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Hello.This is the story ofSP• Applied Chemistry with PharmaceuticalScience (S64)• Biomedical Science (S98)• Biotechnology (S72)• Chemical Engineering (S70)• Food Science & Technology (S47)• Materials Science (S37)• Nutrition, Health & Wellness (S44)• Optometry (S67)• Perfumery and Cosmetic Science (S38)Discovery

SciencesforBetterLivingThe chemical and life science industryis experiencing exceptional growthyear after year. The School of Chemical& Life Sciences (CLS) is committed totrain you to be work-ready for thissector comprising materials, food,cosmetics, chemical, petrochemical,pharmaceutical, biotechnology,agrotechnology, biomedical,optometry and healthcare industries.We have very strong links with bothlocal and overseas industries andeducational institutions. SP is the onlypolytechnic that sends students forresearch internships in world-classuniversities such as Harvard, Yale,Imperial College and MassachusettsInstitute of Technology.In CLS, you will be embarking on anexciting journey to make newdiscoveries about science.2

WhyCLS?Our graduates have done extremely well. Wehave graduates who are now award-winningscientists and several others who are now doingtheir PhDs. Our recent graduates have alsobeen admitted to study chemical engineering,chemistry, dentistry, life sciences, medicine andpharmacy at various universities, both localand overseas.In addition, some graduates have gone on tobecome successful entrepreneurs, havingbenefitted from being exposed to numerousindustry-related projects during their studies.3

Diploma inAppliedChemistry withPharmaceuticalScience(DACP – S64)Chemistry has improved lives by revealing the secrets behind howmedicine works and how to make our world greener. These arejust some of the things that you will learn from the Diploma inApplied Chemistry with Pharmaceutical Science (DACP) course.The DACP provides the learning environment for youto conduct research on, test and synthesise newchemicals and drugs. By the end of the course, youwill be able to solve problems independently andexperience what it is like to work at the frontiers ofinvestigative chemistry.Through a specially developed progressive learningstrategy, you will be imparted with knowledgeacquisition skills on fundamental Chemistry principlesduring your first year. In the second year, you areequipped with the skills to perform chemicalinvestigations and interpretation of results using reallifesituations. During your third year, you will be ableto develop and optimise new products or methods toimprove lives, igniting your creativity skills.Upon graduation, you will be ready to contribute tothe chemical and pharmaceutical industry or furtheryour studies in tertiary institutions.4

uSPsOurEntry requirementsAggregate Type: ELR2B2-CSubjectGradea) English Language 1 - 7b) Mathematics(Elementary/Additional) 1 - 6c) One of the following3rd relevant subjects: 1 - 6• Chemistry • Science (Chemistry, Biology)• Science (Physics, Chemistry)Applicants must not suffer from colour appreciation defi ciency.5

6CourseThe Diploma inApplied Chemistrywith PharmaceuticalScience is athree-year full-timeprogramme.ModulesFirstYearSecondYearThirdYear• Analytical Chemistry• Basic Biochemistry• Basic Mathematics• Engineering Mathematics I• Environmental Studies• Basic Instrumental Analysis• Bioprocess Engineering Principles• cGMP and Validation• Corrosion Science• Engineering Mathematics IIMedicinal ChemistryResearch Option• Advanced Instrumental & LabTechniques• Advanced Organic Chemistry• Advanced Physical Chemistry• Basic Pharmacology andPharmaceutical Chemistry• Bioinorganic and MedicinalChemistry• Communication Skills forInterpersonal and WorkEffectiveness• Drug Discovery, Design &Development• Inorganic Chemistry• Materials In Practice• Organic Chemistry• Pharmaceutical Microbiology• Physical Chemistry• Environmental Systems andManagement• Forensic Chemistry• Industrial Training Programme• Laboratory Management• Industrial Chemicals & Processes• ProjectIndustrial Chemistry Option• Advanced Instrumental & LabTechniques• Advanced Organic Chemistry• Advanced Physical Chemistry• Basic Pharmacology andPharmaceutical Chemistry• Communication Skills forInterpersonal and WorkEffectiveness• Industrial Chemicals & Processes• Project• Report Writing & Presentation• General Education 1• General Education 2• Organic Chemistry - ReactionMechanism• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing• Quality Assurance & Statistics• Social Innovation Project• General Education 3Elective Modules• Biochemical Techniques• Bioinorganic and MedicinalChemistry• Drug Discovery, Design &Development• Food Chemistry• Fragrance & Flavour Chemistry• Materials Science• Nanotechnology• Specialty Chemicals & Biodevices

