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What You Will Learn

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Courses

With more than 40 courses to choose from, you’re sure to find one that allows you to pursue your passion and interests. Here’s a list of our diplomas by interest areas.

Click on the diploma and module names below to find out more!

Group 1 Courses (Science and Technology)

Common Science Programme

Applied Science

  • Applied Chemistry (R17)

  • Biomedical Science (R14)

  • Biotechnology (R16)

  • Common Science Programme (R59)

  • Environmental & Marine Science (R62)

  • Pharmaceutical Science (R22)

Built Environment

Built Environment

  • Sustainable Built Environment (R61) 

Business & Management

Business & Management

  • Aviation Management (R39)

  • Industrial & Operations Management (R11)

  • Supply Chain Management (R21)

Engineering

Engineering

  • Aerospace Engineering (R40)

  • Common Engineering Programme (R42)

  • Electrical & Electronic Engineering (R50)

  • Engineering Design with Business (R56)

  • Engineering Systems & Management (R54)

Health Sciences

Health Sciences

  • Common Sports & Health Programme (R63)

  • Health Management & Promotion (R43)

  • Health Services Management (R45)

  • Sport Coaching (R49)

  • Sport & Exercise Science (R26) 

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Information & Digital Technologies

  • Business Information Systems (R13)

  • Common ICT Programme (R58)

  • Digital Design & Development (R47)

  • Financial Technology (R18)

  • Infocomm Security Management (R55)

  • Information Technology (R12)

Media & Design

Media & Design

  • Design for Games & Gamification (R35)

  • Design for User Experience (R36)

  • Sonic Arts (R24)

Group 2 Courses (Non-Science and Technology)

Business & Management

Business & Management

  • Business (R60)

  • Common Business Programme (R57)

  • Consumer Behaviour & Research (R48)

  • Customer Experience Management with Business (R34)

  • Hotel & Hospitality Management (R37)

  • Human Resource Management with Psychology (R52)

  • Integrated Events Management (R28)

  • Outdoor & Adventure Learning (R33)

  • Restaurant & Culinary Operations (R46)

  • Tourism Management with Technology (R64)

Media & Design

Media & Design

  • Arts & Theatre Management (R25)

  • Common Arts, Design and Media Programme (R65)

  • Mass Communication (R32)

  • Media Production & Design (R19)

Modules

As a PFP student, you will take modules that help lay a strong foundation for your polytechnic education and give you a taste of your diploma course.

Students who pass all PFP modules will be admitted into the first year of their diploma courses.

Here are the modules you can look forward to:

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Computing

To equip you with basic IT skills and knowledge, you will learn about basic computer components, operating systems and computer networks. You will also learn basic programming. Other topics include social media and IT security.

English Language and Communication

English Language and Communication

This module is designed to improve your English language and communication skills, including public speaking and speech writing. It also aims to enhance your personal interaction skills, focusing on verbal and non-verbal communication cues.

Foundational Mathematics

Foundational Mathematics

This module focuses on the essentials of mathematics. Emphasis will be placed on the understanding of key concepts, skills in solving problems and on the use of the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet as a tool. The module also introduces you to other interactive software used at polytechnic and in the workplace.

Design Thinking

Introduction to Design Thinking as a Tool for Problem-Solving

This module introduces you to the Design Thinking approach to problem-solving. To help ground the concepts you will learn in the classroom, you will also get a chance to innovate solutions to address population needs as part of a collaborative project with community organisations.

Project Management

Project Management

This module teaches you how to effectively plan, organise, execute and monitor projects. It will also hone your time and resource management skills – all essential skills for independent study at polytechnic.

Physical Education

Physical Education

This module focuses and builds on your physical fitness. Doing this module will not only enable you to reap the many health benefits associated with exercising, it will also empower you to perform better academically as a physically active student.

Social and Emotional Learning

Social and Emotional Learning

In addition to teaching you important practical life skills, this module aims to enhance your socio-emotional awareness and inculcate values in line with our REPUBLIC Code of Honour. In this module, you will participate in a range of projects, which include community outreach programmes, to develop into compassionate citizens and members of society.

Applied Science

Applied Science

(Only for Group 1 Science and Technology Students)

This foundational science module allows you to explore the scientific principles behind a selected set of topics in the area of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. You will participate in projects, engage in discussions and conduct experiments that will help you apply and see relevance of science to your daily life.

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Understanding Customers and Businesses

(Only for Group 2 Non-Science and Technology Students)

This module teaches you the fundamentals of starting and operating a business. In addition to learning basic theories and concepts (like demand and supply), you will also have the opportunity to apply the concepts and strategies you learn in the classroom to real life through projects, such as the set-up and operation of a pushcart.

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