Diploma in Biopharmaceutical & Chemical Engineering

Discover how biology, chemistry and process engineering come together to make medicines and vaccines from living cells and chemicals – powered by smart technology and sustainable practices. Make an impact with science and help save lives.

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Produce new generations of vaccines and medicine for Singapore and the world

You will become professionals who are:

Observant. Inventive. Structured.

Integrate science and engineering to deliver medicine

Make medicines from living cells & chemicals

The only full-time diploma in Singapore that focuses on developing hands-on skills in making medicines from living cells and chemicals.

Create an impact in healthcare

Be part of producing life-saving vaccines and treatment for ailments such as cancer, diabetes and infectious diseases, using innovative technology.

Earn excellent remuneration

Open doors to exciting careers in the chemical and biopharmaceutical industry – and beyond. Unlock well-paid roles with global leaders like Pfizer, Novartis and GSK.

At the end of this diploma, you’ll gain the following course competencies:

Biopharmaceutical Processes
Quality Control & Assurance
Transfer & Unit Processes
Process Control & Digitalisation Skills
Environment, Health & Safety Management

23 Competency Units (CmU)
Within each interdisciplinary Competency Unit, skills and knowledge from different disciplines are integrated and taught holistically. This enables the students to fulfil specific work-tasks upon completion. Completing the Competency Units will also equip our students with five Course Competencies.
3 Competency Canvases
Where skills and knowledge learnt are assessed for competency, together with a Work-Integration-Unit (WIU), which is a workplace contextualised project. You have to complete all three to graduate.
1 Final Year Project
2 Internship Programmes
6 - 11 LifePRO Units ^NEWThese learning units will support your holistic development beyond your domain-specific studies.

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Course Curriculum

This course adopts the new Professional Competency Model.

Learning Units

Applied Calculus in Scientific Processes Biochemical Analysis Chemical Laboratory Skills Data & Statistical Methods Instruments & Measurements Applied Science ProjectWIU Organic Synthesis Methods Chemical & Biopharmaceutical Analysis Methods Chemical Engineering Principles & Applications GMP And Aseptic Practices Molecular Biology Techniques

WIU
Learning Units

Heat & Mass Transfer Analysis Fluid Mechanics Applications Process Control & Automation AI & Data Analytics Biopharmaceutical Unit Operations & Applications Process Safety & Risk Management Applied Thermodynamics & Sustainability Practices Pharmaceutical Unit Operations & Applications Reactor Operations Process Operations ProjectWIU

WIU
Learning Units

Green Manufacturing & Environmental Management Water Technology & Applications Resource Efficiency & Management Smart Programming For Process Industry Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing ProjectWIU Internship ProgrammeWIU Overseas Internship ProgrammeWIU Internship Programme IIWIU Final Year ProjectWIU

WIU
As part of your three‑year diploma journey at NYP, you will take LifePRO Units (LPUs)^NEWalongside your course learning units for a well‑rounded experience. Through a mix of prescribed and elective LPUs, you will build life skills beyond your discipline and prepare for work and life after graduation.

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Year 2

Year 3

LifePRO Units

As part of your three‑year diploma journey at NYP, you will take LifePRO Units (LPUs)^NEWalongside your course learning units for a well‑rounded experience. Through a mix of prescribed and elective LPUs, you will build life skills beyond your discipline and prepare for work and life after graduation.

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OPPORTUNITIES

Nurturing you to be future-ready

Internships

Bridge the gap between theory and practice with hands-on experiences. Learn from industry professionals from world-class biopharmaceutical companies like GSK, Novartis and Lonza. Besides valuable technical skills, you will have the opportunity to grow your professional networks, and give your resume an impressive edge.

Learners will also have the option to undertake a second internship programme, during which they will work on real-world projects to develop relevant competencies, including those related to sustainability or digitalisation. This will give learners a total of 42 weeks of company-based learning.

Overseas Programmes

Expand your global horizons by exploring diverse socio-cultural landscapes, while plugging into international trends and networking opportunities through our study trips, exchange programmes and overseas internships

Diploma-Plus Programmes

Eligible students can broaden their horizons through our Diploma-Plus Programme and advanced knowledge for immediate workplace application or further university studies. This certified program culminates in a Dip-Plus transcript awarded at graduation.

Industry Collaborations

Train at the state-of-the-art NYP-Cytiva Centre of Excellence in Biologics Manufacturing Technology, and benefit from the learning opportunities we co-create with our industry partners. Field trips, guest lectures, assessment by industryexperts and practical training at established companies further add to the experience, exposing you to the advancements of tomorrow and opening doors to new opportunities.

University Foundation Programme

From critical thinking and professional writing to pre-university subjects, build the knowledge and skills you will need to help prepare for your university matriculation.

You’ll have multiple pathways after graduation

Pursue a degree

Get advanced standing for courses at local and overseas universities. Our graduates can pursue degrees at:

Nanyang Technological University
National University of Singapore
Australia National University
The University of Queensland
and more

Kickstart your career

Get ready for an exciting and fulfilling career in a wide range of roles:

Biotechnologist
Laboratory Analyst
Manufacturing Science & Technology Officer
Process Technologist
and more

Advance your diploma

Pursue post-diploma opportunities, including specialist diplomas, industry-recognised certifications, and work-study programmes.

Partners

Who's on board with us

Our partnership with Nanyang Polytechnic ensures students are well-prepared for joining our team. The customised training the students receive at NYP is based on real-life situations as the faculty continuously adjusts the curriculum to stay relevant.

Lauren Murray

Senior Manufacturing Expert, Novartis Singapore Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

NYP's Diploma in Biopharmaceutical & Chemical Engineering brings together core engineering training with practical digital capabilities such as data analytics and AI, which are increasingly essential in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Graduates will be better prepared to work with process data and support data-driven decision-making in real-world operations.

Victor Wong

Associate Director, MSAT - Data Science & Process Validation, Lonza Biologics

Facilities

Explore. Learn. Grow.

COE in Biologics Manufacturing

Hone your skills crafting tomorrow's medicines in this world-class NYP-Cytiva Centre of Excellence (COE) in Biologics Manufacturing Technology.

Biologics Fermentation Lab

Learn how industries scale up the manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals in this fermentation lab.

Secondary Pharmaceutical Technology Centre

In this simulated manufacturing site, gain hands-on experience operating equipment and delve into the intricacies of mass-producing essential medications.