Learning Facilities

Enhance your learning at any one of our cutting-edge laboratories and research and development (R&D) facilities.

Chart out theories and challenge the expected or even invent your own solutions to real-life issues in our state-of-the-art training and research and development (R&D) facilities, designed in close collaboration with leading research companies and key industry stakeholders such as BASF, Unity Pharmacy and Shimadzu Asia Pacific. 

Biomedical and Biotechnology Facilities

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Agriculture Technology Laboratory

The Agriculture Technology Laboratory is a new facility comprising 154 square metres of learning space, housing technologies for high-tech farming in a controlled environment. It features innovative farming technologies such as the vertical plane cultivation system, conduit-based horizontal hydroponic NFT system, tray-based horizontal hydroponic growing system and substrate growing system. The lab will allow you to carry out projects in agriculture technology using the various growing systems.

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Anatomy Museum

Anatomy Learning Centre

Are you a visual or kinaesthetic learner? Enhance your understanding of anatomy, neurobiology and comparative anatomy at the Anatomy Learning Centre with functional anatomical models and PowerLab hardware which simulate bodily functions.

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Nu3Lab

Nu3Lab and Food Innovation and Analysis Laboratory

This laboratory supports teaching and industry research projects in food product development aligned with industry trends. This includes plant-based innovation, alternative protein, food analysis, as well as shelf life extension studies. In addition, the facility leverages advanced food processing capabilities, such as a lab pilot-scale twin screw extruder for plant-based meat analogue production, and analytical equipment to evaluate texture, colour and flavour of food products.

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Biologics Training Laboratory

The Biologics Training Laboratory simulates an actual cleanroom and aims to train students on the fundamentals of the biologics manufacturing process. Students will learn about cleanroom operations, cleanroom equipment and apparel. They will also be equipped with the relevant skills required to conduct upstream and downstream processes through hands-on learning. 

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The Greenhouse

The Greenhouse consists of the naturally-ventilated Greenhouse, the climate-controlled Glasshouse, and two storeys of container laboratories. It provides a conducive training environment for students and a great space for research and development and industry collaborations. 

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Environmental and Marine Science Facilities

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Rain Garden

The RP Rain Garden, constructed in collaboration with PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, is an outdoor learning facility providing students with the opportunity to examine and test water quality collected from the rain garden. This facility will allow you to better understand the role of natural elements like plants and soil in the management of storm water runoffs.

Aquaria

Aquaria

Aquaria is our dedicated marine science and aquaculture teaching and research facility. It features coral tanks, outdoor circular fibreglass tanks, and 48 indoor experimental tanks with ultraviolet light and temperature control capabilities containing a vast array of aquatic organisms, both fresh and sea water.

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RP–JCU Coastal Marine Ecology and Sustainability Laboratory

Experience what it would be like to work on important conservation projects at the RP–JCU Coastal Marine Ecology and Sustainability Laboratory, a joint lab set up by RP and James Cook University (JCU), a leading marine biology and sustainability research institute.

Applied Chemistry Facilities

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Materials Innovation Hub

Make your wildest dreams a reality in this Innovation Hub. It houses a comprehensive suite of 3D printers to help you build that castle in the air – as well as a whole host of non-destructive testing equipment to make sure it does not collapse.

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Sustainable Technology and Analytical Research Laboratory

The STAR Lab (Sustainable Technology and Analytical Research Laboratory) functions as an analytical chemistry research centre for RP students and industry partners, as well as a sustainability research and development laboratory. This state-of-the-art lab is home to instruments that are managed by an Internet-of-Things (IoT) system and supports research projects in the area of sustainable materials, functional food, urban farming and sustainable growth and development. 

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Pharmaceutical Science Facilities

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RP–BASF Pharmaceutical Technology Lab

Think you got what it takes to revolutionise the pharmaceutical industry? Then flex your research and innovation skills and try to create your own super drug in this R&D facility set up by SAS and BASF, the leading chemical producer in the world.

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Teaching Dispensary

This facility simulates an actual hospital pharmacy and houses over 600 types of medication to provide you with an authentic hands-on learning experience.

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RP–Unity Teaching Retail Pharmacy

In collaboration with Unity, the facility was set up with around 800 health-related products complete with actual visual merchandising materials to provide you with an all-rounded retail pharmacy experience