About Course
Course Objectives
ADMP1 provides trained manpower for companies in the Biomedical manufacturing sector, particularly those involved in the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, medical supplies and medical devices. It also equips students with skills and breadth of knowledge to enable them to find employment in other organizations where high levels of quality assurance and analytical services are required such as in the manufacturing and sales of analytical and scientific equipment and in analytical laboratories.Course Description
The Advanced Diploma in Medical and Pharmaceutical Technology is a 1.5 years part-time CET course, consist of the following modules:1. Cell & Molecular Biology (45 hrs)
2. Microbiology (36 hrs)
3. Pharmaceutical Microbiology (36 hrs)
4. Applied Genomics & Proteomics (36 hrs)
5. Mammalian Cell Culture (36 hrs)
6. Upstream Processing (36 hrs)
7. Downstream Processing (36 hrs)
8. Drug Formulation (45 hrs)
9. cGMP Compliance (36 hrs)
10. QC & Pharmaceutical Analytics (36 hrs)
11. Validation (36 hrs)
12. QA & Documentation (45 hrs)
In the ADMP1 course, students gain specialized skills and knowledge tailored for careers in the Biomedical manufacturing sector, with a focus on pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and medical devices. The course also prepares students for roles in other industries that demand high-quality assurance and analytical expertise, such as analytical laboratories and companies involved in the manufacturing and sales of scientific and analytical equipment. This training ensures that graduates are equipped to meet the rigorous standards of quality and precision required across various technical fields.
Additional Course Information
Skills-Based Modular Courses (Stackable)
Available for Oct Sem 2025 (see below). Apply for these SBMCs via STEP. Email EnquiryPTD@np.edu.sg for more information.
Post Diploma Certificate in Pharmaceutical Quality Systems – Part of Advanced Diploma in Medical and Pharmaceutical Technology (ADMP1)
cGMP Compliance – Part of Post Diploma Certificate in Pharmaceutical Quality Systems (ADMP1)
QC & Pharmaceutical Analytics – Part of Post Diploma Certificate in Pharmaceutical Quality Systems (ADMP1)
Validation – Part of Post Diploma Certificate in Pharmaceutical Quality Systems (ADMP1)
QA & Documentation – Part of Post Diploma Certificate in Pharmaceutical Quality Systems (ADMP1)
Trainer's Profile
New Jen Yan
Dr New Jen Yan attained his Ph.D. from the Faculty of Medicine and his B.Sc. (Hons) in Microbiology from the National University of Singapore (NUS). He has a broad background in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Immunology and serves as a Senior Lecturer at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. He is an ACTA-certified trainer and an advocate for lifelong learning.
Dr New has developed and taught modules on Immunology, Mammalian Cell Culture, Biotechnology for Biomedical Science (BMS) Diploma students at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, and Applied Genomics & Proteomics, QC Analytics, and Applied Microbiology for working adults attending the Advanced Diploma in Medical and Pharmaceutical Technology (ADMPT). Furthermore, he has designed the curricula and conducted customised training programmes for industry professionals from companies such as Thermo Fisher Scientific and Rentokil Singapore. Dr New’s outstanding contributions to education have been acknowledged with accolades such as the Staff Excellence Award and the Staff Teaching Award.
Dr New has also conducted research on using microalgae as a biofuel source and the alleviation of Graft-vs-Host disease in animal models. His post-doctorate work at the Department of Microbiology at NUS focused on developing a novel tuberculosis vaccine, further enhancing his research skills.
Dr New continues to mentor and educate the upcoming generation of biotechnologists and researchers, leveraging his extensive research experience and passion for teaching.
Geng Anli
Dr Geng Anli obtained her Ph. D in Chemical and Environmental Engineering from the National University of Singapore (NUS) under a government scholarship. She received her M. Eng and B. Eng degrees in Biochemical Engineering from Tianjin University, P. R. China
Dr Geng Anli is a Senior Lecturer at School of Life Sciences and Chemical Technology of Ngee Ann Polytechnic. She is also the Cofounder and Director of Mycosortia Pte. Ltd. Prior to joining Ngee Ann Polytechnic, she worked at the Institute of Environmental Science and Engineering (IESE) as a Research Scientist and group leader.
Dr Geng has more than 20 years R&D experience, working extensively on environmental biotechnology, green energy technology and industrial biotechnology. She's an expert in fermentation, fermented food, and fiber bioconversion, and has received multi-million SGD research grants. Her current focus is environmental sustainability, waste valorisation and decarbonisation.
Dr. Geng’s work has been presented in numerous scientific journals and international conferences. She is currently the President of the BioEnergy Society of Singapore (BESS). She is also a member of SGS International Certification Services Singapore Pte Ltd - Impartiality Advisory Committee. She obtained Ngee Ann Polytechnic Teaching Award in 2006, Ngee Ann Polytechnic Staff Excellence Award - Technology Award in 2012, and Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) Singapore Award on Sustainable Technology in 2012.
