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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biological Chemistry

A rigorous undergraduate programme providing broad exposure to multiple chemistry disiplines and training in modern laboratory techniques.

Nanyang Technological University
School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
Course type: Full-time
Course duration: 4 years (Direct Honours)

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Course details

Minor/Second Major offered
  • More than 40 minors are available.
  • Students will not be offered a minor in the same field as his major (single degree or double major programme).
  • Students may declare up to 2 minors. Students can opt for a second major in Entrepreneurship or Sustainability or International Trading or Data Analytics or Environmental Science
Field of study
Sciences
Certification offered
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemistry and Biological Chemistry
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Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the following entry requirements for the course application:

QualificationRequirement
A-Level
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Polytechnic Diploma
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International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/admission-guide/international-baccalaureate-diploma
NUS High School Diploma
  • https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/admission-guide/nus-high-school-diploma
International and other qualifications
  • https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/admission-guide/international-qualifications

Internship

Internship duration10 or 20 weeks
Internship timeframeYear 3 or Year 4

Internship/attachment is compulsory.

Work study option

The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) offers a Work-Study Degree Programme (WSDeg). Students in the CHEM programme receive on-the-job training experiences during their studies at NTU, in partnership with one of our industry-leading company partners. This enhances their readiness for the workplace, providing a decisive advantage in landing a dream job after graduation.

Overseas exposure programme

The duration is about 4-8 weeks (short term) or 6 months (long term) depending on the programme and it is non-compulsory. There are 2 types of programmes: Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme (OEP) and GEM Explorer programme. https://www.ntu.edu.sg/ntupreneur/programmes/undergraduate-programmes/OEP https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/student-exchanges/exchange-programmes/gem-explorer

Career prospects

You Can Explore the Following Career Options Upon Graduation:

  • Pharmaceutical Scientists and Engineers
  • Food Scientists and Engineers
  • Analytical Chemists
  • Industrial Chemists
  • Environmental Chemists
  • Phd Studies/research
  • Education (Teachers, Lecturers)
  • Patent Law Expert
  • Consultant

Graduate employment outcomes

Refer to the complete Graduate Employment Survey (GES) report 2024 for more information.

How to register

Direct Admissions with NTU

You may register here.