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Academic Year Year (YYYY)	School Text	Course Name Text	MOE Course Code Text	Polytechnic Course Code Text	Course Description Text	Reference Text
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2018	School of Applied Science	Diploma in Applied Food Science & Nutrition	T26	A0A	What�s in your favourite snack of crisps or instant noodles? Why do food manufacturers add chemicals to our packaged food? Can food really help us feel and look good?Study this course if you want the answers to these questions. Step into the world of food science and nutrition, and appreciate the science behind food and how its components react with each other and impact our health. With there being such a huge variety of food around us, discover the role food plays in our wellbeing, and how it impacts our nation�s health status too.With rising concerns about the impact of our diet on our health in later years, there is a big demand for tasty yet healthier foods. Applying the scientific knowledge of both food science and nutrition, and receiving practice-oriented training, you will gain the necessary competence to embark on a career in the food, nutrition and the healthcare industries.The food science and technology subjects will equip you for the challenging food industry in developing innovative, healthier and safer foods � through the use of the latest processing technology, functional food ingredients and techniques of preservation. The nutrition and health-related subjects will provide you with the knowledge and skills to create and evaluate healthier meals for different population groups, assess their nutritional status, develop nutrition education programmes, and understand the management of diet-related diseases.	Course not offered from AY2019 i.e. renamed/merged/retired
2018	School of Applied Science	Diploma in Baking & Culinary Science	T44	A0J	Future Master Chefs, take note! If you dream of creating the perfect dish, sweet or dessert, stop dreaming and let science help you. Take the guesswork out of baking and culinary work and uncover the science behind the recipes and techniques that you do: from tempering chocolate, reducing sauces to roasting the perfect duck. With your scientific knowhow, you�ll be able to create innovative dishes as well as mouth-watering desserts for the food and beverage industry.This course will teach you to scientifically evaluate the sensory and food quality aspects of the dishes you prepare. Right from your first year, comprehensive hands-on training on culinary and baking sets your foundation before moving on to an intensive yet interactive second year with more advanced techniques and skill-based experiences that are coupled with the explained science. The curriculum encompasses chemistry, microbiology, food safety, product development, as well as baking and culinary technology. Part of the uniqueness of this course is that you will undergo a truly Asian culinary experience with a touch of your local heritage too.During the third year, you will apply your acquired knowledge and skills to manage and operate various real-life F&B Learning Enterprises on campus, as well as undergo a 20-week internship to gain and further develop your career-specific skills in the diverse food and beverage (F&B) industry or food ingredient companies. The course also hones your entrepreneurial skills to help you embark on your own business ventures.	Course not offered from AY2019 i.e. renamed/merged/retired
2018	School of Applied Science	Diploma in Biomedical Science	T27	A0G	Play a part in assisting clinical diagnosis, and in the research and development of new methods for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases. Study Biomedical Science and you will understand how the human body functions, how diseases occur, and how we can prevent and diagnose them.Singapore is poised to be a global hub for biomedical and clinical sciences. The local biomedical sciences sector is growing rapidly with increasing foreign direct investment that boosts job opportunities in clinical laboratory testing, clinical trials as well as research and development. Singapore�s thrust to be the region�s medical hub with world-class healthcare services emphasises the need for quality trained technologists in clinical laboratories and clinical research. This course puts you in demand!You begin by learning the foundational sciences to understand the biology and chemistry of health sciences. You will study, among other things, the inner workings of living cells, the biological processes involving proteins and enzymes, the structure, parts and functions of the human body, and the world of bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms. You will progress to learn the nature, causes and progression of human diseases, our biological responses and defences, and diagnosis so that appropriate treatment can be provided. You will ultimately build your strength in the testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of diseases.This course emphasises learning through established collaborative training with industry/research institutions/hospitals, taught by experienced teaching/research staff and industry practitioners. The compulsory structured internship carried out concurrently with major projects helps you to experience working life and allows you to apply theory to practice. Interns are involved in real industry projects, evaluating new clinical laboratory equipment or diagnostic test kits.	Course not offered from AY2019 i.e. renamed/merged/retired
2018	School of Applied Science	Diploma in Biotechnology	T31	A0F	Genes, molecular biology, cloning, cell technology, immunology, drug discovery, diagnostic development, biochemical analysis, health and disease research � do these terms excite you? Do you want to acquire life science skills that will make you globally competitive? Do you want a career that involves new biological discoveries and novel applications of knowledge? If so, this course is for you!This course trains you to be a research or laboratory technologist supporting the growing life science industry. The Singapore Government has targeted the life science industry to be our fourth pillar of economic growth, and has invested heavily to make Singapore the regional life sciences hub. As a result, research technologists are increasingly in demand in disease biology, diagnostics and therapeutics. At the same time, more manpower is also needed for research activities on economically important plants and animals so as to increase our food yield.A hands-on approach forms the core basis of training, during which you will acquire a repertoire of research skills in the areas of molecular biology, mammalian cell technology, biochemistry, microbiology, genomics, proteomics, plant biotechnology, immunology and other key supporting technology essential for biomedical and scientific laboratory and industry. The elective subjects that you will take in the third year will allow you greater specialisation in your selected field, especially in the areas of translational biomedical research or bioinformatics.You will eventually develop a solid broad-based foundation in life sciences that will maximise your career and future educational options. To further hone your technical skills, you will undergo a six-month attachment either locally or overseas in the biotechnology and biomedical industries.	Course not offered from AY2019 i.e. renamed/merged/retired
