Programme Objective

This programme is designed to provide targeted training in chemical process & systems engineering. The certificate holders, after this training, will be confident and successful process engineers with strong realistic-problem solving skills.

Upon completion, candidates who performed well may have the opportunity to admit into a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering (M.Sc. CHE) programme.

This programme is open to graduates with at least a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or its equivalent.

Programme Content

This graduate certificate programme is hosted by NUS Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering to provide targeted training in chemical process & system engineering.

List of Courses

Each course is 4 units unless otherwise specified.

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

CN5010 Mathematical & Computing Methods for Chemical Engineers

CN5020 Advanced Reaction Engineering

CN5111 Optimisation of Chemical Processes

CN5191 Project Engineering

SH5201 Process Hazard Analysis

Semester 1, AY2024/2025 Timetable *
DAY / TIME	COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	VENUE	LECTURER	EXAM DATE / TIME
Monday, 6-9pm	CN5010	Mathematical & Computing Methods for Chemical Engineers	E1-06-01	A/P Eldin Lim	04-Dec-2024 9:00 AM
Friday, 6-9pm	CN5191	Project Engineering	UT-AUD3	Mr Ravish Maqsood	No Exam 100% CA

*  Information correct as at 6 May 2024; may subject to changes in future

Modes of assessment comprise combinations of some or all of these items:

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

Maximum Candidature

2 years

Award of Graduate Certificate

Individuals who have successfully completed the 3 courses (equivalent to 12 units) with a GPA of at least 2.5 will be deemed to have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate Programme. Such individuals will be awarded a Graduate Certificate. There will be no continuation requirements.

Participants may repeat courses [with fees] to improve GPA provided the max 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 if attendance is at least 70% for the listed course.

Admission to Master of Science (Chemical Engineering) Programmes

• A maximum of 12 units of courses (each course with a minimum grade of B-) may be transferred to the M.Sc. CHE programme, subject to approval by the ChBE department. The validity period of the transfer is not more than 5 years from the award of the Graduate Certificate.
• Students who graduate with a GPA ≥ 3.0 may be considered for admission to M.Sc. CHE programme.

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 2024 intake will open from 13 May to 5 June 2024.

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