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Diploma in Environmental & Marine Science (R62)

DEMS

What You Will Learn

Be at the forefront of protecting the environment and marine life for future generations!

Climate change presents a host of challenges to humanity. These include increased wildfires, rising sea levels, declining clean water supplies, reduced agricultural and seafood yields, and disease outbreaks. Passionate about making a positive impact amidst these challenges? Join us to become the next generation of leaders in sustainability!

  • Attain knowledge in an extensive range of topics such as climate change, systematics, terrestrial and marine ecology, aquatic animal health, wildlife management, environmental management and testing, sustainability reporting, and circular economy
  • Gain essential knowledge and skills to help you conserve and manage complex ecosystems through interactions with terrestrial and aquatic wildlife during external field trips and visits to RP's Rain Garden and aquaculture research facility, Aquaria
  • Intern at organisations such as DHI Water & Environment, Mandai Wildlife Group, National Environment Agency, National Parks Board, Prime Aquaculture, S.E.A. Aquarium, and Tropical and Marine Science Institute

This diploma offers modules that broaden my knowledge and perspectives on the many pillars of Environmental Science. Experiential learning through field trips, laboratory work, exciting internships, and overseas study trips has allowed me to apply and refine what I have learned. The supportive lecturers have also played a crucial role in elevating my passion for biodiversity conservation to new heights!

Choo Ruirong
2024 Graduate

General Modules

Discipline Modules

Elective Modules

Customise your learning pathways by selecting ONE of the following options:

Option A: Select Elective modules totalling 12 Modular Credits (MCs) from the list of modules in the Minor programmes that are applicable to the Diploma and/or from the List of Electives below

Option B: Select a Minor Programme

Option C: Select a CET-based Certificate programme and/or Elective module(s) from the list of modules in the Minor programmes that are applicable to the Diploma or from the List of Electives below (only for eligible students)

List of Electives

Learn how you can customise your learning pathways here

Industry Orientation Programme

Option 1: One-Semester Industry Immersion Programme

And select one module from the list below:

Option 2: Two-Semester Industry Immersion Programme

GCE O-level

Aggregate TypeRange of Net ELR2B2 for 2025 JAEMinimum Entry Requirements/Grade
ELR2B2-C  6 to 12
  • English Language: D7
  • Mathematics (Elementary/Additional): C6
  • Any one of the following subjects: C6
    - Biology
    - Biotechnology
    - Chemistry
    - Food & Nutrition / Nutrition & Food Science
    - Physics
    - Science (Chemistry, Biology)
    - Science (Physics, Biology)
    - Science (Physics, Chemistry)

Nitec/Higher Nitec

Minimum net GPARelevant Qualifications
Nitec ≥ 3.5
  • NT15 Urban Greenery & Landscape
  • NT38 Building Servicing/ Building Services Technology/ Building Services Technology (Air-conditioning & Refrigeration)/ Building Services Technology (Mechanical & Electrical Services)/ Facility Technology (Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration)
  • NT39 Chemical Process Technology/ Chemical Process Technology (Biologics)/ Chemical Process Technology (Petrochemicals)/ Chemical Process Technology (Pharmaceuticals)/ Chemical Process Technology (Process Instrumentation)
  • NT58 Applied Food Science
  • NT61 Facility Technology (Landscaping Services)
  • NT63 Facility Technology (Mechanical & Electrical Services)
  • NT76 Semiconductor Technology / Electronics (Microelectronics)
  • NT81 Attraction Operations
  • NT97 Microelectronics
Higher Nitec ≥ 2.0
  • IT21 Electro-Mechanical Engineering
  • IT22 Mechatronics Engineering
  • IT31 Electrical Engineering
  • IT41 Electronics Engineering/Industrial Electronics Engineering
  • IT51 Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Design/Mechanical & Electrical Drafting & Design
  • IT52 Mechanical Engineering
  • IT55 Manufacturing Engineering
  • IT58 Biotechnology/Biochemical Technology
  • IT59 Chemical Technology
  • IT65 Leisure & Travel Operations
  • IT67 Civil & Structural Engineering Design
  • IT68 Facility Systems Design
  • IT72 Process Plant Design
  • IT75 Advanced Manufacturing / Engineering with Business
  • IT77 Facility Management
  • IT87 Landscape Management & Design
  • IT94 Integrated Mechanical & Electrical Design
  • IT95 Data Engineering
  • IT98 Bio-Chemical Technology

GCE A-Level

Minimum Entry Requirements

For more details on admission using Singapore Cambridge GCE A-levels qualifications, please refer to this webpage.

Note:

Admission to RP is based on academic merit and subjected to available vacancies of our diploma programmes. Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee that applicants will be offered a placement in the diploma programme. These requirements are set in place to ensure fairness to all applicants.

Career Opportunities

You can look forward to enriching careers in environmental, water services, petrochemical and semiconductor sectors, fisheries, oceanariums, wildlife and marine parks and reserves, research institutes as well as government agencies. Get ready to take on roles such as:

  • Aquarist
  • Aquaculture Technologist
  • Conservation and Outreach Executive
  • Environmental Control and Environmental Service Officer
  • Environmental Health and Safety Technician
  • Laboratory Technologist
  • Operations Technician / Executive
  • Parks Officer
  • Sustainability Executive/Officer

Further Studies

RP graduates are well-placed to embark on meaningful careers immediately after graduation. You could even improve your employability by taking part-time courses or SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes (WSPs).

What’s more, every RP diploma is recognised and has a pathway leading to a relevant degree with top local and overseas universities. You may complete your degrees in just over two or three years in a four-year programme.

Skills Deepening

After graduating from DEMS, you can choose to deepen your skills and knowledge in a chosen field before embarking on your career. You could either sign up for part-time courses or pursue WSPs. Please visit our lifelong learning page to find out more.

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Last updated on 11 Mar 2025