Exciting career opportunities await you when yougraduate. Your career options include Analyst; Chemist;Research Assistant; Assistant Engineer; ChemicalTechnologist; Production Chemist; Quality Control /Quality Assurance Personnel; Regulatory & ComplianceOfficer; and Environmental, Safety & Health Officer.BrightFutureThis diploma course provides students with a comprehensivecoverage of fundamental chemistry as the main courseand a basket of applied chemistry modules as electives.Students are equipped with a strong foundation inchemistry and a good appreciation of its applicationparticularly in the pharmaceutical fi eld, which betterprepare them for university education.Associate Prof Yao Shao Qin, Deputy Head, Department of Chemistry,National University of Singapore.Further StudiesYou can gain direct entry into the second or third year of degree programmesin local and overseas universities.7

Diploma inBiomedicalScience(DBS – S98)The Diploma in BiomedicalScience is an SP APEXProgramme speciallydesigned to inspire andhelp you reach the peak ofyour ability. For details, visitwww.sp.edu.sg and click onthe APEX banner.Biomedical Science is all about sciencethat “saves lives” - from the science ofhuman functionality to research activitiesfor knowledge and development ofdiagnostic tools and finally to medicaltesting for diagnosis, management andprevention of diseases.Learn from the only curriculum inSingapore recognised by both theAmerican and British accreditationinstitutions, such as the American Societyfor Clinical Pathology and the Institute ofBiomedical Science, UK.8

uSPsOurEntry requirementsAggregate Type: ELR2B2-CSubjectGradea) English Language 1 - 7b) Mathematics(Elementary/Additional) 1 - 6c) One of the following3rd relevant subjects: 1 - 6• Biology • Chemistry • Science (Chemistry, Biology)• Science (Physics, Biology)• Science (Physics, Chemistry)Applicants must not suffer from colour appreciationdefi ciency.9

CourseModulesFirstYear• Analytical & Physical Chemistry• Anatomy & Physiology• Basic Biochemistry• Basic Immunology• Basic Microbiology• Cell Biology• Inorganic & Organic Chemistry• Mathematics A• Mathematics B• Report Writing & Presentation• General Education 1• General Education 2The Diploma inBiomedical Scienceis a three-yearfull-time programme.SecondYearMedical Technology Option• Basic Pathology• Clinical Chemistry 1• Clinical Instrumentation &Automation• Communication Skills for HealthProfessionals• Flow Cytometry & Proteomics• Genetics and Molecular Biology• Haematology 1• Industrial Training Programme• Laboratory Management &Biosafety• Medical Microbiology A• Organic Chemistry - ReactionMechanism• Social Innovation Project• General Education 3Cardiac Technology Option• Applied Cardiac Anatomy &Physiology• Biostatistics• Clinical Attachment• Clinical Chemistry 1• Communication Skills for HealthProfessionals• ECG & Rhythm Disorders• General Cardiology & CardiacDisorders 1• Genetics and Molecular Biology• Introductory Pharmacology• Laboratory Management &Biosafety• Medical Microbiology A• Social Innovation Project• General Education 3Biomedical Research Option• Advanced Immunology• Biochemistry• Biostatistics• Clinical Biochemistry• Fundamentals in InstrumentationAnalysis• Genetics and Molecular Biology• Haematology• Integrated Pathology & CaseAnalysis• Introductory Pharmacology• Laboratory & Biorisk Management• Medical Microbiology• Organic Chemistry - ReactionMechanism• Social Innovation Project• General Education 310ThirdYearMedical Technology Option• Applied Immunology• Biochemistry• Biostatistics• Blood Banking• Clinical Chemistry 2• Haematology 2• Histological Techniques• Medical Microbiology B• Project• Techniques in Clinical MolecularDiagnosticsElective Modules• Bio-entrepreneurship• Cytogenetics• Forensic Biology• Introductory PharmacologyCardiac Technology Option• Basic Pathology• Biochemistry• Cardiac Drugs and Calculation• Clinical Attachment• Clinical Chemistry 2• Diagnostic & InterventionalCardiac Catheterisation• Echocardiography• Electrophysiology & Pacemakers• General Cardiology & CardiacDisorders 2• ImmunohaematologyBiomedical Research Option• Advanced Cell Biology• Current Topics in BiomedicalResearch• Project• Research Internship 1• Research Internship 2

