Master of Science (MSc) in Chemical Engineering
The Master of Science in Chemical Engineering is an established programme that focuses on developing skills and knowledge in the field of chemical engineering. This programme is designed to develop adaptable and technically proficient engineers in an increasingly interdisciplinary and collaborative work environment.
We are focused on enhancing our student’s understanding of complex chemical engineering systems and equipping students with essential skills and the ability to learn about the latest technological advancement and tools to develop environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable processes in the following areas:
- Design and developing sustainable processes in the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and related sectors
- Development and application of advanced knowledge in research areas such as polymer, membrane, and electronic materials
The curriculum is taught by experienced faculty whose work directly contributes to cleaner water, food waste reduction, carbon capture, and renewable energy sectors. While grounded in the fundamentals of chemical engineering, students are nurtured to be versatile and apply advanced principles in research and the following professional industries:
- Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical (e.g. GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer, Merck)
- Advanced Research (e.g. A*STAR, CREATE)
- Sustainable and Renewable Technology (e.g. REC, Neste, PUB)
Degree Requirements
Prospective Students | To qualify for the MSc (Chemical Engineering) programme, a candidate must:
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Current Students | A student is expected to:
* Refer to the degree requirements for more details: MSc (Chem Eng) Degree Requirements (for cohorts AY2020/2021 and onwards) * Refer to detailed course descriptions here. Listed graduate courses offered every semester or academic year are subject to programme curriculum changes and schedules of teaching staff. Candidates should note this in planning their study programme. All courses offered in the academic year can be found at NUSMods. |
Candidature
Full-time | Minimum 1 year – maximum 2 years |
Part-time | Minimum 2 years – maximum 4 years |
The academic study workload in a typical semester is as shown below:
Recommended Workload per Semester | Part-time | Full-time |
Maximum workload | 12 Units | 20 Units |
Minimum workload | 4 Units | 12 Units |
Continuation and Graduation Guidelines
All graduate coursework programmes follow stipulated continuation and graduation guidelines established by the Office of the University Registrar here.
Eligibility | At least a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or its equivalent.
The above-mentioned is a minimum requirement, which does not guarantee admission; selection is on a competitive basis. For more information on admission requirements, please refer to the CDE (Admission Requirements) website. |
English Requirements | TOEFL (internet-based test)> 85 or IELTS (academic)> 6.0 is required if your first language is not English. You may be waived from this requirement if you have completed your degree programme taught entirely in English, situated in an English-speaking country, for example (non-exhaustive list) Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, United Kingdom, USA.
The TOEFL/IELTS result is only valid for 2 years after the test and should be valid at the beginning of the application period. For more details, refer to CDE (Admission Requirements) website. |
Application Requirements | Please refer to the CDE (Application) website for detailed instructions and documents that need to be submitted upon application.
We regret to inform you that your application may be deemed invalid if you do not upload all the required documents upon submission. |
Admission Intake
There are two (2) intakes per Academic Year. Candidates will be admitted at the beginning of each semester of the academic year either August or January depending on the application submitted.
Intake | Application Period | Admission Outcome | Application Fee |
August Intake | Early admission: 1 July 2023 to 31 August 2023
Regular admission: 1 October 2023 to 31 March 2024 |
The admission outcome will be released in batches. Successful candidates will receive an email on their offer accordingly. | S$108 (8% GST for 2023 applications)
S$109 (9% GST for 2024 applications) |
January Intake | 25 July 2023 till 31 August 2023 |
Application Link
Useful information for students
Admission Requirements for Master of Science Programmes in Engineering
Application Guide to Graduate Admission System (GDA2)
Frequently Asked Questions for Master of Science by Coursework Programmes
Continuation and Graduation Requirements
Fee Structure | The full programme fee is shown in the links below:
* The fees are inclusive of 8% GST in 2023 and 9% GST in 2024. * Payment of fees will be on an instalment basis, paid over 2 active semesters for full-time students and paid over 4 active semesters for part-time students. |
Fee Rebate | For Singapore Citizens (SC) / Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR), a ‘fee rebate’ will be automatically awarded to successful applicants.
For NUS alumni, a ‘fee rebate’ will also be automatically awarded to successful applicants. |
Acceptance Fee | A non-refundable and non-transferable acceptance fee is payable upon acceptance of our admission offer. |
Miscellaneous Fees | Programme fees do not include the costs of recommended textbooks and readings. The cost of living, travel, accommodation, and all other forms of miscellaneous expenses are also not included in the programme fees and are to be borne by the candidates.
Programme fees do not include the Miscellaneous Student Fees (MSF). These fees are due at the same time as the tuition fees. The MSF is mandatory and the fees payable are set out here. |
Fees are reviewed yearly and thus subject to revisions. Rebates are subject to change and with rounding difference.
SkillsFuture Credit
Student Finance Matters
Details on payment modes, student loans, SkillsFuture credit and financial aid can be found here.
Department office | Ms. Sharon Lum chelums@nus.edu.sg |
College of Design & Engineering Postgraduate Coursework Engineering | CDEGradCoursework@nus.edu.sg |