Industrial Chemistry (GIST-TUM Asia)

Course of studies

Degree

Master

Duration of study (semesters)

3

Language

Englisch

Location

Singapur

Description of course of studies

The Master of Science in Industrial Chemistry is a joint degree from Technische Universitaet Muenchen (TUM) and the National University of Singapore (NUS). Its newest improved curriculum is planned carefully to prepare students to be the leaders in the fields of pure and applied chemistry as well as pharmaceutical applications. The course is held in Singapore and administered by the German Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)-TUM Asia, Singapore.

Our curriculum is designed to prepare students for both career in scientific areas and industry. Work for leading chemical or chemical-related companies in various roles or joining one of our partner-universities for a Ph.D are some opportunities our alumni can pursue. http://www.gist.edu.sg/career_ind_chem.aspx Programme Structure and Duration

The Master of Science in Industrial Chemistry is a full time intensive programme that runs over 18 months. Students will complete 1 business and technical English module, 10 technical modules, 3 cross-discipline modules in semester 1 and 2. The technical modules consist of 4 core modules (+practical) and 3 elective modules under chosen specialization, and 3 elective modules. Each technical module has 45 contact hours. After coursework period, students are required to complete 2 months internship and a 6 months master thesis to be carried out for the full semester 3. The internship and thesis may be undertaken either at NUS, TUM or in a company in Singapore/Germany.

TUITION FEES
The tuition fee is SGD 15.000 (Singapore Dollars) per semester

Curriculum (link)

http://www.gist.edu.sg/programme_ind_chem.aspx

Major fields of study

Pre Essential Modules ( Compulsory)

• Business and Technical English

Essential Core Modules

• Bioorganic Chemistry
• Organometallic and Coordination Chemistry
• Chemical Reaction Engineering
• Chemical Business Administration

Specialisation areas:

• Petroleum and Petrochemistry (Area 1)
• Biochemistry ( Area 2 )
• General ( free choice from Area 1 or Area 2 or from Electives Modules )

Elective Modules (subject to addition/modification)

• Building Chemistry & Construction Chemicals
• Water Chemistry & Industrial Requirements
• Industrial Chemical Marketing
• Production Planning in Chemical Industry
• Material Chemistry and Engineering
• Pharmaceuticals & Fine Chemicals
• Advance Organic Synthesis and Spectroscopy
• Mathematical Methods in Chemical and Environmental Engineering
• Advanced Reaction Engineering
• Trace Analysis
• Advance Organic Synthesis
• Topics in Supra molecular Chemistry
• Modern Analytical Techniques
• Biomaterials

Cross Discipline Modules (Compulsory)

• Legal Aspects in Chemical Industry
• Intellectual Property Law
• Free choice of cross-discipline module offered in GIST-TUM Asia MSc programmes

Guide to study (Link)

http://www.gist.edu.sg/industrial_chemistry.aspx

Course of studies

Industrial Chemistry (GIST-TUM Asia)

Internship

Internship

The 2 months internship and 6 months master thesis may be undertaken either at NUS, TUM or in a company in Singapore/Germany.

Internship´s office (Link)

http://portal.mytum.de/studium/praktikum/praktikantenaemter/

Application and admission

Application

A bachelor's degree or equivalent in chemistry or related disciplines from a university with recognized standing. Application documents assessment/ written test and / or interview with the Joint Admission Board of the Faculties of Chemistry of NUS and TUM.

Aptitude test

yes

Start of course

August each year

Application Period

15 March every year

Admission notification

May - June

Application documents

To apply, there are two steps.

1. Submit online application via http://www.gist.edu.sg/onlineapplication.aspx
2. Send printed out of online application and hardcopy required documents

CV with details of previous study (which institutions of higher education attended, examinations passed, etc.), proof of university degree, certified translation of the above document (if not in English), TOEFL results if university course was not conducted in English, 2 passport-size photos, name and contacts of two references (minimum two recommendation letters either from Professor or Employer), passport or identity card, and motivation letter (signed by applicant). For more details please refer to the general admission requirements.

Application documents (International students)

To apply, there are two steps.

1. Submit online application via http://www.gist.edu.sg/onlineapplication.aspx
2. Send printed out of online application and hardcopy required documents

CV with details of previous study (which institutions of higher education attended, examinations passed, etc.), proof of university degree, certified translation of the above document (if not in English), TOEFL results if university course was not conducted in English, 2 passport-size photos, name and contacts of two references (minimum two recommendation letters either from Professor or Employer), passport or identity card, and motivation letter (signed by applicant). For more details please refer to the general admission requirements.

Application form/ Online application (Link)

http://www.gist.edu.sg/onlineapplication.aspx

Information | Counselling

Academic counseling

Programmes Counselling: Dr. Zhu Yongzhong
General enquiries : info@gist.edu.sg

General student counseling (Link)

http://portal.mytum.de/studium/studienberatung/

Contact

Studienberatung

Study and examination regulations

Conditions of study (Link)

http://www.gist.tum.de/

Examination information

For the recognition of already earned semesters & examinations, please contact the office of the faculty’s examination board.

Further links

Website of course of studies (link)

http://www.gist.edu.sg/industrial_chemistry.aspx

Department website

http://www.gist.tum.de/

Women's representatives (link)

http://portal.mytum.de/frauenbeauftragte/ansprechpartnerinnen/fakultaetsbeauf_uebersicht