Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science

Training Provider: Republic Polytechnic
Course Reference: TGS-2018508591
S$73,902

About This Course

- Gain a broad foundation of knowledge in pharmaceutical science, encompassing disciplines such as chemistry, pharmacology and pharmaceutics
- Develop interdisciplinary skills in clinical pharmacy, laboratory research, medication review, patient counselling, pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, and supply and distribution of pharmaceuticals
- Experience a 20-week Industry Immersion Programme with organisations such as Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Takeda Pharmaceuticals (Asia Pacific) Pte. Ltd and Unity Pharmacy

What You'll Learn

Play a pivotal role in driving advances in modern medicine.

The Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (DPHM) offers you detailed insights into how new drugs and therapies significantly impact medical treatments today. Learn about drug discovery, drug development, clinical pharmacy, and supply of pharmaceuticals, along with best practices and societal considerations of the pharmaceutical industry.

Acquire rigorous hands-on training in authentic pharmacy operations at the cutting-edge RP Teaching Dispensary and the RP-Unity Teaching Retail Pharmacy. The RP-BASF Pharmaceutical Technology Laboratory will further upskill you in formulation and compounding of medications. You can choose to specialise in either Industrial Pharmacy or Pharmacy Practice. You will also undergo training in accordance with the Ministry of Health Pharmacy Technicians Entry-to-Practice Competency Standards and be issued the Letter of Competency Attainment if you complete your internship at participating training sites.

With the valuable experience gained through your internships at healthcare institutions and other established pharmaceutical companies, your career is off to a good head start.

Entry Requirements

Refer to course website

Course Details

Duration 2400 hours
Language English
Training Commitment Full Time
Total Enrolled New course
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