Specialist Diploma in Analytical Science

Offered by School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology

Post-Diploma / 1 year

Note: The Oct 2022 Intake for this course is now open, please click on the APPLY button to submit your application. To receive an alert about the future runs for this course, please click on the INDICATE INTEREST button. Thank you.
Course Information
Learning Outcomes
Course Schedule
Lesson Plan
Certification
Entry Requirements
Course Fees

Course Information

Analytical Science focuses on the quantitative and qualitative analysis of chemicals, which plays an essential role in all types of manufacturing.

This course is suitable for personnel who are working or seeking employment in industries involved in the testing, analysis and production of petrochemicals, specialized chemicals and pharmaceuticals, or relevant sectors in analytical laboratories, oil & energy, environmental & water technology and material science.

Skills-Based Modular Courses (SBMC) are available. Please view Lesson Plan to find relevant SBMC. SBMC are bite-sized part-time courses for individuals to acquire new skills or deepen relevant skills, without the need to pursue a full diploma.

Learning Outcomes

You will gain an in-depth understanding on chemical safety, chromatographic analyses, environmental & water testing and their applications in quality assurance and quality control. You will also develop solid hand-on skills to meet a wide range of job requirements.

 

Course 
Schedule

Monday, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Tuesday, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Wednesday, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
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Course Start Date: Oct 2022 intake
Application Period: 1 Jun 2022 to 15 Jul 2022
Application Outcome: One month after application closes
Class Day(s): Mon, Tue and Wed
Time: 6pm to 10pm
Delivery Mode: F2F & HBL(Async & Sync)
Venue: Ngee Ann Polytechnic/Online

Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.

Lesson Plan

Certification

1 Specialist Diploma

Certification

You are required to complete 2 post-diploma certificates within 2-year validity period to be awarded the Specialist Diploma qualification.


Entry Requirements

Applicants with any of the following qualifications are invited to apply for the course:
  • A local Polytechnic Diploma/Degree in science or engineering with a chemistry component (e.g. life science, chemical science, chemical engineering).

  • Applicants with other qualifications and significant work experience will also be considered.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least 5 years of relevant working experience or supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.

Course Fees

Funding period for this course is from 13 Oct 2017 to 30 Sep 2024.

Note:

  • The fees below are per semester. For full course fees throughout the semesters, refer here.
  • The fees below are inclusive of GST.
  • The fees below are determined based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review and revision.

SkillsFuture Credit
This course is eligible for SkillsFuture Credit.

All Singaporeans aged 25 years and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay f​or a wide range of courses. The credits can be used on top of existing course fee subsidies/funding. This is only applicable for self-sponsored applicants and must be applied via the SkillsFuture Portal. More details on the SkillsFuture Credit Claims will be advised upon admission into the course. Find out more about SkillsFuture Credit here.

Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year (or up to $500 for NTUC members aged 40 years old and above) when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme). Please visit e2i’s website to find out more.

Skills-Based Modular Courses (SBMCs) are bite-sized part-time courses for individuals to acquire new skills or deepen relevant skills, without the need to pursue a full diploma. Refer here for course fees for SBMCs.

Applicants / Eligibility Fees
Singapore Citizens (SC) below the age of 40 years$478.40
Singapore Citizens (SC) aged 40 and above$318.96
Singapore Permanent Residents (PR)$1275.80
Enhanced Training Support for SME Scheme (for SC & SPR)$329.36
Others (and Repeat Students)$3189.44
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