Prospectus AY2008 2009

A Leading Global University Centred In Asia

Undergraduate Prospectus

2009- 2010

CONTENTS

President’s Message 1

A Leading Global University Centred in Asia 2

NUS – The Environs 3

Student Life and Campus Living 4

A Flexible Education 6

University Scholars Programme 8

Student Exchange Programme 14

NUS Overseas Colleges 18

The Spirit of Enterprise 21

NUS Centre for the Arts 22

Schools/Faculties

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences 24

NUS Business School 30

School of Computing 40

Faculty of Dentistry 48

School of Design and Environment 54

Faculty of Engineering 60

Faculty of Law 72

Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine 78

Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music 84

Faculty of Science 88

Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy 100

Admissions Information

Tuition Fees and MOE Tuition Grant 106

Scholarships 108

Student Financial Aid 109

Admission Criteria and Application Procedures 111

Undergraduate Studies001

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEDear prospective NUS student,

Greetings from NUS!

I am delighted that you are considering NUS for your further education. This prospectus provides essential information which we hope you would fi nd useful. In particular, I would like to highlight 3 distinctive features which make NUS stand out as a premier centre of higher learning.

The great diversity of our campus community creates a unique and energising learning environment. In NUS, you would be constantly bumping into, interacting with and learning from students and faculty from more than a hundred countries, from a wide range of disciplines from philosophy to physics, from medicine to music. This learning environment will be further transformed when Phase 1 of NUS’ new University Town commences in 2011. Residential College learning in University Town will enable small groups of students to explore subjects of global importance and understand Asian perspectives, through the modules taken in their college.

NUS is a leader in global education. One in two NUS undergraduates has an overseas educational experience and of these, one in fi ve will spend 6 months or more overseas. NUS has a range of joint, double and concurrent degree programmes with some of the best universities in the world. The NUS Overseas Colleges provide a unique experiential entrepreneurship education centred around a year-long internship in a start-up company in one of NUS’ 6 colleges around the world. Many students have told us that participating in NOC was a “life-transforming experience”.

As a leading research-intensive university, there are many opportunities for our students to interact and work with faculty and graduate students at the cutting edge of knowledge creation in a wide range of fi elds. We believe that active immersion in such a rich intellectual environment helps nurture students to become thinking individuals with questioning minds.

I invite you to discover the multi-dimensional educational experience at NUS. Join us and be a part of a leading global university, which aims to equip and challenge our graduates to make a difference in a globalised world full of opportunities.

Tan Chorh Chuan

President

National University

of Singapore

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A LEADING GLOBAL UNIVERSITY CENTRED IN ASIA

FROM its modest infancy as a medical school founded

in 1905, the National University of Singapore (NUS)

has grown phenomenally – boasting distinctive strengths

in both education and research, and an entrepreneurial

dimension.

Having just celebrated our centennial year, we have

evolved into a global university offering our students

a broad-based and fl exible curriculum and a distinct

global perspective. It is also a time to celebrate and a

time to recognise – NUS has been ranked amongst the

World’s Top 50 universities and 4th in Asia (conducted by

the Times Higher Education Supplement, THES). With its

strong commitment and passion in advancing knowledge,

NUS continues to be a platform for excellence in teaching,

learning, research and administration, utilising state-of-

the-art information technology that contributes to the

grooming of well-trained graduates who are poised to

meet the manpower needs of not just Singapore but also

the world. Overseas colleges and collaborations with top

overseas institutions also ensure that our students gain an

advantage in this age of globalisation.

Application to NUS is never a tedious task! Our admission

criteria allow for admission of talented students beyond

the narrow defi nition of their academic results. This

will produce a horde of students with diverse and

complementary strengths, experiences and backgrounds,

yielding interesting perspectives and vibrant learning

environments. Backed by a strong curriculum that

stimulates students, and a fl exible tradition in which

students are free to explore their passions and discover

their strengths, NUS will cultivate more well-rounded,

well-challenged graduates whose abilities and passions

are matched.

STEP INTO A WORLDCLASS EDUCATION

Experience a holistic education when you arrive at

NUS! Aimed at fully developing the intellectual and

personal strengths of our students, an NUS education

takes place beyond the classroom. Challenging project

work and participative learning are but some that

will inspire and excite our students. What’s more, NUS’

nurturing environment is highly conducive for creativity,

imagination and innovation.

NUS is a comprehensive university offering our students a

diverse range of courses and enriching them through our

multidisciplinary and crossfaculty approaches. Learning

across faculties and disciplines is highly encouraged,

with other crossdisciplinary initiatives available for a

well-rounded knowledge base and transferable skills.

They include double degree programmes (in

disciplines either structured by NUS or chosen by the

students themselves), undergraduate life sciences and

bioengineering programmes.

A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES

Apart from our well-rounded education in a stimulating

social and cultural environment, NUS also offers several

enhancement programmes. Whether you enrol in the

University Scholars Programme (USP), take part in the

Student Exchange Programme (SEP), or go on a stint at

one of the NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC), you will fi nd

yourself gaining a competitive edge that will equip you

to thrive in any environment, carving for yourself a

successful career in the future.



NUS : THE ENVIRONS

PERFECTLY set on the rolling hills of Kent Ridge, the main NUS campus is an awesome 150 hectares of modern

buildings nestled in soothing greenery. More than just the home of NUS, it is a self-contained campus that offers

an integrated living and learning experience to a cosmopolitan community.

You will fi nd plenty of things on the campus to keep you entertained and ensure that your social life will be thriving.

We have free internal shuttle bus services provided with bus-stops conveniently interspersed, so any farfl ung corners

of the campus will only just be a ride away.

Life at NUS is not only exciting and enjoyable, but secure and comfortable as well. The lush landscaping, physically

attractive ground and tastefully designed buildings, coupled with comprehensive modern facilities, all contribute to

a pleasant, high quality lifestyle for our students and staff. With facilities like the ones in NUS, you would never want

to leave this self suffi cient campus!

The historic and charming Bukit Timah Campus is not an unfamiliar sight – being once the original home of predecessor

institutions, the University of Malaya and the University of Singapore. The Faculty of Law, Lee Kuan Yew School of

Public Policy, the Asia Research Institute and other institutes on Asian studies have now moved to this campus in order

to cater to our growing student numbers.

Centrally located yet surrounded by the Botanic Gardens, the Bukit Timah Campus is a beautiful hybrid of tradition

and modernity. The tranquil campus will provide a conducive scholarly environment for students. Our alumni who

studied at Bukit Timah, in particular, will welcome the chance to revisit the campus they once called home.

A third campus in Outram is the home to the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School.

Another 19 hectares across the highway from Kent Ridge (at the site of the former Warren golf course) is the proposed

University Town @ Warren. This is a visionary project to provide an integrated learning and living environment for

undergraduate and graduate students in a purpose built new campus.

The campus will include accommodation for up to 6000 students complete with a town centre, sports, recreation,

leisure and retail activities integrated with academic and research activities and facilities.

The University Town @ Warren will be operational by 2010.


STUDENT LIFE AND CAMPUS LIVINGCULTURE

ENLIVENING and invigorating, the NUS campus is our very own cultural hub that caters to the

aesthetic development and needs of our community. At any time in the year, you will be able

to take part (either as a participant or as a spectator) in any one of the many events that celebrate

and express the beauty and uniqueness of art and culture on campus.

An education in NUS extends well beyond the lecture halls. Transcending academia, the NUS

experience promises to be a fun, exciting and inspiring one. In our vibrant campus, not only are

our students’ intellectual needs met, their social, physical and emotional well-being are not left

wanting too. Whether your interests lie in sports, theatre or music, or if you’re looking to indulge in

cultural and social activities, you will fi nd that there’s always a kaleidoscope of activities to keep you

entertained.



HOP ON THE SOCIAL BANDWAGON! JOIN STUDENT CLUBS AND SOCIETIES.

It’s activities galore: there are more than 60 student clubs

and societies catering to a wide spectrum of hobbies and

interests, such as photography, astronomy, motoring, and

fi lms, etc. In addition, academic societies support disciplines

such as architecture, engineering and economics. Students are

welcome to begin something completely new, such as forming

a new club. Various student-run groups have also been formed

in NUS to aid any undergrad interested in exploring a fi eld of

interest or discovering their talents, etc.

SPORTS

Students can join close to 30 sub-clubs within the NUS Sports

Club to pick up and excel in sports, ranging from archery to

fencing to mountaineering. Whether it is for leisure or at the

competitive level, you will be able to pursue your favourite

sport easily at NUS. The myriad of sporting activities and events

at NUS refl ects the NUS spirit of scaling sporting heights and

the development of well-rounded individuals. This spirit and

commitment are best embodied in the Centennial Everest

Expedition in mid-2005 where the NUS team – comprising

students, staff and alumni – successfully scaled Mount Everest,

the highest peak in the world!


A FLEXIBLE EDUCATION

NUS Undergraduate programmes strike a healthy balance of depth and breadth that would satisfy both the need

for specialisation as well as fulfi l the broader expectations of a university education. With an education at NUS,

you will be well-poised for a fulfi lling professional life in an increasingly globalised world with its new economy, and be

equally adept in everyday living.

A BROAD CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

The module requirements of the Undergraduate Curriculum provides the substantive scaffolding to ensure broad-based

learning combined with depth of specialisation. They are organised around these three categories of requirements:

i. University Level Requirements broaden students’ intellectual horizons, develop critical and

creative thinking skills for independent learning and promote spoken and written articulacy.

ii. Programme Requirements comprise Faculty/Department requirements and

Major requirements, grounding the students in their specialised discipline.

iii. Unrestricted Elective Modules allow students to take any module at any level,

according to their interests.



MULTIDISCIPLINARY OPPORTUNITIES IN A COMPREHENSIVE UNIVERSITY

Double Degree Programmes

NUS aims to attract the best students, from Singapore

and around the world, who are keen on having a

quality education and leveraging on multidisciplinary

opportunities in a university ranked amongst the world’s

best. NUS recognises that in a world where knowledge

cannot be compartmentalised, many disciplines are, in

fact, complementary. Our Double Degree programmes

offer students the opportunity to attain degrees in two

different, yet complementary fi elds, providing them

with the versatility to work in different fi elds when they

graduate.

A student who satisfi es the requirements of two

degree programmes may opt for a Double Degree. Our

customised programmes include:

• Business Administration and Communications &

New Media

• Business Administration (Accountancy) and

Communications & New Media

• Business Administration and Computing

• Business Administration (Accountancy) and Computing

• Business Administration and Law

• Business Administration (Accountancy) and Law

• Economics and Law

• Engineering and Business Administration

• Engineering and Business Administration(Accountancy)

• Engineering and Economics

• Law and Life Sciences

• Mathematics/Applied Mathematics and

Computing Science

• Materials Science and Engineering & Physics

Besides our customised programmes, students may also

choose their own combination – the permutations are

mind-boggling in our comprehensive university!

CONCURRENT BACHELOR-MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Thinking of doing your Master’s after your Bachelor’s

Degree? Now you can do them concurrently at NUS!

You may declare concurrent Bachelor’s and Master’s

degrees if you satisfy the requirements of both. The

concurrent programmes allow you to complete your

Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in a shorter time

than if separate degrees were sought. Our customised

concurrent programmes include:

• Bachelor of Business Administration and

Master in Public Policy

• Bachelor of Business Administration (Accountancy) and

Master in Public Policy

• Bachelor of Business Administration and

Master of Science (Management)

• Bachelor of Business Administration (Accountancy) and


• Bachelor of Laws and Master in Public Policy

• Bachelor of Computing and


• Bachelor of Computing and

Master of Entertainment Technology

• Bachelor of Engineering and


MINOR PROGRAMMES AND DOUBLE MAJOR PROGRAMMES

Interested in Marketing, but want to learn more about

Psychology? Can’t decide if you prefer Economics or

Political Science? Our Minor Programmes allow students

to pursue their interests and study in an area outside

their Majors, while our Double Major Programmes allow

students to declare a Double Major within the same

Faculty/Department.

STUDY AT NUS FOR A TRULY FLEXIBLE EDUCATION!

In a comprehensive university such as NUS, the scope for

a broad-based education is virtually limitless! By offering

true fl exibility, NUS provides an education that is not

artifi cially compartmentalised into rigid subject areas,

and will stand you in good stead when you step out into

the knowledge-based economy!

Visit www.nus.edu.sg/nusbulletin to see how you can

mix and match!


UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME

THE University Scholars Programme (USP) is an interdisciplinary academic programme for NUS undergraduates. USP

admits 180 students each year, and offers the freedom to explore across disciplines, a wide range of extracurricular

and overseas opportunities, and a community of exceptionally motivated and talented students.

USP is an honours programme. Students admitted to USP are concurrently enrolled in one of the following six NUS

faculties or schools:

• Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

• NUS Business School

• School of Computing

• School of Design and Environment

• Faculty of Engineering

• Faculty of Science

USP students earn 30% of their academic credits in USP, and 70% in their home faculty or school.

USP offers a wide range of interdisciplinary modules, on topics as diverse as The Mind, Human Relations, Evolution,

Simplicity, and Sonic Arts. USP students take a writing module in Year One, which provides a foundation in writing and

critical thinking. Beyond Year One, additional for-credit options include individual research with a faculty mentor, and

overseas academic exchanges and entrepreneurial internships.

USP encourages, and provides fi nancial support for numerous overseas initiatives. These include exchange programmes

at universities such as Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Peking University, and the Australian National University; expeditions to

destinations such as Himalayas, Cambodia, and South Africa; and overseas fi eld trips.

Students apply to join USP, and are admitted based on their academic potential and co-curricular achievements, their

passion, motivation, and curiosity.

Upon successful completion of USP requirements and an honours programme, USP students graduate with an honours

degree from their home faculty or school, along with a certifi cate that recognises them as University Scholars.



INTERDISCIPLINARY CURRICULUM

USP students take 30% of their modules in USP and the remaining

modules in their home or other faculties. This 30% is made up of eight

USP First-Tier modules and four USP Advanced modules.

USP offers a wide range of interdisciplinary First-Tier and Advanced

modules. These modules are taught in seminars with class sizes ranging

from 12 to a maximum of 35 students. This facilitates interaction with the

professor and among students.

USP FIRST-TIER MODULES

USP First-Tier modules are central to the USP ethos as they foster critical

thinking and interdisciplinary inquiry. They also equip USP students with

the skills of self-initiated and self-directed learning.

Here are some USP First-Tier modules students get to read:

Multidisciplinary Perspectives on “Mind”

(USP Module UWC2101R)

Investigates the mind from the points of view of biology,

philosophy, and psychology.

Clothing Identities

(USP Module UWC2101N)

Investigates how clothing relates to identity from the points of view

of literature, history, and sociology.

Evolution

(USP Module ULS2202)

Investigates competing theories and asks why some are accepted

over others.

Power, Space and Pleasure

(USP Module UWC2101H)

Examines how our surroundings infl uence the way we think, from

the points of view of urban planning, literature, and philosophy.

Interpreting Consumerism

(USP Module UWC2101I)

Investigates the relationship between human nature and

consumption, from the points of view of sociology, business,

and popular culture.

Cyberart

(USP Module UAR2201)

Studies contemporary art made possible by new technologies,

from both creative and theoretical points of view.

Sonic Arts and Sciences

(USP Module UAR2204)

Investigates how we experience, think, and talk about sound.

How Technologies Work

(USP Module UPC2203)

Examines the physical principles behind everyday technologies,

and their impact on society and the environment.

Ethics and the Environment

(USP Module UPI2205)

Examines the ethical grounds on which we make decisions about

the environment, from the points of view of ecology, biology,

and philosophy.

Human Relations

(USP Module UHB2201)

Asks how cognition, attitudes, and values affect human behaviour,

from the points of view of sociology, psychology, and organisational

behaviour.


ACHIEVEMENTS OF STUDENTS AND GRADUATES

USP students have won acclaimed international competitions

and awards, such as the Washington Center International

Leaders Award (2008), Mondialogo Engineering Award (2007),

McGill Management International Case Competition (2008,

2007), ASEAN University Network Young Speakers Contest (2008,

2007, 2005), International Case Competition at the ‘Ethical

Leadership for the New Generation’ Youth Summit (2007),

International L’Oreal Brandstorm Competition (2007),

International Council of Psychologists Seisoh Sukemune /Bruce

Bain Early Career Research Award (2006), St Gallen Wings of

Excellence Award (2006), Shell Gourami Business Challenge (2006),

Taipei City Cup Chinese-English Impromptu Speech Contest

(2006, 2005), and Willi Hennig Awards (2005).

Among the recent graduates of the USP, about one-third go

on to pursue postgraduate studies at both local and overseas

universities, including top universities such as Oxford, Cambridge,

Berkeley, Stanford, and Cornell. Two alumni have gone on to

receive Fulbright scholarships. Others fi nd employment in

major organisations in the private and public sectors, with many

holding prestigious management associate appointments.

USP ADVANCED MODULES

USP students complete their USP Advanced Curriculum via any of the following:

ACADEMIC INQUIRY

Those interested in research make use of Academic Inquiry to initiate and study a topic of their interest at a higher

level and in greater depth than standard course requirements under the guidance of a faculty member. The

various options include Independent Study Modules, Advanced Multidisciplinary Seminars, and Double Degree

Programmes, among others.

CULTURAL IMMERSION

This option is ideal for those who wish to develop cultural capabilities and networks in a foreign country, through

cultural immersion at an overseas partner university for an extended period of time. Open to all USP students

(of any major) are cultural immersion programmes with China’s Peking University, Japan’s Waseda University,

and India’s Delhi University.

ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT

Those who wish to experience an entrepreneurial culture have the option of spending a year in one of NUS’

Overseas Colleges in leading entrepreneurial and academic hubs of the world: Silicon Valley and Philadelphia (USA),

Stockholm (Sweden), Shanghai (China), and Bangalore (India). Students intern with start-up companies and study

entrepreneurship-related courses at overseas partner universities.



DIVERSE OVERSEAS EXPERIENCES

USP encourages students to actively engage in a wide

range of experiences beyond the classroom, both

overseas and local.

In particular, the USP Global Programme provides

resources, supports and plans for activities that help USP

students gain a global outlook, apply their interdisciplinary

learning and develop leadership capabilities. It is a

unique platform provided for USP students to initiate

and customise their own learning experience in a global

context. Activities which have been sponsored by the

USP Global Programme include seminars, symposia,

overseas study programmes and youth expeditions.

These activities are generously subsidised by USP.

Students have a plethora of study abroad opportunities

through Student Exchanges, NUS Overseas Colleges, fi eld

trips, and joint and double degree programmes with

prestigious overseas universities. These include PhB/

BSc(Hons) and PhB/BA(Hons) Joint Degree Programmes

with the Australian National University, USP-Yuanpei

Cultural Immersion Programme with Peking University,

NUS-in-Yale and USP-Stanford Summer Programmes,

Harvard College in Asia Programme exchange conference

at USP, USP-George Washington University Two-City

Dialogue Programme and many more. Students also

travel to countries like Japan, India, and Cambodia

on fi eld trips organised under their USP First-Tier

curriculum.

To enable students to take advantage of overseas

learning opportunities, USP Student Grants provide

additional resources specifi cally available to USP

students other than those from their home faculties

or the university.

ACTIVE STUDENT COMMUNITY

USP students, professors, staff and alumni have diverse

backgrounds and talents, yet are united by their passion

and motivation to pursue their interests and create

signifi cant outcomes. The USP community bonds over

intellectual and social activities and events, many of

which are organised by the University Scholars Club, its

students club, and Scholars Programme Alumni Network,

its alumni society.

INDUSTRY ALUMNI NETWORK

USP students and alumni are invited to explore and

participate in the many career and post-graduate

opportunities sourced and created by USP through its

industry and alumni networks. Conducted both locally

and overseas, opportunities include internships and

research/work attachments, career and personal

development talks and workshops, and recruitment,

networking and scholarships sharing sessions.

APPLICATION

USP admissions open every year with NUS’ general admissions exercise. In

addition to their NUS application, applicants are required to submit a separate

USP application, together with a short essay. Applications may be submitted

online at www.usp.sg before the closing date of 2 April each year.

Students applying after the closing date of 2 April will be considered on a case-

by-case basis, subject to the availability of places. National Service (NS) men who

are successful in the admissions exercise to join USP, will have a place reserved

for them in USP in the year that they matriculate into NUS.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted to attend an interview. Applicants are

assessed on the basis of the essay and the interview, in addition to their academic

and co-curricular achievements.

There is no monetary scholarship associated with admission to USP. USP students

may however apply for NUS scholarships, or can be recipients of other scholarships.

USP OPEN DAYS

For a chance to interact with USP faculty, students and staff, drop by at the NUS

Open House (on 14-15 March 2009) and the USP Open House (on 21 March 2009).


Mikail Lo, Heather Chi Xin Ci, Sarah Cheng Xue Mei and Muhd Ibnur Rashad

“USP equipped me with the ability to examine issues

using a multidisciplinary approach, and gave me the

opportunity to conduct independent research on areas

beyond my major. The numerous academic exchanges,

dialogues and overseas expeditions under the Global

Programme provided such wonderful beyond-the-

classroom exposure. The USP experience has left such

a strong footprint on my life that I believe it puts me

in good stead for any career in a world of blurred and

shifting boundaries.”

Low Hui Ping

Economics + USP, Class of 2008

Pursuing career at Ministry of Community

Development, Youth and Sports

“USP opens up a lot of doors for its students. When I

joined the School of Computing, I was only thinking

of becoming a computer engineer. I value how USP

helped me discover new avenues and perspectives, and

encouraged me to take a careful look at them and learn

to make connections between different disciplines.”

Sarabjit Singh

Computing + USP, Class of 2007

Entrepreneur

WHAT USP GRADUATES AND STUDENTS SAY



CONTACT DETAILS

For more information, please contact:

University Scholars Programme

National University of Singapore

Level 6, Block ADM

10 Kent Ridge Crescent

Singapore 119260

Tel : +65 6516 4425

Fax : +65 6773 1012

Email : [email protected]

Website : usp.nus.edu.sg

“USP encourages an open mind, embraces diversity

and compassion, and challenges me to think big and

broad. My time in USP has been enriching to say the

least, and has certainly added sparks to my life.”

Mikail Lo

Material Sciences and Engineering + USP,

Third Year

Won NUS Student Achievement Awards 2008

for Community Service

“Joining USP was one of the best choices I made.

Not only has USP given me the opportunity for

experiential learning and leadership development

through participating and organising overseas

programmes and community projects, it has also

put me in touch with many interesting and like-

minded friends – the defi ning criteria of an enjoyable

education!”

Heather Chi Xin Ci

Geography + USP, Second Year


for Community Service

“USP fosters strong, diverse and unique bonds

across different communities and this allows us to

reach out to the society far beyond the classroom. I

personally found great reward in participating in the

multidisciplinary opportunities that USP offers.”

Sarah Cheng Xue Mei

Psychology + Theatre Studies + USP, Third Year

Won Student Achievement Awards 2008

for Arts and Culture

“USP is a community that’s United, Strong and

Progressive. It’s where I engage in seminars and

dialogues crossing diverse disciplines, share my

perspectives with young leaders in Vietnam, Mumbai,

Boston and the US Naval Academy, and got motivated

to do a stint at Silicon Valley. The USP experience is

simply Unique, Special and Personalised.”

Muhd Ibnur Rashad

Engineering Science (Nanotechnology) + USP,

Third Year


for Enterprise


STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME

Name : Heng Liang Seng

Faculty : School of Computing

Host University/Country : University of Melbourne/Australia

“The experience in University of Melbourne has been very enriching.

I have made many good friends, been to unforgettable places and

attempted things that I have never tried before.”

Name : Goh Feng Chen

Faculty : NUS Business School

Host University/Country : Korea University/South Korea

“This exchange trip was an eye-opener for me and has

certainly broadened my horizons. I will surely miss this

phase of my life as it has been very memorable.”

ASIA/AUSTRALASIA

Name : Lynn Foo Hui Peng

Faculty : Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Host University/Country : University of Hong Kong/China

“Refl ecting back on how this student exchange programme in

Hong Kong has benefi ted me, I can only say that the experiences

and lessons gained are so meaningful and indescribable that one

can only fully empathise when he/she has personally been on an

exchange programme.”

THE Student Exchange Programme (SEP) is part of NUS’ commitment to global education, allowing NUS

undergraduates to spend a semester or two at an overseas partner university while earning credits towards their

NUS degree. Maximise this once-in-a-lifetime chance and select from a list of 180 top universities from 30 countries

around the world.

The SEP is the largest overseas programme at NUS nurturing global citizens of the future. SEP is a chance for students

to experience student life in a foreign country and become global citizens. This is a great opportunity to pick up a

new language, absorb new cultures, overcome novel challenges and make new friends! An overseas stint will also

help to increase your future global employability.

Now is the time for you to discover a world of opportunities beyond our shores through NUS’ Student Exchange

Programme!

Visit our website at www.nus.edu.sg/iro for more information on SEP, as well as on internships, summer programmes

and other overseas programmes.



Name : Nattaya Suebjaklap


Host University/Country : University of California, Los

Angeles (UCLA)/USA

“For me, the NUS student exchange programme has been a

very fulfi lling 4 months. It has given me many unforgettable

experiences and a lifetime of friendships that can never be

found elsewhere.”

Name : Jiang Chenhui

Faculty : Faculty of Science

Host University/Country : University of Connecticut/USA

“Study abroad is all about making a difference, and I believe that is

just what I have experienced during my one semester stay in the

United States.”

Name : Tran Phuong Nhung


Host University/Country : City University, London/UK

“What I learnt most from the exchange programme was how to

cope with living in a multi-cultural environment. My advice for

students who intend to go to City University is to engage in school

and social activities as much as possible and attend a variety of

London activities to get to know the city to the fullest.”

Name : Zhang Yaou

Faculty : School of Design and Environment

Host University/Country : ETH Zurich/Switzerland

“As precious experiences were formed, I felt that I had become a

more well-rounded, mature and informed person.”

AMERICAS

EUROPE

Name : Lynn Chua

Faculty : Faculty of Science

Host University/Country : Université Joseph Fourier/France

“Indeed, through SEP, the once-timid me was exposed to an exciting

world beyond my comfort zone. The exchange taught me tolerance,

how to have an open mind and other life lessons, and exposed me to

encounters which I would never have been able to experience back

home. Every day is a new day, and who knows who we may meet or

what we may encounter?”


