This programme will use the latest online learning tools and the students can select any combination of these courses [with conventional face-to-face courses available] to make up to 30 AUs through the wide selection of courses offered in the curriculum.
The students must fulfil a minimum 30 academic units (AUs) and attain a minimum CGPA of 2.5, which will then subsequently lead to a Master of Science degree.
Total Graduation Requirement: 30 AUs
| Minimum Candidature | Maximum Candidature |
Part Time Study | 2 years (4 semesters) | 4 years (8 semesters) |
Full Time Study | 1 year (2 semesters) | 3 years (6 semesters) |
The following modules are offered under the Master of Science program.
- MS6001 - Materials Evolution and Innovation
- MS7001 - Materials Laboratory Techniques
- MS7014 - Mechanical Properties of Polymers, Biomaterials & Composites
- MS7025 - Biological and Bio-Inspired Materials
- MS7027 - Advanced Methods In Polymer Characterization
- MS7052 - Surface and Colloids
- MS7055 - Magnetic Materials
- MS7056 - Optical Materials
- MS7072 - Principles and Applications of Solid State NMR
- MS7073 - Introduction to Quantum Physics
- MS7074 - Designing Materials for Biomedical Engineering
- MS7110 - History of Materials
- MS7120 - Inorganic Materials
- MS7130 - Organic Materials
- MS7140 - Properties of Materials
- MS7210 - Processing of Inorganic Materials
- MS7220 - Processing and Processability of Organic Materials (Polymers)
- MS7240 - Modelling of Materials
- MS7310 - Chemical Analysis of Materials
- MS7320 - Physical Analysis of Materials
- MS7330 - Electron Microscopy of Materials
- MS7340 - Crystal Chemistry of Materials
- MS7410 - Nanomaterials
- MS7420 - Biomaterials
- MS7430 - Electronic Materials and Devices
- MS7440 - Environmental and Thermal Degradation of Polymeric Materials
- MS7450 - Advanced Topics in Biomaterials
- MS7460 - Polymer Recycling & Sustainable Polymeric Materials
Tuition Fee
The table below shows the tuition fees payable by the Master of Science (MSE) students based on the academic year (AY) they are admitted in (subject to revision on a yearly basis).
- For full-time students, the tuition fee amounts stipulated below shall cover two semesters of study and will be payable in two equal instalments in each semester (refer below for the payment schedule).
- For part-time students, the tuition fee amounts stipulated below shall cover four semesters of study and will be payable in four equal instalments in each semester (refer below for the payment schedule).
Admission Academic Year | Singapore Citizens & Singapore Permanent Residents | International Students |
Before AY2023-2024Inclusive of 7% GST | S$34,000 | S$34,000 |
AY2023-2024 (Sem 1)Inclusive of 8% GST | S$36,720 | S$39,960 |
AY2023-2024 (Sem 2)Inclusive of 9% GST | S$37,060 | S$40,330 |
AY2024-2025 (Sem 1 & 2)Inclusive of 9% GST | S$37,060 | S$43,600 |
Payment Schedule for Singapore Citizens & Singapore Permanent Residents (Full-time) | ||
Admission Academic Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
Before AY2023-2024Inclusive of 7% GST | S$17,000 | S$17,000 |
AY2023-2024 (Sem 1)Inclusive of 8% GST | S$18,360 | S$18,360 |
AY2023-2024 (Sem 2)Inclusive of 9% GST | S$18,530 | S$18,530 |
AY2024-2025 (Sem 1 & 2)Inclusive of 9% GST | S$18,530 | S$18,530 |
Payment Schedule for Singapore Citizens & Singapore Permanent Residents (Part-time) | ||||
Admission Academic Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
Before AY2023-2024Inclusive of 7% GST | S$8,500 | S$8,500 | S$8,500 | S$8,500 |
AY2023-2024 (Sem 1)Inclusive of 8% GST | S$9,180 | S$9,180 | S$9,180 | S$9,180 |
AY2023-2024 (Sem 2)Inclusive of 9% GST | S$9,265 | S$9,265 | S$9,265 | S$9,265 |
AY2024-2025 (Sem 1 & 2)Inclusive of 9% GST | S$9,265 | S$9,265 | S$9,265 | S$9,265 |
Payment Schedule for International Students (Full-time) | ||
Admission Academic Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
Before AY2023-2024Inclusive of 7% GST | S$17,000 | S$17,000 |
AY2023-2024 (Sem 1)Inclusive of 8% GST | S$19,980 | S$19,980 |
AY2023-2024 (Sem 2)Inclusive of 9% GST | S$20,165 | S$20,165 |
AY2024-2025 (Sem 1 & 2)Inclusive of 9% GST | S$21,800 | S$21,800 |
Payment Schedule for International Students (Part-time) | ||||
Admission Academic Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
Before AY2023-2024Inclusive of 7% GST | S$8,500 | S$8,500 | S$8,500 | S$8,500 |
AY2023-2024 (Sem 1)Inclusive of 8% GST | S$9,990 | S$9,990 | S$9,990 | S$9,990 |
AY2023-2024 (Sem 2)Inclusive of 9% GST | S$10,082.50 | S$10,082.50 | S$10,082.50 | S$10,082.50 |
AY2024-2025 (Sem 1 & 2)Inclusive of 9% GST | S$10,900 | S$10,900 | S$10,900 | S$10,900 |