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Higher Nitec in Technology – Bio-Chemical Technology (Enhanced Curricular Structure)

Campus

ITE College East

Industry

Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing

Energy & Chemicals

Course type

Part-time

Certifications

Higher Nitec

Master essential lab techniques and gain hands-on skills in sample processing and analysis for thriving careers in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, and more—unlock your potential across leading science and technology industries.

Course duration: 18 months

The course duration is 1.5 to 3 years.

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

Download Core module details [PDF, 154 KB]

Entry requirements

3 GCE ‘O’ Level Grades:

  • Grade 1-8 in English Language;

  • Grade 1-7 in Mathematics (Elementary/Additional);

  • Grade 1-8 in one of the approved subjects: Biology / Biotechnology / Chemistry / Combined Science / Computer Studies / Design & Technology / Engineering Science / Fundamentals of Electronics / Human & Social Biology / Integrated Science / Physical Science / Physics / Science (Chemistry/Biology) / Science (Physics/Biology) / Science (Physics/Chemistry) / Science (Physics/Biology/Chemistry).

OR

  • Nitec in Technology qualifications; or

  • Nitec qualifications (Technical Skills); or

  • Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 in Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing and Numeracy, and one year relevant work experience; or

  • Completed four Foundation modules

Applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements will need to complete Foundation modules before taking Core/Specialisation modules.

Entry requirements for Foundation modules

  • 2 GCE 'O' Level Grades (Grade 1-8) in any two subjects; or

  • 3 GCE 'N' Level Passes (Grade A-D or Grade 1-5) in Mathematics or Science and two other subjects; or

  • Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 in Speaking and Listening, and Level 4 in Reading and Numeracy

Progression opportunities

Flowchart of CET progression from no qualification to university via Nitec, Higher Nitec, and diplomas

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.

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