Exciting career opportunities await you when yougraduate. Your career options include CardiacTechnologist in cardiac laboratories or clinicalmeasurement units; Medical Technologist in clinicallaboratories; Research Assistant in institutions conductingdisease surveillance, forensics, regulatory testing,pharmaceutical research and production; and Sales andMarketing personnel for the medical diagnostics,pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.BrightFutureMy learning experience in SP DBS is one of its kind! It isnot just about learning the theories but also putting theminto application and learning how to inject fun in thelearning process. The holistic education from SP DBS hasdeveloped and prepared me well to take on futurechallenges ahead as I further my studies in Yong Loo Lin,School of Medicine to realise my dream of becoming adoctor.Koh Shi Min, Class of 2012, third SP graduate admitted to the Yong LooLin School of Medicine, NUS.Further StudiesA high percentage of our graduates is offered admission to local universities.You can also be granted direct entry into the second or third year of degreeprogrammes in Australian and British universities. You also have the fl exibilityto pursue other disciplines such as Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy at theNational University of Singapore or Biomedical Sciences and Chinese Medicineat the Nanyang Technological University.11

Diploma inBiotechnology(DBT – S72)Manipulation may have anegative meaning. But inBiotechnology, that’s what you dobest. You manipulate biologicalsystems, whether living cells orcell components, in a controlledenvironment to create or processuseful products such as food, fuelor medicine.Biotechnology is the science for thiscentury and SP is the pioneer in offeringthe Diploma in Biotechnology (DBT).With Singapore’s positioning as a Bio-Hub, the rapidly expandingbiotechnology and biomedical industrieswill open the door to many careerpossibilities.12

uSPsOurScholarships available• Singapore Polytechnic Scholarships• A*STAR Science AwardEntry requirementsAggregate Type: ELR2B2-CSubjectGradea) English Language 1 - 7b) Mathematics(Elementary/Additional) 1 - 6c) One of the following3rd relevant subjects: 1 - 6• Biology • Chemistry • Science (Chemistry, Biology)• Science (Physics, Biology)• Science (Physics, Chemistry)Applicants must not suffer from colour appreciationdefi ciency.13

The Diploma inBiotechnology is athree-year full-timeprogramme.CourseModulesFirstYearSecondYear• Analytical & Physical Chemistry• Basic Biochemistry• Basic Microbiology• Biophysics• Biochemistry• Biosafety & Biorisk Management• Biostatistics• Flow Cytometry & Proteomics• Human Anatomy & Physiology• Cell Biology• Inorganic & Organic Chemistry• Mathematics A• Mathematics B• Industrial Training Programme• Molecular Biology & Genetics• Organic Chemistry – ReactionMechanism• Plant Biotechnology• Report Writing & Presentation• General Education 1• General Education 2• Techniques in Molecular Biology& Human Genetics• Social Innovation Project• General Education 314ThirdYear• Advanced Cell Biology & CancerBiology• Bioprocess & BiologicsTechnology• Case Studies in BiologicalScience• Cell & Tissue Engineering• Cellular & Molecular Immunology• Communication Skills forInterpersonal & Work Effectiveness• Computational Biology & DrugDiscovery• Molecular Pathology of HumanDiseases• Project• Techniques in MedicalDiagnosticsElective Modules• Aquaculture Technology• Bioentrepreneurship• Cytogenetics• Good Laboratory &Manufacturing Practice• Introductory Pharmacology

