School of Applied Science
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (R22)
Interest Area
Applied Science
PFP Cluster
Sciences
Break new ground in the pharmaceutical landscape with real skills and real-world experience.
What you will learn
Ready to make a real impact? The Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science blends science, clinical skills, industry internships, and service learning, so you don’t just learn, you also lead. Apply your knowledge to real healthcare challenges, serve the community, and shape the future of pharmaceuticals. Your journey to meaningful change starts here.
Prepare for dynamic careers in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and research with an industry-aligned curriculum tailored to current standards
Master clinical skills in medication dispensing and patient care and ensure readiness for impactful healthcare roles
Learn drug formulation, production, and analysis through authentic, hands-on training in state-of-the-art facilities, building expertise for real-world pharmaceutical roles
Curriculum Structure
General Modules
Discipline Modules
Major Modules
Choose one of the Majors below:
Major in Patient Care Practice
Major in Pharmaceutical Industry Practice
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 applicable Minor programmes 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 applicable Minor programmes or from the List of Electives below (only for eligible students)
List of Electives for Major in Patient Care Practice:
List of Electives for Major in Pharmaceutical Industry Practice:
Learn how you can customise your learning pathways.
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
Entry Requirements
GCE O-Levels
Aggregate Type: ELR2B2-C
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Range of Net ELR2B2 for 2026 JAE: 10 to 17
Minimum Entry Requirements/Grade:
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
GCE A-Levels
Minimum Entry Requirements:
Obtain an A-S grade for General Paper (English Medium) or Knowledge & Inquiry, AND
Obtain an A-E grade for H2 Mathematics, AND
Obtain an A-E grade for H2 Chemistry, AND
Obtain an A-E grade for H2 Biology
View the full list of module exemptions for RP courses.
If you do not meet the GCE A-Level Minimum Entry Requirements, you may apply for admission using your GCE O-Level results.
Note: Admission to RP is based on academic merit and subject to available vacancies in 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.
Further studies
RP graduates will be prepared to embark on meaningful careers immediately after graduation. Enhance your employability by taking part-time courses or SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes.
Moreover, every RP diploma is recognised and has a pathway leading to a relevant degree at 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 RP, 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 work-study programmes. Visit our Lifelong Learning page to find out more.
Undergraduate Studies
A DPHM qualification gives you opportunities to pursue degree programmes in a wide range of areas, such as pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, medicine, dentistry, nursing, life sciences, biological sciences, and physiotherapy in top universities, such as (not limited to):
You may also be eligible for exemptions and advanced standing of up to 1.5 years at top overseas universities. Some of these universities include:
Australia
New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Through rigorous training in biomedical science, chemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutics, and clinical pharmacy, you will be prepared to excel in both industry-focused roles and patient care settings.
Assistant Biotechnologist
Assistant Formulation Scientist
Clinical Research Coordinator/ Regulatory Affairs Executive
Pharmaceutical Research/ Laboratory Technologist
Pharmaceutical Sales Executive/ Healthcare Product Specialist
Pharmacy Technician/ Pharmacy Retail Executive
Procurement Executive (Healthcare)
Quality Assurance Assistant/ Quality Control Analyst
Hear from our student
“This course gave me a strong foundation in pharmaceutical science, both in class and beyond. I tackled real-world issues like reducing drug burden in my Final Year Project and joined overseas service-learning projects. With supportive lecturers, I’m grateful to receive an offer to study Pharmacy at NUS. RP helped me uncover my #GreaterMe and inspired my journey to make a meaningful difference.”— Ang E-Young, 2025 Graduate
RP Course Guide
Get all the course info you need! The RP Course Guide is your complete resource for programme details, entry requirements, student life insights and more.