AUSTRALIA

• Australian National University

• Monash University

• University of Adelaide

• University of Melbourne

• University of New South Wales

• University of Queensland

• University of Sydney

• University of Western Australia

AUSTRIA

• University of Innsbruck

BELGIUM

• University of Ghent

• University of Antwerp

• Vrije Universiteit Brussel

CANADA

• Concordia University

• McGill University

• Queen’s University at Kingston

• Simon Fraser University

• University of Alberta

• University of British Columbia

• University of Calgary

• University of Guelph

• University of Ottawa

• University of Toronto

• University of Victoria

• University of Waterloo

• University of Western Ontario

• York University

CHINA

• Fudan University

• Huazhong University of

Science & Technology

• Nanjing University

• Nankai University

• Peking University

• Shandong University

• Shanghai Jiao Tong University

• Sichuan University

• Sun Yat-Sen University

• Tsinghua University

• Wuhan University

• Xiamen University

• Xi’an Jiaotong University

• Zhejiang University

CROATIA

• University of Zagreb

CZECH REPUBLIC

• Czech Technical University

DENMARK

• Aalborg University

• University of Aarhus

• University of Copenhagen

• Technical University of

Denmark

ESTONIA

• Tallinn University of Technology

FINLAND

• University of Helsinki

FRANCE

• École Centrale Paris

• École des Mines de Paris

• École Nationale des Ponts et

Chaussées (ENPC)

• École Nationale Supérieure de

l’Electronique et de ses

Applications (ENSEA)

• École Supérieure d’Électricité

(SUPELEC)

• Institut d’Etudes Politiques de

Paris (Sciences Po)

• Institut National des Sciences

Appliquées de Lyon (INSA Lyon)

• Telecom Paris Tech

• Telecom Sud Paris

• Grenoble – INP

• Université Joseph Fourier,

Grenoble I (UJF)

• Université Paris Dauphine

• Université Paris – Pantheon

Sorbonne (Paris I)

• Université Paris – Sorbonne

(Paris IV)

• Université Paris – Sud XI

• Université Pierre Mendès

– France, Grenoble II

• Université Technologie

de Troyes (UTT)

• Université Technologie

de Compiegne (UTC)

GERMANY

• Albert-Ludwigs-University of

Freiburg

• Ludwig-Maximilians-University

of Munich

• Rupert Charles University of

Heidelberg

• RWTH Aachen University

• Technical University of Darmstadt

• Technical University of

Hamburg-Harburg

• Technical University of Munich

• University of Bonn

• University of Hohenheim

• University of Karlsruhe

• University of Konstanz

• University of Mannheim

• University of Stuttgart

• University of Tübingen

• University of Ulm

HONG KONG

• Chinese University of Hong Kong

• City University of Hong Kong

• University of Hong Kong

HUNGARY

• Budapest University of

Technology & Economics

• Corvinus University of Budapest

IRELAND

• University College Dublin

ISRAEL

• Technion – Israel Institute of

Technology

JAPAN

• Keio University

• Kyoto University

• Kyushu University

• Tohoku University

• Tokyo Institute of Technology

• Waseda University

LATVIA

• Riga Technical University

LITHUANIA

• Vilnius University

OUR UNIVERSITY-WIDE EXCHANGE PARTNERS



MEXICO

• Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios

Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM)

NEW ZEALAND

• University of Auckland

• University of Canterbury

• University of Otago

• Victoria University of Wellington

NETHERLANDS

• Delft University of Technology

• Technical University of Eindhoven

• University of Amsterdam

• Utrecht University

NORWAY

• Norwegian University of


• University of Oslo

POLAND

• Akademia Gorniczo – Hutnicza

(AGH) University of Science

& Technology

• Cracow University of

Technology (CUT)

• Jagiellonian University

• Warsaw School of Economics

• Warsaw University of Technology

RUSSIA

• Novosibirsk Stato University

• St Petersburg St Polytechnical

University

SOUTH AFRICA

• University of Pretoria

• University of Cape Town

SOUTH KOREA

• Korea Advanced Institute of


• Korea University

• Seoul National University

SPAIN

• Universidad Autònoma de Madrid

SWEDEN

• Chalmers University of Technology

• Göteborg University

• Lund University

• University of Stockholm

• Uppsala University

SWITZERLAND

• Swiss Federal Institute of

Technology Lausanne (EPFL)

• ETH Zurich

• University of Geneva

• University of Lausanne

• University of Zurich

TAIWAN

• National Cheng Kung University

• National Taiwan University

UK

• Durham University

• Imperial College London

• King’s College London

• Lancaster University

• Royal Holloway University of London

• University of Birmingham

• University of Bristol

• University of Edinburgh

• University of Glasgow

• University of Leeds

• University of Manchester

• University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne

• University of Nottingham

• University of Southampton

• University of Sussex

• University of York

USA

• Arizona State University

• Boston University

• Carleton College

• Carnegie Mellon University

• Case Western Reserve University

• Clarkson University

• College of William & Mary

• Cornell University

• Emory University

• Georgia Institute of Technology

• Pennsylvania State University

• Purdue University

• Rice University

• Texas A&M University

• Tulane University

• University of Arizona

• University of California –

(Berkeley, Davis, Irvine,

Los Angeles, Santa Barbara,

Santa Cruz, San Diego, Riverside)

• University of Connecticut

• University of Hawaii, Manoa

• University of Illinois at

Urbana - Champaign

• University of Miami

• University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

• University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

• University of Oregon

• University of Pennsylvania

• University of Pittsburgh

• University of Southern California

• University of Texas, Austin

• University of Virginia

• University of Washington, Seattle

• University of Wisconsin – Madison

CONTACT DETAILS


International Relations Offi ce

3rd Storey, Unit 03-03, Shaw Foundation Alumni House,

11 Kent Ridge Drive, Singapore 119244


Website : www.nus.edu.sg/iro


NUS OVERSEAS COLLEGES

NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC), a division of NUS Enterprise, provides entrepreneurial NUS students with the

opportunity to spend a year of their undergraduate life overseas, working and studying in leading entrepreneurial

academic hubs around the world. This prestigious experiential education programme gives students a unique

opportunity to work as an intern in a challenging start-up environment while studying at our renowned partner

universities in these hubs. You can choose between Silicon Valley or Philadelphia in the USA, Shanghai or Beijing in

China, Stockholm in Sweden or Bangalore in India and study at Stanford University, University of Pennsylvania,

Fudan University, Tsinghua University, Swedish Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) or the Indian Institute of Science

respectively.

Students selected for the programme will be awarded a scholarship to cover the additional costs that may be incurred

from going overseas. Furthermore, you will receive up to 40 Modular Credits for the two semesters spent on this

programme, so that with proper planning, you will not need to extend your candidature. Upon successful completion

of the programme, a Technopreneurship Minor will also be incorporated into your Bachelor’s degree.

The benefi ts are plenty and you will return to Singapore with an entrepreneurial mindset and a global perspective.

NUS COLLEGE IN STOCKHOLM (NCST)

The setting up of the NUS College in Stockholm

(NCST) marks a critical milestone as NUS celebrates

its centennial. In particular, it is a privilege to be

partnering with Royal Institute of Technology

(Kungliga Tekniska Hogskolan, KTH), which has a

deep history and commitment to education of over

175 years.

NUS COLLEGE IN BANGALORE (NCBA)

The NUS College in Bangalore (NCBA) opens

up new opportunities for NUS students to

experience India through working in Bangalore.

The fi rst NUS overseas college for graduate

students, it allows them to further their research

at the Indian Institute of Science or in the industry

for six months.

OUR OVERSEAS COLLEGES

Royal Institute of Technology – Stockholm

Indian Institute of Science – Bangalore



NUS COLLEGE IN SHANGHAI (NCSH)

Shanghai is chosen as the third location for the

overseas colleges because it is one of China’s leading

entrepreneurial and academic hubs. Students

participating in the NUS College in Shanghai (NCSH)

will return with a true bicultural experience, a good

understanding of business practices in China, and a

network of contacts that will facilitate future business

endeavours in China.

University of Pennsylvania – Bio Valley

Fudan University – Shanghai

Stanford University – Silicon Valley

Tsinghua University – Beijing

NUS COLLEGE IN BIO VALLEY (NCBV)

NUS College in Bio Valley (NCBV), located in

Philadelphia, is designed for students to take

advantage of the unique opportunities within

Central and in the Greater Philadelphia area,

especially in the biotech and biomedical areas.

NUS COLLEGE IN SILICON VALLEY (NCSV)

NUS College in Silicon Valley (NCSV) is based in

world-renowned Silicon Valley, California, a region

noted for its concentration of high technology start-

ups.

NUS COLLEGE IN BEIJING (NCBJ)

NUS College in Beijing (NCBJ) is the latest addition

to the overseas colleges in NOC. Beijing, the capital

of China, is rich in culture and offers an excellent

platform for budding entrepreneurs. The pioneer

batch of students departing in July 2009 can immerse

themselves in the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit in

the technological parks in Beijing while studying

entrepreneurial-related courses at Tsinghua University.


Winne SohNUS College in Shanghai Alumni

Eric CherNUS College in Bio Valley Alumni

Sarabjit Singh NUS College in Bio Valley Alumni

OUR STUDENTS’ ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Students have benefi ted greatly from the lessons they have learnt

whilst at the overseas colleges. Alumni from the programme have

won in the last 3 (2004, 2006 and 2008) Lee Kuan Yew Global

Business Plan Competitions organised by Singapore Management

University, beating more than 750 entries from around the world.

NOC Bio Valley Alumni, Eric Cher, Chua Zi Yong, Goh Qing Zhuang

and Darren Luo, all members of team Gelomatrix, impressed with

their cartilage-repair biotech business plan and walked away

with the fi rst prize in the 2008 Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan.

In the Start-Up@Singapore business plan competition, NOC alumni

have emerged winners in four of the last fi ve fi nals; winning in

2003, 2004, 2006 and 2007.

NOC Bio Valley alumni, Sarabjit Singh, has never imagined that

he would be the CEO of a start-up company at the age of 24.

But thanks to the NOC programme, an exciting opportunity opened

up for him. Sarabjit company’s NeatCo Asia has successfully launched

his fi rst product, NeatScan To Offi ce in October 2008.

Drawing from her experience gained from the NOC internship

in Shanghai, Winne Soh, co-founded Dream Axis Pte. Ltd.

www.dreamaxis.com.sg, a contents provider launched in early

2008 to develop virtual space as a mainstream media channel. It

is headquartered in Singapore, working with partners from US,

CONTACT DETAILS


NUS Overseas Colleges

A Division of NUS Enterprise

21 Heng Mui Keng Terrace, Level 5


Singapore 119613

Tel : +65 6516 8063

Fax : +65 6776 5031


Website : www.nus.edu.sg/enterprise/noc



THE SPIRIT OF ENTERPRISE

ASIDE from its well-established roles in research and education, NUS also actively nurtures a spirit of enterprise.

To provide an environment that is conducive for entrepreneurship, NUS Enterprise was launched. The NUS

Overseas Colleges (NOC) programme that you have read about was one of its fi rst initiatives.

Closer to home, other NUS Enterprise initiatives allow students to experience entrepreneurship fi rst hand. The NUS

Entrepreneurship Centre (NEC), a division of NUS Enterprise, promotes and inspires the entrepreneurial minds among

the NUS community through supporting student groups and activities, such as the annual Start-Up@Singapore

Business Plan Competition organised by the NUS Entrepreneurship Society, the Asian Youth Energy Summit organised

by the Energy Carta, and the E27 group which organises local and regional ICT/IDM-related events with companies

like Google and Facebook. Through its incubator ecosystem, NEC provides both the hard and soft infrastructure to

nurture start-ups into viable companies, including provision of physical space, mentoring, match-making with venture

capitalists/angel investors, start-up funding schemes and IP advisory services.

NEC also initiates programmes such as the innovative Local Enterprise Achiever Development (iLEAD) programme.

iLEAD is an internship programme which integrates experiential learning of entrepreneurship and includes a 2-week

overseas study mission, exposing students to the international business environment and challenges of setting up a

business globally.

Indeed, there is a thriving entrepreneurial dimension in the NUS community and culture. By igniting the entrepreneurial

spirit, partnering for success and nurturing future entrepreneurial leaders, NUS Enterprise aims to make a positive

impact on Singapore’s economy and beyond. Find out more at www.nus.edu.sg/enterprise!


NUS Centre For the Arts (CFA) is an artistic and

cultural hub of the University, enabling the NUS

community to nurture their creative pursuits. CFA

promotes performing, visual and literary arts via its

23 campus arts groups – totaling 2,900 members – in

music, dance, theatre, fi lm, production and visual arts.

CFA presents a rich calendar of arts events, such as

the annual NUS Arts Festival and Dance Refl ections. Part

of CFA, NUS Museum is devoted to teaching and research

on Asian regional art and culture, via its four collections:

• Lee Kong Chian Collection of Chinese materials from

ancient to contemporary art

• South and Southeast Asian Collection ranging from

Indian classical sculptures to modern pieces

• Ng Eng Teng Collection donated by the late

Singapore sculptor

• Straits Chinese Collection at NUS’ Baba House at

157 Neil Road

NUS CENTRE FOR THE ARTS

CFA manages the University Cultural Centre (UCC),

an innovative performing arts venue which hosts

performances by the NUS community, local arts groups

and international artistes, as well as major University

events such as Commencement.

Find out more about CFA at www.nus.edu.sg/cfa

As part of holistic education in NUS, CFA provides

opportunities for students with passion in the arts

to hone their talent. They also pick up life skills in

leadership, management, marketing, communications

and administration. CFA groups enjoy professional

tutoring by 80 of Singapore’s top artistes including

Cultural Medallion winners Iskandar Ismail (Music) and

Santha Bhaskar (Dance), as well as opportunities to

perform in campus-wide, national and international

platforms and competitions.

Leadership positions are open to students to manage

committees within each CFA group, and promising

students can also look forward to internship within CFA’s

administration.

Welcome back to campus event organised by NUS Centre For the Arts at University Cultural Centre



“As a member of NUS Choir, I enjoyed excellent opportunities for

leisure, leadership and achievements. NUS Centre For the Arts

completes a holistic university experience that is personally satisfying,

and highly valued by potential employers. Even as an alumni, CFA

continues to develop me as I seek an enterprising career in the

booming arts industry in Singapore.”

Tan Keng Khoon, former President of NUS Choir, currently working

as Special Assistant to Director and in Group Management, CFA

“NUS CFA helped nourish my

love for Indian classical dance

while opening avenues of

exploration in various forms

of dance and music. In the

process, I was introduced to the

vibrant arts scene in Singapore,

making it only natural that

I forayed into the arts world at

CFA.”

A p a r n a R a m a c h a n d r a n

Nambiar, NUS Indian Dance

alumni, currently working in

the Venues Management at

CFA

“As a student I was part of the ExxonMobil Campus Concerts Crew

where I was introduced to organising and running events at NUS CFA.

It was a great opportunity to meet renowned artists and work with

some of the fi nest directors, choreographers and technical crew from

all over the world. What began as an extracurricular activity became

a career path that I truly enjoy walking on, all thanks to NUS CFA.”

Nipuna Perera, ExxonMobil Campus Concerts alumni crew,

currently working in the Programmes division, CFA

The annual NUS Arts Festival has also developed a collaborative approach with NUS’ academic faculties such that the

arts and academic subjects play a synergistic role at the festival’s programmes. NUS Museum offers NUS students the

opportunity to integrate their degree learning with exhibitions and dialogue with the best creative minds in the world.

The Baba House is a living heritage home that continues to provide a rich resource for students to research into history

and culture.

NUS Indian Dance

NUS Chinese Orchestra


FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

THE Faculty Of Arts And Social Sciences (FASS) is one of the oldest in the University, with origins dating back to

the founding of Raffles College in 1928. Today, we are one of the largest faculties at NUS, with more than 5,000

undergraduates and over 550 academic, professional and administrative staff. Our mission is to contribute to society

through the advancement of knowledge and learning in the humanities and social sciences.

The Faculty offers the most comprehensive range of Humanities and Social Sciences subjects in Singapore and the

region. The 3 divisions of Asian Studies, Humanities and Social Sciences house 15 departments offering 19 undergraduate

subjects. In addition, our Centre for Language Studies provides language learning in Arabic, Bahasa Indonesia, Chinese

(Mandarin), French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Tamil, Thai and Vietnamese.

All departments offer both major and minor programmes. FASS also houses cross-departmental minors in China

Studies; Cultural Studies; Gender Studies; Geographical Information Systems; Geosciences; Health and Social Sciences;

Religious Studies; Science, Technology, and Society; and Urban Studies.

Please see www.fas.nus.edu.sg for a full listing of offerings.



BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (HONOURS) IN COMMUNICATIONS AND NEW MEDIA AND BACHELOR OF BUSINESS OF ADMINISTRATION (HONOURS)

This double degree offered by FASS and the School of Business

allows students to acquire a deep understanding of two complex and

connected areas. In today’s global environment, the line separating

communications and media studies and business is blurring. Graduates

from communications and media programmes are often expected to

perform tasks that entail business training, while business graduates are

expected to know how to communicate effectively with a company’s

public, manage a crisis, or chart technological trends.

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (HONOURS) IN ECONOMICS AND BACHELOR OF LAW (HONOURS)

This double degree is offered by FASS and the Faculty of Law. It is built

around the existing Economics and Law degrees, and includes specially

designed modules that draw upon both subjects. Graduates of the

programme will be fully fl edged economists and lawyers with special

knowledge of the interconnections between the two disciplines. They

will be in high demand from law fi rms with international presence, large

commercial banks and government bodies.

All undergraduates enrol in a four-year programme leading to the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Bachelor

of Social Sciences (Honours) degree in a single major. Those who choose not to complete or do not fulfil

the Honours requirements may graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Students who meet the requirements can apply for a Double Major or Double Degree programme. They

will graduate with two areas of distinct but complementary expertise.

Top GCE ‘A’ Level applicants to FASS will be given the chance of direct admission to their preferred major.

To be eligible for this special scheme, applicants must have obtained Grade A for at least 3 of their H2

Level subjects at one examination sitting. Eligible candidates will be invited to indicate their preferred

major upon successful admission into FASS.

(Note: this scheme only applies to students who take the GCE ‘A’ Level examinations held jointly with the

Ministry of Education in Singapore.)

DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours)

SYEDA SANA RAHMANGraduated with 1st class honours in Political ScienceFaculty of Arts and Social Sciences

“The multi-dimensional environment of the FASS has helped me deepen my understanding of the interconnectedness of our world, its people and situations. Armed with analytical and research skills honed in the varied and engaging modules offered by the faculty, I am excited about exploring the real world.”


BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (HONOURS) IN ECONOMICS AND BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONOURS)

This double degree allows students to graduate fully

equipped as both engineers and economists. Both

Economics and Engineering are concerned with solving

problems, and the programme will provide the student

with an advanced understanding of the close connections

between the two disciplines.

BACHELOR OF ARTS/SOCIAL SCIENCES (HONOURS) AND BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL LIBERAL STUDIES WITH WASEDA UNIVERSITY

This double degree is for FASS students who are in

the University Scholars Programme. Students will be

required to spend the third and fi fth years of their study

in the School of International Liberal Studies at Waseda

University, Japan.

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (HONOURS IN ACTUARIAL STUDIES AND ECONOMICS) WITH THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU)

SUBJECT PREREQUISITES

Chinese Language/

Chinese Studies

• At least B4 for Higher Chinese at GCE ‘O’ level/

Chinese Language at ‘AO’ level

OR

• At least a pass for Chinese at GCE ‘A’ level/

Higher Chinese at GCE ‘A’ level

OR

• At least C grade for Chinese Language (H1CL) at GCE ‘A’ level

OR

• At least a pass for

Chinese Language and Literature (H2CLL) at GCE ‘A’ level

Chinese Language and Literature (H3CLL) at GCE ‘A’ level

Students with other similar qualifi cations should approach the department

for clarifi cation.

This joint degree will enable students, who do well

enough, to complete parts 1 and 2 of the qualifi cation for

Fellowship of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia. Half

of the study takes place in Singapore and half in Australia.

The programme aims to produce broadly educated

graduates as well as experts in Economics and Actuarial

Studies.

BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS) AND BACHELOR OF PHILOSOPHY (HONOURS) WITH THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU)

This joint degree is for FASS students who are in the

University Scholars Programme. Students will be required

to spend slightly less than half of their study in Australia.

The degree combines a strong emphasis on independent

enquiry with broad-based critical learning. Its curriculum

structure is an amalgamation of the FASS/University

Scholars Programme curriculum and the enquiry-intensive

ANU PhB curriculum. The four participating majors are

English Literature, History, Philosophy and Theatre Studies.

BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS) WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL (UNCCH)

This joint degree involves students spending two to

four semesters at UNC in the US. It is offered in 5 majors

– Economics, English, Geography, History and Political

Science – and combines the broad, structured General

Education component of the UNCCH programme, with the

extended, in-depth study of our major.




Communications and New Media • Open to all registered students of the Faculty

Economics • Open to all registered students of the Faculty

English Language/

English Literature• Exempted from NUS Qualifying English Test

OR

Passed NUS Qualifying English Test

OR

• Exempted from further CELC Remedial English modules

European Studies • Open to all registered students of the Faculty

Previous knowledge of European languages is not required

Geography • Open to all registered students of the Faculty

History • Open to all registered students of the Faculty

Japanese Studies • Open to all registered students of the Faculty

Previous knowledge of Japanese is not required

Malay Studies • A pass in Higher Malay Language at GCE ‘O’ level

OR

• A H1 pass in Malay Language

OR

• H2/H3 pass in Malay Language and Literature

Philosophy • Open to all registered students of the Faculty

Political Science • Open to all registered students of the Faculty

Psychology • A pass in Mathematics at GCE ‘O’ level or its equivalent

Social Work • Open to all registered students of the Faculty

Must have the aptitude for, and a strong interest in, working with

people

Sociology • Open to all registered students of the Faculty

Southeast Asian Studies • Open to all registered students of the Faculty

South Asian Studies • Open to all registered students of the Faculty

Theatre Studies • Exempted from NUS Qualifying English Test

OR

• Passed NUS Qualifying English Test

OR

• Exempted from further CELC Remedial English modules


WHY SHOULD YOU STUDY WITH US?

Breadth, Depth, Choice

We offer breadth and depth, combined with fl exibility and choice. Students can determine the balance of depth and

breadth, the area of specialisation, and the scope and nature of their study outside that.

Opportunities

Under the Faculty’s Student Exchange Programme, eligible students spend one or two semesters in a partner

university and have their results credited towards their degree at NUS. The programme exposes students to exciting

opportunities, broadening their academic horizons and enriching their experience in different environments and

cultures. Students may choose from partner universities in America, Europe, Asia and Australasia.

Immersion Programmes provide complete language learning experiences and include home stays, language

classes, hands-on project work, workshops on the cultural and socio-historical aspects of the country and visits

to nearby cities and attractions in the region. Students may participate in immersion programmes in Thailand,

Indonesia, Vietnam or Germany.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Our emphasis on critical thinking and analytical skills

helps produce articulate and independent individuals.

Our graduates work for a range of employers from

government ministries to multinational corporations.

Their roles include, but are not limited to:

• advertising, marketing, corporate communications and

events management

• arts and cultural industries

• banking and fi nance

• broadcasting and journalism

• domestic and international consultancy

• economic and urban planning

• editorial work and publishing

• information technology

• tourism planning

• transport planning

• social work

• survey research and statistical analysis

• teaching and research

Field studies allow for knowledge acquired in the classroom to be

applied in real world settings. The Geography Field Studies module,

for instance, has been successfully conducted over the years in

Thailand. Students develop a better awareness of local cultures,

good interpersonal skills and complementary abilities in order to

complete their fi eld tasks.

Summer Programmes. Students have the opportunity to apply

for a study programme in Yale University or to work alongside Yale

and Copenhagen University students in a Summer School hosted

by FASS. There is also the possibility of studying in both Singapore

and Malaysia under a special collaborative programme with the

University of Malaya.



CONTACT DETAILS

Enquiries on Course Details

Undergraduate course details are available at the Faculty website:

www.fas.nus.edu.sg/prospective/undergrad

If you have further questions concerning course details, please send

an email to [email protected]

To Apply for Undergraduate Admission

Please refer to the “Admission Criteria and Application Procedures”

section in this publication, or visit

www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/undergrad for more details.

To Apply for Graduate Admission

Please contact:

Division of Research and Graduate Studies

Dean’s Offi ce

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences


The Shaw Foundation Building

AS7, Level 6, 5 Arts Link

Singapore 117570

Tel : +65 6516 6164/8033/8036

Fax : +65 6773 6878

Email : [email protected] (research)

: [email protected] (coursework)

Website : www.fas.nus.edu.sg/graduate


NUS BUSINESS SCHOOL

NUS Business School, Asia’s Global Business School, offers the region’s pre-eminent undergraduate

leadership and management talent programme, the NUS BBA, since 1965.

Leading from Asia, we are best on Asia. Our School routinely contributes management thought

leadership by integrating the breadth of Western knowledge with our deep Asian insights. NUS Business

School equips our students to be at the forefront of the global fi rst league, where they may help

international businesses succeed in Asia or propel Asian businesses onto the world stage.

2009 will see the completion of our 160,000 sq ft state-of-the-art headquarters, the Mochtar Riady

Building, forming NUS’ southern gateway. Not only will its cutting edge design make it a striking

addition to the campus skyline, it will also be equipped with the latest environmentally friendly

technologies.



One of only 7 Business Schools in Asia accredited by AACSB

International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of

Business).

Member of The European Foundation for Management Development

(EFMD), the largest international network association in the fi eld of

management development.

Our global rankings include:

No. 20 globally for the Executive MBA programme (Financial Times 2008)

• No. 6 for International Students

• No. 7 in International Course Experience

No. 89 for the MBA programme (Economist Intelligence Unit 2008)

No. 35 worldwide for the MBA programme (Financial Times 2009)

• No. 5 within Asia

• No. 11 in International Experience

No. 4 outside North America and Top 50 worldwide for business research

(Top 100 Business Research Rankings 2007, University of Texas, Dallas).

The “Number 1” and “Most Preferred School” to recruit from in the Asia

Pacifi c region (TopMBA.com Recruiter Survey 2006).

Beyond One Business Degree: Specialisations, Minors and Majors

The NUS BBA programme is versatile, multi-dimensional and, above all,

fl exible.

The programme is fully customisable. You can tailor your degree according

to your own ability, schedule and interests. No two students need to have

the same curriculum. You can choose what subjects to study, whether to

complete a specialisation or not, whether to extend your BBA with a second

minor or major in another discipline, and even when to graduate. We also

cater to students wishing to take time off to start a business venture.