Exciting career opportunities await you when yougraduate. Your career options include LaboratoryTechnologist / Offi cer in R&D in biological and lifesciences and translational medicine; Teacher / Lecturerin local schools, junior colleges, polytechnics anduniversities; and Technical Specialist in companiesinvolved in clinical trials, biotechnology, biopharmaceutical,agricultural and healthcare productsand services.BrightFutureThe DBT course was very well structured, with excellentstudy materials provided. It inspired me to pursue furtherstudies in the same field. The ‘open’ lecture-tutorial systemwith emphasis on self-initiative to learn is very similar tothe universities, which I find to be a great advantage. SPprepared me well for University studies.Lim Yok Zuan, Class of 2006, who graduated with First Class Honoursfrom Biological Science, Nanyang Technological University. He is currentlypursuing a doctoral degree at Oxford University under an A*STARScholarship.Further StudiesMany of our graduates continue their studies in the universities. You can gaindirect entry into second or third year degree programmes in local and overseasuniversities. You also have the fl exibility to pursue other courses such asbiomedical and life sciences, biomedicine, pharmacy, medicine, dentistry,teaching, tissue engineering and biomedical science and Chinese Medicine atthe National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University.15

Diploma inChemicalEngineering(DCHE – S70)Chemical engineering is the discipline wheresciences are combined with applied mathematicsand engineering principles. It takes laboratoryideas and turns them into value-added products incost-effective, safe and cutting-edge processes forthe chemical industry.Some famous chemical engineers in history include JohnMcKeen, who designed the first industrial-scale productionof penicillin that saved thousands of soldiers’ lives duringWorld War II; and Carl Bosch who invented the Haber-Boschprocess to produce ammonia, a critical ingredient in syntheticfertilisers that enable us to produce enough food to feed theEarth’s growing population.16Join us if you aspire to be like the above prominent chemicalengineers who make real, significant impacts in improvingour world for a better tomorrow!

uSPsOurScholarships available• Singapore Polytechnic Engineering Scholarships• Singapore Chemical Industry Council ScholarshipsEntry requirementsAggregate Type: ELR2B2-CSubjectGradea) English Language 1 - 7b) Mathematics(Elementary/Additional) 1 - 6c) One of the following3rd relevant subjects: 1 - 6• Biology • Chemistry • Design & Technology • Physics• Science (Chemistry, Biology)• Science (Physics, Biology)• Science (Physics, Chemistry)Applicants must not suffer from colour appreciationdefi ciency.17

The Diploma inChemicalEngineering is athree-year full-timeprogramme.18CourseModulesFirstYearSecondYearThirdYear• Analytical and Physical Chemistry• Basic Math• Chemical Engineering Principlesand Simulation• Engineering Math I• Inorganic and Organic Chemistry• Biopharmaceutical Engineering• Chemical Product Design andDevelopment• Engineering Math IIA• Engineering Math IIB• Chemical Reaction Engineering• Environmental Engineering• Green Engineering andAlternative Energy• Plant Safety and Loss Prevention• Plant Design Economics andSustainable Development• Project• Thermodynamics• Introduction to ChemicalEngineering• Introduction to Chemical ProductDesign• Introduction to ChemicalThermodynamics• Fluid Mechanics• Heat Transfer and Equipment• Organisation Managementand Statistics• Process Instrumentationand ControlElective Modules• Basic Instrumental Analysis• Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing• Chemical Process Operations andTroubleshooting• Current Good ManufacturingPractice (cGMP)• Higher Engineering Mathematics• Industrial Waste Management• Materials in Practice• Pharmaceutical Microbiology• Teamwork and CommunicationToolkit• General Education 1• General Education 2• Rotating Equipment• Separation Processes• Industrial Training Programme• Social Innovation Project• General Education 3• Membrane Science & Technology• Numerical Computing forChemical Engineers• Organic Chemistry - ReactionMechanism• Petroleum & Petrochemicals• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing• Specialty Chemicals & Biodevices• WSH for Chemical Engineers

For our graduates entering directly into the workforce,it is defi nitely heartening to know that chemicalengineering is one of the highest paid engineeringprofessions. According to 2010 Employment and MonthlyGross Starting Salary of Polytechnic Graduates surveyconducted by the Singapore Ministry of Manpower, ourgraduates in full-time employment draw a mean monthlystarting salary ranging from S$2,194 to S$2,320.BrightFutureMy three years as a DCHE student has benefitted me inso many ways. Aside from academic excellence, I wasgroomed to take on various leadership and managementroles in the DCHE Student Chapter. Life as a DCHE studentwas never mundane, I was given many chances to learnbeyond the classroom such as participating in an overseasattachment in UK as well as serving the community ofChaWu, China. I am truly grateful that all these uniqueexperiences in DCHE have won me the Model StudentAward as well as the Nanyang Scholarship.Matthew James, Class of 2012; recipient of Chemical Engineering CourseGold Medal, Singapore Chemical Industry Council Award, SP Model StudentAward, and Nanyang Scholarship; currently pursuing Renaissance EngineeringProgramme in Nanyang Technological UniversityFurther StudiesEach year, more than half of our graduates are successfully accepted intowell-established local and overseas universities. Many of them are also offeredmodule exemptions or direct entry into the second or third year of their universitydegree programmes.Starting from July 2011, our graduates can also apply for either a 2.5-yeardegree programme in chemical engineering that is offered by Technical Universityof Munich (TUM), Germany and Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) or a2-year degree programme in chemical engineering that is offered by NewcastleUniversity (NU), United Kingdom and SIT.19

