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Chemical Engineering
The Bachelor of Engineering in Pharmaceutical Engineering is a four-year direct honours degree programme. The first of its kind in Singapore, the programme is built on an interdisciplinary curriculum that intersects engineering and science, with an aim to deliver a rigorous education with a strong industry focus.
The goal of this programme is to produce graduates who are both theoretically grounded and practice-oriented for the knowledge-intensive pharmaceutical industry and related sectors. This programme focusses on the development and manufacture of the two largest classes of pharmaceutical drugs, i.e. (i) biologics and (ii) small molecule drugs.
The programme’s unique curriculum which was developed in close consultation with industry is strongly girded with cutting-edge industry-relevant concepts and know-how. The curriculum is structured to train students across the full spectrum of core pharmaceutical development and manufacturing competencies, ranging from pharmaceutical product design to process development, operations, validation, and regulation. Modules geared towards business and management acumen development will complement the technical core.
The Programme Educational Objectives
Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering programme are expected to possess the following:
Technical skills - technically competent to solve complex problems in pharmaceutical engineering and can adapt effectively in a fast-changing environment
Critical thinking - able to critically think, analyse and make decisions that give due consideration to global issues in business, ethics, society, community and the environment.
Leadership, team building - able to communicate effectively, act with integrity, and have the interpersonal skills needed to engage in, lead, and nurture diverse teams
Attitude - committed to lifelong learning, resourceful and embrace global challenges and opportunities to make a positive impact in society
Career Opportunities
SIT’s Pharmaceutical Engineering programme aims to nurture and groom skilled professionals for the pharmaceutical industry in Singapore. Besides the pharmaceutical industry, this programme also provides a unique opportunity for students interested in pursuing careers in other relevant industries including chemicals, biotechnology, life science, nutraceutical, and the flavours and fragrances sectors.
Students will spend two trimesters in the industry under the Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP) to acquire industry skill sets and apply taught theory to troubleshoot industry problems. To enhance their industry readiness, students will also receive industry-endorsed competency-based certifications upon completion of selected modules, which will equip them with industry-validated skills that are attuned to employers’ needs.
Besides the pharmaceutical industry, graduates can look forward to working in, but not limited to, the following occupational fields:
Diploma holders from any of the five polytechnics and A-level graduates are welcome to apply. Subject to approval, diploma holders may be granted exemptions based on the modules taken during their diploma course. Exemptions may also be considered for relevant professional or industrial certifications.
Obtained a good pass in any three of the following subjects at H1/H2 level: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. And also offered General Paper or Knowledge & Inquiry in the same sitting while satisfying Mother Tongue requirements.
Obtained a good pass in any three of the following subjects at SL/HL level: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. And also satisfying Mother Tongue requirements.
The members of the Industry Advisory Committee for this programme are: