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THE Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) provides quality education and training to equip graduates for life and work The School of Engineering in NYP offers a unique blend of theoretical and practical training for aspiring engineers. The combination of experienced and approachable staff and the latest technological and computing facilities keeps students at the forefront of industry happenings and the latest emerging technologies. Diploma in Digital & Precision Engineering
Precision engineering is an important sector for the Singapore economy; the government has injected S$76mil (Rm180mil) to boost this industry. Precision engineering technologists adept in the latest technology and processes are in demand.
Graduates will be able to seek opportunities in the following industries — aerospace manufacturing; automation and equipment building; biomedical manufacturing; nanotechnology and nano-manufacturing; and precision tooling and moulding industries.
This diploma provides graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills to embrace new and exciting challenges in the precision engineering industry. The three-year course emphasises hands-on training, with one semester set aside for the final-year project in the third year. Global Internship Programme
An industrial attachment programme and Global Internship Programme provide the chance for students to work with companies on actual projects. They will also gain valuable hands-on experience by working with state-of-the-art equipment at the polytechnic’s S$25mil (Rm60mil) Centre for Digital & Precision Engineering.
NYP is the only polytechnic offering the National Precision Engineering Scholarship in conjunction with the Economic Development Board and SPRING Singapore (the agency responsible for helping Singapore enterprises grow). Apart from fully sponsored course fees, there is a monthly allowance of S$800 (RM1,920) and opportunities for overseas attachment programmes of up to six months in Germany, Switzerland, the United States, Britain or Japan.
Students with good SPM results may apply online. Submit a duplicate of your SPM certificate by fax or e-mail within five days after online application.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in Singapore on March 23. Apply online at www.nyp.edu.sg
For details, contact the Admissions Office (DPE Scholarship), Nanyang Polytechnic, at isr@nyp.edu.sg, or log on to www.nyp.edu. sg/seg/dpe