Diploma inFood Science& Technology(DFST – S47)We all love food, don’t we? Isn’t it awesome to beable to develop your own food products that areinnovative, safe, healthy and tasty? Our Diplomain Food Science & Technology (DFST) will sit wellwith you, the food lover.20

uSPsOurScholarships available• Pokka Scholarship• SIFST Best Student Award cum Rintoul MemorialScholarship• SFMA – Pek Cheng Chuan Scholarship• Tai Hua ScholarshipEntry requirementsAggregate Type: ELR2B2-CSubjectGradea) English Language 1 - 7b) Mathematics(Elementary/Additional) 1 - 6c) One of the following3rd relevant subjects: 1 - 6• Biology • Chemistry • Physics• Science (Chemistry, Biology)• Science (Physics, Biology)• Science (Physics, Chemistry)Applicants must not suffer from colour appreciationdefi ciency.21

The Diploma in FoodScience &Technology is athree-year full-timeprogramme.CourseModulesFirstYearSecondYear• Analytical and Physical Chemistry• Basic Mathematics• Cell Biology• Engineering Mathematics I• Food Chemistry• Applied Statistics• Engineering Mathematics II• Food Ingredients• Food Microbiology• Food Preservation• Food Process Engineering• Food Product Design &Development• Food Processing• Inorganic Chemistry• Introductory Food Science• Organic Chemistry• Physics• Food Safety & QualityManagement• Instrumental Analysis• Internship• Introduction to Biochemistry• Nutrition• Organic Chemistry – ReactionMechanism• Report Writing & Presentation• General Education 1• General Education 2• Study trip• Social Innovation Project• General Education 3ThirdYear• Communications Skills forInterpersonal and WorkEffectiveness• Food Biotechnology• Packaging & Design• Process Design• Process Implementation• ProjectElective Modules• Food Marketing• Introduction to Nutrition& Disease22

Exciting career opportunities await you when yougraduate. Your career options include Food Technologist;R&D Technologist; Assistant Manager in ProductDevelopment; Food Safety Officer; LaboratoryTechnologist; Packaging Technologist; ProductionSuperintendent; Quality Assurance Executive; andTeacher / Educator.The Food Science and Technology diploma equipped mewith the interdisciplinary concepts of food science andtechnology that are essential and useful for myundergraduate studies in NUS. The hands-on approachvia laboratory sessions during my polytechnic days hadalso provided me with the confidence to carry out myundergraduate honours year research projectindependently. In addition, exposing students to industrialattachment in the diploma programme had allowed us tobe more prepared and equipped to work in the foodindustry.BrightFutureKoh Kok Ping Matthew, Class of 2006, recently graduated fromNational University Singapore’s Bachelor in Applied Science (Food Scienceand Technology) with 1st Class Honours.Further StudiesYou can apply for related degree programmes at local or overseas universitiessuch as the Degree in Applied Science - Food Science and Technology at theNational University of Singapore; the Degree in Chemistry and BiologicalChemistry (Honours) with concentration in Food Science & Technology at theNanyang Technological University or the Bachelor in Food Technology (Hons)programme offered by Massey University, New Zealand which is conductedat SP campus. You can also apply for admission to the Bachelor in Food &Human Nutrition (Honours) programme or the Bachelor of Professional Studiesin Culinary Arts Management offered by the Singapore Institute of Technology.23

