Programme Objective

As we currently stare right in the face of the impacts of climate change and global warming, it is evident that traditional pathways to fuels, chemicals and commodities needs to be redesigned to ensure sustainability in its production, use and recycle treatment. Many industries are currently committed to transform their business and products to a sustainable model and engineers with the skills and training in technologies for decarbonization, sustainable production and renewable energy systems will be well-positioned to take on lead technical roles in such industries.

Candidates will be able to learn the principles and techniques in renewable energy systems, green chemical production, decarbonization, and other useful and important innovations in Chemical Engineering, relating to sustainable design and process development.

Upon completion, candidates who performed well may also have the opportunity to admit into a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering (M.Sc. CHE) or Master of Science in Energy Systems (M.Sc. ES) 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 NUS Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering to provide new knowledge, skills and outlook of the current technological advancement in sustainable process development for energy, chemicals, food, pharmaceuticals and etc.

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.

CN5190 Hydrogen Energy and Technology 

CN5192 Future Fuel Options: Prospects and Technologies

CN5194 Carbon Capture, Sequestration and Utilization

CN5203 Circular Economy in the Chemical Industry

CN5204 Green Chemical Process and Technology

CN5216 Electronic Materials and Energy Technologies

Semester 2, AY2024/2025 Timetable *
DAY / TIME	COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	VENUE	LECTURER	EXAM DATE / TIME
Monday, 6-9pm	CN5203	Circular Economy in the Chemical Industry	LT7	Dr Cindy Lee	28 Apr 2025 1:00 PM
Tuesday, 6-9pm	CN5190	Hydrogen Energy and Technology	E5-02-32	Dr Wang Lei Dr Hou Yi	6 May 2025 9:00 AM
	CN5194	Carbon Capture Sequestration and Utilization	E3-06-02	A/P Eldin Lim	30 Apr 2025 1:00 PM

* Information correct as at 3 Oct 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) and Master of Science (Energy Systems) Programmes

• Students who graduate with a GPA ≥ 3.0 may be considered for admission to M.Sc. CHE or M.Sc. ES programme.
• A maximum of 12 units 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 5 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):

• CN5190 Hydrogen Energy and Technology
• CN5192 Future Fuel Options: Prospects and Technologies
• CN5194 Carbon Capture, Sequestration and Utilization
• CN5203 Circular Economy in the Chemical Industry
• CN5204 Green Chemical Process and Technology
• CN5216 Electronic Materials and Energy Technologies

These courses can be stacked towards MSc (ES):

• CN5190 Hydrogen Energy and Technology
• CN5192 Future Fuel Options: Prospects and Technologies
• CN5194 Carbon Capture, Sequestration and Utilization
• CN5216 Electronic Materials and Energy Technologies

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 January 2025 intake will open from 4 October to 1 November 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