Students can construct their own course of study from the range of

specialisations within the programme, namely Marketing, Management,

Finance and Operations & Supply Chain Management.

Among Asia’s Top 3; Singapore’s

only Business School to be

Ranked Top 20 Globally

Our reputation is forged on a long

tradition of associating with the

best. From teaching to research

and community involvement,

we combine some of Asia’s most

outstanding faculty members and

brightest students, earning our

School worldwide recognition

from prestigious organisations.

We are:

Mochtar Riady Building

YANG SUE ANNYear 4 (BBA Hons) NUS Business School

“NUS Business School has given me the opportunity to develop myself as a well-rounded individual. Having joined the Bizad Club as a marketing manager, I was equipped with relevant skills for my future workplace. Apart from that, I was able to represent the school for international case competitions and was a National Finalist for L’Oreal Brandstorm 2009 as well as the winner of the Global Business Case Competition at the University of Washington. I have defi nitely had the best four years of my life.”


Students who choose Accountancy will fi nd themselves

at a distinct advantage. Our BBA (Acc.) programme is a

professional qualifi cation that is fully recognised by the

Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA)

of Singapore.

Apart from these programmes, students can also pursue

double degree and concurrent masters programmes.

There are also about 30 secondary majors available in

NUS to choose from, with hot favourites like Economics,

Financial Mathematics, Psychology, and Communications

& New Media.

In addition to double majoring in the programme,

students can also opt for a minor. The minor can be in

Technopreneurship, Economics, Financial Mathematics,

or in another discipline altogether (e.g. Life Sciences).

There is no shortage of minors a student can choose –

NUS offers over 50 of them.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA)/BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WITH HONOURS [BBA (HONS)]

The BBA programme provides a thorough grounding

on the latest management concepts and business

practices. This programme develops students to be

effective and versatile business leaders. Our rigorous

academic programme adopts a global focus seen through

a distinct Asian perspective. Students may freely choose

specialisations in Finance, Management, Marketing and

Operations & Supply Chain Management. There is also

a strong emphasis on practical relevance. Students will

encounter real-world situations through internships,

consulting practicums, career development workshops

and seminars available throughout their programme.

Eligible BBA students may opt to continue with the BBA

(Hons).

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ACCOUNTANCY) [BBA (ACC.)]/BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ACCOUNTANCY) WITH HONOURS [BBA (ACC.) (HONS)]

The BBA (Acc.) programme is a professional qualifi cation

fully recognised by the Accounting and Corporate

Regulatory Authority (ACRA) of Singapore, and

accredited by CPA Australia. Graduates of the BBA (Acc.)

programme will also receive exemptions from the

entrance examinations of the Association of Chartered

Certifi ed Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute

of Management Accountants (CIMA). Our graduates may

apply to be registered as public accountants in Singapore

without any additional coursework. Besides providing solid

training in accountancy, the BBA (Acc.) degree also imparts

essential business and management skills. Students

must complete a required internship. Students may also

choose an additional specialisation, such as Finance.

DOUBLE DEGREE AND CONCURRENT MASTERS PROGRAMMES

The NUS Business School offers students the opportunity to

obtain two full degrees in different disciplines concurrently.

In today’s economy, businesses are increasingly affected

by the disciplines of law, technology and media.

Our double-degree programmes develop professionals

with intimate knowledge in one of these additional

fi elds. These rigorous programmes are conducted in

collaboration with the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences,

Law, Engineering and the School of Computing. A student

may graduate with either single or double Honours upon

completing all requirements for both degrees.

Students can opt for these programmes either at the

outset or during their fi rst year of study, if they meet the

minimum admission criteria set by both Schools.

BBA/BBA (ACC.) AND LAW

The Business Administration and Law double degree

is offered jointly by the NUS Business School and the

Faculty of Law. As business and law are often inter-linked,

this programme will give its graduates a competitive

advantage. Trained in the core concepts of business

administration and law, future business managers will

gain a solid understanding of law, while future lawyers

will better understand the workings of the business world.

BBA/BBA (ACC.) AND ENGINEERING

The Business Administration and Engineering double

degree is offered jointly by the NUS Business School and

the Faculty of Engineering. The programme’s main aim is

to train business-savvy engineers. Students in this



programme are trained to be highly qualifi ed professional

engineers, able to fulfi l any requirements in the diverse fi elds of

engineering. At the same time, they are equipped with the necessary

business knowledge in areas like organisational behaviour, fi nance,

marketing, accounting, economics and business law so as to

succeed in the business world as well.

BBA/BBA (ACC.) AND COMMUNICATIONS & NEW MEDIA

The Business Administration and Communications & New Media

double degree is jointly offered by the NUS Business School

and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. In today’s global

environment, business and communications work hand in hand.

Communications graduates must perform business-oriented

tasks, like market analysis and marketing campaigns. Business

graduates must deal with communications issues like public

relations and crisis management. With the rise of new media like

the internet and mobile technology, media-savvy professionals

are in high demand in both fi elds. This programme offers students

the best of both worlds in exploring two complex fi elds that are

growing increasingly intertwined.

BBA/BBA (ACC.) AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

The Business Administration and Computer Science double degree is jointly offered by the NUS Business School and

the School of Computing. Computer technology plays an infl uential role in today’s world economy. Graduates with

good computer science knowledge and sound understanding of business practices are highly sought after, especially

in the IT industry. The aim of this programme is therefore twofold – to develop business-savvy IT professionals as well as

technology-minded business leaders. The programme will equip students with broad technical knowledge in computer

science technology and training in core business areas like organisational behaviour, fi nance and accounting.

BBA/BBA (ACC.) AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS

The Business Administration and Information Systems double degree is jointly offered by the NUS Business School and

the School of Computing. This programme fulfi ls similar needs and has similar aims to the double degree programme

in Computer Science. However, this programme specialises in the area of information systems. Its focus is on the ways in

which the application and management of information technology like ICTs can enhance the effectiveness of

organisations. Students will gain a greater understanding on how to apply computer technology into their business

workings.

BBA (HONS) AND MASTER OF SCIENCE (MANAGEMENT) [MSC (MGT)]

The Master of Science (Management) is a concurrent programme designed with modules drawn from the BBA, MBA

and PhD curricula. Eligible students may apply for this programme at any time during their course of study. Students

can take the programme’s modules simultaneously with their regular course requirements. Generally, students

need to complete only an extra year’s coursework. BBA Honours students graduating in this concurrent programme

will be awarded both the Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours [BBA (Hons)] and the Master of Science

(Management) [MSc (Mgt)] degrees.


DEGREE COURSE SUBJECT PREREQUISITES SELECTION TEST/INTERVIEW

Single Degree Programmes

Business Administration

(BBA)

Pass in H1 Mathematics or pass in ‘O’

Level Additional Mathematics or IB

Pass in SL Mathematics

No

Business Administration

(Accountancy) [BBA (ACC.)]




No

Double/Concurrent Degree Programmes

BBA and





Yes

BBA (ACC.) and





Yes

BBA and Computing Pass in H2 Mathematics or IB Higher

Level Mathematics

No

BBA (ACC.) and Computing Pass in H2 Mathematics or IB Higher

Level Mathematics

No

CONCURRENT MASTER OF SCIENCE (MANAGEMENT) WITH MASTER IN INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT (MIM)

Students in the BBA and MSc (Mgt) programme may

opt for an additional CEMS Master in International

Management (MIM) degree. Founded in 1988, CEMS,

originally a network of European management schools

is now a global alliance in management education – a

strategic alliance of 27 world-class academic institutions

and 60 corporate partners. NUS Business School is

the fi rst in Asia to become a full academic member of

CEMS. The highly prestigious CEMS MIM emphasises

interpersonal and leadership skills and was ranked

second in 2006 and 2007 among career-entry (pre-

work experience) management master’s programmes in

Europe.

Students will spend one semester each in two

CEMS schools, as well as an internship with one of

CEMS Corporate Partners or an approved international

company. The programme is taught entirely in English.

Generally, students in this programme can complete the

BBA (Hons), the MSc (Mgt) and the MIM together in 5.5

years.

BBA (HONS) AND MASTER IN PUBLIC POLICY (MPP)

This concurrent degree programme is in collaboration

with the NUS Business School and the Lee Kuan Yew

School of Public Policy. This programme is ideal for future

professionals interested in the global dimensions of

national policies and who aspire for leadership roles in

the public, private and non-profi t sectors. This rigorous

academic programme aims to train future policy leaders

in applying business principles to social and environment

issues, corporate social responsibility and business ethics.

As this programme also invites regional and international

scholars, many of whom are nominated by their

governments, students will have excellent networking

opportunities to forge among like-minded thinkers.



DEGREE COURSE SUBJECT PREREQUISITES SELECTION TEST/INTERVIEW

BBA and Law Pass in H1 Mathematics or pass in ‘O’

Level Additional Mathematics, AND

at least B grade in H1 General Paper

(GP); or a good pass in H2 Knowledge

& Inquiry (KI); or SAT I Verbal/Critical

Reading score of 700 accompanied

by a minimum E grade for GP/KI

Applicants with IB qualifi cations must

possess good IB results, including a

grade 5 or better in SL English, or a

minimum SAT Critical Reading score

of 700 accompanied by a minimum

grade 4 for SL English and IB Pass in

SL Mathematics

Yes

BBA (ACC.) and Law Pass in H1 Mathematics or pass in ‘O’

Level Additional Mathematics, AND

at least B grade in H1 General Paper

(GP); or a good pass in H2 Knowledge

& Inquiry (KI); or SAT I Verbal/Critical

Reading score of 700 accompanied

by a minimum E grade for GP/KI

Applicants with IB qualifi cations must

possess good IB results, including a

grade 5 or better in SL English, or a

minimum SAT Critical Reading score

of 700 accompanied by a minimum

grade 4 for SL English and IB Pass in

SL Mathematics

Yes

BBA and Master of Public Policy Pass in H1 Mathematics or pass in ‘O’



Yes

BBA (ACC.) and

Master of Public Policy




Yes

BBA and





Yes

BBA (ACC.) and





Yes

Please note that there will be interviews for Discretionary Admissions.


SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND FINANCIAL AID

NUS offers many scholarships to all its students on a

university-wide level. The Business School aims to do

better for our students. We offer our own scholarships,

bursaries and awards, open to both our local and

international students. This is in addition to the

scholarships the university already awards. We ensure

that no worthy student will be deterred from our

programmes because of fi nancial diffi culties.

Our students are eligible for over 100 such scholarships/

awards.

PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH A GLOBAL EXPERIENCE

University life is more than just academic pursuits. It is

also about a well-rounded education gained through

expanding one’s social and cultural horizons. With a wide

range of campus activities provided, university life can

be an exciting one. Looking a little further, the Student

Exchange Programme, NUS Overseas Colleges and

overseas internship programmes offer students an even

broader range of experiences. Twice a year, we send our

BBA and MBA students on exchange with more than

100 partner universities. We have exclusive exchange

programmes with top universities in North and South

America, Canada, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand

– in short, the entire world. Some of our partners are:

• New York University

• University of Pennsylvania

• Cornell University

• Carnegie Mellon University

• Rice University

• University of California

• University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

• University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

• University of Washington, Seattle

• University of Southern California

• University of Texas, Austin

• University of British Columbia

• University of Toronto

• McGill University

• Copenhagen Business School

• Haute Etudes Commerciales (HEC)

• Helsinki School of Economics and Business

Administration

• Erasmus University

• Escuela Superior de Administracion y Direccion de

Empresas (ESADE)

• Maastricht University

• University of St Gallen

• University of Oxford

• University of Manchester

• Peking University

• Tsinghua University

• Fudan University

• Shanghai Jiaotong University

• Korea University

• Yonsei University

SCHOLARSHIPS

NUS Business Dean’s Scholarship

NUS Business Scholarships

Tahir Financial Scholarships

Logistics Scholarships

Saw Centre BBA Finance Scholarship

Chinese Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Business Scholarships

Isaac Manasseh Meyer Scholarship

Ministry of Education Teaching Award (MOETA)

KPMG Scholarship Award

PwC Scholarship

CPA Australia Scholarship

BURSARIES

School of Business Bursary

NUSBSSAA Bursary Fund

Fish & Co Bursary

Peh Chin Hua Bursary

Chng Peng Lui Memorial Bursary Fund

Jennifer Mao Bursary

STUDY AWARDS

NUS Business Study Award

Book Prizes



VIBRANT STUDENT LIFE

The NUS Students’ Business Club (Bizad Club) is the

school’s premier student organisation. All undergraduate

students of the Business School enjoy automatic

membership. The Bizad Club acts as the unifying link

among students, the Deanery, key administrative offi ces

and over 27,000 Alumni members. The Club therefore

plays a signifi cant role in establishing NUS Business School

as a world-renowned institution with a vibrant and close-

knit community of Bizaders – past, present and future.

The Bizad Club organises many exciting activities all year

round. From Freshmen Orientation Projects to corporate-

friendly networking sessions with the Who’s Who in the

Industry, the Club essentially hones effective leadership

and management skills critical to a successful career,

accomplished through fun and memorable activities.

Besides the BizAd Club, there are also several specialised

student interest groups to cater to more focused interests.

They are:

• AIESEC – international student network promoting

idea exchange and volunteerism

• CFA Group – a group of like-minded individuals with

strong interest in the Certifi ed Financial Analysts

programme and in the Finance Industry

• SE Forum – organiser of Social Entrepreneurship

Forum

• NUS-SIFE (Students In Free Enterprise) – an

international student group promoting social work

through entrepreneurship

• NES (NUS Entrepreneurship Society) – a hub for

entrepreneurship

• Start-Up Singapore – a world-class business plan

competition organized by NUS Entrepreneurship

Society

• NUS Investment Society – a facilitating centre for the

fl ow of investment information and knowledge from

qualifi ed professionals to members

• Uni-Y – seeks to benefi t the community through social

entrepreneurship programmes designed to help those

in need.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The Business School strongly encourages our students

to engage in entrepreneurship, even while they are

studying. We recognise the invaluable experience

students gain as they apply classroom concepts to real-

world activities. The Business School offers full support

to our entrepreneurs. We facilitate regular dialogue

sessions to encourage information and contact exchange.

We also provide a virtual offi ce service, allowing students

to use the Business School address as their address of

correspondence with external parties.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

Our Business students regularly make their mark in

prestigious competitions here and abroad. The following

are their victories, just for the year 2008 alone:

• Champion and fi rst runner-up at IIMPact Business

Plan Challenge 2008

• Champion at USC Marshall International Real Estate

Case Competition 2008

• Top honours at the 10th Global Business Case

Competition 2008

• First Runner-Up at McGill Management International

Case Competition 2008

• First Runner-Up at Cerebration 2008

• First Runner-Up in the HKUST Citi International Case

Competition 2008

• National champion at L’Oreal Brandstorm 2008,

represented by team ‘The Pinnacle’

• Third place at the L’Oreal Brandstorm 2008

International Finals

• NUS Business School wins championship title for

the annual Rag and Flag Day 2008, thanks to our

students’ efforts


BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND CORPORATE RELATIONSHIPS

ACCOUNTANCY BOARD MEMBERS

Our Accounting programme is guided by an Advisory

Board comprising of experienced accounting professionals

and infl uential market practitioners. These passionate

individuals ensure that our BBA (Acc.) students will be top-

calibre Accountancy professionals. The advisers are:

• Mr Chaly Mah, CEO and Country Managing Partner,

Deloitte and Touche

• Mr Peter Barker, CFO-Asia Pacifi c, CiscoSystems

• Mr Foong Daw Ching, Managing Director, Baker Tilly

TFWLCL

• Mrs Lee Suet Fern, Senior Director and Managing

Partner, Stamford Law Corporation

• Mr Lui Chong Chee, CEO, Capitaland Residential

• Mr Ng Boon Yew, Chairman, Raffl es Campus

CHANG WEI-YING CHARLENE-JAYNEYear 4 (BBA Hons)NUS Business School

“Having spent four gratifying years of education at NUS, I have had the chance to experience a rigorous and holistic business programme. Believing that success comes not only from textbooks but also from experiences one goes through, I am glad that at the NUS Business School, I have been given many opportunities to develop my character and hone my business acumen, both in activities in and outside of school as well as overseas. Through these years I have co-founded a business club, headed a student business club in Shanghai, as well as participated in exchange programmes and internships in my area of interests in China and Hong Kong, exposing me to business cultures in these areas. These experiences have enabled me to differentiate myself from others, and has set me on track to my ideal career in investment banking in Hong Kong, the Asian fi nancial hub.”

• Mr Ong Yew Huat, Managing Partner, Ernst & Young

• Mr John Palmer, Chairman, The Toronto International

Leadership Centre for Financial Sector Supervision

• Mr Sim Hwee Cher, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers

• Mr Tham Sai Choy, Partner, KPMG

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI

In our 40-year history, NUS Business School has seen

many outstanding students move on to even greater

success. Among our alumni are:

• Mr Peter Seah (BBA Hons 1968), Chairman of SembCorp

Industries, ST Engineering and Singapore Computer

Systems, Deputy Chairman of Singapore Technologies

Telemedia Pte Ltd, STT Communications Ltd and

Global Crossing Limited, President Commissioner of

PT Indosat Tbk and PT Bank Internasional Indonesia

Tbk, Chairman of CapitaLand’s Executive Resource and

Compensation Committee and Nominating Committee,

Director of CapitaLand, Chartered Semiconductor

Manufacturing Ltd, STATS ChipPAC Ltd, Starhub Ltd,

Asia Financial Holdings Pte Ltd, EDB Investments



Pte Ltd, PSA International Pte Ltd and Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited,

Member of Defence Science and Technology Agency, Honorary Treasurer of the

Singapore Business Federation Council and Vice President of Singapore Chinese

Chamber of Commerce & Industry

• Mr Ng Ser Miang (BBA Hons 1971), Chairman of NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Limited,

Executive Board Member of International Olympic Committee and Singapore

Ambassador to the Republic of Hungary and The Kingdom of Norway

• Mr Hsieh Fuhua (BBA Hons 1974), Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Exchange

• Ms Veronica Eng (BBA Hons 1976), Partner of Permira Advisers Limited, United Kingdom

BBA CAREER SERVICES

Our students can consult our very own Business Career Services for career counselling,

corporate marketing, recruitment events, networking sessions, CV compilation and

career training. The Business Career Services also organises enrichment workshops, the

BBA Finishing School, and valuable internship opportunities. We will also assign a career

counsellor to each student to guide them along, from career exploration to job search

strategies. In short, the BBA Career Services provides everything students need to get a

head-start in landing that much-coveted job.

We are also proud of our students’ performance in our recent employment survey. For the

graduating class of 2007, their employment rate was 99%. The top 20% of BBA Honours

graduates drew an average monthly salary of $5,188, with a top salary peaking at $10,800.

CONTACT DETAILS


Please refer to the “How to apply” section in this

publication, or visit

www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/undergrad

for more details.

For Undergraduate Programmes

Bachelor of Business Administration

Website : http://bba.nus.edu


For Graduate Programmes (Coursework)

Masters of Business Administration (MBA)

Website : http://mba.nus.edu


NUS Double Degree MBAs

Website : http://imba.nus.edu


UCLA-NUS Executive MBA

Website : http://ucla.nus.edu


Asia Pacifi c Executive MBA (English)

Website : http://apexe.nus.edu


Asia Pacifi c Executive MBA (Chinese)

Website : http://apexc.nus.edu


For Graduate Programmes (Research)

Doctor of Philosophy

Website : http://phdmgt.nus.edu


For Executive Programmes

Website : http://execed.nus.edu



SCHOOL OF COMPUTINGwww.comp.nus.edu.sg

LI HONGYANGYear 4, Double Degree Programme in Computer Science and Mathematics School of Computing

“At NUS School of Computing, I’ve been able to select a range of modules that span various branches of Computer Science. This wide exposure has given me great fl exibility in pursuing my academic interests. I have also benefi ted much from the Double Degree Programme with Mathematics, which has helped to build a solid foundation for further studies in Computer Science. I have had numerous opportunities to discuss my interests with enthusiastic programming talents from all over the world, and have enjoyed the interactions very much. Dealing with open questions in research together with professors is another great experience. Most of all, I’m proud to say that the self-learning skills that I’ve developed at the School have given me the confi dence to adapt to the rapidly changing technologies.”

NUS School of Computing (SoC) has an excellent record in grooming

leaders for the digital economy. Since the 1980s, when it was the only

university computing department in Singapore, the School has produced

distinguished alumni, including chief executives and technology architects of

multinationals and government agencies.

SoC provides a stimulating global environment. Students interact with

internationally well known professors in SoC, and get to go on exchange at

choice universities overseas. SoC has about 2,000 students, a quarter of them

pursuing graduate studies. Students have a choice of 6 exciting programmes,

ranging from computer science to information systems and more. SoC students

have been winning many competitions, awards and scholarships.



DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS www.comp.nus.edu.sg/is

The Department of Information Systems was established in 1982

as part of the Department of Information Systems and Computer

Science. The Department offers two distinctive undergraduate

programmes in information systems and electronic commerce.

Our graduates are excellent in information systems management,

organisational IT strategy and development, business innovations

through information communication technology, and more.

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE www.comp.nus.edu.sg/cs

The Department of Computer Science

was established in 1982 as part of

the Department of Information

Systems and Computer Science.

The programmes offered by the

Department are founded on a wide

variety of disciplines, with the goals of

producing computer scientists who

can integrate computing related

theories and practices. Our graduates

recognise the importance of

abstraction, and appreciate the value

of good engineering design.

NUS School of Computing offers fi ve full-time Bachelor of

Computing programmes and a Bachelor of Engineering in

Computer Engineering programme. The Bachelor of Engineering

in Computer Engineering programme is jointly offered with the

Faculty of Engineering (FoE).

In addition, the School offers an expanding list of concurrent

degree programmes and double degree programmes.

SoC’s curricula are aligned with the recommendations of the

three international accreditation bodies in Computing education:

the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the Association

for Information Systems (AIS), and the Computer Society of

the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). The

Computer Science and Information Systems programmes

are recognised by ABET Inc., the world-respected US-based

accreditation agency, as being substantially equivalent to similar

certifi ed programmes in the US.

The Department of Computer Science offers the following

programmes:

• Bachelor of Computing (Communications and Media)

(Honours) Programme

• Bachelor of Computing (Computational Biology)

(Honours) Programme

• Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science) (Honours)

Programme

• Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering)

(Honours) programme

The Department of Information Systems offers the following

programmes:

• Bachelor of Computing (E-Commerce) (Honours) Programme

• Bachelor of Computing (Information Systems)

(Honours) Programme


BACHELOR OF COMPUTING (COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA) (HONOURS) PROGRAMME

This programme is designed with the support of the

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences to address the

fast emerging discipline of interactive digital media

communications and its effective communications and

management. It is a multidisciplinary programme that

integrates content design and mass communication

techniques with Internet, World Wide Web and interactive

and digital media technologies. The programme produces

computing technologists with an understanding of the

humanistic and social aspects of the effects of information

technology in the digital era. Students who are passionate

about games and wish to gain addition knowledge and

practical experience in games development can also

pursue a specialisation in Games under this programme.

Students interested in this programme undergo a

common fi rst year course in computer science

fundamentals, and apply to enter the programme on the

strength of their fi rst-year results.

BACHELOR OF COMPUTING (COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY) (HONOURS) PROGRAMME

This programme is designed with the support of the

Faculty of Science and Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

The aim is to address the explosive growth of data

generated by the post-genomic era and proteomics

research, which require novel and state-of-the art

computational approaches and instrumentations for the

most effective analysis. This multidisciplinary programme

produces graduates who are equally at ease with

algorithm design, mathematical and statistical analysis

as they are with biochemistry, biology/genetics, and

wet-lab know-how.

Students are accepted into this programme through

interview, after gaining admission to the general

Bachelor of Computing programme. They follow the

Computational Biology curriculum from Year 1.

BACHELOR OF COMPUTING (COMPUTER SCIENCE) (HONOURS) PROGRAMME

This programme produces graduates with strong and

diversifi ed technical knowledge of computer science and

technology. It focuses on core principles and applications,

including programming languages and systems, software

design, databases, networking, theory and algorithms,

multimedia, artifi cial intelligence and computer security.

Students can also take a specialisation in Information

Security under this programme, which enables them to

pursue careers that are related to prevention, detection

and management of security threats.

Students interested in this programme undergo a

common fi rst year course in computer science

fundamentals, and apply to enter the programme on the

strength of their fi rst-year results.

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (COMPUTER ENGINEERING)(HONOURS) PROGRAMME

From academic year 2009, the Departments of Computer

Science and Electrical & Computer Engineering will

jointly offer a new Bachelor of Engineering in Computer

Engineering programme. The new programme aims to

produce graduates with a good foundation to work in the

critical layer of technology that interfaces hardware with

software. In particular, graduates will be able to attain

signifi cant knowledge and abilities in key technologies

for real-time embedded systems, computer networking

& wireless communication systems, medical imaging

& information systems, intelligent control systems, and

many others.

Students interested in this programme can refer to

www.ceg.nus.edu.sg for more details.

BACHELOR OF COMPUTING (E-COMMERCE) (HONOURS) PROGRAMME

This programme produces graduates with a deep

understanding and command of the theories and practice

of information technology; a broad understanding of

business; and a thorough understanding of consumer

behaviour, organisational demands, investment and

the economic analyses of e-commerce. A good

complement of this programme is a Minor in Business

or Technopreneurship. Graduates could pursue a

specialisation in Information Security under this

programme. This specialisation will enable students to

pursue careers that are related to prevention, detection

and management of security threats.

Students interested in this programme undergo a fi rst

year study of electronic commerce subjects at SoC, and

apply to enter the programme on the strength of their

fi rst-year results.



BACHELOR OF COMPUTING (INFORMATION SYSTEMS) (HONOURS) PROGRAMME

This programme provides a stimulating education that

equips students with the ability to integrate infocomm

technology fundamentals with domain expertise to

develop innovative solutions for organisations.

Through projects and case studies that are aligned

with industry best practices, students will develop an

in-depth understanding of the strategic exploitation

of infocomm technology in emerging organisational

forms. Students will become profi cient in the design

and development of infocomm solutions and the

management of infocomm projects. Such skills are vital

in helping students develop careers that are being

emphasised in the iN2015 plan, such as techno-strategist,

solution architect, and infocomm project manager.

Students who want to pursue careers that have a service

orientation to develop an in-depth understanding

in service innovations and service systems creation,

operation and delivery can pursue a Specialisation in

Services Science, Management and Engineering (SSME).

