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Welcome to TP’s hub for science and research in food, chemical, healthcare and life sciences. Home to 5 diploma courses and a Common Science Programme, learning goes beyond classrooms and laboratories.

Get to explore actual industry projects with our scientists and hone your skills working in our Learning Enterprises. We nurture you to be that future technologists and scientists to make the world a healthier, greener and better place!

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Diverse Curriculum

Gain more exposure with our diverse curriculum that prepares you for various industry sectors such as food and nutrition, healthcare, pharmaceutical manufacturing, aquaculture and chemical.

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Real-world Experience

Get real work experience with our enhanced internship programme. Scholarship and sponsorship opportunities await to convert your internship placement to a full-time position after graduation!

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Discover your Talents

Numerous opportunities abound for real life projects in community health outreach, as well as international competitions which will sharpen your skills and hone your talent.

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Chemical Engineering
icon Blue Bottle Mystery (Redox Reaction)

Ever seen a blue liquid magically turn blue and clear again? At our booth, discover how glucose and oxygen trigger a reversible chemical reaction that turns a blue solution colourless and back again! Explore the science of oxidation and reduction and see how chemical engineers use oxygen to control reactions in industries such as manufacturing and wastewater treatment. Come give it a shake and see the chemistry in action!

Chemical Engineering
icon Waterfall Wonders (Water Process Control Edukit)

Who’s in control of the water flow? At our booth, explore how sensors detect water levels and trigger pumps to keep the system running smoothly. Discover how pipes, pumps and automated controls work together, and see how chemical engineers use process control to manage large-scale industrial operations. Ready to take control of the flow?

Food, Nutrition & Culinary Science
icon POP! The Science of Boba Pearls!

Think making your own boba pearls is just for bubble tea shops? Think again — it's all about science! Discover the magic of spherification as you transform colourful liquid droplets into gel-like pearls using the power of food chemistry. Get hands-on, create your own popping pearls and take home a little piece of food science!

Food, Nutrition & Culinary Science
icon Colour Me Surprised! The Chemistry of Food Colours

Can you change the colour of nature? Explore the fascinating world of natural food pigments using vibrant ingredients like butterfly pea flowers, beetroot and pandan. Add a splash of acid or alkali and watch how colours transform before your eyes! Come experiment and discover the chemistry behind the colours in your food!

Medical Biotechnology
icon Gene-ius at Work!

Have you ever seen DNA with your own eyes? Join us for a fun, hands-on strawberry DNA extraction activity and discover how scientists isolate genetic material using biotechnology techniques! Get a taste of Medical Biotechnology and explore its role in medical research!

Medical Biotechnology
icon Organ-ised Chaos!

Curious about the human body? Spin the wheel, pick an affliction and find out which organ it affects! Discover how different conditions affect our vital organs through this fun, interactive activity! Give it a whirl, test what you know and discover what Medical Biotechnology is all about!

Pharmaceutical Science
icon Friability and Tablet Breaking - Cosmic Chomp!

Step into the shoes of a Quality Control (QC) analyst! Get hands-on with tablet testing equipment, such as the friability tester and tablet hardness tester, to examine tablet durability, uncover potential defects, and discover how pharmaceutical professionals ensure every medicine meets strict quality and safety standards.

Pharmaceutical Science
icon TOAD-ally Sorted!

Put on your pharmacist hat and take on the Medicine Sorting Challenge! Use commonly referenced pharmaceutical resources such as MIMS and Micromedex to research different medicines, identify their legal supply categories, and sort them into the correct groups: Prescription-Only Medicines (POM), Pharmacy-Only Medicines (P), or General Sale List (GSL). Put your research skills to the test and discover how pharmacists use trusted drug information resources to make informed decisions about medicines and their safe supply!

Veterinary Technology
icon Aquaculture Ranger Challenge!

Have you ever wondered what it's like to manage a fish farm? Take on the role of an Aquaculture Ranger and explore hands-on activities inspired by real-world aquaculture practices. From handling aquatic animals to making decisions about food safety and sustainability, you'll experience the skills and technologies that help feed communities while protecting our environment.

Veterinary Technology
icon Jurrawrsic Paws Field Rescue: Become a Ranger Vet Detective!

Step into the boots of a Wildlife Field Ranger on an urgent rescue mission to save our injured sanctuary canine-saur, Blue! Experience what veterinary technicians do on the frontline through five hands-on field challenges: master low-stress animal handling, safely dispense critical meds, solve bone fracture mysteries, assemble sterile surgical kits, and explore aquatic & wildlife science. Whether you're a passionate animal lover or curious about veterinary healthcare, this high-energy adventure offers an exciting look at how vital vet techs are in keeping creatures wild and domestic safe and healthy!

Guided Lab Tours

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Meeting Point at Centre of Aquaculture and Veterinary Sciences (CAVS) foyer, Blk 8A
8 Jan (Fri) – 5pm, 6pm
        9 Jan (Sat) – 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm

  1. Diploma in Food, Nutrition and Culinary Science (FNC)
    East Wing Food Cluster (EW1A-06-09/47)
  2. Diploma in Medical Biotechnology (MBT)
    Medical Technology Lab (EW1A-07-74)
  3. Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (PHS)
    Pharmaceutical Formulation and Analysis Lab (EW1A-07-91/92)
  4. Diploma in Chemical Engineering (ChE)
    Chemical Pilot Plant (CPP)
  5. Diploma in Veterinary Technology (VET)
    CAVS (Animal Clinic + Aquaculture Facility)

Daily Diploma Booths Showcase

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ChemSafari

Lecture Theatre 6 (IT7-3-10)

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AMBIGst Eridians

Lecture Theatre 8 (IT7-3-7)

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Jurrawrsic Paws Field Rescue

Centre for Aquaculture and Veterinary Science (Animal Clinic & Aquaculture facility)

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FoodLab: Science Meets Food!

Lecture Theatre 5 (IT7-3-11)

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Super Pharmio Galaxy

Lecture Theatre 7 (IT7-3-8)

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Bobby the Octopus - Meet & Greet

Block 7 Level 3

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