MSc in Chemical Sciences and Instrumentation

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

Prescribed Electives (Synthesis and Life Sciences Specialisation)

Prescribed Electives (Analytical and Nanotechnology Specialisation)

Unrestricted Electives

Academic Year Calender

For the Trimester Calendar (for Graduate Programmes only), please click here.

Admission Requirements

1. A good Bachelor's Degree in a relevant programme, e.g. Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, etc.
2. A good TOEFL or IELTS score for graduates of universities in which English is not the medium of instruction.
3. A good GRE or GMAT score is preferred but not required.
4. A minimum of two years of relevant working experience is preferred but not required.

Applicants may upload their TOEFL, IELTS, GMAT or GRE scores via the online application.

Refer to the Coursework Programmes Admission Guide for the general requirements for admission.

NOTE: Complete set of supporting documents (must be legible) have to be uploaded via the fully digital application portal. Do not send a hardcopy admission package unless requested.

Application Procedure and Timeline

Medical Check-Up

Enrolling students must go to the Medical Centre in NTU to do the medical check-up and obtain a receipt certifying that they are medically fit for studies. This certification must be presented prior to matriculation. 

The tuition fees for Academic Year 2024/25 are as follows:

^{*All fees shown are inclusive of 9% prevailing GST.}

1. NTU Alumni Incentive: Alumni are entitled to a 10% reduction of fees.
   
   
2. Singapore Citizens (SC) and Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR) Incentive*:
   Receive a subsidy of $5,000. Needy SC/SPR students may receive up to a S$10,000 subsidy.
   
   
3. Postgraduate Teaching Assistant Schemes (PTAS):
   

• Open to all excellent self-financed Master students to apply.
• Schools to ringfence the required funds to support the scheme.
• Work duration: Max. 16 hrs/week (term time), Max 44hrs/week (vacation)
• Subjected to renewal based on academic and duty performance.

4. Other forms of study grant as prescribed by the school. (Subject to approval)

*The subsidy will not be awarded during the programme study and can only be used to offset the tuition fee (second payment). Tuition Fees and the subsidy are reviewed annually and subject to revision.

Please note the following:

1. All fees listed include the prevailing GST of 9%.
2. The deposit of S$5,450 is payable upon acceptance of the offer.
3. A one-time miscellaneous fee will be billed every academic year. Please click here for details.
4. Tuition fees do not include the cost of recommended textbooks and other course materials. The student must bear the costs of travel, accommodation, and miscellaneous expenses.
5. The fees are reviewed annually and are subject to revision.