Course details
The Diploma in Applied Chemistry with Materials Science (DACM) is the first diploma in Singapore to focus on building a strong foundation in chemistry with emphasis in materials science. You will learn to apply chemistry into materials to develop advanced and innovative products and technologies, like biomaterials, nanomaterials, green materials and polymeric materials to improve our living standards.
Course Highlights
- First diploma in Singapore to combine applied chemistry with materials science
- Work with state-of-the-art equipment in well-designed laboratories: Chemistry, Materials Science, Materials Characterisation and Polymer Processing
- Opportunity to work with researchers from the Advanced Materials Technology Centre
- Work attachment and research experience with local and overseas collaborators in China, Thailand, Ireland, England and Australia among many others
- Opportunity to join research immersion programmes with local universities
SUBJECT GRADE
- English Language (as 1st Lang) 1 - 7*
- Mathematics (Elementary / Additional) 1 - 6
- One of the following Sciences 1 - 6
- Chemistry
- Combined Science
- Physical Science
- Science (Chemistry, Biology)
- Science (Physics, Chemistry)
MODULE NAME
First Year
- Basic Biochemistry
- Environmental Studies
- Laboratory Skills in Analytical and Physical Chemistry
- Laboratory Skills in Inorganic and Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Materials and its Applications
- Communicating for Personal and Team Effectiveness
- Communicating for Project (Report) Effectiveness
- General Education 1
- General Education 2
- Basic Mathematics
- Engineering Mathematics I
Second Year
- Basic Instrumental Analysis
- Corrosion Science
- Quality Assurance and Statistics
- Organic Chemistry - Reaction Mechanism
- Polymeric Materials
- Metallic and Ceramic Materials
- Materials Characterisation
- Materials Processing
- Materials Processing Skills
- Materials Laboratory Skills
- Communicating for Professional Effectiveness
- Social Innovation Project or Overseas Social Innovation Project
- General Education 3
- Engineering Mathematics II
Third Year
- Laboratory Management
- Nanomaterials & Biomaterials
- Internship
- Failure Analysis of Materials
- Materials Innovation & Design
- Coatings and Adhesives
- Elastomers
Course Location
About Singapore Polytechnic
Singapore Polytechnic, the nation's first educational institution of its kind, was set up in 1954 to train technologists and professionals to support the industrialisation and economic development of Singapore. Since then, its development has paralleled the progress of modern Singapore. To date, graduate output from Singapore Polytechnic is close to 178,000, some of whom have gone on to become Parliamentarians, captains of industries, senior executives of multi-national corporations, and successful entrepreneurs and professionals in Singapore and overseas. See all Singapore Polytechnic courses Are you from Singapore Polytechnic ? Claim your course!
