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M.Sc. Programme in Chemistry by Coursework

1. About the M.Sc. in Chemistry by Coursework

This programme is designed for students with either a 4-year Honours degree, or a 3-year degree with 2 years of working experience who would like to pursue a graduate degree in Chemistry. It is expected that the graduates of this programme will be well-equipped to secure senior industrial positions, or apply for advanced degree programmes (e.g. Ph.D.).

At the end of the course, the student will be equipped with up-to-date knowledge and skills that will enable him/her to execute and lead with confidence and perform leading roles as R&D scientists, managers and entrepreneurs in the practice of complex chemical processes.

We seek outstanding candidates who have keen interest in pursuing graduate studies to join us.

2. Entry Requirements & Programme Structures

Structure 1: For students with a 4-year (Honours) degree

Complete 2 full-time or 4 part-time semesters of course requirements.

Structure 1 is a 40-modular credit programme consisting of 4 Level 5000 essential modules (each of 4 modular credits), 4 Level 5000 elective modules (each of 4 modular credits) of coursework , and a research project equivalent to 2 coursework modules (8 modular credits).

Structure 2: For students with a 3-year degree + 2 years of relevant working experience

Complete 4 full-time or 8 part-time semesters of course requirements.

Structure 2 will be a 80-modular credit programme consisting of:

• 10 Level 4000 elective modules (each of 4 modular credits): including up to 2 level 4000 modules which may be replaced by 2 Level 3000 modules and up to 4 Level 4000 modules may be replaced by 4 Level 5000 modules towards the fulfillment of this requirement
• 4 Level 5000 essential modules (each of 4 modular credits)
• 4 Level 5000 elective modules (each of 4 modular credits)
• a research project equivalent to 2 coursework modules (8 modular credits)
  

Note: Students in Structure 2 have the option to read 2 Level 3000 modules in lieu of 2 Level 4000 modules.

For part-time students, the project must be finished within the maximum time span of three semesters, and minimum time span of 2 semesters if the targeted workscope can be achieved, as agreed by supervisor.

Candidature	Structure 1	Structure 2
Full Time	4 Semesters	6 Semesters
Part Time	6 Semesters	10 Semesters

3. Area of Concentration

In order to cater to Singapore's growing need for skilled manpower in chemicals, electronics and biomedical industries, there are 4 areas of concentration available for students to choose from:

1. Analytical Chemistry
2. Synthetic Chemistry
3. Materials Chemistry
4. Medicinal Chemistry

To fulfill the requirements for each area of concentration, students are required to read at least 3 modules from 1 of the 4 Level 5000 subject groups (Analytical, Synthetic, Materials or Medicinal).

Note:

CM5201 is a common module for both Synthetic and Medicinal Chemistry concentrations.

The Department of Chemistry reserves the right to vary or cancel any of the modules described above or alter the composition of the areas of concentration should circumstances so require.

4. Waiver of Module

For students who request for waiver should ensure that they adhere to the guidelines below before submitting their request:

• A maximum of 3 modules are allowed to be waived
• NUS Module with a minimum grade of B
• Module requested for waiver should not have been used towards the fulfillment of other degree(s) awarded by NUS previously.

5. Application

Start from AY09/10 January Intake, applicants have to apply online. For more information on the programme, please contact Mdm Juliana at chmjm@nus.edu.sg.

Apply online

Password (for online application)
When submitting your application online, you will be asked to enter a 6-character Password. Your Password is important and can be used, together with your application number, yo access the following online facilities related to your application:

• Online Application Status Enquiry*
• Online Update of Contact Details
• Online Reply to Offer of Admission

Department of Chemistry
National University of Singapore
3 Science Drive 3
Singapore 117543
Attn: Mdm Juliana (MSc in Chemistry)

*Note: If you have posted your supporting documents and payment (by bankdraft), please allow 4 weeks for postal delivery before checking your admission and payment status.

6. Graduation requirements

For students admitted into the programme, a minimum Cumulated Average Point (CAP) of 3.00 is required for graduation.  

The minimum CAP for fulfillment of the degree requirement shall be 3.0.

The candidature of a student will be terminated if he/she obtains the following:
1. A CAP of less than 2.50 for two consecutive semesters.

7. Candidature