Curious about how medicines are made before they reach patients? The Diploma in Biopharmaceutical & Chemical Engineering lets you experience how science and engineering are applied to produce medicines in clean, controlled, and highly specialised environments where quality and safety are critical. You will learn how medicines for illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, and infections are produced through hands‑on training that mirrors industrial processes and be equipped with relevant skillsets.
Ideal applicant
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Interest in science and engineering, especially in pursuing a career in the biopharmaceutical or other chemical based sector;
- Experience in a school environment (e.g. through a CCA, a community activity or a class leadership position) where you worked on science projects or experiments, or in an external context (e.g. science competitions or online learning sites for science and technologies);
- Leadership, teamwork, critical thinking, creative, self-improvement and collaboration skills to develop innovative and creative solutions in the science and engineering domains; and,
- The ability to communicate ideas clearly and in a logical manner
Shortlisted applicants will be assessed as follows:
Interview
If you are shortlisted, you will be invited for an interview to share more about your passion for the course. You will be assessed on your interest, aptitude, and achievements in school or outside school. The duration of the interview will be about 15 minutes.
Some questions which you may be asked during the interview include:
- What motivates you to pursue a Diploma in Biopharmaceutical & Chemical Engineering?
- Which aspect(s) of this course attracted you to apply for it?
- Share with us your career aspirations and how the course can help you to fulfil them.
- Can you share any experience in any competition/CCA that is science-related?
Portfolio (Optional)
You should include in your portfolio any evidence and/or activities related to science and engineering that showcase your character, involvement (such as leadership skills) or interest.
Examples of what to include in your portfolio:
- Testimonials
- Certificates (e.g., academic, achievement and/or personal development)
- Awards or participation in science-related competitions, both at school and/or national levels
- Evidence of science projects (e.g. coursework or CCA)
- Relevant learning journeys or Applied Learning Module (ApLM, formerly known as Advanced Elective Modules [AEM])
- Evidence of leadership activities or roles