Programme Objective

The Graduate Certificate in Chemical Engineering and Energy Systems with AI will equip students with expertise to apply machine learning methods in various areas of Chemical Engineering. Upon completion, students who performed well may have the opportunity to be admitted into the Master of Science in Chemical Engineering or the Master of Science in Energy Systems programme.

This programme is open to graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering or Technology.

Programme Content

This graduate certificate programme is hosted by the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering to equip students with new knowledge, skills and outlook for various industries such as the energy, chemical, food, pharmaceutical industries etc.

List of Courses

Each course is 4 credits unless otherwise specified.

Each course will have 39 formal contact hours. Classes may be conducted on weekday evenings or on Saturdays.

Students who have successfully completed any 3 of the following courses (equivalent to 12 units) with a GPA of at least 2.5 will be deemed to have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate Programme:

CN5010    Mathematical & Computing Methods for Chemical Engineers

CN5205    Advanced Machine Learning for Chemical Engineers

CN5206    Advanced Fluid Mechanics with Artificial Intelligence

CN5181    Computer Aided Chemical Engineering

CN5301    Sustainability Strategies for Energy Systems

CN5302    Industrial Project Processes in Energy Transition

CN5303    Industrial Case Studies for Renewable Energy Systems

Semester 1, AY2025/2026 Timetable *
DAY/ TIME	COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	VENUE	LECTURER	EXAM DATE / TIME
Monday, 6-9pm	CN5010	Mathematical & Computing Methods for Chemical Engineers	E5-02-32	A/P Eldin Lim	25 Nov 2025 1:00 PM
	CN5302	Industrial Project Processes in Energy Transition	E1-06-07	Mr Tan Ker Kuan	No exam 100% CA

*  Information correct as at 15 May 2025; may subject to changes in future

Modes of Assessment

Modes of assessment comprise some or all of these items:

• Quizzes / Term papers /Projects
• In-class participation
• Final exam / Presentation

Maximum Candidature

2 years

Award of Graduate Certificate

Students who have successfully completed any 3 of the courses listed above (equivalent to 12 credits) with a GPA of at least 2.5 will be deemed to have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate Programme, and will be awarded a Graduate Certificate. There will be no continuation requirements.

Students may repeat courses [with fees] to improve their GPA provided the maximum candidature is not exceeded.

Students who do not take examinations or fail to attain a GPA ≥ 2.5 will be given a Certificate of Participation, listing the courses taken where attendance is at least 70%.

Admission to Master of Science (Chemical Engineering) and Master of Science (Energy Systems) Programmes

• Students who graduate with a GPA ≥ 3.0 may be considered for admission to the M.Sc. CHE or M.Sc. ES programme.
• A maximum of 12 credits of courses (each course with a minimum grade of B-) may be transferred to the M.Sc. CHE or M.Sc. ES programme, subject to approval by the ChBE department. The validity period of the transfer is not more than 10 years from the award of the Graduate Certificate.
• An application for transfer of credits must be submitted to CDE Office of Graduate Programmes (OGP) within the first two instructional weeks of the semester upon enrolment into the Masters candidature. The completed application form should be accompanied by a copy of the Graduate Certificate transcript indicating the course(s) for credit transfer.

These courses can be stacked towards MSc (CHE):

• CN5010 Mathematical & Computing Methods for Chemical Engineers
• CN5205 Advanced Machine Learning for Chemical Engineers
• CN5206 Advanced Fluid Mechanics with Artificial Intelligence
• CN5181 Computer Aided Chemical Engineering
• CN5301 Sustainability Strategies for Energy Systems

These courses can be stacked towards MSc (ES):

• CN5301 Sustainability Strategies for Energy Systems
• CN5302 Industrial Project Processes in Energy Transition
• CN5303 Industrial Case Studies for Renewable Energy Systems

Application Procedures

Our Graduate Certificate programmes are open to Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and International Students.  As this is a part-time programme, International Students must currently reside in Singapore with a valid work pass.

Application is open twice a year.

Online Application for the August 2025 intake will open from 15 May to 5 June 2025

Please visit NUS Online Application portal for online application

Programme Fees (subject to 9% GST)

S$5,800 per course
Singapore SkillsFuture Funding is not applicable