• The Department offers a fully-funded 4-year research programme leading to a degree of PhD in Chemistry. Successful applicants will join a research laboratory under the supervision of a faculty member to pursue research at the leading edge of chemistry. Graduation requirements include completing 6 coursework modules (4 MCs each) and defending an original research thesis.
  • In addition, the department offers a self-financed 2-year research programme leading to a degree of MSc by Research in Chemistry which will also be supervised by a faculty member. Graduation requirement include 3 coursework modules (4 MCs each) and submission of an original research thesis.
  • The Department of Chemistry offers several graduate coursework programmes leading to degrees of MSc by Coursework.
  • Our flagship programme is the MSc by Coursework for Chemistry in Energy and Environment is a specialised programme introduced in 2017 aimed at preparing graduate students for a career in the emerging sectors of energy and environmental-related industry. This is a 1-year full-time programme (or 2-year part-time programme) comprising tailored and elective modules, instrument training and advanced industrial project.
    • The Department also offers the MSc by Coursework in Chemistry as a broad-based graduate programme. This is a 1-year full-time programme (or 2-year part-time programme) comprising elective modules and research projects.
    • In collaboration with TUM Asia, the Department offers a 20-month MSc by Coursework in Industrial Chemistry comprising tailored and elective modules, internships and research projects. This programme is administered by TUM Asia.