Program Overview

M.Sc. in Chemical Sciences Programme

The M.Sc. in Chemical Sciences is a 40-unit programme that comprises a blend of core and elective content courses, and a compulsory project with faculty members in either a hands-on R&D project or a structured capstone project. There is also an option to gain industry experience through a professional internship (self-sourced) as an elective course.

Programme Structure

• The programme includes a set of core courses covering topics in Industry Practices in Chemistry, Chemical Principles and Synthesis, Exploring Physical and Analytical Sciences, and a research project mutually agreed with a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry.
• Elective courses are available in key areas of chemistry such as analytical methods, medicinal chemistry, polymer and materials, sustainable chemistry, cheminformatics, molecular modelling, and the latest artificial intelligence in chemistry.

Graduation Requirements

• The student must read and pass all the core courses and a selection of elective courses to complete a combined total of 40 units of study.

Candidature and Duration

• Full-time study: Minimum 1 year, with the option of up to 2 years to complete 40 units of study.
• Part-time study: Minimum 2 years, with the option of up to 4 years to complete 40 units of study.

Tuition Fees

• The full tuition fees cover the total of 40 units of study, regardless of the student’s candidature, so long as it is within the approved candidature period.

Core Courses

• CM5100: M.Sc. Project: Students will perform an independent research project in one semester in the broad area of chemical science under the close supervision of a faculty member from the Department of Chemistry.
• CM5192: Capstone Project: Part 1 is a hands-on lab training covering syntheses, characterization, and computational modelling to equip students with the necessary laboratory skills and chemical knowledge to embark on a capstone project (Part 2).
• CM5103: Industrial Practices in Chemistry: This course offers a broad overview of the chemicals industry, focusing on key principles and practices.
• CM5105: Chemical Principles and Synthesis: The course is divided into two parts: Organic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry.
• CM5107: Exploring Physical and Analytical Sciences: This course provides an in-depth exploration of physical and analytical chemistry, equipping Master’s students with the theoretical knowledge necessary for advanced research and professional development.

Elective Courses

• Students can choose any electives with the core courses to complete a combined total of 40 units.
• Available elective courses include:
  • CM5301: Intellectual Property & Entrepreneurship in Chemistry
  • CM5399: Professional Internship – self-sourced
  • CM5311: Transition Metals: Spectroscopy and Modern Applications
  • CM5321: Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Concepts and Practices
  • CM5331: AI for Computational Heterogenous Catalysis
  • Analytical Sciences:
    • CM5237: Advanced Optical Spectroscopy and Imaging
    • CM5241: Modern Analytical Techniques
    • CM5245: Bioanalytical Chemistry
  • Sustainable Chemistry:
    • CM5251: Energy Storage and Conversion Chemistry
    • CM5211: Contemporary Organometallic Chemistry
    • CM5232: Topics in Chemical Kinetics
    • CM5244: Advanced Environmental Chemistry
  • Medicinal Chemistry:
    • CM5221: Advanced Organic Synthesis
    • CM5223: Topics in Supramolecular Chemistry
    • CM5224: Emerging Concepts in Drug Discovery
    • CM5225: Asymmetric Catalysis
  • Polymer and Materials Chemistry:
    • CM5212: Crystal Engineering
    • CM5263: Advanced Inorganic Electronic Materials
    • CM5268: Advanced Organic Materials
  • Cheminformatics and Molecular Modeling:
    • CM5231: Artificial Intelligence in Chemistry
    • CM5235: Applied Computational Chemistry
    • CM5239: Cheminformatics