Just by looking at a product with a naked / bare eye cannot really tell you if a product is fresh or not. You need to examine the micro-organisms under the microscope. You can also enjoy opportunities to carry out analysis and testing activities to support researchers for research and development work.
In this course, you will learn to perform biochemical and microbial tests, identification of growth patterns of micro-organisms and counting and maintenance of microbes/microbial cultures. .
Acquire knowledge and skills gained which are highly relevant to the industry
Perform pre-testing activities such as cleaning of laboratory apparatuses and glassware, interpret data sheets and verification of equipment suitability.
Prepare reagents/solutions for products and processes following standardized formulas.
Perform biochemical and microbial tests, identification of growth patterns of microorganism, enumeration and maintenance of microbes/microbial culture.
Perform qualitative and quantitative testing of biological compounds.
Compile and compute data, interpret test results and analyses and generate analysis report.
Perform calibration of test equipment and troubleshooting of minor laboratory equipment breakdown.
Perform laboratory housekeeping activities such as handling and storage of chemicals, and disposing of chemical waste.
Maintain proper records of standards, test procedures and laboratory equipment usage.
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Entry Requirements
To apply for the Higher Nitec in Biotechnology course, you need to have:
Subject
Grade
GCE 'O' level passes in English Language, Mathematics and 1 approved Science subject
Grade 1 - 8 in English Language
Grade 1 - 7 in Mathematics
(Elementary or Additional)
Grade 1 - 8 in an approved Science subject.
or
GCE ‘N(A)’ level passes in English Language, Mathematics and 3 other subjects
Grade 1-4 in English Language
Grade 1-4 in Mathematics
Grade 1-5 in the 3 other subjects;and
A total of 19 points or less for English, Mathematics and three other subjects (ELMAB3) *
*GCE N(A) school leavers, who applied during the January intake under the Direct Entry Scheme, will undergo 10 weeks of preparatory programme followed by 2 years of Higher Nitec training.
Higher Nitec in Biotechnology graduates with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 and above may apply for progression to the first year of a related diploma course at the Polytechnics. For more details on diploma courses for progression, please refer to the Joint Polytechnic Admissions website.
Higher Nitec in Biotechnology graduates are well suited for employment as Biotech Laboratory Technicians in a research and development department or quality control laboratory in the medical technology, biotechnology or laboratory testing/accreditation sectors.
There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond in the life science industry. The challenge is for students to prepare themselves by upgrading their technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses.
Note: The offer of electives is subject to the training schedule of respective ITE Colleges. Students are advised to check with their Class Advisors on the availability of the elective modules they intend to pursue .
For more information
For general queries on the course, please email training@ite.edu.sg.
