The Ph.D. program in the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering is an advanced academic program designed to equip students with the skills to advance the field through original research and innovation. This program typically spans 4 years and requires students to complete coursework, pass qualifying exams, and conduct independent research culminating in a doctoral dissertation. It is a rigorous and intensive course of study that prepares students for diverse careers in academia, industry, government, and other sectors where advanced expertise in chemical & biomolecular engineering is required.
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Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Block E5 #02-09, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore 117585 - Welcome to the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the National University of Singapore! Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering is a vibrant and versatile discipline that forms a bedrock of our modern lives. Chemical engineers are involved in the manufacture of nearly everything we interact with and use daily, from computers and phones to cosmetics, foods, and pharmaceuticals. Chemical engineers are also at the forefront of addressing some of the most important global challenges facing mankind today, from climate change and sustainable energy to affordable and effective healthcare.
- At NUS ChBE, we are strongly committed to nurturing our students to be leaders in research and innovation, engineering practice, industry, government, and entrepreneurship. To this end, we seek to provide a world-class and design-centric curriculum with strong local relevance and a global outlook to our students. Our academic faculty, research staff, and students are engaged in cutting-edge research spanning a breadth of areas, from energy and water sustainability to modern molecular manufacturing, in collaboration with world-leading industry partners. At the same time, we do our best to provide a vibrant, conducive, and supportive learning environment. Numerous overseas exchange programmes are also available to our students to further equip them with global immersion and integration experiences. All these are established to ensure equal and enriching career and leadership opportunities for NUS ChBE students.
| Commitment | Average Candidature | Maximum Candidature |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | 4 Years | 5 Years |
Bachelor’s or master’s degree holders with a relevant background who seek to be equipped with advanced scientific and technological knowledge and develop themselves into engineers who are adaptable, flexible, and technically proficient to tackle an increasingly interdisciplinary, collaborative, and global work environment. Candidates will benefit from the opportunity to work with our diverse faculty in a cosmopolitan environment.
| Criteria | Minimum Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GPA | Candidates applying for Ph.D. programmes are expected to have a Bachelor degree with honours at least Second Class Upper or its equivalent. | ||
| English Proficiency Tests | TOEFL Internet-based | 85 / 120 | |
| IELTS | 6 / 9 | ||
GRE is optional. However, evidence of strong quantitative, verbal, and analytical skills through GRE scores, as well as indicators of research skills and experience will significantly strengthen your application.
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| Category | Application Window | Application Result Released | |
|---|---|---|---|
Semester 1 Intake (August) | International students/Scholarship applicants | Deadline: January 1 2025 | Please check admission status from May onwards |
| Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents | Deadline: April 1 2025 | ||
| International students/Scholarship applicants | Deadline: July 1 2025 | Please check admission status from October onwards | |
| Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents | Deadline: September 1 2025 | ||