Diploma inMaterialsScience(DMLS – S37)Materials surround us. Everything you hold and see, takesshape thanks to materials. Every time you listen to youriPod, send a text message on your mobile phone or marvelat the medical technology that keeps us alive, you tastethe fruits of material advancements.24The Diploma in Materials Science (DMLS) course will trainyou to consider the basics of chemistry, physics andbiology when applying principles in the science ofmaterials: metals, ceramics, composites, polymers andsemiconductors. You will also gain an in-depth knowledgeof advanced materials: biomaterials, nanomaterials, greenmaterials and aerospace materials so that you can improveexisting products or design new products for the rapidlyevolving modern world.

uSPsOurEntry requirementsAggregate Type: ELR2B2-CSubjectGradea) English Language 1 - 7b) Mathematics(Elementary/Additional) 1 - 6c) One of the following3rd relevant subjects: 1 - 6• Biology • Chemistry • Design & Technology • Physics• Science (Chemistry, Biology)• Science (Physics, Biology)• Science (Physics, Chemistry)25

CourseModulesThe Diploma inMaterials Science isa three-year full-timeprogramme.FirstYear• Analytical & Physical Chemistry• Basic Mathematics• Cell Biology, Microbiology andImmunology• Chemical Process Principles• Engineering Mathematics I• Inorganic & Organic Chemistry• Materials in Practice• Materials Science• Physics• Principles of Marketing• Report Writing & Presentation• General Education 1• General Education 2SecondYear• Basic Instrumental Analysis• Corrosion Science & Engineering• Elastomers & AdhesivesTechnology• Engineering Mathematics II• Environmental, Safety & Health• Essentials of FinancialManagement• Industrial Training Programme• Metallic & Ceramic Materials• Organic Chemistry - ReactionMechanism• Polymer Fabrication Processes• Polymer Science• Polymeric Materials• Statistics for Engineering& Business• Social Innovation Project• General Education 326ThirdYear• Communication Skills forInterpersonal and WorkEffectiveness• Composites & AerospaceMaterials• Green Technology• Materials Characterisation andFailure Analysis• Mechanics of Materials• Microdevices & Materials• Nanomaterials & Biomaterials• Product Design and Development• ProjectElective Modules• Advanced Organic Chemistry• Advanced Physical Chemistry• Business Planning forNew Ventures• Customer RelationshipManagement• Fundamentals of ElectronicBusiness• Membrane Scienceand Technology

Exciting career opportunities await you when yougraduate. Your career options include Materials / ProcessResearcher and Developer; Materials Characterisation/ Failure Analysis Specialist; Quality Control / QualityAssurance / Laboratory Analyst; Process Designer;Production Supervisor; Purchaser / Procurement Engineer;Marketing and Sales Executive; Teacher / Educator andResearch Assistant.My experience in DMLS has been more than positive. Notonly was adequate knowledge provided to us, we werealso empowered with relevant skills in our field of studies.In the process, we are more than just students, we arepeople ready to contribute back to the society.BrightFutureHo Keen Hoe, 3rd Year DMLS student, SP Scholar and National YouthAchievement Award Gold RecipientFurther StudiesYou can gain direct entry into the second or third year of degree programmesin local and overseas universities. You are also eligible to apply for a two-yearpart-time Advanced Diploma in Polymer Technology programme which qualifiesyou for direct entry to a one-year Masters programme at several overseasuniversities.27

Diploma inNutrition,Health & Wellness(DNHW – S44)You are a people person. You care about health and wantto make a positive impact on the lives of people you meet.If you believe that good health comes from the inside, theDiploma in Nutrition, Health & Wellness (DNHW) is tailoredjust for you.This course is the only full-time diploma course in Singaporethat combines nutrition, health and wellness. The sciencebasedcurriculum will let you explore the factors thatcontribute to disease prevention and control; as well as thepromotion and maintenance of good health.28

uSPsOurEntry requirementsAggregate Type: ELR2B2-CSubjectGradea) English Language 1 - 7b) Mathematics(Elementary/Additional) 1 - 6c) One of the following3rd relevant subjects: 1 - 6• Biology • Chemistry • Food & Nutrition • Physics• Science (Chemistry, Biology)• Science (Physics, Biology)• Science (Physics, Chemistry)29