The other specialisation of interest is Information Security,

which will enable students to pursue careers that are

related to the prevention, detection and management of

security threats.

Students interested in this programme undergo a fi rst

year study of information systems subjects at SoC, and

apply to enter the programme on the strength of their

fi rst-year results.

CONCURRENT DEGREE PROGRAMME IN BACHELOR OF COMPUTING (COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA) (HONOURS) AND MASTER OF ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY

This is a fast-track programme that allows deserving

students to obtain the Bachelor of Computing

(Communications and Media) degree from NUS and

a Master of Entertainment Technology degree from

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) within fi ve years.

Students will complete the four-year BComp programme

within 3.5 years, and proceed to complete the two-year

MET with Entertainment Technology Centre (ETC) at CMU

within 1.5 years. The Masters of Entertainment Technology

is a specialised degree programme in the interdisciplinary

fi eld of entertainment technology that combines

technology and fi ne arts to create new processes, tools,

and vision for storytelling and entertainment. Trainees

undergo a rigorous project based curriculum where they

work in teams in highly creative environments. Selection

interview is necessary for admission to this concurrent

programme.

More details are available at:

www.comp.nus.edu.sg/undergradprog/u-bcomp_

met.shtml

CONCURRENT DEGREE PROGRAMME IN BACHELOR OF COMPUTING (COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY) (HONOURS) AND SCIENTIAE MAGISTER IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

This is a fast-track programme that allows deserving

students to obtain the Bachelor of Computing

(Computational Biology) degree from NUS and a

Scientiae Magister from Brown University (Brown) within

fi ve years. The programme aims to educate Computer

Scientist/Computational Biologists in the foundations and

technology of Bioinformatics in its broadest connotation.

Brown University has an excellent reputation for innovative

education and research, and tight interaction of theory

and practice. Graduates from this programme will play

a major role in developing biotechnology industries

and know-how, spanning therapeutics, diagnostics,

translational medicine and fundamental research.


www.comp.nus.edu.sg/undergradprog/u-bcompcb_

brown.html

CONCURRENT DEGREE PROGRAMME IN BACHELOR OF COMPUTING (HONOURS) WITH MASTER OF SCIENCE (MANAGEMENT)

IT professionals need to rise up to the challenges

of managing new IT and market trends such as IT

outsourcing and offshoring, IT entrepreneurship, and

commercialisation and management of innovative

and complex IT products and services. The concurrent

programme combining Bachelor of Computing (School

of Computing) and Master’s of Management (School

of Business) provides a multidisciplinary platform for

students to marry strong technical computing skills

with the requisite management, communications, and

marketing skills to respond effectively to these challenges.


comp.nus.edu.sg/undergradprog/u-bcomp_msc.shtml


CONCURRENT DEGREE PROGRAMME IN BACHELOR OF COMPUTING (HONOURS) WITH MASTER OF SCIENCE IN LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

The Concurrent Double Master Programme (CDMP) is

an accelerated programme targeted at talented NUS

undergraduates (pursuing B.Sc., B.Comp., B.BA., B.Eng.)

who desire to establish a career in the Logistics and

Supply Chain Management (SCM) sector. The programme

is tailored to train and groom strong candidates early for

their strategic and management roles in their respective

organisations. The programme is taught by top academics

from various faculties in NUS and the School of Industrial

and Systems Engineering (ISyE) at Georgia Institute of

Technology (GT). CDMP is supported strongly by the

Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and many

key industry partners, with attractive scholarships and job

placements available for outstanding students.

Candidates, subject to criteria met, will receive their

provisional admission and formal offer at the end of their

Year 2 and Year 4 study respectively. Candidates, upon

successful completion of programme requirements, will

receive:

• Master of Science in Logistics & Supply Chain

Management by NUS

• Master of Science in Industrial Engineering by GT

For more information, please refer to:

www.tliap.nus.edu.sg/dmp/

DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAMMES IN BACHELOR OF COMPUTING (COMPUTER SCIENCE/INFORMATION SYSTEMS) AND BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTANCY/BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

The double degree programmes in Computer Science

and Business Administration or Accountancy emphasise

developing both core computing skills and business skills

in a student. It equips students with the wherewithal

to apply computational considerations to all aspects of

business practice, introducing a new analytic dimension

to the understanding of organisational behaviour, fi nance

and accounting, marketing, economics, business law and

the like.

The double degree programmes in Information Systems

and Business Administration or Accountancy equip

students with the know-how to practise the management

and implementation of information systems. This added

edge of technological knowledge will enhance and

complete students’ business skills and knowledge in

areas such as organisational behaviour, fi nance and

accounting, marketing, operations management,

economics, and business law, among others.

Both combinations of business and computing/

information systems programmes will develop business

leaders who are savvy in both business and technologies

for the dynamic digital economy.


www.comp.nus.edu.sg/undergradprog/u-ddp_cs_is_

ba_accountancy.shtml

DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAMMES IN BACHELOR OF COMPUTING (COMPUTER SCIENCE) AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (MATHEMATICS/APPLIED MATHEMATICS)

Targeted at ‘A’ level holders with good results or special

talent in mathematics or computing, the programmes

seek to groom them into graduates who will be at ease

with tackling multifaceted computational problems in

industry such as complex scheduling, or taking interactive

digital media to the next phase. Emphasising quality over

quantity, admission to the programmes is highly selective,

and students must maintain consistently good results

to remain in the programmes. Students may choose

to specialise in either algorithms and computation, or

multimedia modelling. The specialisation in algorithms

and computation covers areas such as: computational

complexity, cryptography, algorithmic graph theory

and combinatorics, randomness in computing, etc.

The specialisation in multimedia modelling covers

areas such as: Numerical PDE, 3D Differential Geometry,

Computational Geometry, etc.


www.comp.nus.edu.sg/undergradprog/u-ddp_cs_

maths.shtml



DEGREE COURSE SUBJECT PREREQUISITESSELECTION TEST / INTERVIEW

Single Degree Programmes

Computer Engineering

• Bachelor of Engineering

(Computer Engineering)

(Honours)

• A good grade in either GCE ‘A’ level/H1 level/

H2 level/IB higher level Mathematics AND a

good grade in GCE ‘A’ level/H2 level/IB higher

level in either Physics or Chemistry. Those with

H2 level in Chemistry must have GCE ‘O’ level

Physics or equivalent

No

Computing

• Bachelor of Computing

(Communications and Media) (Honours)


(Computer Science) (Honours)


(E-Commerce) (Honours)


(Information Systems) (Honours)


H2 level/IB higher level Mathematics

• Accredited IT-related Polytechnic Diploma*

or other Polytechnic diploma* with at least

an “A2” grade in GCE ‘O’ level Elementary

Mathematics or at least a “B4” grade in GCE ‘O’

level Additional Mathematics

No

Computing

• Bachelor of Computing (Computational

Biology) (Honours)

Same as above Yes

Concurrent programme

• Bachelor of Computing (Communications

and Media) (Honours) (SoC, NUS) and

Master of Entertainment Technology

(ETC, CMU)

• Same as above

• Statement of Intent: an essay on why you are

suitable for the concurrent programme

• Portfolio: academic and personal projects;

submitted in non-returnable CD form; all

material must be linked via an index file (html,

flash, etc.), briefly highlighting the important

aspects of each demo item

Yes

• Bachelor of Computing (Computational

Biology) (Honours) (SoC, NUS) and

Scientiae Magister in Computer

Science (Brown)

• Same as Bachelor of Computing

(Computational Biology) (Honours)

Yes


TRAINING FOR TOMORROW’S DIGITAL ECONOMY

NUS School of Computing operates from an advantageous

position that allows it to prepare tomorrow’s graduates

for the dynamic digital economy. Staffed by professors

who are international experts in their fi elds, the School

offers students a computing education that is well-

informed by the latest knowledge and fi ndings. From its

passionate teaching staff, students gain the necessary

support to develop their individual potentials to become

leaders in their own ways.

Students highly inclined towards purely technological

pursuits may graduate to become computer scientists,

computer engineers and biotechnologists advancing the

frontiers of tomorrow’s world. The creative may graduate

with the know-how and exposure for a career in interactive

media. The business-oriented will graduate to meet the

great demand for professionals who are both adept in the

technological intricacies of modern enterprises and the

business savvy necessary for customer-facing operations.

DEGREE COURSE SUBJECT PREREQUISITESSELECTION TEST / INTERVIEW

Double Degree Programmes

• Bachelor of Computing (Computer

Science/Information Systems) and

Bachelor of Business Administration/


(Accountancy)


H2 level/IB higher level Mathematics or

equivalents

• Accredited IT-related Polytechnic Diploma*

or other Polytechnic Diploma* with at least

an “A2” grade in GCE ‘O’ level Elementary

Mathematics or at least a “B4” grade in GCE ‘O’

level Additional Mathematics

No


(Computer Science) and Bachelor

of Science (Mathematics/Applied

Mathematics)

• An “A” grade in either GCE ‘A’ level/H1 level/

H2 level/IB higher level Mathematics or

Further Mathematics AND a good grade in

GCE ‘A’- level/H2 level/IB higher level in either

Computing or Physics or Chemistry or Biology

No

* Students without the relevant ‘A’ level subject may need to take specifi ed bridging modules (offered by Faculty of Science), depending on the

specifi c Bachelor of Computing degree requirement.

Various customised double-degree programmes are also possible for students in NUS School of Computing, including double degree

programmes with Economics, Geography and Statistics.



CONTACT DETAILS

Undergraduate course details are available at : www.comp.nus.edu.sg/qlinks/prosp-students.shtml

Further questions concerning course details may be faxed to : +65 6779 4580.


Please refer to the “How to apply” section in this publication, or visit www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/undergrad

BEYOND BASICS

To students seeking more than a basic degree, the School offers various

options:

NUS-French Double Degree Programmes

These programmes with French Grandes Écoles allow students to be

exposed to and learn from foreign cultures, network with Singaporeans

and foreigners, and acquire profi ciency in a third language. Participating

Grande Écoles include Écoles Polytechnique, Telecom ParisTech, etc.

More details can be found at:

http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/undergradprog/u-french_degree.

shtml

Advanced Technology Attachment Programme

This premium programme places students with established organisations

(both local and overseas), to allow them fi rst-hand experience in industry-

related projects. This internship programme has the active support of

government agencies and multinationals in sectors ranging from fi nancial

services to interactive digital media and bioinformatics research.


http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/undergradprog/u-advancedtech.

shtml

Special Programme In Computing

The programme allows students to pursue in-depth computing

studies with a strong research focus. Aimed at producing confi dent

and resourceful graduates passionate about Computing and excelling

in their endeavours, the programme allows students to form Special

Interest Groups (SIGs) with professors and graduate students to learn

from active interaction, and opportunities to present research results in

international conferences.


http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/undergradprog/u-specialprogramme.

shtml

Ioana CutcutacheSchool of Computing


FACULTY OF DENTISTRY

THE Faculty has its beginnings in 1929 as a department of the King Edward

VII College of Medicine – the fi rst dental school to be established in a

British Colony in the East. In 1962, it became part of the University of Singapore,

achieving faculty status in 1966. Today, the Faculty of Dentistry is one of the

leading dental schools in the region. Committed to the vision of being a dental

institution of international distinction, it has made considerable investment in

state-of-the-art equipment to enhance its teaching and research capabilities.

It has about 150 undergraduates, 70 graduate students and 25 full-time

teaching staff. In addition, specialists and prominent practitioners from both

public healthcare institutions and private practice contribute to both the

undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as part-time teachers.



DEPARTMENTS/DIVISION

Department of Oral and

Maxillofacial Surgery

Department of

Preventive Dentistry

Department of

Restorative Dentistry

Division of Graduate

Dental Studies

THE BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY (B.D.S) PROGRAMME

The four-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S) programme is a rigorous

programme with comprehensive didactic and clinical sessions. Each

graduate will be eligible for immediate registration with the Singapore

Dental Council. The faculty adopts a multidisciplinary and integrated

approach to teaching that encourages undergraduates to take a

holistic approach towards treatment by understanding and integrating

management and treatment modalities.

The learning environment is geared towards student-centred learning.

Self-directed learning and comprehensive patient care are the focus of

the curriculum.

The B.D.S programme comprises pre-clinical (fi rst two years) and clinical

components. In the pre-clinical years, dental undergraduates share some

common core subjects with medical undergraduates. They also receive

extensive hands-on training. Methods of instruction include lectures,

tutorials, seminars, laboratory sessions and technique work.

In the clinical years, undergraduates manage and treat their own

patients under supervision. It is here that they apply the theory and skills

acquired previously in the various disciplines. Students will also have

the opportunity to participate in research project and even engage in

overseas student exchange programme to established foreign universities.

Undergraduates will also be exposed to ‘General Practice Management’

(GPM) course which will further prepare students for the demands of

clinical practice upon graduation.

Students are given the opportunity to visit private practitioners in town

and heartland settings to study the roles, objectives and management

styles of each practice. Students also visit dental supply companies where

they can preview the latest dental products on the market.

Under supervision, students will treat patients in their clinical years

TANG HUIYUN MARIAN ELIZABETHYear 4Faculty of Dentistry

“Through the Dentistry programme, I have learnt to use my heart, mind and skills for the service to a fellow human being. Such motivation helps me in delivering my best at work.”


PRE-CLINICAL SUBJECTS CLINICAL SUBJECTS

Anatomy Occlusion

Biochemistry Medicine

Oral Biology Surgery

Paediatrics

Oral Pathology

Physiology Operative Dentistry

Dental Materials Prosthodontics

Cariology Preventive Dentistry

General Pathology Dental Public Health

Behavioural Science

Microbiology Radiology

Pharmacology Periodontology

Endodontics

Orthodontics

Paediatric Dentistry

QUALIFICATIONS PRESENTED SUBJECT PREREQUISITES

New ‘A’ level syllabus

(with H1/H2 results)

• Good H2 pass in Chemistry

• Good H2 pass in either Biology or Physics

• Good H2 pass in a third subject

• Good grades in the General Paper or in Knowledge & Inquiry

Old ‘A’ level syllabus

(with ‘A’/’AO’)

• Good ‘A’ level pass or equivalent in Chemistry

• Good ‘A’ level pass or equivalent in Biology or Physics

• Good ‘A’ level pass in a third subject

• Good grades in the General Paper and/or Project Work

International Baccalaureate

(IB) Diploma

• Good Higher Level (HL) pass in Chemistry

• Good HL pass in either Biology or Physics

• Good HL pass in a third subject

• Good grades in English

International and

Other Students

• Year 12 or good higher level pass in Chemistry

• Good higher level pass in either Biology or Physics

• Good higher level pass in a third subject

• Good grades in English

Candidates shortlisted for admission will be required to take a manual dexterity test and appear for an interview.



HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with Ministry of Health requirements, candidates

who are Hepatitis B (HBV) carriers are not eligible for admission to

Dentistry. In addition, NUS requires all candidates to demonstrate

immunity to HBV. In the event that they remain non-immune despite

repeat vaccinations, it is in their interest to reconsider their career

choice as their future career options in healthcare may be limited.

NUS reserves the right to retest any or all of its new dental

undergraduates for any or all markers of Hepatitis B virus, and exclude

any candidate tested positive for HBV from the Dental course.

With effect from 2009, prospective students must also furnish

documentary evidence of immunity to, or immunisation for,

Chickenpox.

PROBLEM BASED LEARNING (PBL)

Problem based learning tutorials were introduced in 1996 to

encourage student-centred learning. This process encourages

students to play a more active role in learning and let them be more

independent in seeking out knowledge on their own multidisciplinary

and relevant. It is designed to motivate students to learn for

themselves and acquire thinking and problem solving skills.

JOB SHADOWING PROGRAMME

Tailored for Secondary and Junior College Students, the one-day Job Shadowing Programme aims to give

students an insight into dentistry and the dental course through observation of students and staff working in

the clinics. Students may register online via our Faculty’s website.

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMME (UROP)

Research is for everyone, not just the professors and graduate students. Every undergraduate is given the

opportunity to participate in a research project through the UROP. Students in small groups of two to fi ve on a

research project which is supervised by staff. In this way, they are exposed to the basic methodology of writing

research protocols, conducting a simple research project, the use of statistical analysis, writing-up a report.

The work is presented to the Faculty on Faculty Research Day. The winning team each year will represent

the Faculty at regional/international conferences.

GUILD OF DENTAL GRADUATES – FACULTY OF DENTISTRY ALUMNI MENTORSHIP SCHEME

A joint initiative between the Guild of Dental Graduates and the Faculty of Dentistry, this scheme launched

in AY 2006/2007 aims to engage interested and committed alumni in mentoring, coaching and guiding our

undergraduate students. Through sharing their wealth of experience with our students, alumni play a critical

role in guiding the young dentists-to-be into the world of dental practice.


OVERSEAS ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME

The Overseas Enrichment Programme gives clinical students an excellent

opportunity to experience different cultural settings, teaching programmes

and learning methods by spending two weeks in an overseas university in

the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, Japan and Australia. This

international exposure has enriched the overall learning experience and

widened the horizons of participating students.

EXCELLENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Fresh graduates are given immediate employment in the government service

as part of a bond. Some stay on, mostly to pursue specialist training. Most

enter private practice or some may opt for a career in academia, military or

healthcare administration.

Dental graduates pursing further education in Master of Dental Surgery

Student attachment to University of British Columbia, Canada



Student attachment to Shanghai Jiatong University, China

CONTACT DETAILS

Faculty of Dentistry


National University Hospital, Level 3

5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119074

Tel : +65 6772 4987

Fax : +65 6778 5742


Website : www.dentistry.nus.edu.sg


Please refer to the “Admission Criteria and Application Procedures” section in this publication or

visit www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/undergrad for more details.


SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT

THE School Of Design And Environment (SDE) has produced more than

5,000 graduates who have played an important role in shaping the built

environment of Singapore. They include internationally-renowned architects,

designers, chief executives of major construction and real estate companies and

multinational corporations, heads of public sector organisations, and academics

at institutions of higher learning.



PROGRAMMES DEGREES

Architecture • Bachelor of Arts (Architecture) (Honours)

Industrial Design • Bachelor of Arts (Industrial Design) (Honours)

Project & Facilities Management • Bachelor of Science (Project & Facilities Management) (Honours)

Real Estate • Bachelor of Science (Real Estate) (Honours)

EXCELLENT LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Graduates from the School have contributed signifi cantly to the

development of the built environment both in Singapore and the region.

The School regularly receives positive feedback from external examiners,

visiting academics and employers on the structure and contents of SDE’s

programmes, the systems and procedures for programme management,

the standards attained by students, and the performance of its graduates.

The School’s laboratories are equipped with innovative facilities for

research in acoustics, building services, fi re safety, indoor air quality,

lighting, materials, structures, surveying, thermal effects and wind effects.

A state-of-the-art Field Environmental Chamber was commissioned for

studies into Total Building Performance.

BACHELOR OF ARTS (ARCHITECTURE) (HONOURS) PROGRAMME

The Bachelor of Arts (Architecture) [B.A. Arch] is a 4-year undergraduate

honours programme that prepares graduates for architectural design,

construction and allied professions in the global context.

Graduates who fulfi l the academic requirements could proceed directly

to the 1-year Master of Architecture (M. Arch) or Master of Landscape

Architecture programme (M. LA) within the framework of a 5-year

concurrent professional degree programme.

DEPARTMENTS

Architecture

Building

Real Estate

LEWINA LEE YI CHENYear 3 (Architecture)School of Design and EnvironmentCommitment outside campus : Team Singapore Sabre Fencer

“NUS has provided many avenues of exposure into architecture and has been extremely supportive of my Fencing aspirations. I believe the School of Design and Environment will continue to be a champion of her student’s interests within and without the campus.”


BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (PROJECT & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) (HONOURS) PROGRAMME

This programme prepares graduates to be industry leaders who make

decisions, shape policies, solve strategic and operational problems, and

implement best management practices in the built environment. Emphasis

is placed on new knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to manage projects

and facilities in both domestic and international markets. To enable graduates

to be agile managers and leaders who are adept at anticipating and

responding to change, the programme focuses on time management, cost

management, quality management, risk management, procurement and

dispute management, and strategic facilities management. Extensive use is

made of local and international case studies in classroom learning and project

assignments. Students undergo internship, arranged by the department,

to gain industrial experience, locally and overseas.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (REAL ESTATE) (HONOURS) PROGRAMME

This programme interfaces the spatial features of real estate and its legal,

economic and fi nancial attributes, and trains real estate professionals to create

and manage wealth in the built environment. The real estate knowledge is

imparted in three core areas: (i) Real estate fi nance and investment; (ii) Real

estate development and management; and (iii) Urban policy and urban planning.

Courses cover a wide range of issues from land acquisition, development

strategies, real estate taxation and laws, urban planning and policies, valuation

report and advice to real estate investment and risk analysis, deal structuring

and negotiation, creative fi nancing and asset and facilities management. The

B.Sc. (Real Estate) (Honours) programme is accredited by the Singapore Institute

of Surveyors and Valuers and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, UK.

Both the B.A. Arch and M. Arch are accredited by the Board of Architects (Singapore), Singapore Institute of

Architects and the Royal Institute of British Architects. Similarly, the Landscape Architecture specialisation within

the B.A. Arch/M. LA framework on the other hand, is supported and endorsed by the Singapore Institute of

Landscape Architects (SILA).

BACHELOR OF ARTS (INDUSTRIAL DESIGN) (HONOURS) PROGRAMME

The B.A. I.D. (Honours) programme was established in 1999 with the support from Faculty of Engineering and

the NUS Business School. It brought together the creative 3D design culture of design, advanced technologies

of engineering and the entrepreneurial spirit of business. The programme is designed to appeal to the aspirations

of the new generation of young multi-skilled and multi-talented creative entrepreneurial students who seek a

creative career.

The curriculum is tailored to offer students a broad understanding of design to develop skill in modelling,

conceptual thinking and design research in support of design development. Technology and business/marketing

modules are also incorporated to enable students to integrate technological requirements and to understand

the business aspects of design. The broad-based nature of the curriculum had successfully provided graduates

with career choices in design and design related professions.



DEGREES DURATION

(YEARS)

MAJOR SUBJECTS SELECTION

TEST

/INTERVIEW

PREREQUISITES

‘A’ Levels International

Baccalaureate

(IB)

Bachelor of Arts

(Architecture)

(Honours)

4 • Architectural Design

• History and Theory

of Architecture

• Urban Design

• Architectural

Technology

• Design and the

Environment

Yes New ‘A’ Level

Curriculum

• Passes in H2

subjects or

equivalent

• H1 pass in

Chemistry or

Mathematics

or Physics; or

pass in ‘O’ Level

Additional

Mathematics

Pass in SL

Mathematics

or Chemistry or

Physics

Bachelor of Arts

(Industrial

Design)

(Honours)

4 • Design

• History and Theory of

Industrial Design

• Interface and

contextual studies

• Engineering and

Technology

Yes

Bachelor of

Science (Project

& Facilities

Management)

(Honours)

4 • Project Management

• Facilities Management

• Contract and Dispute

Management

• Project Risk

Management

• Project Finance

No New ‘A’ Level

Curriculum

• Passes in H2

subjects or

equivalent

• H1 pass in

Chemistry or

Mathematics

or Physics

Bachelor of

Science

(Real Estate)

(Honours)

4 • Real Estate Finance

and Investment

• Real Estate

Development and

Management

• Urban Policy and

Urban Planning

No


EXCELLENT CAREER PROSPECTS

Most B.A. I.D. graduates become industrial designers in the design industry upon

graduation. Graduates of the B.A. Arch. programme may join architectural fi rms

or architectural departments of a government or statutory body to practise

locally or internationally. There are also opportunities in related fi elds such

as interior design, industrial design, industrialised building systems, graphic

design, commercial art and architectural journalism. B.A. Arch. graduates

must proceed to the M. Arch programme in order to eventually register as an

architect with the Board of Architects, Singapore.

Project & Facilities Management graduates fi nd a wide range of employment

opportunities in project development, project management, consulting and

contracting fi rms as well as the public sector. Graduates become project

managers, facilities managers, and quantity surveyors among other positions.

They are also able to contribute to projects on which a total building

performance approach is adopted.

Real Estate graduates are employed as real estate consultants, valuers, urban

planners, investment and fi nancial analysts, and asset managers. Some hold

positions as policy analysts and managers in statutory boards such as the

Housing & Development Board, Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore,

Urban Redevelopment Authority, Singapore Land Authority, and Jurong Town

Corporation. Increasingly, real estate graduates have secured jobs in real

estate funds and real estate investment trusts, and the non-traditional fi elds of

investment banking, fund management, wealth management and insurance.



CONTACT DETAILS

Enquiries on Programme Details

Undergraduate programme details are available at the School website.

If you have questions concerning such details, please email:

• Architecture and Industrial Design

[email protected]

• Project and Facilities Management

[email protected]

• Real Estate

[email protected]


Please refer to the “Admission Criteria and Application Procedures” section in this publication or

visit www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/undergrad for more details.

To Apply for Graduate Admission

Please contact:


School of Design and Environment


4 Architecture Drive

Singapore 117566

Fax : +65 6776 3190

Email : [email protected] (coursework)

: [email protected] (research)

Website : www.sde.nus.edu.sg


FACULTY OF ENGINEERING21st CENTURY ENGINEERING EDUCATION AT NUS

THE Faculty of Engineering, the largest school in the University with over 6,000 undergraduate students, has

been consistently ranked among the top universities in Technology by The Times Higher Education Supplement in

the UK since 2004. For 2008, we were ranked No. 11.

We aim to develop our students to their full potential, transforming them and helping them to reach beyond

themselves. As the world economy transforms into one that competes on knowledge, innovation and talent, our goal

is to nurture engineer-leaders with a global outlook and to provide technological leadership. With this competitive

advantage, sharpened with added fl exibility relevant to a wide range of career opportunities, our graduates continue

to be the top choice for commercial, government and high-technology organisations.

As our University has collaborations with over 200 partner universities, we offer engineering students a global

dimension to our multidisciplinary curriculum. Each year, many of our students go overseas through the international

student exchange and other programmes or work as interns in start-ups located in Bangalore, Beijing, Bio Valley,

Shanghai, Silicon Valley and Stockholm via the NUS Overseas Colleges.



