Candidates registered for the Master of Science (MSc) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees pursue independent but supervised research in a field of advanced study either on a full-time or part-time basis. Besides the research component, MSc and PhD candidates admitted in 2005 and thereafter are required to attend classes and pass the examinations for 3 and 6 graduate-level subjects respectively. PhD candidates are also required to pass a Qualifying Examination between 18 and 24 months from the date of registration. On completion of the research, the candidate is required to submit a thesis on his research for examination. For PhD candidates, there is also an oral examination on the Course matter and other related subjects. More details can be found at SPMS handbook (http://www.spms.ntu.edu.sg/CurrentGraduate/Handbook/1aMessage.html)
Coursework Structure
Rationale:
Graduate coursework forms the basis of the intensive preparation for research work. Graduate students will gain a broad and in-depth understanding of key and contemporary topics in chemistry and biological chemistry from which they can launch into more detailed investigations of research literature. Students will also be trained in literature review and seminar presentations.
Minimum coursework requirements for MSc degree: You must read three courses from amongst CBC 729, CBC 730, MPS780 and MPS 781 (Total : 12 AU)
Minimum coursework requirements for PhD degree: You must read 4 compulsory courses: CBC 729 ,CBC 730, MPS780 and MPS 781 + 2 other CBC 7XX* courses of your choice (Total : 24 AU) (* these two courses can also be substituted by other graduate modules of interest offered by other Schools/Colleges in NTU after obtaining prior permission from the supervisor as well as the Division)
Detailed list of courses offered by the Division is available at http://www.spms.ntu.edu.sg/CBC/Graduates/CourseInformation.html
Period of Candidature (Full-Time Program)
| Programme |
Minimum |
Maximum |
|---|---|---|
Doctor of Philosophy |
2 years |
5 years |
Master of Science |
1 year |
3 years |