SBS-Novartis Work-Study Degree Programme (WSDeg)

The SBS-Novartis WSDeg is a credit-bearing programme that integrates study and work over a 50-week period. Students will undertake structured work attachments at Novartis while earning academic credits towards their degree requirements. The compulsory internship requirement is incorporated within the programme structure. Students do not need to extend graduation as part of the programme.

Work Areas

Students will be assigned to one of the following functional areas based on business needs and suitability:

Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T) Laboratory
Students will support process development, process optimization, process transfer and validation activities. Areas of exposure include upstream and downstream bioprocessing, analytical testing and GMP-compliant operations.

Manufacturing Unit
Students will participate in biologics manufacturing operations and gain exposure to manufacturing systems, operational excellence initiatives, process improvement and digital manufacturing platforms such as SAP, MES and DCS.

Quality Control Laboratory
Students will be involved in laboratory testing and quality assurance activities supporting product release. Exposure includes analytical testing, investigations, validation activities, data analysis and regulatory compliance practices.

Career Opportunities

Graduates completing the programme may pursue careers such as:Manufacturing Science & Technology Specialist

• Process Development Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Quality Control Analyst
• Quality Assurance Specialist
• Automation Engineer
• Pharmaceutical Operations Professional
• Regulatory and Compliance Professional
• Manufacturing Digitalisation Specialist

Information & Enquiries

For enquiries regarding the SBS-Novartis Work-Study Degree Programme, students may contact the SBS Undergraduate Office or the NTU Career & Attachment Office (wsdp@ntu.edu.sg) for further information.