Dr. Geng is primarily teaching in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering related courses. She has taught reaction engineering, transfer processes – heat and mass, engineering mathematics, chemical engineering laboratories, QC & Phamaceutical Analysis, and Captone projects. She has taught fermentation engineering, fermentation technology practicals as a part-time lecturer for Beijing Union University. She is now developing adult learning courses on sustainability and decarbonisation.
Huang Yinyi
Huang Yinyi received her PhD in Biological Sci from the National University of Singapore.
Yinyi’s areas of expertise are in Biosafety and Risk Management and Cell Culture
Prior to joining Ngee Ann Polytechnic as a Lecturer, Yinyi was a Junior Research Fellow at Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory and then a Visiting Scientist. She was a Research Fellow at The Mechanobiology Institute and later joined JN Medsys as a Senior Scientist.
Having more than a decade of teaching experience with Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Xinyi teaches the “Advanced Diploma in Medical & Pharmaceutical Technology” programme to adult learners in the CET space.
Neviliappan Shanmugam
Neviliappan Shanmugam holds a Ph. D (Life Sciences) from the National University of Singapore. He earned his B. Ed from the Dept of Education, Annamalai University. Neviliappan also holds a M. Sc (Zoology) from Annamalai University and an B. Sc (Zoology) from Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal Arts College, Madurai Kamaraj University. He is an ACTA certified Adult Educator (Institute of Adult Learning, Singapore).
Neviliappan has developed two short courses on Basic Statistical Methods & Data Presentation and Applied Biostatistics for the CET learners. These are two days short courses.
Neviliappan currently teaches Applied Biostatistics and Science modules in the PET and the CET spaces. He has been the Programme Manager for the “Specialist Diploma in Bioinformatics & Analytics (SDBIA)” since 2019. He is also module leader for the module, “Biomedical and Healthcare Data Sciences”.
Neviliappan is a service learning (S-L) specialist representing the School of Life Sciences & Chemical Technology.
Neviliappan and his Final year project students have published a scientific paper in Aquaculture Asia Pacific journal Nov/Dec 2023 issue pages 39-41, Aqua Culture Asia Pacific (aquaasiapac.com). He has worked as a Co-Chair in World Aquaculture Society (WAS), Singapore in Dec 2022 and presented a paper in this conference.
Course
Schedule
- Registration Period 01 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2025
- Course Date 20 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2027
- Venue NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC
- Mode of Training Classroom
- Schedule Info Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
Time: 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Delivery mode: Classroom, Synchronous eLearning, Asynchronous eLearning
Course Structure
TPG course reference No.
TGS-2022014231,TGS-2022014351,TGS-2022014349,TGS-2022014350
Advanced Diploma in Medical & Pharmaceutical Technology
Entry Requirements
Condition 1
Highest qualification
Local Polytechnic Diploma/ Degree in technical disciplines such as Science, Engineering or Information Technology.
Highest qualification
-Condition 2
Highest qualification
Local Polytechnic Diploma or Degree in a non-engineering / non-technology disciplines.Highest qualification
A Credit or a minimum grade of C6 in GCE “O” level Science Subject.Financial matters
Course fees payable (incl. GST & excl. supplementary fee)
| Description | Post-Diploma Certificate in Molecular & Microbiological Analyses | Post-Diploma Certificate in Pharmaceutical Quality Systems | Post-Diploma Certificate in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing | Total course fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Course fee | $5,553.44 | $5,553.44 | $5,553.44 | $16,660.32 |
| Singapore Citizen Aged 40 & Above | $555.34 | $555.34 | $555.34 | $1,666.02 |
| PR Sponsored by SME | $578.26 | $578.26 | $578.26 | $1,734.78 |
| Singapore Citizen Sponsored by SME | $578.26 | $578.26 | $578.26 | $1,734.78 |
| Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40 | $833.01 | $833.01 | $833.01 | $2,499.03 |
| Singapore PR | $2,221.38 | $2,221.38 | $2,221.38 | $6,664.14 |
| Long-Term Visit Pass Plus | $5,553.44 | $5,553.44 | $5,553.44 | $16,660.32 |
GST rate
Payment option
Allowed payment by
Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form);
SkillsFuture Credits (SFC);
Credit card (e-payment);
Debit card (e-payment);
PayNow (e-payment).
Important note: All course fees are determined based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review and revision annually.
Nett Supplementary Fees Payable
- GPA Insurance Fee S$2.11,subject to GST,fees payable S$2.30 Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form); Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Standing order form)
- Other Fees S$7.43,subject to GST,fees payable S$8.10 Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form); Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Standing order form)
Refund and withdrawal policy
- Please note that a 100% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted more than or equal to 14 days before the course start date.
- Please note that a 50% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted less than 14 days before the course start date.
- Please note that no refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted on or after the course start date.