

Real-world Application

Cleaner water for disaster relief

WorldSkills Champion
Impactful Internships
Further Studies
You can pursue various degree programmes at local universities, such as civil engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science, material science, architecture, and chemistry at National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, and Singapore Institute of Technology.
Graduates may even gain final-year entry to the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management and Sustainability, Environmental Science or Chemistry at the University of Plymouth, UK.
You may also receive module exemptions for related degrees at overseas universities, including:
Australia
- Murdoch University
- The University of Adelaide
- The University of Queensland
- The University of Western Australia
- University of New South Wales
United Kingdom
- Newcastle University
- The University of Manchester
- The University of Birmingham
- The University of Plymouth

Tan Shern Kai
Environmental & Water Technology* graduate, Class of 2021
A recipient of the Singapore Sustainability Scholarship, Shern Kai will be pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering at NTU.
* Renamed as Diploma in Environmental Science & Sustainability

Tham Win Yen
Environmental & Water Technology* graduate, Class of 2019
A recipient of the iBuildSG scholarship, Win Yen is currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering at NTU.
* Renamed as Diploma in Environmental Science & Sustainability
Industry Partners

Careers
You will be prepared for careers in multinational corporations, government agencies, university labs, and research institutes, such as:
- Assistant Engineer
- Assistant Process Engineer
- Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Officer
- Lab Analyst / Officer
- Research Engineer
- Sustainability Officer
- Water Treatment Specialist
Additional certificates will also qualify you for jobs such as a Noise Monitoring or Noise Control Officer.
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 Language | 1-7 |
| Additional Mathematics/Mathematics | 1-6 |
| 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/docs/ELR2B2.pdf.
For students with other qualifications, please refer to the NP website for the entry requirements and admissions exercise period.







