Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science

At Nanyang Polytechnic, tuition costs 13,600 SGD per year.

Gain critical expertise in clinical trial and medical dispensary management. This programme aligns with the Ministry of Health's Pharmacy Technician Competency Standards, preparing students for a career in pharmaceuticals and healthcare. The course covers 26 Competency Units spanning optimal use of drugs, patient care, clinical trials operations, and pharmaceutical compounding, giving students a foundation in pharmaceutical science from drug discovery through to clinical trials, alongside a mandatory internship. The three-year full-time diploma follows NYP's Professional Competency Model, combining Competency Units with Work-Integration Units, an internship and a Final Year Project so students graduate workplace-ready. Graduates typically move into roles such as Pharmaceutical Product Specialist, Pharmacy Technician, Clinical Trials Assistant, Regulatory Executive, Pharmacy Retail Executive, or use the diploma for advanced standing at local and overseas universities.