It may seem like it’s only about beakers and burners but chemistry goes way beyond the formulas of chemicals and combustion experiments. 

From the ingredients of your favourite drink, to the fuels of a spacecraft to how your body breaks down the last slice of pizza, chemistry is everywhere. 

It is the science of how materials interact with each other and with their environment. A postgraduate degree in chemistry would be a stepping stone to not only solving complex problems but also starting with careers in fields such as pharmacy, biochemistry, environmental and applied chemistry etc.

Post completion of the degree, chemistry postgraduates usually land roles such as research scientists, chemical engineers, toxicologists, chemical information specialists or even more intriguing careers like chemical oceanographers, forensic scientists, geochemists and more.

If you’re looking to explore a career in chemistry, these programs can give you a headstart:

1. Master of Science in Chemistry, National University of Singapore
   Over 100 years old, Singapore’s NUS is an autonomous research university that specialises in fields such as technology, chemistry and biological sciences. Offered by the Faculty of Science, NUS’s Master of Science in Chemistry is offered in both part-time and full-time formats. The program is specially crafted to provide students with an enhanced understanding of the subject with a core focus on the growing chemistry industry. The tuition fee of the program is S$ 38,550 per annum for international students. The university offers financial aid in the form of scholarships, bursaries, fellowships etc such as NUS Research Scholarship, President's Graduate Fellowship and more.
    
2. Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, University of California
   The University of California is a public research university in the United States, with 10 campuses under direct control. The university’s Department of Chemistry situated at the flagship Berkeley campus offers a Master of Science program in Chemical Engineering and is designed to create a quest for new knowledge. The program serves as a base for a breadth of research verticals through facilities including mass spectrometry, molecular graphics, X-ray and more. The tuition fee of the program is US$ 30,630 per annum for international students. Graduate students can apply for financial aids such as awards, bursaries, scholarships and fellowships such as The David N. Keightley Fellowship, The Frank E. Ratliff Fellowship in Classical Antiquity and more.
    
3. Master of Philosophy in Chemistry, University of Cambridge
   The world’s fourth oldest-surviving University, Cambridge is a public research university situated in the city of Cambridge, United Kingdom. The university’s Master of Philosophy program offered by the Department of Chemistry is a full-time research program that introduces students with the specialist knowledge about chemistry through integration into the long-established research culture of the university. The four areas of chemistry as offered in the program include Biological Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Synthetic Chemistry and Theoretical Chemistry. The annual cost of studying the program for international students is £44,070. Gates Scholarships, Churchill Scholarships and Commonwealth Scholarships are one of the financial aids available for students applying to the university.
    
4. Master of Science in Chemistry, ETH Zürich
   Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zürich) is a STEM-research based public university situated in the heart of the largest city of Switzerland. The Master of Science in Chemistry program offered by the university is a full-time research program that indulges in core subject areas such as inorganic and physical chemistry with a range of electives and thorough industry experience. The program is taught in English and stays focussed on combining theory with practical application. The annual cost of studying the program for international students is CHF 730. Some of the financial aids available for students include Pegoraro Scholarship, Oskar Jeger Scholarship, and H. Günthard Masters Scholarship and more.
    
5. Master of Science in Chemistry, University of Tokyo
   One of Japan’s first imperial universities, the University of Tokyo is a public research university located in Tokyo, Japan. Among its top-ranked programs is a Master of Science program in Chemistry which is offered by the School of Science at the university. It is a full-time program that aims to shape the academia and industry through research and developing technologies. The coursework is designed to equip students with advanced experimental skills across six research faculties including Physical, Material, Inorganic, Analytical, Organic and Biological Chemistry. The cost of studying the program for international students is ¥535,800 annually. Embassy Recommendation Scholarships and the University of Tokyo fellowship are some of the financial aid options available for students applying to the university.

 
Related Links:
Thinking of doing an MSc abroad? Here are 5 great options in Canada
4 cool science podcasts you should check out
Undergrads who depend on rote learning struggle with Chemistry
Meet Kairan Quazi, who is only nine, and already in college