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Diploma in Materials Science

Course Structure

To fulfill the requirements for the full time diploma, students need to successfully complete a total of 30 modules. The course structure follows RP’s typical diploma architecture of a foundational year followed by a second year of study dominated by core discipline modules. The programme is completed with a third year for specialization.

The following table contains a list of modules offered for the Diploma in Materials Sciences.

Table 2: Course Structure for the DMTS

1) Core-General
Select 10 from 10 module units

G101 Cognitive Process and Problem
Solving I
G102 Cognitive Process and Problem Solving II
G103 Introduction to Communication Practice
G104 Contemporary Issues in Culture and Aesthetics
G105 Enterprise Skills I
G106 Enterprise Skills II
   
Industry Orientation Programme (IOP)
G901 Creative Engagement
G902 Professional Profiling
G301 Project I
G302 Project II

2) Core-Discipline
Select 12 from 12 module units

A101 Basic Sciences I
A102 Basic Sciences II
A111 Computing and Mathematical Methods I
A112 Computing and Mathematical Methods II
A201 Applied Chemistry I
A202 Applied Chemistry II
A203 Applied Physics
A222 Molecular and Cell Biology
A291 Materials Science
A292 Polymer and Composite Science
A301 Laboratory Management
A364 Analytical Instrumentation

3) Core-Specialization
Select 4 from 11 module units

A231 Immunology
A333 Nanotechnology
A341 Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering
A342 Biosensor Technology and Biomedical Devices
A345 Biomaterials
A391 Materials Processing
A392 Advanced Materials
A394 Materials Analysis
E341 Electronic and Semiconductor Materials
E342 PCB Fabrication and Assembly
E343 Wafer Fabrication and Packaging

4) Electives
Select 2 module units from the entire range of modules offered by the School of Applied Science.

5) Freely Chosen Modules
Select 2 module units chosen from the entire range of modules offered by the Schools and Centres in RP.

Modules for DMTS Specialisation Options

There are 11 core-specialisation modules offered by the DMTS which can be seen in the course structure (Table 2). The core-specialisation modules may be taken in combination packages of 4 modules each, to focus on the following 3 specialisation options: (1) Materials Science, (2) Biomaterials and (3) Microelectronic Materials. Students may select any 1 of these 3 specialisation options.

The modules per specialisation option are as shown below.

Option 1: Materials Science
A333 Nanotechnology
A391 Materials Processing
A392 Advanced Materials
A394 Materials Analysis

Option 2: Biomaterials
A231 Immunology
A341 Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering
A342 Biosensor Technology and Biomedical Devices
A345 Biomaterials

Option 3: Microelectronic Materials
A333 Nanotechnology
E341 Electronic and Semiconductor Materials             
E342 PCB Fabrication and Assembly
E343 Wafer Fabrication and Packaging


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