Last update: Nov 2020
* This program will be replaced in Aug 2021 by a new programme, tentatively called Master in Chemical Sciences, which will offer broad training in industry topics and deep training in chemistry topics to cater to both academia and the emerging advanced chemistry sectors. More details will be released as soon as available before end of this year. If you have any queries, please contact Ms Carrie Wong.
1. ABOUT THE M.SC. IN CHEMISTRY BY COURSEWORK
This programme is designed for Chemistry graduates with a 4-year Honours degree1) 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.
At the end of the programme, the student will be equipped with advanced knowledge and skills pertaining to recent developments in the Chemical Science which will enable him/her to perform with confidence leading roles as scientists, managers and entrepreneurs in Chemistry R&D and related industries.
1) others, please see application requirements in point 3.
2. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE2)
Complete 2 full-time or 4 part-time semesters of course requirements.
The M.Sc. in Chemistry by Coursework is a 40-modular credit programme. Students can opt to take 8 Level 5000 modules (4 modular credits each) and 1 MSc project equivalent to 2 coursework modules (8 modular credits) or take 6 level 5000 modules (4 modular credits each) and 1 Advanced MSc Project equivalent to 4 coursework modules (16 modular credits)
2) It is only applicable to AY2016/17 cohort onwards. For students from the previous cohort, the programme structure remains as in here.
3. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
4. HOW TO APPLY
| Activities | Period | |
| August Intake | January Intake | |
| Application Deadline (online application, application fee payment, the supporting documents via post should reach the Department) |
15 Mar | 15 Sep |
| Evaluation | Apr/May | Oct/Nov |
| Result of Application | May | Nov |
| Offer | Jun/Jul | Nov/Dec |
Only the shortlisted applicants will be advised further. The result of application evaluation is final and no appeal will be entertained.
Important:
The University has not engaged any external agencies to undertake graduate student recruitment on its behalf. Candidates interested in our graduate programmes are advised to apply directly to the University and not through any agents. Candidates who apply through agents will not have any added advantage in gaining admission and the University reserves the right to reject such applications without giving reasons.
5. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
6. CANDIDATURE
For continuation of candidature, a student must obtain satisfactory progress during his/her candidature.
(I) Academic warnings will be issued to students if CAP < 3.0; and
(II) Dismissal and refusal of readmission will be issued to students if: CAP< 2.5 for two consecutive semesters of study; or CAP < 3.0 for three consecutive semesters of study.
Candidature period:
| Study Plan | Previous Cohort | AY2016/17 Cohort onwards |
| Track 1 (Full Time) | 2 – 6 semesters (or 1 – 3 years) |
2 – 6 semesters (or 1 – 3 years) |
| Track 1 (Part Time) | 4 – 8 semesters (or 2 – 4 years) |
4 – 8 semesters (or 2 – 4 years) |
| Track 2 (Full Time) | 4 – 8 semesters (or 2 – 4 years) |
NA3) |
| Track 2 (Part Time) | 6 – 10 semesters (or 3 – 5 years) |
NA3) |
3) only applicable for the selected joint programme.