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 ^a,b

CN5192 Future Fuel Options: Prospects and Technologies ^a,b

CN5194 Carbon Capture, Sequestration and Utilization ^a,b

CN5203 Circular Economy in the Chemical Industry ^b

CN5204 Green Chemical Process and Technology ^b

CN5216 Electronic Materials and Energy Technologies ^b

^a These courses can be stacked towards MSc (ES)

^b These courses can be stacked towards MSc (CHE)

Semester 1, AY2024/2025 Timetable *
DAY / TIME	COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	VENUE	LECTURER	EXAM DATE / TIME
Tuesday, 6-9pm	CN5204	Green Chemical Process and Technology	SDE3-LT423	Dr Cindy Lee	28-Nov-2024 1:00 PM
Wednesday, 6-9pm	CN5192	Future Fuel Options: Prospects and Technologies	E1-06-03	Prof Praveen Linga Prof Yan Ning	27-Nov-2024 1:00 PM
Thursday, 6-9pm	CN5216	Electronic Materials and Energy Technologies	E1-06-09	Dr Hou Yi Dr Andrew Barnabas Wong	No Exam; 100% CA
Friday, 6-9pm	CN5190	Hydrogen Energy and Technology	LT7	Dr Lum Yanwei Dr Wang Lei	29-Nov-2024 9:00 AM

* 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) and Master of Science (Energy Systems) Programmes

• 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.
• Students who graduate with a GPA ≥ 3.0 may be considered for admission to M.Sc. CHE or M.Sc. ES 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