Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Master of Science in Precision Scientific Instrumentation
Singapore, Singapore
MSc
DURATION
12 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2027
TUITION FEES
SGD 47,611
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Master of Science in Precision Scientific Instrumentation at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, is a coursework-based programme on the principles and operation of advanced technical instrumentation for the physical sciences and high-tech manufacturing. It covers quantitative measurement, precision measurement, metrology, sensors, optics and analytical instrumentation, and suits recent graduates and working professionals in semiconductors, non-volatile memory and photonics.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles as instrumentation engineer, metrology engineer, R&D engineer, test engineer and applications engineer. They may work in semiconductor fabs, photonics firms, memory firms, MEMS and analytical laboratories in process engineering, quality control, equipment design and technical support.
A coursework-based Master of Science programme covering the principles and operation of advanced technical instrumentation in the physical sciences and high-tech manufacturing.
Quantitative measurements are performed in every area of science, engineering and technology. Modern high-tech enterprises rely on a variety of precision scientific instruments for the design, development, and manufacturing of new products. This programme is suitable for both recent graduates and working professionals in advanced manufacturing industries (semiconductors, non-volatile memory, photonics, etc.).
The Master of Science in Precision Scientific Instrumentation programme delves into the fundamental physical principles behind modern scientific instrumentation, and how to use them. Offered by NTU's School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, the programme incorporates coursework from multiple scientific and engineering disciplines including solid-state physics, microelectronics, optoelectronics, and materials science.
Programme Structure & Duration
The programme is intended to be completed in 1 year (full-time) or 2 years (part-time). On average, full-time students take 4-5 classes a week, and part-time students take 2-3 classes a week.