Course details
Chemistry has improved lives by revealing the secrets behind how medicine works and how to make our world greener. These are just some of the things that you will learn from the Diploma in Applied Chemistry with Pharmaceutical Science (DACP) course.
The DACP course provides the learning environment for you to conduct research on, test and synthesise new chemicals and drugs. By the end of the course, you will be able to solve problems independently and experience what it is like to work at the frontiers of investigative chemistry.
Through a specially developed progressive learning strategy, you will be imparted with knowledge acquisition skills on fundamental Chemistry principles during your first year. In the second year, you are equipped with the skills to perform chemical investigations and interpretation of results using real-life situations. During your third year, you will be able to develop and optimise new products or methods to improve lives, igniting your creativity skills.
Upon graduation, you will be ready to contribute to the chemical pharmaceutical industry or further your studies in tertiary institutions.
Course Highlights
- Only diploma course in Singapore that combines applied chemistry with pharmaceutical science
- Forensics is offered in the curriculum
- Specialise in either Medicinal Chemistry Research option or Industrial Chemistry option
- Work attachment or dedicated research experience with local and overseas institutions
- SUBJECT
- English Language (as 1st Lang)
- Mathematics (Elementary / Additional)
- One of the following Sciences
- 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
- Laboratory Management
- Forensic Chemistry
- Basic Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology
- Organic Chemistry - Reaction Mechanism
- Environmental Systems and Management
- Communicating for Professional Effectiveness
- Social Innovation Project or Overseas Social Innovation Project
- General Education 3
- Engineering Mathematics II
Third Year - Medicinal Chemistry Research Option
- Advanced Instrumental and Lab Techniques
- Advanced Physical Chemistry
- Advanced Organic Chemistry
- Nanomaterials & Biomaterials
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Medicinal Synthesis and Purification Techniques
- Internship
- Medicinal Chemistry Research Project
Third Year - Industrial Chemistry Option Pathway 1
- Advanced Instrumental and Lab Techniques
- Advanced Physical Chemistry
- Advanced Organic Chemistry
- Internship
- Water Technology & Green Chemistry
- Specialty Chemicals
- Petroleum and Petrochemicals
Third Year - Industrial Chemistry Option Pathway 2
- Advanced Instrumental and Lab Techniques
- Advanced Physical Chemistry
- Advanced Organic Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- cGMP and Validation
- Bioprocess Engineering Principles
- Internship
