As technology advances, there are always new breakthroughs in science. With the Diploma in Biotechnology (DBIO), you will be leading the way to tackle ongoing global challenges in food, health and genetic engineering.

Through biotechnology, you will acquire knowledge on a broad spectrum of areas. You will learn to leverage technology to improve agricultural quality and production, formulate and innovate foods with enhanced nutrition, and develop effective biological therapeutics for disease treatment.

The course offers two specialisation tracks – Biologics or Food and Agrotech. Both tracks will prepare you with the essential competencies and skillsets to be ready for the relevant industries.

Experience the real-world impact of biotechnology as you embark on industry internships and collaborative projects with major companies that include Roche Singapore Technical Operations, Novartis, A*STAR research institutes, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Symrise Asia Pacific, Comcrop, Sustenir, Wilmar International, and Singapore Food Agency.

Career Opportunities
As a DBIO graduate, you can pursue rewarding careers in the agrotechnology, biopharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical technology, food development, and food supply industries. Equip yourself to take on roles such as:
Assistant Agricultural Scientist/Assistant
Assistant Biotechnologist
Assistant Food Technologist/Researcher
Food Industry and Microbiology Specialist
Health Education Officer
Laboratory Assistant/Technologist
Market Development Executive
Plant Biotechnologist
Production/Process Technician
Quality Assurance Assistant
Quality Control Analyst/Assistant/Executive
Research Technologist
Further Studies
RP graduates are well-placed to embark on meaningful careers, immediately after graduation. They could even improve their employability by taking part-time courses or SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes (WSPs).

What’s more, every RP diploma is recognised and has a pathway leading to a relevant degree with top local and overseas universities. RP graduates may complete their degrees in just over two or three years in a four-year programme.
Skills Deepening
Upon graduation, DBIO students can choose to deepen their skills and knowledge in a chosen field before embarking on their career. They could either sign up for part-time courses or pursue WSPs. Please visit our lifelong learning page to find out more.
Undergraduate Studies
As a DBIO graduate, you can pursue degree programmes in a wide range of subjects such as biotechnology, biological sciences, food and nutrition, chemistry, medical sciences, and business. Every year, a significant percentage of our graduates have been accepted into the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Management University and Singapore Institute of Technology. Top universities overseas also welcome our graduates with advanced standing of up to two years. Some of these universities are:
Australian National University (Australia)
Monash University (Australia)
Newcastle University (UK)
Queensland University of Technology (Australia)
RMIT University (Australia)
The University of Melbourne (Australia)
The University of Queensland (Australia)
University of Dundee (UK)
University of Liverpool (UK)
University of Western Australia (Australia)