Singapore is a global hub for materials production and innovation. For just the first half of 2010, manufacturing out expanded 41.6%. The materials and chemical industry is poised for further growth as more world-scale chemical plants and R&D facilities come on stream. Developments across many sectors drive the demand for advanced and specialty materials.
A Head Start
The Diploma in Materials Science (DMLS) aims to equip ‘next generation’ graduates with materials science knowledge relevant to this rapidly evolving environment. A distinctive feature of the diploma will be the inclusion of management skills training that will allow graduates to fully participate in and benefit from exciting industry developments. This new diploma is built on the solid heritage of the Diploma in Chemical Process (Polymer) Technology course, a course that has been widely recognised, locally and overseas, for its academic excellence and industrial relevance.
Practical Training
We take pride in the extensive laboratory practicals and experiential learning of Materials. We have a wide range of modern and sophisticated equipment housed in the Polymer Characterisation Centre, Polymer Chemistry Laboratory, Polymer Processing Laboratory, Materials Science Laboratory as well as the Advanced Materials Technology Centre. We offer both local and overseas industrial attachment opportunities. We have many interesting and challenging industry-based Final Year Projects. These projects will provide you with real working or research experience.
Career Opportunities and Further Education
Students who wish to further their studies can apply to the local and also many overseas universities. They will gain a flying start if they enrol for a two-year part-time advanced diploma programme which gives advanced standing to a one-year master’s degree programme with Loughborough University in UK.