PROGRAMMES DEGREES

Full-time Bachelor of Engineering Programmes:

Bachelor of Engineering (Bioengineering)

Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering)

Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering)

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering)

Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering Science)

Bachelor of Engineering

(Environmental Engineering)


(Industrial and Systems Engineering)


(Materials Science and Engineering)

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)

Double Degree Programmes:

Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Arts

(Economics)

Bachelor of Engineering and


Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Business

Administration (Accountancy)

Bachelor of Engineering (Materials Science and

Engineering) and Bachelor of Science (Physics)

Programmes with Overseas Partner Universities:

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering)

– jointly conducted with University of Melbourne

Double Degree Programme with

French Grandes Écoles

Part-time Bachelor of Technology (Chemical Engineering)

Bachelor of Technology (Electronics Engineering)

Bachelor of Technology

(Manufacturing Engineering)

Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical Engineering)

Bachelor of Technology

(Industrial & Management Engineering)

Our students enjoy enhancement

programmes that broaden and

enrich students’ learning experience

such as local/overseas internships

and industrial attachments,

technopreneurship, innovation and

research opportunities. We ensure as

much as possible that our engineering

undergraduates experience the many

facets of industry and business – from

R & D, design and manufacturing to

starting a new technology-based

business.

TAN PEIHAO RAYMONDYear 4 (Electrical Engineering)Faculty of EngineeringMarathon Runner

“FOE has made me feel that my development matters. The passion and dedication of the staff here made it possible for me to enjoy a world class education. Beyond academics, the multitude of programmes and opportunities has allowed me to broaden my horizons, establish relationships and prepare well for life’s challenges including my future career.”


INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION, WORLD STANDING

As a testimony to the excellent standards of our undergraduate programmes, our degrees have been accredited

by their respective engineering institutions in UK as equivalent to their M.Eng. level degrees. Our degrees are

currently accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Board (EAB) of Singapore, which is a signatory of the

Washington Accord. This means that our engineering graduates are recognised as having met the academic

requirements for engineering practice in the other countries that are also signatories, including Australia,

Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, UK and USA.

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (B.ENG.) PROGRAMME

On admission, students can either choose a specifi c engineering course at the point of entry or opt for a common

engineering programme before proceeding to a specifi c engineering course after a year of study. We have a

wide array of specifi c engineering courses for students to choose from.

BIOENGINEERING

www.bioeng.nus.edu.sg

Bioengineering is a fusion between

engineering and the life sciences. The

mission of the Bioengineering Division

is to contribute to the manpower

development in Biomedical Sciences

through the setting up of a world-class

educational and research programme.

Our bioengineering education aims

to train engineers who can analyse a

problem from both an engineering

and biological perspective. Graduates

in Bioengineering should be able

to anticipate the special diffi culties

in working with living systems and

evaluate a wider range of possible

approaches to solutions. They can

look forward to joining the biomedical

device and biotechnology industries,

hospitals, research institutes,

government agencies and universities.

They may choose to further their

studies in a graduate programme in

medicine or other biomedical science

related topics or to explore careers in

other areas of interest.



CIVIL ENGINEERINGwww.eng.nus.edu.sg/civil

Civil engineers are creators of wealth as their

projects stimulate growth for other sectors of

the economy. With increased expectations for a

higher quality of life, civil engineers are needed to

undertake the planning and design of increasingly

complex projects and more effi cient and expanded

transport systems. They are also engaged

in improving infrastructure for sustainable

development such as structures that can withstand

natural and man-made disasters.

Civil engineers can also specialise in offshore and

marine engineering. Currently, unprecedented

growth is being experienced in the design and

fabrication of offshore rigs, semi-submersibles and

structures with facilities and equipment for the oil

and gas industry.

The Civil Engineering Department plays a critical

role in transforming students with a good

background in physics and mathematics to

graduates with a strong competence in structural

engineering, hydrodynamics, geotechnical and

transportation engineering. It trains engineer-

leaders with strong fundamentals in civil

engineering supplemented with knowledge in

management, economics and law.

CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERINGwww.chbe.nus.edu.sg

Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering is a fusion of engineering with chemical sciences, life sciences and materials

sciences, and our Chemical Engineering (ChE) degree programme refl ects that fusion.

A strong foundation in basic sciences and core ChE, synergised with exposure in life sciences and several

electives prepares students for many industries: chemical, petroleum, petrochemicals, pharmaceutical/biomedical

sciences, semiconductor, and research.

ChE remains vital and central to the growth of Singapore and Asia. The chemical sector is the nation’s second largest

in manufacturing output. With the transformation of Jurong Island into a major petroleum and petrochemical

hub, new investments continue into this sector.

Recent investments into biopharmaceutical and biological manufacturing in Tuas Biomedical Park have

signifi cantly boosted the contribution of this sector to Singapore’s economy. The integrated training of our

graduates in ChE and biological sciences prepares them well for this exciting growth area.


COMPUTER ENGINEERINGwww.ceg.nus.edu.sg

Starting from the academic year 2009/10, the Computer

Engineering (CEG) programme will be a joint programme

offered by the Department of Electrical and Computer

Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering and the

Department of Computer Science at the School of

Computing. This programme exploits new synergies and

strengths of the two departments within NUS.

The new programme aims to produce graduates with a

good foundation to work in the critical layer of technology

that interfaces hardware with software. In particular,

graduates will be able to attain signifi cant knowledge

and abilities in key technologies for real-time embedded

systems, computer networking & wireless communication

systems, medical imaging & information systems,

intelligent control systems, and many others. In the

workplace, computer engineers span a wide range of skills

such as the development of portable multimedia devices

and handphones, creating novel security/cryptographic

systems for protecting images, music, games development,

design of human machine interface and many other

computer related hardware/software products.

CEG students have the opportunity to pursue research

in embedded systems, computer and communications

networks, electronic gaming, algorithm development,

artifi cial intelligence, biomedical computing and others.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGwww.ece.nus.edu.sg

In a rapidly evolving technological world, electrical

engineering (EE) plays an important role in the creation

of new ideas, products and solutions. At the Electrical

& Computer Engineering (ECE) Department, we provide

a nurturing environment which prepares students for a

career in industry, business or research. EE graduates will

have strong foundations in the fundamental concepts and

analytical tools of contemporary electrical engineering

including electronics circuit design, signal processing,

signals, systems and control, microprocessor systems

and physics of semiconductor devices. With their solid

foundation, they are amongst the most versatile graduates

who will be able to take on diverse careers.

For those who are keen in research, students will have

opportunities to work in areas as diverse as nanotechnology,

biomedical engineering, interactive digital media, games,

intelligent systems, energy systems, renewal energies,

robotics, communications and integrated circuit design.

ENGINEERING SCIENCEwww.esp.nus.edu.sg

In an increasingly competitive global economy, engineers

equipped with integrated science and engineering skills

for multidisciplinary R&D positions are critical to the

next phase of Singapore’s growth. Engineering Science, a

fusion of basic sciences, mathematics and engineering, is

designed to produce engineer-scientists who are better

prepared to solve interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary

problems, develop innovative designs and integrate

systems at the interfaces of engineering and science.

In the fi rst two years of study, students build a strong

foundation in engineering and science by taking a set of

core modules. Design projects are also injected into the

curriculum to provide integrative learning and hands-on

experience in the application of the fundamentals learnt.

In the fi nal two years, students can pursue their interests

in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Computational

Engineering Science, Bioimaging & Optics or Energy

Systems. Engineering Science graduates will have a

strong scientifi c background for leadership roles in R&D,

government and civilian jobs.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERINGwww.ese.nus.edu.sg

Environmental Science & Engineering (ESE) is an exciting

and rewarding fi eld. The programme encourages

a multidisciplinary approach to solving complex

environmental problems, and equips students with a

sound scientifi c knowledge combined with advanced

engineering capabilities for their understanding of global

environmental issues.

ESE promotes unique research and educational

opportunities in all aspects of air, land, and water systems

including water quality and treatment, wastewater

reclamation and reuse, air pollution assessment and

treatment, aerosol science and technology, management

of terrestrial and coastal resources, separation science

and technologies, human and environmental health,

industrial ecology, climate change, renewable energy,

and the broader environmental sciences.



Undergraduate students have opportunities to develop

pilot and full-scale test facilities. They are encouraged to

work with postgraduate students and faculty members

to gain ‘hands-on experience’ in the research and

development of new technologies.

INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERINGwww.ise.nus.edu.sg

Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) emphasises

effi ciency and productivity improvement and is derived

from combinations of engineering, mathematics,

economics, statistics and the social sciences. It provides

decision makers with the ability to identify, analyse and

design complex production systems to resolve ‘real

world problems’ in the manufacturing, logistics, defence

and service industries. For example, IC fabrication plants,

airlines, banks, telecommunication, military operations

and management consultancies require ISE engineers.

As Singapore transforms into a knowledge-based economy

and upgrades its industries, there will be greater demand

for ISE engineers with in-depth knowledge to improve

effi ciency and productivity. Students can concentrate on

one of the two areas of specialisation, namely Logistics

and Systems Optimisation; and Quality Engineering and

Management. World demand for logistics services is

increasing rapidly worldwide. Many jobs in logistics and

quality engineering/management have been created, and

ISE graduates are equipped as they are highly versatile.

MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERINGwww.mse.nus.edu.sg

Materials Science and Engineering is a dynamic,

interdisciplinary study that combines the fundamental

sciences (Chemistry, Physics and Life Sciences) with

applied engineering (Electronic, Mechanical, Chemical

and Bioengineering). It strives for basic understanding

of how the science of material structures and processes

at the atomic scale results in the properties and functions

familiar at the engineering level. One aspect involves

studying and designing materials to make them useful

and reliable.

The department focuses on emerging new frontiers such

as nanostructured materials and biomedical materials

in sustainable energy, infocomm technology and

biotechnology. These areas offer exciting opportunities

in the research of high-tech materials, which are of

economic importance to Singapore. Students will get

hands-on experience using state-of-art equipment

and facilities in the laboratories. This will ensure MSE g

raduates are well-equipped with suffi cient practical

knowledge and experience. The department also offers

two certifi ed specialisations of Polymeric and Biomedical

Materials and Nanostructured Materials/nanotechnology.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGwww.me.nus.edu.sg

Mechanical engineers are involved in the design and

fabrication of practically every product. Their input

begins from the design stage to product use. From the

biomedical industry to nanotechnology, mechanical

engineers contribute to transforming technology into

useful products.

The course equips students with the ability and

fl exibility to work in a wide range of industries. Students

fi rst acquire knowledge ranging from materials,

manufacturing and mechanics to fl uids, control and

thermal processes.

Students can then choose from one of the following

specialisations:

• Aeronautical Engineering

• Automotive Engineering

• Biomechanical Engineering

• Energy & Thermal Process Engineering

• Materials Engineering for Design

• Mechatronics

• Micro-Systems Technology

• Offshore Oil & Gas Technology

• Precision Engineering

• Product Design

Practical design is also an integral part of the programme.

Industry tie-ups enable students to work on design

projects sponsored by companies. This gives students an

insight into design cycles in commercial enterprises even

before they graduate. Students can also participate in the

research of their professors.


The ME Urban

Concept Eco-car Team

and NUS-ECO1 at the

Shell Eco-marathon

Competition at Nogaro,

France on the 21-24

May 2008

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME (PART-TIME) http://btech.eng.nus.edu.sg

The Programme is specially designed for polytechnic graduates working in industry.

It provides an affordable route for studying towards a high-quality engineering

degree while gaining valuable working experience and earning an income. All classes

are conducted in the evenings on weekdays and on Saturday afternoons. Degrees are

fully accredited by the relevant engineering bodies.

Courses leading to the B.Tech degrees in Chemical, Electronics, Manufacturing,

Mechanical and Industrial & Management Engineering are offered. The B.Tech degrees

are designed to be comparable in academic standard to the full-time B.Eng degrees.

The modular curriculum structure allows students the greatest fl exibility to plan their

study and achieve a good work, family and study balance. Students can choose to

complete their degree in a minimum of 3.5 years or up to a maximum of 8 years.

Since August 2008, eligible Singaporeans and Singapore PRs have respectively enjoyed

a subsidy of 40% and 20% of the tuition fees.



DISCIPLINES INDUSTRIES*(CAREER OPPORTUNITIES)

MAJOR SUBJECTS/AREAS OF SPECIALISATION*

Bioengineering Biomedical devices, hospitals and

medical centers, biomedical science/

life sciences and biotechnology

Biomaterials/tissue engineering,

biomechanics, biomedical electronics and

imaging

Chemical & Biomolecular

Engineering

Chemical, oil & gas, petroleum,

petrochemical, plastics/polymers,

food, pharmaceutical/biomedical

science, electronics/semiconductors,

engineering consultancy, research

institutes and government/

statutory boards

Major subjects:

thermodynamics, transport phenomena,

reactor systems, separation processes,

process design, safety and control

Areas of specialisation:

biomolecular engineering, chemical sciences

programme, microelectronics processing and

process systems engineering

Civil Engineering Engineering consulting fi rms, R&D

institutions, construction and

offshore engineering, environmental

and transport industries

Environmental engineering, geotechnical

engineering, hydraulic engineering,

transport engineering, structural

engineering, civil engineering materials,

construction management and

infrastructure systems

Computer Engineering Digital and wireless communications,

embedded computing, intelligent

systems, internet, multimedia,

creative arts and software companies

Software engineering, embedded

computing, computer communications

networks, digital and wireless

communications, intelligent control

and systems, advanced digital design,

multimedia signal processing, interactive

digital media

Electrical Engineering Digital and wireless communications,

computers and peripherals, control

and automation, electronics, internet,

energy systems management,

semiconductor wafer fabrication

and manufacturing

Advanced control, advanced electronics,

biomedical engineering, cellular mobile

communications, magnetic recording

systems, multimedia communications,

microwave and RF systems, mechatronics

and automation, multimedia signal

processing, optoelectronics, power

electronics and drives, energy systems and

VLSI design and manufacturing


DISCIPLINES INDUSTRIES*

(CAREER OPPORTUNITIES)

MAJOR SUBJECTS/

AREAS OF SPECIALISATION*

Engineering Science Academic R&D labs

Industry R&D labs in:

• Semiconductor & microelectronics

• Data storage & media

• Scientifi c instrumentation

• Chemicals & environmental

• Computational, design and

consultancy

• Start-up nanotechnology & other

hi-tech companies

Nanoscience and Nanotechnology,

Computational Engineering Science,

Energy Systems, Bioimaging and Optics

Environmental Science &

Engineering

Petroleum, petrochemical and

chemical process industries, safety,

health, environmental consulting

industries, research and utilities

Air and water pollution abatement, industrial

safety and health, solid waste management

and environmental management

Industrial & Systems

Engineering

Manufacturing, logistics and

supply chains, airlines, banking

/management consultancy,

telecommunication and utilities,

defence, leisure

Operations research, systems design and

optimisation, integration of complex

systems, supply chain modelling, quality

engineering and management, human

factors engineering

Materials Science &

Engineering

Semiconductor, information storage,

pharmaceutical and chemical

industries, aerospace and defence

industries, metals, ceramics, polymers

and composites and special materials

Process engineering and quality control,

R&D, in various industries, materials-

related research in Research Institutes,

nanotechnology and nano-materials,

materials in batteries and fuel-cells,

special metals and composites in

aerospace industries

Mechanical Engineering Aerospace, automotive, biomedical,

control and automation, engineering

consultancy, manufacturing,

materials processing, mechanical

engineering services, oil and gas,

power generation, semiconductor,

thermal environment

Aeronautical Engineering, Automotive

Engineering, Biomechanical Engineering,

Energy & Thermal Process Engineering,

Materials Engineering for Design,

Mechatronics, Micro-Systems Technology,

Offshore Oil & Gas Technology, Precision

Engineering, Product Design

Major subjects include: Applied Mechanics,

Control & Mechatronics, Fluid Mechanics,

Manufacturing, Material Science, Micro

Systems Technology and Thermodynamics



THE GLOBAL COMPETITIVE EDGE – One Choice, Infi nite Possibilities

Why Engineering@NUS is the choice:

• A global university ranked among the world’s best in the fi eld of Engineering & Technology.

• A global engineering school where students are nurtured by some of the best engineering minds in the world.

• Academic diversity and fl exible broad-based education, which enables students to pursue their educational

objectives such as being equipped for cutting-edge multidisciplinary research or becoming more business-

savvy through a second degree in Business.

• Highly accredited and well recognised engineering degree programmes with a design-centric approach.

• Wide choice of engineering programmes including newer programmes such as Engineering Science and

Environmental Science & Engineering.

• Learning environment with a global outlook and opportunities to develop managerial, entrepreneurial and

leadership qualities.

• Cutting-edge R&D and state-of-the-art laboratories.

B.ENG. PROGRAMME DURATION (YEARS)

PREREQUISITES FOR STUDENTS OFFERING H2 CURRICULUM

PREREQUISITES FOR STUDENTS OFFERING THE IB CURRICULUM

• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in

Chemical Engineering


Environmental Engineering

4 • H2 Mathematics, and

• H2 Chemistry, and

• H2 Physics1

• HL Mathematics, and

• HL Chemistry, and

• HL Physics2


Bioengineering3


Civil Engineering


Computer Engineering


Electrical Engineering


Industrial and Systems Engineering


Materials Science and Engineering


Mechanical Engineering

4 • H2 Mathematics, and

• H2 Physics1 or H2

Chemistry


• HL Physics2 or HL

Chemistry


B.ENG. PROGRAMME DURATION

(YEARS)

PREREQUISITES FOR

STUDENTS OFFERING H2

CURRICULUM

PREREQUISITES FOR

STUDENTS OFFERING THE

IB CURRICULUM

• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

in Engineering Science

4 Good grades in

• H2 Mathematics, and

• H2 Physics

Good grades in


• HL Physics

Double Degree Programmes4:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/

Bachelor of Arts (Economics)


Bachelor of Social Science (Honours)

in Economics



(Honours)





Honours (Accountancy)



(Accountancy)

5 Two routes of admissions:

Direct admission by

students with ‘A’ Level entry

requirements for both

courses,

OR

Application by students in

B.Eng. or BBA/Economics

Programme at end of their

first year of study

Two routes of admissions:

Direct admission by

students with IB entry

requirements for both

courses,

OR

Application by students in

B.Eng. or BBA/Economics

Programme at end of their

first year of study


Materials Science and Engineering/

Bachelor of Science (Physics)

4 - 5 Students may apply

for pre-admission in

Semester One of Year

One in their respective

faculties; Admission into

the programme after

satisfactory performance

in their fi rst year

Students may apply

for pre-admission in

Semester One of Year

One in their respective

faculties; Admission into

the programme after

satisfactory performance

in their fi rst year

1 Students without H1 or H2 Physics need to have ‘O’ level or equivalent in Physics and will be required to take specifi ed Physics bridging

modules offered by the Faculty of Science.

2 Students without HL Physics will be required to take specifi ed Physics bridging modules offered by the Faculty of Science.

3 Students without H2 Biology or its equivalent must read a bridging module, LSM1301 General Biology in the fi rst year. Those without a H2

pass in Chemistry or its equivalent will have to read the Chemistry bridging module (CM1417) in the fi rst year.

4 All Engineering Programmes except Engineering Science Programmes.



NUS-ECO1 at the

Nogaro racetrack in

France

Final Year Project

students working in

the Bioengineering

Laboratories

CONTACT DETAILS


Please refer to the “Admission Criteria and Application Procedures” section in this

publication or visit www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/undergrad for more details.

For more details on our Undergraduate Programmes, please visit

http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/ugrad/prospective

To Apply for Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech) Programme

There are two intakes per Academic Year with Intake I commencing in August

and Intake II commencing in January. Applications can be made online at

http://btech.eng.nus.edu.sg


FACULTY OF LAW

THE Faculty of Law was established in 1956. Over the past 53 years, the Faculty has made a name for itself as a

law school of distinction, attracting the best students from Singapore and around the region. Our distinguished

alumni include Tommy Koh ’61 (Singapore Ambassador-At-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs), Chan Sek Keong ’61

(Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Singapore), S Jayakumar ’63 (Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Co-ordinating

Minister for National Security), K. Shanmugam, SC ’84 (Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs), many

eminent judges, Members of Parliament, diplomats, professors and law practitioners.

Today, the Faculty of Law is widely regarded as Asia’s leading law school and one of the most globally-oriented law

schools. The NUS Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree entitles its holders to be admitted as lawyers to a variety of

jurisdictions including Singapore, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, Australia and the United States of America (e.g. New

York and California). NUS law graduates today can be found practising in top law fi rms in major cities around the

world and making an impact in government agencies, international organisations, multi-national corporations,

academia, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and arts and media groups.



BACHELOR OF LAWS (HONOURS)

4-year LL.B. Programme:

www.law.nus.edu.sg/prospective/undergrad/4yrllb.htm

3-year Graduate LL.B. Programme:

www.law.nus.edu.sg/prospective/undergrad/glp.htm

The Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) Degree is not only an

undergraduate honours degree, but also a professional

degree that is recognised for admission to practice in

Singapore. The programme is open to both Singaporean

and international students.

The majority of the LL.B. undergraduates enter the law faculty

after completing their pre-university studies and do a four-

year LL.B. Degree. Other students may enter the faculty after

completing a fi rst degree at a university in another discipline.

These students with a fi rst degree in another discipline can

complete their LL.B. Degree in three years, under a special

programme known as the Graduate LL.B. Programme (GLP).

DOUBLE HONOURS DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Our Double Honours Degree Programmes offer our students a quality

education, leveraging on interdisciplinary opportunities in a university

ranked amongst the world’s best.

DOUBLE HONOURS DEGREE PROGRAMME WITH NUS BUSINESS SCHOOLBusiness Administration and Law

www.nus.edu.sg/prog/bbalaw/overview.html

Students who successfully complete this fi ve-year programme will

be awarded both Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours)

and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degrees.

DOUBLE HONOURS DEGREE PROGRAMME WITH FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Economics and Law

www.nus.edu.sg/prog/econlaw/overview.htm

Students who successfully complete this fi ve-year programme

will be awarded both Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) and

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degrees.

JOANNA JOY TANYear 3Faculty of Law

“My education at NUS Law positions me on the cutting edge of global legal developments. The diversity of programmes and rich menu of courses offer me a holistic education, enhanced by the campus community of talented professors and students

– all of which make me proud of my decision to read law at NUS”


DOUBLE HONOURS DEGREE PROGRAMME WITH FACULTY OF SCIENCE Law and Life Sciences

www.nus.edu.sg/prog/lawlifesciences/overview.htm

Students in this programme will be able to choose between a single honours degree (with the honours in Law), which

will allow them to complete both degrees in four and a half years, or a double honours degree (with honours in Law and

Life Sciences) which can be completed in fi ve years.

CONCURRENT DEGREE PROGRAMME

CONCURRENT DEGREE PROGRAMME WITH LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY Law and Public Policy

www.nus.edu.sg/prog/mpplaw

Students in this programme will have the opportunity to complete both degrees in four and a half to fi ve years and will

obtain a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree and a Master in Public Policy degree upon successful completion of the course.

PROGRAMMES WITH NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (NYU) SCHOOL OF LAW

Available to NUS Faculty of Law undergraduates, prospective students may apply to NYU at the end of their fi rst or second

year of study at NUS Faculty of Law. Admission into NUS is not a guarantee of admission into NYU.

CONCURRENT DEGREE PROGRAMME (LL.B. / LL.M.) Bachelor of Laws (Honours) / Master of Laws

www.law.nus.edu.sg/current/LLB/nyunus_llbllm.htm

This programme allows students to obtain both a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree from NUS and a Master of Laws

degree from NYU in four years of full-time study. Students will complete three years of law studies at NUS before

spending their fi nal year at NYU in New York City.

DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAMME (LL.B. / J.D.)Bachelor of Laws (Honours) / Juris Doctor

www.law.nus.edu.sg/current/LLB/nyunus_llbjd.htm

This programme consists of fi ve years of full-time study for NUS undergraduate students and four years of full-time

study for NYU undergraduate students and NUS graduate LL.B. (GLP) students. Students who complete the course

successfully will obtain both a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree from NUS and a Juris Doctor degree from NYU.




Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) Degree Applicants with ‘A’ level qualifi cations will be considered if they have good

‘A’ level results, including a grade of B or better in H1 General Paper (GP), or a

good pass in H2 Knowledge & Inquiry (KI), or a minimum SAT Critical Reading

score of 700 accompanied by a minimum E grade for GP/KI.

Applicants with IB qualifi cations must possess good IB results, including a grade

5 or better in SL English, or a minimum SAT Critical Reading score of

700 accompanied by a minimum grade 4 for SL English.

A paper-based TOEFL score of minimum 600 (Computer-based test 250 or

Internet-based test 100) or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required if applicants

hold international qualifi cations which are of non-English medium.

Those applying for the Graduate LL.B. Programme must submit their university

transcripts and report forms of two academic referees.

Double Honours Degree

Programmes

For Double Honours Degree Programmes, applicants must meet the

admission requirements of both Faculty of Law and NUS Business School,

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences or Faculty of Science.

Please refer to the admission requirements listed under the NUS Business

School, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and Faculty of Science sections

in this prospectus.

Students beginning their studies at either of the two schools can also apply

for the programme at the end of their fi rst year of study at NUS.

Concurrent Degree Programme For the Concurrent Degree Programme in Law and Public Policy, applicants

must meet the admissions criteria of both the Lee Kuan Yew School of

Public Policy and the Faculty of Law.

Students beginning their studies at the Faculty of Law can apply for the

programme at the end of their second year of study at NUS.

Applicants shortlisted for any of the above programmes must sit for a written test and undergo an

interview, which will be held in mid-April. The interview and test aim to assess the level of competency

in the English language and reasoning ability, as well as the suitability of candidates for the LL.B.

programme. Please refer to www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/interview.htm for the fi nalised interview and

test dates.


COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

Present-day students have a wealth of opportunities at the Faculty of Law. In addition to double and

concurrent degree programmes offered with other faculties and schools in NUS, the Faculty also offers various

law programmes together with the New York University (NYU) School of Law. One such programme is the

concurrent law degree programme where students will be able to obtain both an undergraduate Bachelor of

Laws (Honours) degree from NUS and a Master of Laws degree from NYU in just four years. The programme

is yet another feature of the Faculty of Law’s diverse array of degree options for its undergraduates. The

curriculum and programmes are regularly reviewed to prepare students for the globalisation of legal services.

