 Relevant
Industry Profile and Prospects
School
of Applied and Health Sciences, and List of Courses
Graduates'
Employment Performance
RELEVANT
INDUSTRY PROFILE AND PROSPECTS
The
School of Health and Applied Sciences conducts courses
to support the following industries:
Chemicals
& Biomedical
Food Manufacturing
Healthcare
Singapore
has identified the healthcare, chemicals & biomedical
industries as one of the growth industry in its economic
development strategies. Thus, one can expect a career
in these sectors to be very promising in future.
CHEMICALS
& BIOMEDICAL
As
a global hub for oil refining and a cost competitive
location for highly integrated, world-scale petrochemical
plants, the Chemicals Industry grew strongly in 2002
despite difficult conditions. Companies in the Chemicals
Industry find Singapore a compelling location where
they have ready access to a network of industry partners
and service providers.
The Biomedical Sciences (BMS) industry is also a key
growth engine for the Singapore economy. Manufacturing
capacity has been expanding strongly, along with the
rapid development of R&D expertise and capabilities.
Leading companies with significant manufacturing operations
include Applied Biosystems, Aventis, Baxter, BD (Becton
Dickinson), CIBA Vision, Fischer Scientific, GlaxoSmithKline,
Japan Medical Supply, Kaneka, Leica, Merck & Co.,
Novartis, 1800-Contacts, Perkin Elmer, Pfizer, Schering-Plough,
Siemens Medical Instruments and Wyeth.
FOOD MANUFACTURING
Singapore envisions itself being a vital regional food hub. This sector is expected to grow in tandem with the rapidly growing middle-class population in Asia, with its desire for health and wellness and will create an increasing demand for high quality food products. The progressive trends for the food manufacturing sector in the region have spurred EDB, Spring Singapore and IE Singapore to further enhance the performance of the food manufacturing sector. Global and local food companies are using Singapore as a base to develop new Asian foods, as well as products and technologies for the global market. This sector is expected to grow between 5% and 10% till 2010.
HEALTHCARE
Singapore
has identified the healthcare industry as one of the
growth industry in its economic development strategies.
Thus, one can expect a career in the healthcare industry
and supporting industries and services to be very
promising in future.
The
healthcare industry in Singapore plays an important
role in ensuring the health of Singaporeans. The primary
aim of the healthcare industry is to provide preventive,
curative and rehabilitative health services in Singapore.
There are plans to develop Singapore into a medical
hub for a whole spectrum of healthcare services, such
as integrated healthcare services, hospital management,
laboratory services, healthcare consulting, medical
informatics, pharmaceutical research and clinical
trials. These efforts will make the healthcare industry
even more vibrant and enhance career prospects of
health care workers.
The
services provided in the healthcare sector can be
categorized into primary care (clinics), specialist
care, hospital care, residential long-term care, day
rehabilitation, home healthcare services and dental
services. Those who are considering a career in healthcare
should have a strong desire to help others, concern
for the welfare of patients, and an ability to deal
with stressful situations and diverse people.
It
is expected that employment in the healthcare sector
will continue to grow on the back of an increased
demand for health care services due to an ageing population
and the move towards developing Singapore as a healthcare
hub.
Sources:
Extracted from publications from Ministry of Manpower
and EDB, Singapore
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SCHOOL
OF APPLIED AND HEALTH SCIENCES
The School of Applied and Health
Sciences aims to provide our students with practical
knowledge and skills in science to enable them to
become ethical and professional members of the workforce.
Our students are well prepared to face the challenges
of the workplace after going through the practice
oriented curricula delivered by dedicated, qualified
and experienced professionals in the field.
The school provides niche training course for school
leavers as Biochemical Technicians, Enrolled Nurses, Food Technicians or Process Technicians
to serve the booming healthcare, food manufacturing and biomedical sectors
of Singapore.
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