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- What is this course about?
- What are the entry requirements?
- What is the cut-off-point for this course?
- Is there any opportunity for further education?
- What are the career opportunities?
- What is so special about this course?
What is this course about?
Chemical Engineering aims to convert lab-developed physical and chemical processes into practical applications that produce useful, high value-added products such as fuel, plastics, processed foods and pharmaceuticals.
Chemical engineering is broader in scope than the other branches of engineering because it draws on the three main engineering foundations: math, physics, and chemistry - whereas the other branches are based on only the first two. The roles chemical engineers play include process and equipment design, productivity improvement, process and quality control, troubleshooting, process safety, energy conservation and waste treatment.
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What are the entry requirements?
| English Language (EL1)* | | Grades 1-7 | | Mathematics (E or A) | | Grades 1-6 | | One of the following Science subjects# | | Grades 1-6 | | Any two other subjects, excluding CCA | | - |
# Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Engineering Science, Physical Science, Physics, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science (Physics, Biology), Science (Physics, Chemistry)
* SPM/UEC holders must have a minimum of grade 6 for the Bahasa Inggeris (English Language) subject.
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What is the cut-off-point for this course?
The Cut-Off-Point (COP) indicates the ELR2B2 aggregate score (after deducting CCA bonus points) of the last applicant posted to the course(s) under JAE. The previous year's COP serves only as a gauge. Admission is by merit and choice, subject to vacancy.
View the cut-off-point of this course here.
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Is there any opportunity for further education?
This course provides you with an excellent technical grounding for further studies. Many of the top universities offer our graduates advanced standing. These overseas universities include:
- Curtin University
- Queensland University of Technology
- RMIT University
- University College of London
- University of New South Wales
Locally, graduates can also apply for admission to the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University to pursue a degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Science and Materials Engineering.
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What are the career opportunities?
The chemical industry is one of the pillars of Singapore’s economy. It is the largest manufacturing industry in Singapore. Technicians in this industry draw top salaries compared to technicians in other equivalent positions.
You can embark on a career in the chemical, pharmaceutical or semiconductor industries as:
- Assistant engineers or process technicians
- Laboratory or quality control officers
- Production or operation supervisors
- Purchasing or logistics officers
- Safety, health and environment officers
- Technical services or technical sales executives
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What is so special about this course?
- Strong emphasis on process engineering; and safety, water and environmental technology
- Extensive training in foundation and application of chemistry towards analytical work in quality control, chemical analysis and research laboratories
- Versatile specialisation in Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, and Environmental & Water Technology provide more options for employment and further studies
Research Opportunities
During the term, you will be offered the chance to participate in research projects spearheaded by our lecturers. These projects aim to solve existing issues faced by various industries.
Pilot Plant
The school has a Chemical Pilot Plant which is equipped with a wide range of unit operations and process control equipment, as well as a NEWater treatment unit. You will get to learn practical skills in various chemical engineering processes in a conducive environment.
Pharmaceutical Specialisation
Other than the Petrochemical Technology specialisation, our Chemical Engineering course also offers the Pharmaceutical specialisation to final year students who are keen to work in the pharmaceutical industries. The pharmaceutical specialisation stream is based on core chemical engineering modules to ground students in chemistry and process engineering, with additional pharmaceutical related modules to equip students with knowledge and skills needed in the pharmaceutical industry.
Wide range of electives
You have the flexibility to select your electives from an array of subject electives that provide you the exposure to the different fields in the industry. As a Level three student, you will be allowed to choose electives based on your interests and inclinations. These unique value-added features of the course greatly benefit you in seeking employment upon graduation.
Emphasis on Safety Training
Our course places strong emphasis on the importance of safety training. The aim is to better prepare you for work in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries and put you in an advantageous position in safety-oriented companies such as Schering Plough and DuPont.
Emphasis on Chemistry
You will receive extensive training in the foundation and application of chemistry. This will equip you with skills needed to perform analytical work in quality control, chemical analysis and research in the various industries.
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