Law undergraduates can expect to share a rigorous academic environment with fellow students and an

outstanding permanent faculty with law degrees from more than a dozen jurisdictions. Our academic faculty,

who are experts in their respective fi elds, provide close mentorship to our students. Apart from the privilege

of studying with the best resident and visiting professors, law undergraduates also have the chance to go

on the Student Exchange Programme (SEP) at over 40 leading law schools around the world. Approximately

one-third of our third-year students have the opportunity to participate in the SEP. Please visit www.law.nus.

edu.sg/current/sep.htm for a list of our SEP partner universities.

Our alumni occupy the ranks of government, the legal community, business, the arts and media communities,

as well as almost every other niche of professional life in Singapore.

Thus, one can fi nd our law graduates in practice as an advocate and solicitor; as a legal offi cer in the government,

judiciary or legal service, or private sector; as an executive in various fi elds of commerce and industry; and of

course, as an academic in a tertiary institution.

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CONTACT DETAILS

Enquiries on Admissions to Undergraduate Programmes

Tel : +65 6516 7049

Fax : +65 6779 0979


Website : www.law.nus.edu.sg/prospective/llb.htm

Frequently-Asked Questions : www.law.nus.edu.sg/prospective/admfaqs.htm


Please refer to the “Admission Criteria and Application Procedures” section in

this publication, or visit the Offi ce of Admissions website at


Enquiries on Admissions to Graduate Programmes

Tel : +65 6516 3630

Fax : +65 6779 0979


Website : www.law.nus.edu.sg/prospective/postgraduate.htm

Mailing Address

Faculty of Law


469G Bukit Timah Road

Eu Tong Sen Building

Singapore 259776


YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

THE Yong Loo Lin School Of Medicine was fi rst established in 1905 as the Straits and Federated Malay States

Government Medical School. In 1912, it was renamed King Edward VII Medical School, in recognition of a gift

of $120,000 from the King Edward VII Memorial Fund. Substantial academic expansion took place and the name was

further changed to King Edward VII College of Medicine in 1921 to refl ect its status as an academic institution of university

status. In 1949, the college amalgamated with Raffl es College to form the University of Malaya. This later became the

University of Singapore and in 1981 became the National University of Singapore.

In 2005, its centenary year, the NUS Faculty of Medicine received a transformational gift of $100 million from the

Yong Loo Lin Trust and was renamed the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine to honour the Yong family’s vision and

commitment. Today, the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine offers one of the fi nest undergraduate medical programmes

in the Asia Pacifi c region and commands international recognition and respect.

Also in 2005, the educational scope of the School of Medicine was expanded with the development of nursing

education, research and clinical innovation. The establishment of the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies (ALCNS)

in the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine was a major milestone in the history of nursing in Singapore. The Centre was

founded through a generous gift of $10 million from the Lee Foundation and is named in memory of Alice Lee, the

mother of Dr Lee Seng Gee. The Bachelor of Science (Nursing) programme had its fi rst intake in August 2006.



COURSES DEGREES

Medicine Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

(M.B.,B.S)

Nursing • Bachelor of Science (Nursing)

• Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (Honours)

The long tradition of medical education, research and healthcare by

the School of Medicine has contributed signifi cantly to Singapore’s

success as a regional medical centre of excellence. The School also

contributes to the basic understanding of factors involved in triggering

diseases common in Singapore, and through research, determines

ways to prevent their onset through early diagnosis and strategies to

either retard or reverse the consequences. The School of Medicine has

identifi ed the following to be of major importance for the immediate

future: Ageing and Neurosciences, Cardiovascular Diseases, Cancer,

Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, Metabolic Diseases, Infectious

Diseases, Regenerative Medicine, and Immunology.

Translational medicine, which is the crucial link between basic science

and clinical application, is another area which the School is focusing

on developing. Synergy with the National University Health System can

validate new targets, techniques and equipment, as well as determine

effi cacy in real patients. State-of-the-art core facilities, such as Confocal

and Electron Microscopy, DNA Sequencing, Flow Cytometry and

Transgenic Mice facilities, are available to researchers within the Clinical

Research Centre through the National University Medical Institutes

(NUMI).

Departments

Anaesthesia

Anatomy

Biochemistry

Community, Occupational and

Family Medicine

Diagnostic Radiology

Medicine

Microbiology

Nursing (Alice Lee Centre for

Nursing Studies)

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Ophthalmology

Orthopaedic Surgery

Otolaryngology

Paediatrics

Pathology

Pharmacology

Physiology

Psychological Medicine

Surgery

Medicine MD 11

DARIUS BEHYear 3Yong Loo Lin School Of Medicine

“As a Medical student, I fi nd the challenging curriculum balanced with lots of opportunities to experience the diversity of University life. Med School isn’t just all about learning how to save lives – it’s about having a fulfi lling and enjoyable one too.”


DEGREES DURATION (YEARS)

PREREQUISITES

Bachelor of Medicine and

Bachelor of Surgery

5 • ‘A’ Level Prerequisites:

H2 pass in Chemistry and either Biology or Physics and

one Contrasting Subject

• International Baccalaureate Prerequisites:

Pass in HL Chemistry and either HL Biology or Physics

• National University of Singapore High School

Diploma Prerequisites:

Major CAP of at least 2.0 in Chemistry and either Biology

or Physics CAP of at least 1.0 in one other major and in

English Programme and Research Project

• Polytechnic Prerequisites:

An approved diploma from a polytechnic in Singapore

For shortlisted candidates: portfolio, essay and interviews

Bachelor of Science (Nursing) 3 • H2 pass at the GCE ‘A’ Level, Singapore-Cambridge in

any two of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry,

Computing, Physics and Mathematics

• HL pass in IB, in any two of the following subjects:

Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Physics and Mathematics

• A diploma from a polytechnic in Singapore

For shortlisted candidates: interview

Bachelor of Science (Nursing)

(Honours)

4

THE BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY (M.B.,B.S.) PROGRAMME

The undergraduate medical programme is a fi ve-year

course leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine

and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.,B.S.).

The broad goal of the curriculum is to produce graduates

who are well equipped to pursue any one of the following

professions: a) master clinician, b) clinician researcher,

c) clinician scientist, and d) health policy maker. The

curriculum aims to support Singapore’s goal of becoming

a regional centre of excellence in healthcare, meet the

needs of the ageing population, and push for translational

research as an engine of growth for the economy.

The curriculum is based on principles of patient-

centeredness, self-directed and life-long learning,

professionalism, and integration and contextualisation

of content across and within the disciplines.

Some of the key highlights of the undergraduate medical

curriculum are:

• introducing undergraduates to patients in their fi rst

year of study

• devoting signifi cant curriculum time to problem-based

learning and small group teaching

• integrating teaching and assessment to outcomes

There are several broad-based curricular components in

the M.B.,B.S. course:

The Core Programme includes fundamental science and

clinical principles, providing a knowledge base essential

for the undergraduate to be a profi cient doctor.

Longitudinal tracks commence from the beginning and

continue throughout the greater part of the curriculum.

These are integrated with the biomedical science

components of the curriculum and include the following:

• Health Ethics, Law, and Professionalism (HELP)

• Medicine and Society



• Information Literacy, Critical Thinking, Evidence-

Based Medicine and Research Methodology

• Patient-Based Programme

The Patient-based Programme starts with guided patient

exposure in the fi rst year, allows expanded patient contact

in the second year, and provides full-day clinical postings

in the third through fi nal year. Such intensive bedside

clinical instruction and experience help undergraduates

to acquire clinical knowledge and skills in order to

be effective house offi cers and profi cient medical

practitioners.

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

After the introduction to research at the start of the

Information Literacy track, students who are keen to

further their research development may take part in the

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme

(UROP). Undergraduate research in non-clinical and

clinical departments, under the supervision of the School’s

staff, is usually conducted during the vacation period in

the fi rst to third year curriculum. The clinical departments

also offer opportunities for research in the fourth and fi fth

year curriculum. Such participation can be included in

the Elective Posting schedule. Students who participate

in UROP will have due credits endorsed in their fi nal

year academic transcripts. In addition, research projects

of excellence may be submitted for consideration for

research prizes awarded by the School.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with Ministry of Health requirements,

candidates who test positive for Hepatitis B surface

antigen are not eligible for medical school in Singapore,

regardless of their Hepatitis B e-antigen status. In

addition, medical students must demonstrate immunity

to Hepatitis B. Students must provide this proof before

the place in Medicine can be confi rmed. All candidates

must undergo screening in the year of enrolment even

if they have been screened and immunised at the point

of offer earlier. The exception is only for those who have

completed the screening and immunisations after 1

February 2008. Prospective medical students who are

tested negative for HBsAg but are not immune (anti-HBs

negative or < 10 mIU/mL) are required to be immunised so

as to protect themselves and to prevent HBV transmission

in the healthcare workplace. All immunisations must

begin within one month from the date of screening.

Candidates who fail or decline to undergo HBV screening,

furnish evidence of HBV immunisation, and/or refuse to be

immunised, if so required by the University, will be excluded

from the Medical course. The University reserves the right

to require any or all of its new medical students to undergo

further tests for any or all markers of the Hepatitis B virus

(HBV) and exclude any candidates who test positive for HBV

from the Medical course. Students interested in Medicine

are encouraged to ascertain their HBV status early.

Prospective students must also furnish documentary

evidence of immunity to, or immunisation for, Chickenpox.

Screenings and immunisations may be done at the

University Health, Wellness & counseling Centre (UHWC),

Yusof Ishak House. If you choose to be screened and

immunised by your medical practitioner, you must

submit to the UHWC satisfactory proof of such screening/

immunisation certifying that you have completed a full

course of immunisation.

The above Health Requirements are subject to change.

All updates will be available on our Corporate Website at

http://www.med.nus.edu.sg/corporate

COURSE STRUCTURE

The fi rst year of the course emphasises normal structure

and function with clinical relevance. Progressively during

the second year, the course focuses on abnormal structure

and function including principles of pharmacotherapy,

general pathology including cancer biology, and the

body’s defence (immunology and infection). The primary

focus of the third, fourth and fi fth year is high quality

clinical experience in medical and surgical related

disciplines with the application of underpinning medical

sciences. Students have the opportunity to take electives

during this period.

BOND

All graduates must serve a bond with the Government of

Singapore following graduation from the medical course.

Excluding housemanship, Singaporeans serve a fi ve-

year bond and non-Singaporeans serve a six-year bond.

There is no additional bond under the terms of the MOE

Tuition Grant.

ADMISSION TO MEDICINE

Applicants must submit an online application through the

NUS Offi ce of Admissions at www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/

undergrad. Shortlisted candidates will be notifi ed by the

Offi ce of Admissions by April 2009. All shortlisted candidates

must submit a portfolio, write an essay and undergo two

interviews in order to be considered for admission.


• The portfolio must contain two letters of

recommendation, a personal statement (one page) and

a resume or list of extracurricular activities (one page).

This portfolio will be read by the interviewing team

and evaluated by the Selection Committee. Letters

of recommendation may be written by anyone not

related to the candidate who knows the candidate well.

Junior college and secondary school testimonials are

acceptable, as are letters written by your Commanding

Offi cer (for NSF). The candidate’s name and application

number should be written on all documents submitted.

• The topic of the essay will be announced at the test

session only, and students will have 45 minutes to write

an original essay on the spot. Students will also take a

psychometric test. The results of this test will be used

for research and validation purposes only and will not

be used in the admission process.

• Interviews will be held in April 2009. The fi rst interview

is conducted by members of the medical faculty.

The second interview team has a more diverse

representation and may include current medical

students, senior nursing staff and medical alumni.

EXCEPTIONAL INDIVIDUAL SCHEME (EIS)

The Exceptional Individual Admissions Scheme was

developed as a way of exercising discretionary criteria in

admitting a small number of students to the Yong Loo Lin

School of Medicine. Applications submitted through this

route will be evaluated by the Selection Committee on the

basis of exceptional talent and achievement in addition to

academic excellence.

More Information on the M.B.,B.S. programme is available

from the University’s Online Bulletin at

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THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (NURSING)

THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (NURSING) (HONOURS)

The role of nurses in the 21st century is rapidly expanding

as advances in technology and global population changes

impact upon healthcare delivery and patient care. A

career in Nursing can provide exciting opportunities in

clinical practice, education, management and research

around the world.

The establishment of the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing

Studies (ALCNS) in the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine,

National University of Singapore, is a major milestone in

the history of nursing in Singapore. The Centre aims to

spearhead the development of Baccalaureate nursing

education, research and clinical innovation in Singapore.

The Centre was founded through a generous gift from

the Lee Foundation and is named in memory of Dr Lee

Seng Gee’s mother.

The Bachelor of Science (Nursing) degree is a three-year

undergraduate course offered by the Alice Lee Centre for

Nursing Studies (ALCNS). Students who have performed

well throughout the course and achieved a minimum

cumulative average point of 3.5 can apply to proceed

to the Honours year leading to BSc (Nursing) (Honours).

Fourth year Honours students will gain valuable research

and clinical practice skills.

The BSc (Nursing) curriculum refl ects current healthcare

trends and the expanding role of registered nurses in the

delivery of healthcare. Students study principles from the

disciplines of nursing, sciences, and social sciences. They

also learn basic skills in a simulated clinical laboratory on

campus and practise the application of theory and clinical

skills in a range of healthcare settings. The programme is

modular in nature and includes the following subjects:

There is a shortage of nursing graduates in most

countries around the world. A Nursing degree provides

excellent career opportunities in clinical and community

practice, management, education and research. The BSc

(Nursing) is also the pathway to postgraduate nursing

specialisations and research higher degrees.

ThTh ii hh t ff ii dd t ii t

Anatomy and Physiology

Pathophysiology

Pharmacology

Immunology

Microbiology

Psychology

Sociology

Contemporary Nursing

Healthcare Ethics and Law

Healthcare Management and Education

Research and Evidence-based Practice

Clinical Skills

Clinical attachments in local hospitals and institutions



On completion of the NUS BSc (Nursing)/BSc (Nursing)

(Honours) programme, graduates will be capable of

demonstrating the following outcomes expected of

registered nurses in the healthcare system of Singapore:

• Competent practitioner who provides safe and informed

care with compassion based on current knowledge,

theory and research on best nursing practices.

• Critical thinker able to question, interpret, apply,

analyse, synthesise, and evaluate knowledge to make

independent and interdependent decisions.

• Coordinator of primary, secondary and tertiary

resources to meet healthcare needs.

• Effective communicator who collects, uses, and

disseminates information to optimise care outcomes.

• Advocate for the promotion and maintenance of good

health, and for the rights of patients in the healthcare

system.

• Exemplary professional nurse role model committed to

the learning of self and others.

• Leaders and researchers in nursing and related

healthcare fi elds.

More information on the BSc (Nursing) programme is

available from the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies

(ALCNS) website at http://medicine.nus.edu.sg/nursing

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

Please refer to Health Requirements under THE

BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY

(M.B.,B.S.) PROGRAMME

CONTACT DETAILS

To Apply for Undergraduate AdmissionsPlease refer to the “Admissions Criteria and Application Procedures” section in this publication or visit www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/undergrad for more details.

For more information on the M.B.,B.S. programme, please contact:Mr Jimmy GanAssistant ManagerYong Loo Lin School of MedicineNational University of SingaporeBlock MD11, #02-02 Clinical Research Centre10 Medical DriveSingapore 117597Tel : +65 6516 5532Fax : +65 6778 5743Email : [email protected] : www.med.nus.edu.sg/corporate

For more information on BSc (Nursing) programme, please contact:Mrs Elaine LeeSenior ManagerAlice Lee Centre for Nursing StudiesYong Loo Lin School of MedicineNational University of SingaporeLevel 3, Block E3A7 Engineering Drive 1Singapore 117574Tel : +65 6516 3320Fax : +65 6776 7135Email : [email protected] : http://medicine.nus.edu.sg/nursing

To Apply for Graduate Admission in the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine For higher degrees by research, please contact:


Dean’s Offi ce

Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine


Clinical Research Centre, Blk MD 11

10 Medical Drive

Singapore 117597

Tel : +65 6516 3023

Fax : +65 6778 5743


Website : www.med.nus.edu.sg/postgrad/index.jsp

For the one-year, full-time Master of Medicine (Occupational

Medicine and Public Health) courses; specialty examinations

leading to the Master of Medicine in various specialties;

part-time Graduate Diploma courses; and the full-time

Master of Nursing course, please contact:

Division of Graduate Medical Studies (DGMS)

Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine


Blk MD 5, Level 3

12 Medical Drive

Singapore 117598

Tel : +65 6516 3300

Fax : +65 6773 1462


Website : www.med.nus.edu.sg/dgms


YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC– Asia’s international conservatory

THE Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music (YSTCM) is Singapore’s fi rst

music conservatory. Established through a collaboration with the Peabody

Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, the Conservatory prepares talented

musicians for careers in performance and composition at the highest professional

and artistic level.



BACHELOR OF MUSIC (HONOURS) DEGREE PROGRAMME

The Conservatory offers the Bachelor of Music (Honours) degree,

with majors in Performance (Piano and Orchestral Instruments)

and Composition. This is a four-year full-time music degree

programme with an emphasis on music performance and

music academics. The balance of the programme is made up

of humanities studies and electives. The curriculum provides a

strong foundation for students to continue their artistic

development at outstanding graduate schools or become

international artists at the highest professional level.

Students must attend a minimum period of two years of studies

at the Conservatory to be awarded the Bachelor of Music

(Honours) degree by the National University of Singapore.

All requirements for the degree must be completed within a

maximum of six years of a student’s enrolment.

YOUNG ARTIST PROGRAMME

The Conservatory currently runs a Young Artist Programme for

teenagers who demonstrate outstanding performance during

the auditions for admission to the Bachelor of Music degree

programme but were not offered admission based on the

academic requirements of the National University of Singapore.

These students are expected to be enrolled in Singapore schools

and are normally aged 15-17.

SIN SI ERN ABIGAILYear 3, Piano majorYong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music

“The Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music has provided me with a very supportive environment to grow as a musician and explore my identity as an artist. The generous individual attention that I’ve received from faculty members and the wealth of performance opportunities within the conservatory have given me invaluable training and experiences that will surely mould me into a more mature musician. I’ve also benefi ted from the exchange programme at the Peabody Institute and numerous masterclasses with visiting artists. There is never a dull moment at the conservatory!”

Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music

PROGRAMMES OF STUDY

Bachelor of Music (Honours)

Degree

Graduate Diploma in Music

Performance

MAJOR

Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass,

Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon,

French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone,

Tuba,

Percussion, Harp, Piano,

Composition


The programme is conducted by Conservatory faculty

members and provides professional training in musical

performance with supporting academic study. Students

receive 1 hour per week of private lesson in their applied

study, 2 hours per week of studio class, and participate in

masterclasses, concerts, chamber music and orchestral

sessions as agreed with the studio teacher and relevant

module director. The academic component of the

course includes weekly two-hour classes over four

semesters, designed to foster musical understanding and

appreciation from a range of different perspectives.

GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MUSICPERFORMANCE

The Graduate Diploma in Music Performance is a two

year, full-time programme of study designed to provide

specialised training for accomplished graduate level

performers who wish to pursue a more performance

intensive goal. Admission to the programme is on a

competitive basis and is limited to a small number of

students. Majors are available in orchestral instruments

and piano performance.

ARTIST FACULTY

The Conservatory’s faculty members are drawn from

leading performing artists in the international music

community and distinguished musicians of the Singapore

Symphony Orchestra. Members of the faculty have

won top awards, judged international competitions

and produced acclaimed recordings. They bring with

them a wealth of experience in coaching, mentoring

and nurturing future generations of performers and

composers. Masterclasses by visiting artists are also a

regular feature at the Conservatory.

THE CONSERVATORY BUILDING

The Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music building was

offi cially opened in October 2006. Equipped with high-

quality pianos and orchestral instruments, the 19,300

square metre building houses a world-class 600-seat

concert hall, a comprehensive music library, sound-proof

and temperature-controlled studios and practice rooms,

spacious rehearsal rooms, smart classrooms, as well as one

of the largest recording studios in Asia.

EAST ASIA

China

Taiwan

South Korea

Japan

Hong Kong

SOUTHEAST ASIA

Singapore

Malaysia

Thailand

Indonesia

Vietnam

Philippines

Myanmar

OTHERS

Australia

New Zealand

United States of America

Canada

Iran

Austria

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

The Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music offers

numerous performance opportunities which form an

important element of its curriculum. Students have the

opportunity to participate in solo recitals, large and

small chamber ensembles, as well as masterclasses by

distinguished visiting artists.

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music is Asia’s premier

international conservatory, with its student population

drawn from across the Asia-Pacifi c region. So far, our

intake of students have come from the following countries:



This mix of nationalities creates a distinctive environment

in which students from different backgrounds come to

understand better and learn from each other’s approaches

and musical reference points. Performing together in

large and small ensembles also helps them bridge their

cultural differences.

Yong Siew Toh Conservatory students also have

opportunities to participate in student exchange

programmes at the Peabody Institute that allow them to

experience the full breadth of activity at a major American

conservatory of music. Outstanding Bachelor of Music

degree graduates of the Conservatory may be offered

(subject to eligibility and audition criteria) full tuition

scholarships to attend a Master of Music programme at

the Peabody Institute in Baltimore, USA.

ADMISSION

The Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music invites talented

music students from all over the world to apply for

admission to the Bachelor of Music (Honours) degree and

Graduate Diploma in Music Performance programmes

for the 2009/2010 academic year.

The admission to the National University of Singapore is

based on both academic and audition requirements set

CONTACT DETAILS

Tel : +65 6516 1167

: +65 6516 8691

: +65 6516 4197

Fax : +65 6872 6915


Address : Conservatory Admissions Offi ce

Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music


3 Estate Offi ce Drive Singapore 117485

by the University and the Conservatory. As the admission

to the Conservatory is highly competitive, it is important

that you must be prepared to present a strong audition

and demonstrate that you have an acceptable command

of the English language in order to be enrolled into the

programme as all classes are taught in English.

For admission requirements, please visit

http://music.nus.edu.sg/admissions/requirements.

htm

For application process, please visit

http://music.nus.edu.sg/admissions/checklist.htm

Please visit http://music.nus.edu.sg/admissions/

audition_schedule.htm for audition schedule and

http://music.nus.edu.sg/admissions/auditions.htm for

audition pieces.

VISITING THE CONSERVATORY

If you are a prospective student or a teacher who would

like to visit the Conservatory to ask about admissions, make

an appointment with our Admissions Offi ce to get a better

understanding of the music education and performance in

this unique Asia’s international conservatory.


FACULTY OF SCIENCE

TAY XUE LIAN SHERILYNYear 4, Major in Life Sciences (Conc. in Molecular & Cell Biology)University Scholars Programme Participant of Student Exchange Programme to University of California, San Diego 2007 Faculty of Science

“The fl exibility of the Science curriculum coupled with its numerous overseas exchange programmes have given me opportunities to try out new things, one of which is to venture abroad for a full year exchange. Being exposed to new cultures and different perspectives has deeply enriched my education. I’ve gained valuable global experiences which has made me a more independent person in the process.”

AS Singapore continues to grow its research and development sector, the

Faculty of Science (FOS) becomes an increasingly important nexus between

the realms of academia and industry. Even as we strive to stay at the forefront of

research, we train our students to be job-versatile and relevant to the country’s

fast-evolving economy and foster in them the spirit of enterprise.

From a modest beginning in 1929, FOS has metamorphosed into one of the

largest faculties in the National University of Singapore, with some 4600

undergraduates, 821 full-time and 642 part-time graduate students and over

254 research-active academic staff.



Individually or in collaboration with others within or outside FOS,

these departments develop and offer programmes that will stand

graduates in good stead when they embark on their careers or

pursue further studies.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES http://www.science.nus.edu.sg/undergraduate/home

FOS offers a comprehensive suite of programmes and fl exibility

in course selection to cater to different interests and talents.

Designed according to the demands of industry, our courses,

rigorous and challenging, not only arm students with domain

expertise with which they can fi nd jobs in areas of specialty, but

also develop in them competence for diverse career options.

Benchmarked against top overseas universities, our science

curriculum is regularly reviewed and revised to ensure that it

remains relevant and in demand.

FOS offers direct 4-year Bachelor of Science (with honours)

and Bachelor of Applied Science (with honours) degrees to

undergraduates. Given the fl exibility of our curriculum, students

can also choose to graduate within three years with a bachelor’s

degree. Typically, more than 60% of FOS students will graduate

with an honours degree. For the Applied Science degree

programmes, students will be placed on mandatory industrial

attachments for one semester to position them well for pursuing

careers in the relevant industries after graduation.

FOS also offers a professionally-accredited Bachelor of Science

degree in Pharmacy. Graduates of this 4-year programme who

complete a 12-month pre-registration training to the satisfaction

of the Singapore Pharmacy Board will be able to practice as

registered pharmacists.

DEPARTMENTS

Biological Sciences

Chemistry

Mathematics

Pharmacy

Physics

Statistics and Applied

Probability


MAJORS IN CORE FUNDAMENTAL SUBJECTS

FOS offers the following core disciplines: Chemistry, Life

Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, and Pharmacy.

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

www.chemistry.nus.edu.sg

The Chemistry Programme builds a foundation in the

principles of chemistry that is vital for career opportunities

in industry, research and development, as well as the civil

and education services. To cater to the need for skilled

professionals capable of applying chemistry principles to

process engineering in the chemical and allied industries,

the Department of Chemistry has introduced the

Applied Chemistry Programme, a boutique programme

that emphasises skills-based training including scientifi c

communication, information technology, laboratory

management, and a mandatory industrial attachment for

up to six months.

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

www.dbs.nus.edu.sg

The Life Sciences Programme provides undergraduates

with the fundamentals in biological and biomedical

sciences, leading to a Bachelor of Science (with honours)

degree in Life Sciences with specialisation in Biomedical

Science (BMS), Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB), or

Biology in four years or a Bachelor of Science degree in

Life Sciences in three years. The Life Sciences programme

is jointly taught by professors from eight departments

in the Faculty of Science and the Yong Loo Lin School

of Medicine. The fi rst two years of the undergraduate

curriculum comprises foundation courses in biological

and biomedical sciences, while the third and fourth

years allow specialisations in BMS, MCB or Biology. The

curriculum is constantly being reviewed and updated

to incorporate the latest scientifi c and technological

advancements in life sciences. Undergraduates in this

programme get to develop laboratory competency and

learn research techniques from world class scientists

through participation in research projects.