The Diploma inNutrition, Health &Wellness is athree-year full-timeprogramme.30CourseModulesFirstYearSecondYearThirdYear• Analytical & Physical Chemistry• Anatomy and Physiology• Cell Biology, Microbiologyand Immunology• Fitness and Wellness throughoutthe Lifespan• Applied Nutrition• Biostatistics• Diet and Nutrition Assessment• Exercise Physiology• Food Chemistry• Health Education andHealth Promotion• Health and Ageing• Internship• Project• Writing Skills for WellnessProfessionals• Fundamentals of Food Science• Inorganic & Organic Chemistry• Introduction to Health & Wellness• Introduction to Psychology• Mathematics A• Introduction to Biochemistry• Nutrition and Disease• Organic Chemistry – ReactionMechanism• Organisational Management &Marketing CommunicationsNutrition and DieteticsOption• Alternative and ComplementaryHealth and Nutrition• Clinical Nutrition• Public Health and CommunityNutrition• Mathematics B• Nutrition• Stress Management for Wellness• General Education 1• General Education 2• Physics for the BiomedicalSciences• Speaking Skills for WellnessProfessionals• Social Innovation Project• General Education 3Health & Fitness Option• Health Practices & Delivery• Physical Fitness Assessment• Sports and Exercise NutritionBusiness

Exciting career opportunities await you when yougraduate. Your career options include Nutrition, Healthand Wellness Technologist; Assistant Nutritionist; WellnessCo-ordinator; Public Health Co-ordinator; HealthyLifestyle Promotion Co-ordinator; and Marketing andSales Executive in health-related industries.BrightFutureI chose this course over JCs because it is the only courseof this nature that is available in Singapore and moreimportantly, I have interest in both the nutrition and dieteticsareas. This course has been the right choice for me as itcontains many interesting modules. I am proud to be inthe pioneer batch and I really enjoyed every aspect of thecourse!Song Shang Qian, Class of 2012, MOH Health Sciences Scholar, SP Scholar,Chua Chor Teck Gold Medallist, Singapore Food Manufacturers’ AssociationGold Medallist, Shell Companies in Singapore Prize, SP Model StudentFurther StudiesYou can pursue further education at local and overseas universities offeringcourses in nutrition and dietetics, health promotion, sports science, educationas well as in other disciplines. Graduates can gain direct entry into the secondor third year of degree programmes in Australian and British universities.31

Diploma inOptometry(DOPT – S67)Take a moment to consider theimportance of eyesight and the impactit can cause once it is lost. Indeed,caring for the health of others is a noblecalling, especially when it comes tosomething as important as eye care.The scope of Optometry includes thedetection of common eye diseases andproblems. It also covers the prescriptionof spectacles and contact lenses.Our three-year Diploma in Optometry(DOPT) course aims to produceprofessionally competent optometristswho are in good demand. Due to highprevalence of myopia in children anda rapidly ageing population, qualityoptometrists are highly sought after.32

uSPsOurEntry requirementsAggregate Type: ELR2B2-CSubjectGradea) English Language 1 - 7b) Mathematics(Elementary/Additional) 1 - 6c) One of the following3rd relevant subjects: 1 - 6• Biology • Chemistry • Science (Chemistry, Biology)• Science (Physics, Biology)• Science (Physics, Chemistry)33

The Diploma inOptometry is athree-year full-timeprogramme.CourseModulesFirstYearSecondYearThirdYear• Analytical & Physical Chemistry• Clinical Optometry 1• Clinical Optometry 2• Geometrical and Physical Optics• Human Physiology & Cell Biology• Binocular Vision & PaediatricOptometry• Clinical Optometry 3• Clinical Optometry 4• Contact Lenses 1• Biostatistics• Brain & Behaviour• Business Management forOptometry Practice• Inorganic & Organic Chemistry• Mathematics A• Mathematics B• Ocular Anatomy & Physiology• Physiological & Visual Optics• Contact Lenses 2• Industrial Training Programme• Ocular Disease 1• Ocular Disease 2• Ocular Pharmacology• Clinical Practice 1• Clinical Practice 2• Contact Lens Practice 1• Contact Lens Practice 2• Report Writing & Presentation• General Education 1• General Education 2• Ophthalmic Dispensing• Ophthalmic Optics• Social Innovation Project• General Education 3• Environmental & CommunityHealth Optometry• Project34

