Master of Science in Chemical Sciences and Instrumentation

The Master of Science in Chemical Sciences and Instrumentation programme is targeted at professionals looking to maximize their potential in the energy and chemicals industry, as well as recent graduates seeking a headstart in their careers.

Chemistry bridges the physical sciences with applied disciplines such as medicine and engineering, playing a crucial role in sustainable energy, electric vehicles, urban farming, 3D printing, nanotechnology, and other growing industries. In 2019, the International Council of Chemical Associations estimated that the chemical industry contributed 7% to global gross domestic product (GDP), and supported 120 million jobs worldwide. In Singapore, the energy and chemicals sector is one third of the total manufacturing output (around S$81 billion), and is projected to grow by an additional S$12.7 billion by 2025 according to a Ministry of Trade and Industry roadmap.

This Masters programme equips students with transferable and interdisciplinary skills in chemistry, chemical instrumentation, data science, and technopreneurship. The curriculum includes advanced theoretical courses in the sub-disciplines of chemistry, hands-on exposure to some of the latest equipment, as well as training in commercialization, data analytics, and communication. The complementary depth and breadth of the programme is aimed at helping graduates adapt and thrive in a knowledge-based economy.

The MSc in Chemical Sciences and Instrumentation Programme is an intensive 1-year full-time or 2-year part-time programme by coursework.

It consists of 30 Academic Units (AU), with 15 AU of compulsory courses, 10 AU from the chosen specialisation's electives, and 5 AU from other electives:

  • 15 AU of compulsory courses
  • 10 AU of electives from a chosen specialisation track (see below)
  • 5 AU of other electives

Successful completion of all coursework requirements, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, is required for completion of the programme.

Course List

Compulsory Courses

CM6800 Graduate Seminar4 AU
CM6801 Academic Communication0 AU
CM6810 Advanced Chemical Instrumentation2 AU
CM6890 Research for MSc I6 AU
TP6202 Technology Commercialisation3 AU

Prescribed Electives (Synthesis and Life Sciences Specialisation)

CM6820 Graduate Basic and Technical Inorganic Chemistry2 AU
CM6832 Drug Discovery & Development4 AU
CM6850 Graduate Chemical Biology4 AU

 

Prescribed Electives (Analytical and Nanotechnology Specialisation)

CM6840 Advanced Analytical and Spectroscopic Methods in Materials Chemistry2 AU
CM6841 Advanced Synthetic and Physical Approaches to Materials Chemistry2 AU
CM6842 Applications of Artificial Intelligence in the Chemical Sciences3 AU
CM6860 Advanced Nanoscience and Nanotechnology3AU

Unrestricted Electives

CM6811 Advanced Techniques for Structural Determination3 AU
CM6812 Analytical Chemistry in Industry2 AU
CM6831 Graduate Life Science Organic Chemistry2 AU
CM6843 Computational Chemistry for Molecular Modelling2 AU
CM6844 Scientific Computing with Python2 AU
CM6861 Advanced Topics in Environmental Sciences and Sustainable Development3 AU
CM6862 Advanced Analytical & Manufacturing Techniques in Pharmaceutical Industry3 AU
CM6865 Graduate Internship3 AU
CM6891 Research for M.Sc. II3 AU

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