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

ww1.math.nus.edu.sg

Both the Mathematics and Applied Mathematics

Programmes aim to equip undergraduates with valuable

analytical, quantitative and problem solving skills for

various careers in areas such as mathematical science

research, education, as well as fi nancial and operations

management. The Mathematics Programme offers

modules in the major areas of contemporary mathematics,

including Algebra, Analysis, Geometry, Topology, Logic,

Number Theory and Combinatorics, while the Applied

Mathematics Programme concentrates on algorithms,

problem-solving techniques and applications to other areas

of human concern. Key modules of Applied Mathematics

include those pertaining to Modelling, Numerical Analysis,

Scientifi c Computing, Financial Mathematics, Optimisation

and Operations Research, and Coding and Cryptography.

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

www.physics.nus.edu.sg

The Physics Programme covers core topics such as

Electromagnetism, Quantum Mechanics, Atomic and

Nuclear Physics, and Solid State Physics. The broad-based

curriculum, together with the training in critical thinking

and analysis, will enable graduates to choose from a wide

variety of careers. The Department of Physics recently

designed two specialisations for honours year students

to choose from Astrophysics or Physics in Technology,

the former a fascinating research frontier that provides

students with a background in Nuclear Astrophysics,

Relativity and Cosmology, and the latter training students

to fi ll the gap between academic science and engineering.

DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS AND

APPLIED PROBABILITY

www.statistics.nus.edu.sg

The Statistics Programme is a mathematical science

programme that provides undergraduates with solid

training on the collection, analysis, interpretation, and

presentation of masses of numerical data. The programme

also aims to provide students with sound knowledge of

theory and statistical methods, and prepare students for

careers in the business, industrial and government sectors,

as well as for further graduate studies. Based on a survey

conducted two years ago on the employment of graduates

from the Department, two specialisations, Biostatistics and

Finance & Business Statistics, have been created to meet

the demands of the job market. These two specialisations

provide better employment opportunities for statistics

students who are more focused on their choice of careers.

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DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY

www.pharmacy.nus.edu.sg

Backed by more than 100 years of experience in pharmacy

education, the Professional Programme in Pharmacy is

a broad-based 4-year programme based on a curriculum

that is strong in pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy

practice. The curriculum is designed to support the pillars

of Pharmacy which constitute the drug, the product

and patient care. In addition, undergraduate research

opportunities in pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical

sciences are also available to undergraduates interested in

R&D. Graduates registered with the Singapore Pharmacy

Council are well-suited to seek employment in hospitals,

community pharmacies, polyclinics, regulatory agencies,

clinical trial agencies, multi-national pharmaceutical

companies and in pharmaceutical industries.

DEGREE PROGRAMMES IN

MULTIDISCIPLINARY SUBJECTS

As the boundaries between different sectors of today’s

economy vanish, it becomes essential for graduates to

straddle across two or more related fi elds. Hence FOS, in

collaboration with other Faculties, offers multidisciplinary

programmes for undergraduates with the potential to excel.

Computational Biology,

( w w w. s c i e n c e . n u s . e d u . s g / u n d e r g r a d u a t e s /

curriculum/majors/compbio/index.html) a joint

programme by FOS and School of Computing (SOC) is a

fast emerging discipline in scientifi c research, with the

potential of producing breakthroughs likely to impact the

whole spectrum of the life sciences. This programme aims

to produce graduates well versed in algorithm design and

mathematical and statistical analysis as they would be in

biochemistry, biology/genetics, and wet-lab know-how.

Food Science and Technology

(www.fst.nus.edu.sg) is a boutique programme which

examines the nature of foods and their chemical, physical

and microbiological changes during processing, storage

and consumption. It is offered by the Department of

Chemistry with participation from other departments

within FOS, as well as the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

and the NUS Business School (BIZ). The course prepares

undergraduates for research and careers in the food and

allied industries.

Quantitative Finance,

(ww1.math.nus.edu.sg/undergrad.aspx?file=UP-

CF) a programme offered to second year Mathematics/

Applied Mathematics undergraduates, brings together

a variety of courses offered by FOS, SOC and BIZ.

Undergraduates in this programme study the application

of mathematical methods and computational techniques

to the fi eld of banking and fi nance.

The Chemical Sciences Programme,

(www.chemicalscience.nus.edu.sg) a joint initiative

of FOS and the Faculty of Engineering (FOE), provides

undergraduates with strong and broad foundations

in medicinal chemistry, life sciences and chemical

engineering with the objective of paving a way to

graduate programmes and research in interdisciplinary

areas such as medicinal chemistry and the life sciences.

Undergraduates in this programme will graduate with

a major in Chemistry and a minor in Life Sciences.

Attractive A*STAR scholarships for this programme are

available on a competitive basis.

The Physics and Life Sciences Programme

(www.physics.nus.edu.sg/corporate/student/

physicslifesciences.html) has been established to nurture

competence in Physics and Life Sciences, in preparation

for research in areas such as Bio-Computational Physics,

Molecular and Structural Biophysics, Medical Physics

and Bio and Diagnostic imaging at the graduate level.

Undergraduates will register as Physics majors, reading a

curriculum with emphasis on Biophysics and modules in

Life Sciences and Bioengineering. A*STAR scholarships

are also available on a competitive basis.

DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Undergraduates whose interests or inclinations straddle

across two broad disciplines may also pursue double

degrees in FOS, choosing either faculty-designed or free-

structured double degree programmes.

FACULTY-DESIGNED DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Currently the Faculty offers fi ve such programmes:

• Physics and Materials Science & Engineering


• Computer Science and Mathematics/Applied

Mathematics

• French Grandes Écoles

• NUS-Waseda

The Physics and Materials Science & Engineering (MSE)

double degree programme, jointly offered by FOS and

FOE is suitable for highly motivated undergraduates

who are interested in the physics that underlie material

properties and their technological applications.

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FOS, in partnership with the NUS Faculty of Law, has a

double degree programme in Law and Life Sciences

that enables undergraduates with exceptional academic

capabilities to better appreciate and understand the

expansive connections between law and life sciences

and acquire expertise in both of these areas.

In collaboration with SOC, FOS has launched the double

degree in Computer Science and Mathematics/

Applied Mathematics (with two areas of specialisations).

This programme seeks to produce highly valued

graduates for R&D careers in IT industries.

The prestigious French Double Degree Programme

with the French Grandes Écoles enables students who

excel in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences to

study in one of top six premier institutions in France,

experience its rich culture, and master one of the worlds’

most loved languages. Upon successful completion of

the programme, FOS undergraduates will graduate with

a Diplôme d’Ingénieur from the French Grande École (the

equivalent of Masters in France), a Master of Science and

a Bachelor of Science (with honours) from NUS.

In partnership with the School of International Liberal

Studies (SILS), Waseda University, one of the two foremost

private universities in Japan, FOS and Faculty of Arts and

Social Sciences (FASS) also offer USP students a 5-year

NUS-Waseda Double Degree Programme. Participants

of the programme take courses that span seven thematic

areas in the natural sciences, social sciences and

humanities. Undergraduates who successfully complete

the programme will be awarded with a Bachelor of

Science (with honours) from NUS and a Bachelor’s degree

from Waseda University.

FREE STRUCTURED DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAMMES

With the approval from the relevant faculties, FOS

undergraduates can design their own double degree

programmes. Popular double degree programme

combinations among students include Science and

Business as well as Science and Arts & Social Sciences

JOINT DEGREE PROGRAMME

Science undergraduates in the University Scholars

Programme (USP) who are enrolled as Chemistry,

Mathematics or Physics majors will have the opportunity

to be admitted to the joint degree programme (JDP) with

Australian National University (ANU) and spend up to

three semesters studying at the ANU’s Canberra campus.

Upon successful completion of the JDP’s requirements,

students graduate with a Bachelor of Science (Honours)

degree with the fi eld of study recorded. The degree

carries the crests of both universities and certifi es

the completion of the JDP for Bachelor of Philosophy

(Honours), ANU, and Bachelor of Science (Honours), NUS.

SECOND MAJORS

In additional to their primary major, FOS undergraduates

can take a second major to broaden the scope of their

undergraduate education and increase their employability.

FOS offers six second majors, all of them non-honours, to

both Science as well as non-Science students. Science

undergraduates can also choose to read second majors

offered by other faculties in NUS, such as FASS and BIZ.

MINORS

Undergraduates who wish to stretch their academic

horizons through a coherent but less rigorous course

can opt to read minors. FOS offers a diverse range such

as Biophysics, Nanoscience, Life Sciences for students

to choose from. In addition, the faculty has also launched

new minors in Environmental Biology, Environmental

Chemistry and Forensic Science.

Leveraging the competencies of the University of Toronto

(UofT), one of the world’s most prestigious universities

renowned for its environmental sciences, FOS offers Joint

Minor Programmes in Environmental Biology and

Environmental Chemistry. It is the fi rst international

joint minor programme to be offered by NUS, and was

launched in AY2008/2009. Besides a comprehensive

curriculum that broadens and deepens the education

they receive in NUS, undergraduates also study advanced

courses for at least one semester at UofT and this

overseas study period will be integrated into the degree

programme, allowing grades as well as credits to be

transferred which will satisfy graduation requirements.

FOS undergraduates can also embark on a new, exciting

and multidisciplinary Minor in Forensic Science which

is jointly offered by the Departments of Chemistry and

Biological Sciences. The fi eld of forensic science involves

the understanding of the fundamental concepts and

principles behind the application of scientifi c techniques

to criminal and civil investigations and litigations. In

collaboration with Health Sciences Authority (HSA) and

other law enforcement units, topics such as forensic



identifi cation, DNA profi ling, criminalistics, narcotics,

toxicology, criminal laws, evidence and procedures will

be offered. Undergraduates will have the opportunities to

apply the knowledge learnt to crime scene investigations.

The list of primary majors, second majors and minors

offered by FOS can be found in the majors and minors

table.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

All undergraduates must read and pass at least one

primary major to graduate. Minors are optional.

Undergraduates are however required to meet the

prerequisites of the respective major(s) and minor(s)

before they can opt to read them.

STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMMES

To cultivate a generation of undergraduates who are

enterprising and global in outlook, FOS offers a host

of study-abroad programmes through which they

can broaden their academic, intellectual and cultural

horizons. Under the Student Exchange Programme

(SEP), undergraduates can study at a reputable university

for up to two semesters.

For undergraduates who prefer a shorter exchange period,

FOS has the Summer Programme (SP) which allows you

to spend 6 to 15 weeks at one of the Faculty’s overseas

partner universities, taking courses to complement those

in NUS. Current SP partners include the University of New

South Wales, University of Toronto, University of California,

Los Angeles and University of Waterloo. The Global

Clinic Programme, another type of Summer Programme,

teams NUS undergraduates up with counterparts from

Harvey Mudd College in a research-based project. In the

offering are SP opportunities at the University of British

Columbia and the University of North Carolina.

Selected FOS students with an entrepreneurial interest

can participate in the NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC)

programme which aims to develop their potential

by giving them appropriate training in an academic

environment and immersing them for a year in start-up

companies in Silicon Valley, Bio Valley (Pennsylvania),

Stockholm or Shanghai.

For 10 weeks, participants in the highly sought after

California Institute of Technology − Summer

Undergraduate Research Fellowships Programme

(Caltech-SURF) and Massachusetts Institute of

Technology − International Research Opportunities

Programme (MIT-IROP), mentored by research

luminaries, engage in intensive research, discussions,

experiments and scientifi c writing in a globally competitive

environment. Caltech-SURF and MIT-IROP open doors

to professions that require collaboration with scientifi c

communities and individuals around the world.

A THRIVING RESEARCH ENVIRONMENTwww.science.nus.edu.sg/research

Besides education, FOS also places scientifi c research

as one of our top priorities. All our academic staff are

actively involved in research and many have been

recognised internationally for their contributions to

research and development. Research grants are available

on a competitive basis to support our researchers. If larger

grants are required to conduct cutting edge research,

staff may also apply to external sources for funding. For

the last few years, our researchers have won multi-million

dollar grants from prestigious government and private

organisations such as Dupont, General Electric, National

Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation and the

Agency for Science, Technology and Research.

In terms of manpower support, our researchers are

supported by postgraduates and research personnel.

FOS supports our staff to collaborate with scientists from

well-known organisations in Singapore and foreign

universities. These include Harvard, Princeton, Caltech,

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of

California at San Diego and Berkeley, Cambridge University,

Technical University of Munich, the Australian National

University and Tsinghua University. Our researchers

continuously strive for excellence in their fi elds of research.

They have made breakthroughs in their research areas,

publishing in prestigious journals and winning national

and university research awards.

FOS is also keen in promoting research in technology

that has signifi cant relevance in our society. At present,

we are actively participating in Water Treatment

technology, Quantum Information technology, as well as

Nanotechnology. Our researchers also aim to bring their

technologies to the marketplace. Recently, they have

obtained patents for a Wavelet-enhanced Automated

Fingerprint Identifi cation System and a method for

reversible storage of Hydrogen and materials for

Hydrogen storage.


MAJORS AND MINORS

DEGREE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS)1 BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE (HONOURS)1

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (PHARMACY) (HONOURS)

Duration 4 years 4 years 4 years

Majors • Applied Mathematics

• Chemistry

• Computational Biology

• Life Sciences (specialisation in Biology)

• Life Sciences (specialisation in Biomedical

Science)

• Life Sciences (specialisation in Molecular

and Cell Biology)

• Mathematics

• Physics (specialisation in Astrophysics)

• Physics (specialisation in Physics in Technology)

• Quantitative Finance

• Statistics (specialisation in Biostatistics)

• Statistics (specialisation in Finance

and Business Statistics )

Applied

Chemistry

Food Science and

Technology

Pharmacy

Second Majors 2

(optional) – Offered by

FOS

• Chemistry

• Financial Mathematics

• Life Sciences

• Mathematics

• Physics

• Statistics

CAREER PROSPECTS

Through rigorous training from our curriculum, our FOS graduates not only acquired in-depth discipline-specifi c

knowledge, data analysis, writing and presentation skills, they are also well-equipped with critical thinking,

observational and problem-solving skills. This puts them in good stead and they are highly sought after in various

educational establishments, research institutes, chemical, pharmaceutical and healthcare industries as well as

public sector. Many of our highly versatile graduates also found jobs in the banking and fi nancial sector, publishing,

marketing, policy analysis, management consultancy and insurance industries.



DEGREE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) BACHELOR OF

APPLIED SCIENCE

(HONOURS)

BACHELOR

OF SCIENCE

(PHARMACY)

(HONOURS)

Minors 2

(optional) – Offered by

FOS

• Analytical Chemistry

• Biophysics

• Engineering Materials (Jointly offered with Faculty of Engineering)

• Environmental Biology (Jointly offered with University of Toronto)

• Environmental Chemistry (Jointly offered with University of Toronto)


• Forensic Science

• Life Sciences

• Mathematics

• Nanoscience

• Optical & Semiconductor Technology

• Physics

• Statistics

Double Degrees (optional)

Duration 5 years

Free-structured Double degree combinations put together by students themselves

Faculty-designed • Physics and Materials Science and Engineering

• Computer Science and Mathematics/Applied Mathematics


• NUS-Waseda (for USP students)

• French Double Degree (with Grandes Écoles)

• NUS-ANU Joint Degree Programme (4 years duration)

1 Students can choose to exit the programme and graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree within three years.

2 Students can also choose to read Second Majors or Minors offered by other faculties in NUS that are open to Science

students.


COURSE SUBJECT PREREQUISITES FOR

STUDENTS OFFERING H2 CURRICULUM

SUBJECT PREREQUISITES FOR

STUDENTS OFFERING IB DIPLOMA

Primary Majors

• Chemistry

• Applied Chemistry

Good H2 pass or equivalent in

Chemistry and at least a good ‘O’ level

pass in MathematicsStreaming of the Applied Chemistry track will

only be carried out after Year 1.

Good pass in HL Chemistry and at least

a good ‘O’ Level/SL pass in MathematicsStreaming of the Applied Chemistry track will

only be carried out after Year 1.

• Computational Biology* Good H2 passes or equivalent in

Mathematics and either Biology or

Chemistry or Physics

Students without H2 pass or equivalent

in any two of the three Science subjects

(Biology/Chemistry/Physics) should

have at least ‘O’ level or equivalent

passes in them

Good passes in HL Mathematics and

either HL Biology or HL Chemistry or HL

Physics

Students without a pass in any two of

the three HL Science subjects (Biology/

Chemistry/Physics) should have at

least ‘O’ Level/SL passes in them.

• Food Science and

Technology*

Good H2 passes or equivalent

in Biology, Chemistry, and either

Mathematics or Physics

Good passes in HL Biology, HL

Chemistry, and either HL Mathematics

or HL Physics

• Life Sciences (Specialisation in

Biology) (Hons)

• Life Sciences (Specialisation in

Biomedical Science) (Hons)

• Life Sciences (Specialisation

in Molecular and cell Biology)

(Hons)

Good H2 passes or equivalent



Students without H2 passes in

Biology or Chemistry may read the

relevant bridging modules as entry

requirements



or HL Physics

Students without passes in HL

Biology or HL Chemistry may read the

relevant bridging modules as entry

requirements

• Mathematics

• Applied Mathematics


Mathematics

Good pass in HL Mathematics

• Quantitative Finance* Good H2 pass or equivalent in

Mathematics


• Statistics (Specialisation in

Biostatistics) (Hons)+

• Statistics (Specialisation

in Finance and Business

Statistics) (Hons)+


Mathematics


• Physics (Specialisation in

Astrophysics) (Hons)

• Physics (Specialisation in

Physics in Technology)

Good H2 passes or equivalent in

Mathematics and Physics


HL Physics

• Pharmacy Very good H2 passes or equivalent

in Biology and Chemistry

Application for Pharmacy is by direct admission only.

Very good passes in HL Biology and

HL Chemistry

Application for Pharmacy is by direct admission only.

ADMISSION CRITERIA







Second Majors (Optional)

• Chemistry Good H2 pass or equivalent in

Chemistry and at least a good ‘O’ level

pass in Mathematics

Good pass in HL Chemistry and at

least a good ‘O’ Level/SL pass in

Mathematics

• Life Sciences Good H2 passes or equivalent





or HL Physics

• Mathematics Good H2 pass or equivalent in

Mathematics


• Physics Good H2 passes or equivalent in

Mathematics and Physics


HL Physics

• Statistics Good H2 pass or equivalent in

Mathematics


• Financial Mathematics Good H2 pass or equivalent in

Mathematics


Minors (Optional)

• Analytical Chemistry Good H2 pass or equivalent in

Chemistry

Good pass in HL Chemistry

• Biophysics Good H2 passes or equivalent in

Physics, Chemistry and/or Biology

Good passes in HL Physics, HL

Chemistry and/or HL Biology


• Mathematics

• Statistics


Mathematics


• Forensic Science Good H2 passes or equivalent in

Chemistry and Biology Subject to departmental approval

Good passes in HL Chemistry and

HL BiologySubject to departmental approval

• Nanoscience Good H2 pass or equivalent in


Good pass in HL Chemistry or

HL Physics

• Life Sciences Good H2 pass or equivalent in Biology. Subject to departmental approval

Good pass in HL BiologySubject to departmental approval

• Optical and Semiconductor

Technology

• Physics

Good H2 pass or equivalent in Physics Good pass in HL Physics

ADMISSION CRITERIA






Joint Minors (Optional)

• Engineering Materials Good H2 passes or equivalent in


Good passes in HL Chemistry or

HL Physics

• Environmental Biology Good H2 passes or equivalent in

Biology and MathematicsSubject to departmental approval

Good passes in HL Biology and

HL MathematicsSubject to departmental approval

• Environmental Chemistry Good H2 passes or equivalent in

Physics and MathematicsSubject to departmental approval

Good passes in HL Physics and

HL MathematicsSubject to departmental approval

* Admission to the Faculty of Science does not automatically qualify a student to choose these majors as there are additional

departmental selection criteria due to limited places.

+ For students belonging to old ‘A’ Level curriculum, good ‘A’ level pass or equivalent in Mathematics or Further Mathematics is required.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

Science Summer

Programme 2007 –

Outgoing FOS Students,

University of Toronto



Science Summer

Programme 2008 –

Incoming students,

University of New

South Wales, University

of Toronto, Australian

National University

and University College

London

CONTACT DETAILS

Enquiries on Degree Programme Details

Undergraduate course details are available at the faculty website:

www.science.nus.edu.sg

If you have questions concerning course details, please email to: [email protected]


Please refer to the “How to apply” section in this publication, or visit



LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY

AS countries in Southeast Asia and the Pacifi c enter a new phase of

development, the importance of public policy is becoming increasingly

recognised.

The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy was formally launched in 2004, and

builds on the rich legacy of the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) Public

Policy Programme, which was established in 1992 in collaboration with Harvard

University’s Kennedy School of Government. To this day, the School continues

to maintain this strong partnership with Harvard and the Kennedy School of

Government in particular.


MASTER IN PUBLIC POLICY (MPP)

The two-year Master in Public Policy (MPP) programme provides

a strong foundation and the necessary conceptual and analytical

skills for future public service leaders and individuals, who have

an interest in understanding and infl uencing public policy

decisions. MPP students learn how to confi dently apply economic

and management ideas and tools in order to analyse, design and

manage effi cient and effective public policies and organisations.

The School’s emphasis on problem-based learning and its use

of case studies allow students to focus on complex real-world

problems rather than simple textbook examples. MPP students

also have the opportunity to enrol in a double degree programme

with Columbia University’s School of International and Public

Affairs (SIPA), the London School of Economics and Political Science,

or the Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po).

COURSE PREREQUISITES

• A National University of Singapore (NUS) Honours degree

(at least 2nd Upper) or an equivalent degree, i.e. a four-year

Bachelor degree with an average grade of B or higher, including

a pass in the school’s placement test.

• Other qualifi cations and experience may be accepted subject to

approval by the NUS Board of Graduate Studies.

The LKY School aims to be a

centre of excellence for research

and education in the fi elds

of public policy and public

management. Its mission is to

provide opportunities for the

education and training of the

next generation of Asian policy-

makers and leaders, with the

objective of raising the standards

of governance throughout the

region, improving the lives of

the people in the region and, in

doing so, also contributing to

the transformation of Asia.

NUR SYAHIDAH BINTE SAHROMYear 1School of Public Policy

“What I’m enjoying most about the MPP programme over at the LKYSPP is the value of the informal learning experience. The immense diversity amongst us create such a “melting pot” of nationalities, experiences, culture and opinions that I never seem to cease learning from. I also fi nd the frequent lunchtime seminars and dialogues with distinguished speakers great opportunities to soak up valuable knowledge, insights and perspectives on such a wide range of current issues.”

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• Applicants should preferably have some background in Economics and

Mathematics.

• Required years of working experience: 0-5 years.

SELECTION TEST/INTERVIEW: YES

MASTER IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

The one-year Master in Public Administration (MPA) programme provides

an intensive, interdisciplinary course of study for experienced professionals

who wish to acquire new knowledge and skills to enhance their leadership

and managerial capabilities. This innovative programme can be taken on a

full-time or part-time basis. Taught by experienced faculty using a problem-

based learning approach and real-world case studies, MPA students learn

how to apply techniques of policy analysis and programme evaluation to

resolve complex multi-dimensional policy challenges, as well as to sharpen

their leadership and communication skills. The School also organises

seminars and public lectures by political, not-for-profi t organisations and

business leaders to enable all students to complement their formal learning

through interaction with distinguished individuals who are shaping the

future. The School expects its MPA graduates to serve in a wide range of

middle- to senior-level positions in the government, not-for-profi t

organisations, international organisations and the private sector.


• A National University of Singapore (NUS) Honours degree (at least 2nd

Upper), such as a four-year Bachelor degree with an average grade of B or

higher; including a pass in the school’s placement test.

• Other qualifi cations and experience may be accepted subject to approval

by the NUS Board of Graduate Studies.

• Required years of working experience: minimum 5 years.


MASTER IN PUBLIC MANAGEMENT (MPM)

The Master in Public Management (MPM) is a one-year full-time programme developed to enhance the

skills of senior managers working in the public, private and not-for-profi t sectors in the area of governance.

It is targeted at accomplished senior offi cials who hold key positions in their organisations. They must

also possess the potential to move into more senior positions in their organisations. The MPM candidate is,

therefore, not selected on present accomplishments alone but also on future potential.

Students will be attached to ministries and agencies where they will be given the opportunity to bridge

theory with practice. MPM students will also get to spend one semester at either the John F. Kennedy

School of Government (KSG) at Harvard University or the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at

Columbia University.

Kishore MahbubaniDean and Professor in the Practice of Public Policy



• A National University of Singapore (NUS)

Honours degree (at least 2nd Upper), such as

a four-year Bachelor degree with an average

grade of B or higher, including a pass in

passed the School’s placement test.

• Other qualifi cations and experience may

be accepted subject to approval by the NUS

Board of Graduate Studies.

• Required years of working experience:

minimum 8 years.


SENIOR MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME (SMP)

Together with the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University and renowned faculty

from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, the School has brought together a

distinguished team of academics and policy-makers to offer a month-long Senior Management Programme

(SMP) on leadership and governance. Targeted at senior management professionals in the public, private and

not-for-profi t sectors, this innovative programme aims to equip participants with the necessary mindsets and

skills to improve their performance as leaders in their respective organisations.


The SMP is designed for senior executives in the government, not-for-profi t and private sectors who are

earmarked to be the next generation of leaders in their organisations.

The ideal SMP candidate is a senior functional head or director of an organisational unit with at least eight years

of signifi cant managerial experience. As the programme will be conducted in English, participants must be

profi cient in the language.

SELECTION TEST/INTERVIEW: NO

Professor T.J Pempel delivering a lecture entitled : “How Bush Bungled Asia”

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

To further strengthen its contribution to governance in the region, the School intends to bolster research

capabilities in public policy that will foster a deeper understanding of the complex issues facing public, private

and not-for-profi t sectors in Asia. The PhD programme seeks to strengthen the capability and effectiveness of

public policy research. It will equip candidates with the necessary theoretical frameworks, research methods and

tools to conduct scientifi c inquiry to address contemporary public policy issues.


Applicants seeking admission to the PhD programme must have a good Master degree in a relevant discipline or

a Second Class Upper Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Applicants will be evaluated on their

ability to undertake a rigorous academic programme as demonstrated by references and the applicants’ written

analysis of past research experience. The candidate should be motivated, outward-looking and open to new ideas.

Additionally, the candidate should preferably have some background in Mathematics and Economics.

SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW: YES

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy is the fi rst institution outside Europe and North America to join

the prestigious Global Public Policy Network (GPPN), an alliance of institutions including the School of

London Economics & Political Science (LSE); Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po) as well as

Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). The successful establishment of

double degrees with LSE, Sciences Po and SIPA has elevated the LKY School into the premier league of public

policy educational institutions.