Exciting career opportunities await you when yougraduate. You can be an Optometrist in private or publicpractice. You can also do research work with institutionssuch as the Singapore Eye Research Institute and theDefence Science Organisation.BrightFutureThe Diploma in Optometry (DOPT) course in SingaporePolytechnic equipped me with up-to-date knowledge andskills in Optometry. The stimulating environment andenthusiastic lecturers made learning engaging and fun.Their passion for Optometry was infectious and ignitedin me a desire to know more, which is why I am currentlypursuing a PhD in Neuroscience at the University ofManchester, UK.Teresa Tee, Class of 2008Further StudiesGraduates who choose to further their studies may be granted subject exemptionsor direct entry into the second or third year of a degree programme.35

Diploma inPerfumeryand CosmeticScience(DPCS – S38)36Would you like to learn how to formulate productsthat will give you age-defying looks? Learn thesecrets of fragrance creation? Create brands thatcelebrities will endorse? Then join the lucrativeand recession resistant fragrance and cosmeticsindustries that even some dermatologists cannotresist. Begin your journey at SP with the Diplomain Perfumery and Cosmetic Science (DPCS).The Diploma in Perfumery and Cosmetic Science is the onlylocal diploma programme that provides training in chemistrywith applications in perfumery and cosmetic science. You willhave an integrated learning experience where you will builda strong chemistry foundation and apply your knowledge inspecific applications using your senses. Your training with uswill distinguish you from other local diplomas as SP is theonly institute of higher learning that offers such training locally.The training you receive will be highly sought after not justlocally but internationally.

uSPsOurScholarships available• DPS Engineering Award• Singapore Society of Cosmetic Scientists Merit Award• Nuance Watson AwardEntry requirementsAggregate Type: ELR2B2-CSubjectGradea) English Language 1 - 7b) Mathematics(Elementary/Additional) 1 - 6c) One of the following3rd relevant subjects: 1 - 6• Biology • Chemistry • Physics• Science (Chemistry, Biology)• Science (Physics, Biology)• Science (Physics, Chemistry)37

The Diploma inPerfumery andCosmetic Science isa three-year full-timeprogramme.CourseModulesFirstYearSecondYear• Analytical Chemistry• Basic Mathematics• Cell Biology• Colloid Chemistry• Engineering Mathematics I• Advanced Organic Chemistry• Basic Instrumental Analysis• Environmental, Health and Safety• Formulation Science of Cosmetics• Fragrance and Flavour Chemistry• Hair Care Raw Materialsand Products• Inorganic Chemistry• Introduction to Fragrancesand Flavours• Organic Chemistry• Physical Chemistry• Organic Chemistry – ReactionMechanism• Principles of Marketing• Quality Assurance & Statistics• Safety Assessment and CosmeticRegulations• Report Writing & Presentation• Skin Care Raw Materialsand Products• General Education 1• General Education 2• Visual Merchandising andRetail Communications• Social Innovation Project• General Education 338ThirdYear• Advanced Instrumental andLaboratory Techniques• Advanced Physical Chemistry• Communication Skills forInterpersonal and WorkEffectiveness• Consumer Psychology• Engineering Mathematics II• GMP• Industrial Training Programme• Laboratory Management• Project• The Art of Perfumery

Exciting career opportunities await you when yougraduate. Your career options include Chemist;Formulator; Trainee/Assistant Perfumer; ProductDevelopment Specialist; Product Application Chemist;Quality Control/Assurance Chemist; Regulatory andProduct Safety Personnel; Sales/Business/MarketingExecutive; and Buyer.BrightFutureChoosing to come to SP to do this course was a dauntingdecision as it meant forsaking the well-trodden JC path.But it was one of the best decisions I’ve made in life. Ichose to do DPCS because it is a love I’ve harboured sinceyoung and I know it’s something I’d like to spend the restof my life doing.Alethea Joy Han Hui En, Third Year DPCS year student, completed herrecent internship at Oxford University, UK and another internship under aFrench perfumerFurther StudiesYou can pursue further studies at local or overseas universities in the areas ofcosmetic science, perfumery and chemistry.39

For more information regarding entry requirements andcourse information, please contact:School of Chemical and Life SciencesTel: (65) 6772 1135Fax: (65) 6772 1976Email: cls@sp.edu.sgWebsite: http://www.sp.edu.sg/schools/clsSingapore Polytechnic500 Dover RoadSingapore 139651The Polytechnic reserves the right to alter the information in this publication.Information is correct as at 1 January 2013.