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Last Updated: 21 Feb 2025

Sustainable Built Environment

The Diploma in Sustainable Built Environment (DSBE) introduces the latest digital and smart technologies for students to take up a wide range of job roles in the exciting Built Environment and Architecture, Engineering & Construction industry.

With DSBE, you will acquire in-depth knowledge of Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Environmental Sustainability Design, Smart Buildings, and Facilities Management. Riding on the wave of the digital revolution and rapid urbanisation, you will be using the Building Information Modelling (BIM) to simulate the performance of buildings and integrate work processes.

Course code : R61
Republic Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE , DAE , JPAE , Poly EAE , PFP
2025 JAE ELR2B2-C aggregate: 12-26
Course duration : 3 years

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Course details

Field of study Built Environment
Certification offered

Diploma in Sustainable Built Environment
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Minimum entry requirement

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

For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through PFP

This a Group 1 PFP course.

Subject Grade
English Language Syllabus A 1-3
Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics 1-3

Any one of the following subjects
  • Design and Technology
  • Food and Nutrition/Nutrition and Food Science
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
 1-3

Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA
1-4
For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
Subject Grade
English Language 1-7
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics 1-6

Any one of the following subjects
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Computing/Computer Studies
  • Design & Technology
  • Electronics/Fundamentals of Electronics
  • Physics
  • Science (Chemistry, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Biology)
  • Science (Physics, Chemistry)
 1-6

Course modules

General modules
  • Innovation and Practice
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
  • Singapore, the World and I
  • Effective Workplace Communication
  • Designing Your Life (Personal Growth I)
  • Designing Your Life (Personal Growth II)
  • Designing Your Life (Future-Ready I)
  • Designing Your Life (Future-Ready II)
  • Designing Your Impact
Discipline modules
  • Engineering Design
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Programming for Engineering
  • Fundamentals of Industrial Internet of Things
  • Data Visualisation and Analysis for Engineering
  • Principle of Mechanics
  • Fundamentals of Unmanned Systems
  • Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals
  • Building Electrical Systems
  • Smart Facilities Management
  • Technologies for Integrated Digital Delivery
  • Design and Modelling for Building Services
  • Intelligent Systems for Building
  • Energy Management and Sustainability
  • Project Management
  • Building Air-Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation
  • Green Building Technology and Design
  • Building Information Modelling
Elective modules

Option A

  • Select Elective modules totalling 12 MCs from the list of modules in the Minor programmes that are applicable to the Diploma and/or from the basket of modules listed below

List of electives:

  • Operations Planning
  • Statistical Methods for Engineering

Option B

  • Select a Minor Programme

Option C

  • Select a CET-based Certificate programme and/or Elective module(s) from the list of modules in the Minor programmes that are applicable to the Diploma (only for eligible students)
Industry orientation programmes

Option 1

  • One-Semester Industry Immersion Programme
  • Project

and choose 1 from:

  • Industry Immersion Programme
  • Entrepreneurial Immersion Programme
  • Corporate Innovation Immersion Programme

Option 2

  • Two-Semester Industry Immersion Programme
  • Industry Immersion Programme or Industry Immersion Programme (Special Programme)
  • Industry Immersion Programme II

Internship

Internship duration 20 weeks to 36 weeks
Internship timeframe Year 3

Career prospects

You can explore the following career options upon graduation:

  • Assistant Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical)
  • Assistant Engineer (Sustainable Design)
  • BIM Modeller/Coordinator
  • Facilities Executive Assistant
  • Specialist in BIM and Digital Delivery

Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

How to register

Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

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

Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.

Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)

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

Polytechnic Early Admissions Exercise (Poly EAE)

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

Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

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

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