Master of Science Chemical Modelling

Master (Coursework)

A postgraduate coursework-based programme with a strong engineering focus on solving real-world problems through chemical modelling, simulation, and data-driven process optimisation.

This programme is designed for students and working professionals with a background in chemical engineering, chemistry, or related sciences who wish to deepen their expertise in computational modelling and explore emerging applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning within the chemical and biomedical industries.

For admission matters and enquiries, please email:

MSc in Chemical Modeling: cceb-msccm@ntu.edu.sg

Unique Feature

Meeting industry demands​

  • Core modelling modules: molecular simulation, quantum chemistry, statistical thermodynamics
  • Data science and AI modules: machine learning, data mining, optimisation in chemical engineering
  • Practical capability: industrial case studies, high-performance computing, project-based learning

Alignment with emerging trends in job market​

  • Artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing, pharmaceutical R&D, sustainable materials development

Research attachment to faculty members in CCEB​

Interdisciplinary, leveraging on the newly formed CCEB​

  • Students may take electives in chemistry, chemical engineering, and biomedical engineering
  • Flexible curriculum leveraging the strengths of the newly formed CCEB for cross-disciplinary learning

Admission Requirements

  1. Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of honours (distinction) or equivalent from a reputable university.
  2. Minimum TOEFL score of 85 or IELTS score of 6.0 (only if your first degree was not taught in English).
  3. Special consideration may be given, on a case-by-case basis to applicants with relevant work experience and letters of recommendation.

Application period

4 November 2025 to 15 March 2026
Offer and acceptance

December 2025 to March 2026
(on a rolling basis)

Matriculation

June/July 2026

Course commencement

August 2026

Application Status

The application outcome will be released via the online Graduate Admission System by end-May / June (August Intake).

Click here to check your application status after you have made a successful online payment.

Submission of Application

Please ensure that all mandatory and supporting documents are uploaded to the online Graduate Admission System before submitting your application. The College will not upload documents on behalf of applicants. Submission of hardcopy documents is not required at the application stage.

Programme Structure & Duration


Study Type​​Minimum Candidature​Maximum Candidature
Part-time study2 years (6 trimester)4 years (12 trimester)
Full-time study1 year (3 trimester)2 years (6 trimester)

*No bridging course required

Total Graduation Requirement: 30 AUs minimum

  • 4 Compulsory courses to take (12 AUs)
  • At least 6 elective courses (18 AUs)
  • Minimum CGPA of 2.5

Curriculum

View the Course here:  MSCCM Course List AY26-27

*Note: the curriculum is subject to change.

* More details on course content will be provided soon.

Career Prospects

Public SectorPrivate Sector
NEA, PUB – Environmental modeling, emissions controlShell, ExxonMobil – Process simulation and optimization
EMA, EDB – Energy systems and sustainability analyticsGSK, Pfizer, Novartis – Drug modeling and pharmaceutical R&D
MOM, SCDF – Safety analysis and risk modelingBASF, Dow, Evonik – Materials modeling and product design
MOE, Polytechnics – Teaching and applied research rolesMicron, Applied Materials – Semiconductor process modeling
A*STAR Institutes – Computational research and data scienceSanofi, Honeywell, Siemens – Industrial process engineering and digital twins
Bruker, Shimadzu – Scientific instrumentation and software development
Keppel, Sembcorp – Environmental modeling and sustainable systems engineering

Additional Information

The tuition fees for Academic Year 2026/27 are as follows:

Deposit feeS$ 5,450 (Non-refundable)
Tuition fee (subject to annual revision by the school.)S$ 46,800
Payment scheduleFull-time students will be billed in three trimesters while part-time students will be billed in six trimesters
Application feeS$50 (Non-refundable)

* All fees shown are inclusive of 9% GST.
* The total tuition fee for the programme is S$46,800, based on 30 Academic Units (AUs). Fees are charged on a per-trimester basis according to the number of AUs taken, at a rate of S$1,560 per AU for AY2026/27.

Tuition fee supporting schemes include the following:

  • 10% discount for NTU alumni
  • S$5,000 subsidy for SC/SPR students, which may be increased to S$10,000 for those with demonstrated financial need.

Please note the following:

  1. All fees listed are INCLUSIVE of 9% GST.
  2. A non-refundable deposit of S$5,450 is payable upon acceptance of the offer.
  3. A one-time miscellaneous fee will be billed every academic year.
  4. Tuition fees do not include the cost of recommended textbooks and other course materials. Students are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and miscellaneous expenses.
  5. All incentives and subsidies will be distributed evenly across the billing period — either 3 trimesters for full-time students or 6 trimesters for part-time students.
  6. Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to revision.