Overview

Successful Chemistry at National University of Singapore applicants will join a research laboratory under the supervision of a faculty member to pursue research at the leading edge of chemistry. Graduation requirements include completing 6 coursework courses (4 units each) and defending an original research thesis.

Features

In addition, the department offers a self-financed 2-year research programme leading to a degree of MSc by Research in Chemistry which will also be supervised by a faculty member.

Graduation requirement include 3 coursework courses (4 units each) and submission of an original research thesis.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The Department of Chemistry offers two graduate coursework programmes leading to degrees of MSc by Coursework.

Our flagship programme is the MSc in Chemical Sciences. This programme is designed for chemistry graduates who would like to pursue a postgraduate degree in Chemistry. This programme lays the scientific foundation in chemistry for attendees for senior positions in the chemistry industry as well as to qualify for other advanced degree programmes such as Ph.D. in Chemistry.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Singapore, Singapore

Disciplines

Chemistry View 4 other PhDs in Chemistry in Singapore

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tests Required: TOEFL or IELTS, GRE for international students only.\

In general, candidates require a good command in English and possess undergraduate degree in chemistry or relevant subjects for admission into our graduate programmes. Please refer to the respective programmes for detailed admission criteria.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

42200 SGD / year

≈ 42200 SGD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

39700 SGD / year

≈ 39700 SGD / year

Living costs

Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD / month

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