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Higher Nitec in Bio-Chemical Technology (3 years)
Campus
ITE College East
Course type
Full-time
Industry
Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing
Energy & Chemicals
Applied Sciences
Join this course to discover the building blocks of life and matter! Learn to perform a variety of chemical, biochemical and microbial tests, and work with advanced instruments such as spectrometers and chromatography systems.
Course duration: 36 months
Do you wish to work in laboratories to conduct bio-chemical tests?
Gain hands-on experience and build a strong foundation for a future in science and research!
What you'll learn
Maintain occupational health and safety at workplace
Perform pre-testing activities and sampling
Perform analysis of test samples
Perform microbial tests
Perform biomolecule analytical tests
Analyse test samples using spectroscopic techniques
Analyse test samples using chromatographic techniques
Report analysis and test results
Maintain laboratory documentation and quality standards
Certification Requirements, Course Structure and Module Objectives [PDF, 200 KB] (opens in new tab)
General Electives and Life Skills Modules [PDF, 116.19 KB] (opens in new tab)
Entry requirements
Admission to Year 1 of the 3-year curriculum structure:
GCE ‘O’ level grades in any 2 subjects:
Grade 1-8
OR
GCE ‘N’ level passes in Mathematics or Science* and 2 other subjects:
Grade A-D or Grade 1-5
* Mobile Robotics, Smart Electrical Technology, Mechanical Design & Automation, Internet of Things Applications, and Mobile Web Applications subjects can be used in lieu of Science for admission to this Higher Nitec course.
Students will be required to purchase a laptop for the course. This is in addition to the course fees. Financial assistance is available to eligible students under ITE Opportunity Fund subject to terms and conditions. For more details on the minimum laptop specifications, please click here. (opens in new tab)
Progression opportunities
Higher Nitec in Bio-Chemical Technology graduates may apply for progression to the following Work-Study Diploma courses at ITE:
Work-Study Diploma in Customer Experience Management (Aviation Track)
Work-Study Diploma in Customer Experience Management (Lifestyle & Consumer Track)
From the AY2027 polytechnic intake, Higher Nitec in Bio-Chemical Technology graduates with net GPA of 2.5 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 (opens in new tab).
Career opportunities
Higher Nitec in Bio-Chemical Technology graduates are suitable for employment in quality assurance / quality control or testing laboratories in the chemical, petrochemicals, food, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare services and farming sectors. Their roles include performing a wide range of laboratory procedures and technical functions to support chemist or analysts. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Laboratory Technician and Laboratory Assistant.