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The Diploma in Biologics & Process Technology offers a broad-based training and you will be able to find ready employment in the biologics, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. It is especially so for biologics - the fastest growing sector of the pharmaceutical industry. Singapore is actively building its capabilities in the research, development and manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals. With all these new and huge investments totally $1.5 billion so far, you can expect plenty of career opportunities lining up for you.

Depending on your area of interest, you can find employment in the biologics, chemical and pharmaceuticals industry as a:

• Process technologist or engineering assistant in the areas of operations, process and equipment design, plant safety, project engineering, process control

• Technical expert in sales and marketing of chemical, pharmaceuticals or medical products

• Laboratory technologist in chemical/pharmaceutical quality control and R&D laboratories

• Quality assurance specialist

• Clinical trials executive in the research institutes or hospitals

A large proportion of diploma graduates pursue further studies, either in local or overseas universities. Through Nanyang Polytechnic's linkages with well known overseas institutions, you can expect to receive advanced standings in your quest to obtain higher qualifications. You can pursue a university degree ranging from biological sciences, chemistry, chemical engineering, bioengineering and physics to business and arts programme.

Last updated on 7 May 2009 by Chew See Ling