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Last Updated: 21 Feb 2025

Higher Nitec in Bio-Chemical Technology (2 years)

Join this course to discover the building blocks of our world! You will learn to perform microbial tests and a variety of chemical and biochemical analytical tests. You will also learn to use advanced instruments such as spectrometers and chromatography systems.

ITE College East
Admission type: JAE , JIEH , ITE EAE
Course duration : 2 years
Course codes and aggregates for 2025 JAE:
College Course code
ELR2B2-C aggregate
ITE College East
 V18 19 - 40

Note: Course code for ITE (Final Appeal) is HF2BC and applies to all colleges.

Course codes and aggregates for 2024 JIE 'H':
College Course code
ELMAB3 aggregate
ITE College East
 FPCHT 3 - 7

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Course details

Field of study Engineering
Certification offered

Higher Nitec in Bio-Chemical Technology
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Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
Subject Grade
English Language 1-8
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics 1-7

Any one of the following subjects
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Combined Science
  • Human and Social Biology
  • Integrated Science
  • Physics/Engineering Science
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)/Physical Science
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
 1-8
For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through DPP
Subject Grade
English Language 1-4
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics 1-4

Any 3 other subjects
1-5

Internship

Internship duration 6 months

Career prospects

Higher Nitec in Bio-Chemical Technology graduates are suitable for employment in quality assurance / quality control or testing laboratories in the chemical, petrochemicals, food, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare services and farming sectors. Their roles include performing a wide range of laboratory procedures and technical functions to support chemist or analysts. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Laboratory Technician and Laboratory Assistant.

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.

Joint Intake Exercise 'H' (JIE 'H')

You can apply directly to the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) in mid-December. Learn the process and how to apply.

ITE Early Admissions Exercise (ITE EAE)

You may register using the ITE EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.