2018	School of Applied Science	Diploma in Chemical Engineering	T33	A0D	Oil refinery giants, major manufacturers of petrochemicals and specialty chemicals and pharmaceutical giants all have a strong presence in Singapore. These companies, rooted in such diverse fields, have one thing in common � they rely on chemical engineers in all aspects of their operations. Chemical engineers are involved in the manufacture of products such as fuel, petrochemicals, cosmetics, plastics, processed foods and medicine so that we can enjoy and reap the benefits of scientific discoveries. They hold crucial responsibilities in the process industry such as running plant operations, designing reactors and process equipment, improving efficiency as well as looking into the safety and environmental aspects of processes. This course will equip you with knowledge and skills in chemistry and analytical chemistry, and laboratory techniques so that you will be well trained to do research and testing for the Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry. Moreover, you will be trained in chemical process technology, occupational safety and health, and environmental technology so that you will be able operate and optimise manufacturing systems that produces the daily products that we use in our daily lives. You will have opportunities for local or overseas internships at MNCs and reputable institutions.	http://www.tp.edu.sg/schools/asc/chemical-engineering
2018	School of Applied Science	Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science	T25	A0L	Do you have a passion to safeguard health by making quality drugs and imparting knowledge on the safe use of medicines? If so, this course is for you! You will learn about the effects of medicines on the human body and how they work to cure diseases, and acquire the knowledge and skills required to design, analyse, manufacture and market new therapies.With a rapidly growing ageing population and higher incidence of lifestyle-related illnesses such as Type 2 diabetes and heart diseases, there an increase demand for healthcare services, pharmaceutical and biologic drugs. In addition, with new hospitals, polyclinics and nursing homes in the pipeline, there will also be an unprecedented need for pharmacy technicians and pharmacists in Singapore to work in this industry.This course will build your foundation in chemistry and biology, and equip you with the knowledge and core skills in pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical technologies and analysis. You will learn specialised subjects related to drug action on diseases, medicine legislation and patient counselling to prepare you for work in pharmacies. You will also learn about pharmaceutical manufacturing and bioprocessing technologies and good manufacturing practice. In your third year of study, you can choose to specialize either in the Pharmacy Practice or Pharmaceuticals and Biologics elective cluster, where you will deepen your knowledge in these areas and apply your skills in the relevant fields during the six-month enhanced internship programme. You will be able to take up an internship position at hospitals, retail pharmacies, pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, or QC and research laboratories in Singapore or overseas.	http://www.tp.edu.sg/schools/asc/pharmaceutical-science
2018	School of Applied Science	Diploma in Veterinary Technology	T45	A0K	Achieve your life-long dream of developing vaccines or treatment for animals suffering from diseases or working with animals in the veterinary, aquaculture and wildlife conservation, pet, animal theme park and scientific research communities.Get a head start by assisting in real life animal sterilisations at TP�s licenced TP Animal Clinic and, through our unique collaboration with Mount Pleasant Veterinary Group (2008) Pte Ltd and other animal hospitals, you will be clinically trained in all aspects of veterinary practice. With our intensive and practical training, you will graduate as a technically competent and much sought-after veterinary or animal technologist.In our pursuit to find cures for human and animal diseases, animal models are used in research and pre-clinical trials. All these make responsible and humane animal care and use extremely important. Moreover, the growing importance of aquaculture for food productivity and for meeting the local consumer needs for seafood and fish, will ensure your expertise will be very much in demand in the years ahead.This course focuses on establishing a solid foundation in the basic and applied animal sciences for meeting the needs of the veterinary, scientific research, wildlife conservation, aquaculture and pet retail industries. The practice-oriented programme equips you with specialised skill sets that will prepare you well as responsible and competent veterinary/ animal technologists.Other than veterinary diagnostics, surgery and anaesthesia assistance, animal nutrition and health, aquaculture and bio conservation, you will also learn about molecular and cellular techniques as well as humane care and use of laboratory animals for scientific and veterinary research. Your technical competency is further honed through a minimum five-month internship either locally or overseas in animal facilities and research institutions, animal or conservation parks, veterinary hospitals/ clinics and other animal-related organisations.	http://www.tp.edu.sg/schools/asc/veterinary-technology-t45
2018	School of Business	Business/Logistics & Operations Management/Marketing	T01	B0A	Provide a solid grounding in core business knowledge and expertise such as how to manage people and processes, write and present effectively, understand the economic environment, and measure business performance.	http://www.tp.edu.sg/schools/bus/business-studies-grouping
2018	School of Business	Diploma in Accounting & Finance	T02	B0B	The Diploma in Accounting & Finance is the first diploma course in Singapore to offer professional training in both accounting and financial know-how, a perfect preparatory course for those who aim to seek employment in the finance industry.	Course not offered from AY2019 i.e. renamed/merged/retired
2018	School of Business	Diploma in Business	NA	B0C	The course outcomes are to produce students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes in business and mangement that will lead them to satisfying careers in the respective areas. The course outcomes are as follows: - To equip students with key business knowledge and skills for a range of sectors.- To develop students with entrepreneurial knowledge, skills and mindset.- To develop key people skills such as teamwork and conflict management among students.	http://www.tp.edu.sg/schools/bus/business

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Title	Column name	Data type	Unit of measure	Description
Academic Year	year	Year (YYYY)	-	-
School	school	Text	-	Similar to Faculty in Universities. The School that is offering the course.
Course Name	course_name	Text	-	-
MOE Course Code	moe_course_code	Text	-	-
Polytechnic Course Code	poly_course_code	Text	-	-
Course Description	course_description	Text	-	-
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