Among the many strengths of the School is its diverse faculty, drawn from around the world. An equally

diverse student population from all over Asia and beyond provides a rich and lively learning environment

inside and outside the classroom, as well as opportunities for forming lasting international friendships. The

School also enjoys the support of alumni in over 44 countries and territories. It has established a respected

track record in providing a fi rst-rate public policy education and access to the public policy experiences of

Singapore and Asia.

Another strong advantage of the School is the fact that it provides scholarships on a competitive basis.

The School will continue this tradition and its mission to provide opportunities for the education and

training of the next generation of Asian policy-makers and leaders.


CONTACT DETAILS

For all enquiries regarding the courses, please contact:

Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy


Oei Tiong Ham Building

469C Bukit Timah Road

Singapore 259772

Tel : +65 6516 6134

Fax : +65 6778 1020


Website : www.lkyspp.nus.edu.sg

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ADMISSIONS INFORMATIONTUITION FEES AND MOE TUITION GRANT

A student’s education at the University is highly subsidised by the Government of Singapore. This substantial

subsidy comes in the form of a tuition grant administered by the Ministry of Education (MOE) which is offered to all

full-time students. The tuition grant is the difference between the full fees (i.e. cost of training at the University) and

the tuition fees payable by the student. Students who accept the tuition grants need only pay subsidised fees (also

referred to as the “Direct Payment” portion of fees).

While the tuition grant is not repayable, Singapore Permanent Residents and international students will be bonded

under the terms of the tuition grant to work for a Singapore-registered company for three years upon completion

of their courses, so as to discharge some of their obligations to the Singapore Government for the high subsidy of their

University education.

Visit www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/UG/fees.html for the latest information on tuition fees.

Visit http://sam11.moe.gov.sg/tass/menu/faq.pdf for the terms and conditions of the tuition grant scheme for non-

Singaporeans.

Further details on the tuition grant are available from:

Tuition Grant Unit

Ministry of Education

MOE Building

1 North Buona Vista Drive

Singapore 138675

Email: [email protected] Tel: (65) 6879 7333/4 Fax: (65) 6775 5826

Website: www.moe.gov.sg



MISCELLANEOUS FEES

Miscellaneous fees are typically

levied on items that are

either not covered or partially

covered by tuition fee and

grant. These fees, estimated

at S$300 per year, contribute

towards defraying associated

costs and fall into the following

general categories -registration,

student activity, health service

and insurance and academic-

related activities.

ESTIMATED MONTHLY EXPENSES FOR UNDERGRADUATES

Visit www.nus.edu.sg/oam/

assist/monthly.htm

for the estimated monthly living

expenses.

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT

To help defray the cost of education and living, some students

may choose to take on part-time employment. Full-time

matriculated international students must fi rst apply for a Letter

of Consent issued by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority

before they can work part-time (up to a maximum of 16 hours

per week). They can only submit their applications after they

have completed one semester of study in the University.

Scholarship holders are also required to produce a written

approval from their scholarship-awarding organisation.

For more information, visit

www.nus.edu.sg/osa/international/svcs

Chong Hui HuiNUS Business School

Betty TsaiFaculty of Engineering

Rayan Mohamed A M AlsuwaighYong Loo Lin School of Medicine


SCHOLARSHIPS

If you stand at the top amongst your peers, we invite you to apply for the scholarships offered by us, as well as by other

benefactors, tenable at NUS. Like you, we believe an investment in your education is an investment for the future.

Award NUS Global

Scholarship (GMS)

NUS Undergraduate

(Merit) Scholarship

NUS Undergraduate

Scholarship

NUS Faculty

Scholarship

Value • Tuition fee

• Living allowance of

S$6,000 per year

• Accommodation

allowance of S$2,000

per year

• An option to join USP

and SEP or NOC

• Tuition fee


S$6,000 per year

• Tuition fee


S$3,600 per year

• Tuition fee


S$3,600 per year

Award NUS Faculty Award Exxonmobil Public

Scholarship

LKY-Step Award University

Engineering

Scholarship

Value Tuition fee S$7,000 excluding

tuition fee with

annual total funding

approximating S$14,000

per student

One-off cash award of

S$3,500

• Tuition fee


S$3,500 per year

Applicants must:

• be Singapore citizens;

• have strong leadership qualities and potential;

• have a good co-curricular activities record, and

• have offered GCE ‘A’ Levels, Diploma from a polytechnic in Singapore or equivalent

qualifi cations (e.g. International Baccalaureate).

Note:

Medicine and Dentistry students are not eligible for the Global Merit Scholarship.

Due to keen competition, only a limited number of NUS Undergraduate (Merit) Scholarships

and NUS Undergraduate Scholarships are available to them.

May not hold any other award without approval. Tenable for the duration of the course to

which the candidate is admitted.

There is no bond attached to this scholarship.

The common online application form can be found at the following website:

www.nus.edu.sg/oam/scholarship/instruction.htm

1st April 2009

Eligibility

Conditions of Award

Application

Deadline



OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS

ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship

Open to students from ASEAN member countries,

excluding Singapore.

OCBC International Undergraduate Scholarship

Awarded to citizens of China and Indonesia.

SembCorp Undergraduate Scholarship

For Indonesian students who have completed the SMU

Ebtanas (science stream) or equivalent or are completing

the SMU Ebtanas (science stream) or equivalent.

Singapore Airlines-Neptune Orient Lines

Undergraduate Scholarship

Awarded to students of Indian nationality who have

completed the Standard 12 (science stream) or equivalent

or are completing the Standard 12 (science stream) or

equivalent.

Undergraduate Scholarship for Hong Kong Students

Awarded to students who hold Hong Kong (SAR)

citizenship or Permanent Residency (PR), who have

completed the Hong Kong ‘A’ Levels (science stream) or

are completing the Hong Kong ‘A’ Levels (science stream).

Dr Goh Keng Swee (GKS) Scholarship

Awarded to citizens/passport holders of selected Asia-

Pacifi c regions.

Khoo Teck Puat Scholarship

Awarded to needy students who have done well

academically. Open to students from Singapore and

China.

Scholarship (administered by Offi ce of Financial Aid)

All undergraduate students with outstanding results.


www.nus.edu.sg/oam/scholarship

STUDENT FINANCIAL AID

The University is committed to a needs-blind merit-

based admission policy that ensures no deserving

student is denied admissions because of fi nancial

diffi culty.

To help meet the educational expenses of fi nancially

needy students, aid in the form of loans, scholarships,

bursaries and work-study opportunities are administered

by the Offi ce of Financial Aid (OFA) within the Offi ce of

Admissions.

TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

• Tuition Fee Loans (TFL) are available to all full-time

undergraduate students. The value of the loan can be

up to 90% of the tuition fee payable. The loan is tenable

for the entire course of study and is only repayable

upon graduation. Interested applicants can download

the application form from our website and submit the

completed form directly to either OCBC or DBS Bank for

processing.

• CPF Education Scheme (CES) is a loan programme

applicable to full-time undergraduate students who

have and/or whose family members have CPF accounts.

The value of the loan should not exceed the tuition fee

payable and the CPF member/s may only use up to 40%

of the accumulated savings in the ordinary account/s,

excluding amounts withdrawn for housing. The loan

is tenable for the entire course of study and is only

repayable upon graduation. Interested applicants can

apply online at the CPF website.

• Mendaki Tuition Fee Subsidy (TFS) is available

to needy Malay undergraduate students who are

Singapore citizens or children of Singapore citizens

admitted after July 1991. The value of subsidy is 70% or

100% of the tuition fee payable. Interested applicants

can download the application form from our website

and return the completed form to the Student Service

Centre or OFA for onward transmission to Mendaki for

their processing.

• NUS Study Loans are available to needy undergraduate

students who are recipients of loans under TFL Scheme

and/or CES and/or Mendaki TFS for at least 80% of

the tuition fee payable. Successful applicants may be

granted a loan of up to 20% of the tuition fee payable

such that the total quantum, inclusive of loans under the

TFL Scheme and/or CES and/or Mendaki TSF, does not

exceed 100% of the tuition fee payable.

Where total, such borrowings amount to 100% of the

tuition fee payable, the applicant may be offered an

additional loan by way of an annual living allowance of

S$3,600. The loans are tenable for the entire course of

study and are repayable only upon graduation.


fi nancial aid package conditional upon the successful

application for loans under the TFL/CES/Mendaki TFS.

The fi nancial aid package will thus be a combination of

the following schemes:

• TFL/CES/Mendaki TFS

• NUS Study Loan

• Bursary

• Subsistence Loan/Work-Study Assistance

• Cash Assist Loan

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Financial aid applications are processed before the

start of each academic year. For prospective students,

applications should be made after applying for

admission to the University. Please access our website

to apply online.

Application for TFL/CES/Mendaki TFS should be made

upon offer of admission. Application details are available

from our website.

All applications should be completed accurately and

submitted as early as possible to avoid undue delay in

processing. Do check our website for exact application

deadlines.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Offi ce of Admissions

(Attn: Offi ce of Financial Aid)

University Hall, Tan Chin Tuan Wing,

Lower Ground,


Tel : +65 6516 2870

Fax : +65 6774 4021

Email : fi [email protected]

Website : www.nus.edu.sg/fi nancialaid

NOTEBOOK OWNERSHIP SCHEME

This is a fi nancial scheme that allows full-time NUS

students to own notebook computers through the NUS

Interest-free Loan or Hire Purchase Scheme. All students,

especially fi rst-year undergraduates, are strongly

encouraged to own notebooks as they are essential for

their learning and experience in NUS.

For more information, visit www.nus.edu.sg/global.

• Bursaries are available to needy undergraduate

students who are recipients of the NUS Study

Loans (including the living allowance loan portion).

The value of each award is at least S$1,000 per annum.

Each award is tenable for one year and the awardees

may not concurrently hold another scholarship or

bursary without prior approval from NUS.

• Subsistence Loans are available to needy

undergraduate students who are recipients of NUS

Study Loans. The loan quantum varies according to

the assessed fi nancial need of the student. The loan

is tenable for one year and is repayable only upon

graduation.

• Work-Study Assistance is only available to needy

undergraduate students who are recipients of our

fi nancial aid. Students who are deemed to be eligible

for assistance under this Scheme will be directed to

the eJobCentre website for preferential part-time work

considerations.

• Cash Assist Loans are available to needy

undergraduate students who are recipients of the

Subsistence Loans. The loan quantum varies according

to the assessed fi nancial need of the student. The

loan is tenable for one year and is repayable only

upon graduation.

• Overseas Student Exchange Programme (OSEP) Loan

is available to undergraduate students who have been

selected to participate in the programme at an overseas

partner university. The maximum loan quantum is

S$3,000 per semester, depending on the applicant’s

fi nancial status. Interested applicants can download

the application form from our website and submit the

completed form to us for processing.

ELIGIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION

In order to be eligible for consideration, an applicant

must have been offered admission to NUS.

FINANCIAL AID AWARD

With the exception of Scholarship application which

is merit-based, all applications for fi nancial aid must

be supported by documentary evidence of family

income, etc. Successful applicants will be offered a

Offi ce of Admissions(Attn: Offi ce of Financial Aid)National University of SingaporeUniversity Hall, Tan Chin Tuan Wing, Lower Ground,21 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119077Tel : +65 6516 2870Fax : +65 6774 4021Email : fi [email protected] : www.nus.edu.sg/fi nancialaid



ADMISSION CRITERIA & APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2009-2010The National University of Singapore (NUS) welcomes applicants who have completed or are completing high school and met the respective course requirements to seek admission to our full-time undergraduate courses. In order for us to evaluate your application appropriately, please review the summary table below to determine which category and corresponding application procedures best apply to you.

Applicant Category/ Qualifications

Description Application Period And Closing Dates

How To Apply Mode(S) Of ApplicationFee Payment

Category A Applicants, regardless of nationality, presenting the Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level results.

Admission exercise opens 3 working days after the release of the 2008 Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level results in end February/early March and closes on 1 April 2009.

Apply online through the NUS website to be considered for admission to NUS.

DBS/POSBank ATM/Bank draft/ Cheque/Visa or MasterCard/NETS - S$10

Category B Applicants, regardless of nationality, presenting an acceptable Diploma from a Polytechnic in Singapore.

Admission exercise opens on 1 February 2009 and ends on 21 February 2009.



Category C Mature applicants (regardless of nationality) presenting the Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level results and/or an acceptable Diploma from a Polytechnic in Singapore.

A mature applicant is one who is at least 25 years of age with at least 4 years of full-time work experience as of 1 July of the admission year.

Admission exercise dates are applicable as for Category A or Category B or Category E depending on qualifi cation(s) presented.

Apply online through Category A OR Category B OR Category E depending on qualifi cation(s) presented.



Category D International applicants presenting international qualifi cations.

Admission exercise opens on 15 October 2008. The closing date varies depending on the qualifi cations presented. Please refer to our website.

Apply online through the NUS website using the International application form for admission to NUS.

Bank draft/ Cheque/Visa or MasterCard/NETS (if in Singapore) - S$20

Category E 1. Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents with • international high school qualifi cations OR• qualifi cations in addition to the Singapore- Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level results OR

2. Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents who are• undergraduates of a foreign University seeking admission or a transfer to NUS OR• University graduates applying for an undergraduate degree course

3. Current or former students from NUS, NTU or SMU seeking a transfer or readmission

4. Current NUS students enrolled in the University Scholars Programme (USP)

Admission exercise opens on 1 February 2009 and ends on 21 February 2009.



International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

Applicants presenting International Baccalaureate Diploma.

Admission exercise opens on 15 October 2008 and ends on 1 April 2009.

Apply online using the NUS website to be considered for admissions.

Bank draft/ Cheque/Visa or MasterCard/NETS (if in Singapore) – $10

NUS High School Diploma

Applicants presenting a NUS High School Diploma.

Admission exercise opens in December 2009.

Apply online using the NUS website to be considered for admissions.

Bank draft/ Cheque/Visa or MasterCard/NETS (if in Singapore) – $10

Notes: • The NUS website is located at www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/undergrad• Payment by credit card – Only Visa and MasterCard are accepted.• Payment by NETS – Only at the Offi ce of Admissions, NUS.• Payment by cheque or bank draft – Applicant’s name, address and application number should be written clearly on the reverse side. The bank draft/cheque must be made payable to the ‘NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE’. Please ensure that it can be cleared by a bank located in Singapore.• No cash payment will be accepted.


APPLICATION FOR YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC AND UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME (USP)

Applicants applying for music courses offered by the

Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music should submit

a separate application at www.music.nus.edu.sg.

Applicants interested in the University Scholars

Programme (USP) should apply fi rst for admission to NUS

and then for the USP at www.usp.nus.edu.sg

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION

All applications with the necessary supporting

documents must be submitted by the respective closing

dates. Incomplete and/or late applications will not be

considered.

APPLICATION OUTCOME

If you have submitted a complete application for

admission before the application closing date that applies

to you, your application will be processed and you will be

informed offi cially of your application outcome in writing,

by post, in May/June 2009. Successful candidates will

receive, together with their letter of offer, an admissions

package containing information on enrolment, and

application forms for campus accommodation as well as

the various loan schemes.

TESTS AND INTERVIEWS

Students applying for Architecture, Dentistry, Industrial

Design, Law, Medicine and Nursing are required to

undergo a test and/or interview. Those applying for

Double Degree Programmes and Discretionary Admissions,

too, may be invited for an interview.

Students applying for the courses mentioned above

(Architecture, Dentistry, Industrial Design, Law, Medicine

and Nursing) are required to submit their actual results

by the respective application closing dates applicable to

the qualifi cations they are offering. Shortlisting for tests

and interviews is based on actual results only. Shortlisted

candidates will be notifi ed via email to attend the tests

and/or interviews conducted at the university.

Please note that all candidates shortlisted for Medicine

must submit a portfolio to the School of Medicine before

the interview. The portfolio must contain two letters of

recommendation, a personal statement (one page), and

a resume or list of co-curricular activities (one page).

This portfolio will be read by the interviewing team and

evaluated by the selection committee.


www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/interview.htm

TRANSLATION/CERTIFICATION OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Please submit an English translation for any supporting

documents that are not in English. Copies of the original

documents are still required. Please do not submit

original copies. Prizes or awards certifi cates will need

to be translated into English for applicants who offer

the Indonesian Ebtanas or the Vietnamese High School

Graduation Examination results.

EXEMPTIONS

If you are successful in your application, you will be

admitted to the fi rst year of study at NUS. If you are already

pursuing undergraduate studies at an overseas university,

you may then seek exemptions by applying to your faculty

after you have matriculated as a student. However, there is

no guarantee that these exemptions will be granted.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

You will be considered for admission if you meet our

minimum eligibility criteria. For details, please refer to the

course and subject prerequisites under the respective

faculty pages or our website at

www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/prerequisite.htm

The offer of admission, however, depends on the number

of places available and the quality of those competing for a

place. Admission is solely within the discretion of NUS.



CATEGORY A - APPLICANTS, REGARDLESS OF NATIONALITY, PRESENTING THE SINGAPORE-CAMBRIDGE GCE ‘A’ LEVEL RESULTS.

To apply, you must

A) Pass at least two subjects at H2 Level and offered either

General Paper (GP) or Knowledge & Inquiry (KI) at one

sitting.

B) Meet the Mother Tongue (MT) requirement for admission

by having one of the following:

• A minimum of D7 for the higher MT paper taken at

the ‘O’ Level examination.

• A minimum of ‘S’ grade for the H1 MTL or General

Studies in Chinese.

• A minimum of ‘S’ grade for the H2 MTLL paper

taken at the ‘A’ Level examination.

• A pass in the MT ‘B’ Syllabus paper at the ‘A’ Level

examination.

Candidates who are unable to fulfi l the MT requirement

for admission but satisfy all other admission requirements

will be admitted on a provisional basis. During their

course of study, they will be required to attend the

MT course conducted by the University or attain the

minimum requirement as listed above by retaking the

MT paper at the ‘A’ Level examination before they are

allowed to graduate. If a candidate is exempted from MT

as approved by MOE, the MOE approved subject-in-lieu

will be considered as the MT subject.

COMPUTATION OF UNIVERSITY SCORE

For computation of the University Score, the best four

content subjects (i.e.. 3 H2 and 1 H1 content subjects,

with at least 1 content subject to be from a contrasting

discipline) either GP or KI grade taken in the same sitting as

well as H1 Project Work, will be considered. The maximum

points for H2 and H1 subjects are 20 and 10 respectively.

The best MT subject grade (e.g. ‘H1’ MT or ‘O’ Level higher

MT) will be considered only if the candidate.

Please note that H3 papers taken at the ‘A’ Level

examination are not considered in the computation of the

University Score.

If your new ‘A’ Level subject combination is beyond the

norm, please refer to our website for more details on

computation.

MOTHER TONGUE (MT) BONUS POINTS

Students who have done well in their higher MT subject

(Chinese, Malay or Tamil) or MT subject (Chinese, Malay

or Tamil) at the ‘A’ Level examination are eligible for MT

bonus points on condition they pass the required modules

in their respective MT subjects:

• Chinese Language or Chinese Studies

• Malay Studies

• South Asian Studies

The following MT bonus points will be awarded:

• Two bonus points for applicants who have attained at

least an E grade in H2 MTLL;

• One bonus point for applicants who obtained at least

an A grade in H1 MTL;

• One bonus point for applicants who obtained at least a

B grade in H1 General Studies in Chinese; and

• Students offering any combinations of MT-related

subjects are allowed to accumulate the MT bonus points

allocated for each subject, including a combination of

H1 MTL and H2 MTLL.

• The cap on bonus points will be three.

For more information, you can visit MOE’s website at:

http://www.moe.gov.sg/cpdd/alevel2006/faqs.

htm#Q29

The MT bonus points will be added to the Singapore-

Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level component for computation. The

use of bonus points to gain admission to NUS is similar

to the award of bonus points for admission to the Junior

College Chinese Language Elective Programme.

Applicants who used the MT bonus points for admission

to the Arts and Social Science course will have to sign

an undertaking at the point of acceptance.


DISCRETIONARY ADMISSION

Up to 10% of vacancies will be set aside for consideration

of exceptional candidates for admission to NUS. For such

candidates, other factors besides grades will be taken

into consideration. The following are some samples of

exceptional achievements that the University may take

into consideration:

• Medal winner at the International Olympiads (Biology,

Chemistry, Informatics, Mathematics and Physics)

• Winner in the National Science & Talent Search

• Represented Singapore in Arts and/or Sports

• Active participation in community service and volunteer

programmes

• Work experience relevant to the course applied for

(supporting document(s) is/are required)

• Key leadership positions in community organisations,

sports and athletic clubs, etc. (outside school)

In addition, applicants can provide information on awards/

honours that they have won. If candidates wish to be

considered under this scheme, they should provide the

details in the ‘Discretionary Admissions’ section in the

online application form. They should follow up by sending

supporting documents to NUS. Please note that if the

‘Discretionary Admissions’ section in the online application

form is not fi lled in, applicants will be deemed as not

interested for consideration under this scheme.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR OLD ‘A’ LEVEL CURRICULUM

Candidates taking the existing/current ‘A’ Level Curriculum

(i.e. ‘A’/’AO’ subjects) will not be disadvantaged when they

apply for admission in 2009. You may like to refer to our

website at:

w w w . n u s . e d u . s g / o a m / a p p l y / c a t a / i n d e x _

oldcurriculum.htm for more information. You are strongly

encouraged to visit our website regularly for more updates.


www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/cata

CATEGORY B - APPLICANTS, REGARDLESS OF NATIONALITY, PRESENTING AN ACCEPTABLE DIPLOMA FROM A POLYTECHNIC IN SINGAPORE.

To apply, you must

A) Present a Diploma from a Polytechnic in Singapore,

which must be acceptable for the course(s) applied

for. Please refer to www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/catb/

require.htm for more details. You must also submit all

your results from your Polytechnic course.

B) Submit your Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level results.

Students in their fi nal year of study at the Polytechnic

can apply with their results obtained from their fi rst

5 semesters of study. They should submit their fi nal

semester results to the Offi ce of Admissions, NUS, as

soon as these are available.


The University Score is calculated using a T-score formula,

which is computed as follows for

AY2009-2010:

Polytechnic results

Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level results

CONSIDERATION OF CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (CCA) AND NATIONAL SERVICE (NS) POINTS AND SAT I

With effect from AY2007-2008, CCA PEARLS AND CCA-NS

PEARLS points are no longer taken into consideration for

computation of the University Score. SAT I scores too, are

no longer considered for applicants applying from 2006

onwards.

DISCRETIONARY ADMISSION

Up to 10% of vacancies will be set aside for consideration

of exceptional candidates for admission to NUS. Please

refer to the previous page for details.

ACCEPTABLE POLYTECHNIC DIPLOMAS

For a list of acceptable Polytechnic Diplomas, please visit

www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/catb/require.htm

For more information, visit please visit

www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/catb

80%

20%



CATEGORY C – MATURE APPLICANTS, REGARDLESS OF NATIONALITY, PRESENTING THE SINGAPORE-CAMBRIDGE GCE ‘A’ LEVEL RESULTS AND/OR AN ACCEPTABLE DIPLOMA FROM A POLYTECHNIC IN SINGAPORE, IN ADDITION TO SAT I SCORES.

A mature applicant is one who is at least 25 years of age

with at least 4 years of full-time work experience as of

1 July of the admission year.


The University Score is calculated using a T score formula,

which is computed as follows for

AY2009-2010:

SAT I score

Content profi ciency

Experience and motivation

CONSIDERATION OF SAT I

SAT I scores are compulsory. They must be submitted

before 1 April of the admission year. Those without SAT

I scores will not be considered for admission. The best

combined SAT I score in the fi ve years leading up to 1 April

of the admission year will be taken into consideration. For

applications closing on 1 April 2009, the SAT I must be

taken between 1 April 2004 to 1 April 2009. Applicants may

not submit verbal and mathematics scores from across

sittings.

CONTENT PROFICIENCY

Content profi ciency refers to performance in the

Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level examination and/or

studies at a Polytechnic in Singapore.

EXPERIENCE AND MOTIVATION

Experience is limited to full-time working experience

only. It is not necessary for applicants to have worked

TEST MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE SCORE

EL1119 C6

ILETS 6.0

MUET 221

‘O’ Level English C6

TOEFL 50 for paper-based/

213 for the computer-based/

79-80 for internet-based

UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE EXAMINATION (UEE)

The NUS conducts a University Entrance Examination (UEE)

to assess the suitability of selected applicants for admission

to undergraduate courses in Academic Year (AY) 2009-

2010. It is conducted for applicants presenting the forecast

Indonesian SMU UAN Ebtanas or the forecast Vietnamese

High School Graduation Examination (VHSGE) results

only. The Malaysian Unifi ed Examination Certifi cate (UEC)

candidates opting for courses in Dentistry, Law, Medicine

and/or Pharmacy are also required to take the UEE.

Shortlisted applicants will be notifi ed via email in February

2009 and will be sent details of the UEE. They will be

considered for admission based on their performance at

the UEE and at the sole discretion of the University. Unless

invited, applicants will not be eligible to take or appeal

to take the UEE. The UEE will be conducted in February

in Indonesia and Singapore, and in February/March in

Vietnam.


www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/catd/uee

continuously for the same company or organisation for

four years. For more information, visit

www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/catc

CATEGORY D – INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS PRESENTING INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS.

To apply, you must have completed or are completing high

school, that is, at least twelve years of general education.

English Language Requirement

You should also present one of the following to fulfi l the

English Language requirement:

50%

25%

25%


INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL QUALIFICATIONS

Please refer to www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/catd for

the admission requirements and application closing date

applicable to your high school qualifi cation. Please note

that for some qualifi cations, additional requirements such

as TOEFL/IELTS OR SAT I AND SAT II scores are applicable.

Unless otherwise specifi ed in the website, your complete

application must reach the Offi ce of Admissions by the

application closing date.

For more information, please refer to our website:

www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/catd

CATEGORY E – SINGAPOREANS OR SINGAPORE PERMANENT RESIDENTS WITH

• International high school qualifi cations

• Qualifi cations in addition to the Singapore-Cambridge

GCE ‘A’ Level results

SINGAPOREANS OR SINGAPORE PERMANENT RESIDENTS WHO ARE

• Undergraduates of a foreign University seeking a

transfer to NUS

• University graduates applying for an undergraduate

degree course

CURRENT OR FORMER STUDENTS FROM NUS, NTU OR SMU

• seeking a transfer or readmission OR

• enrolled in the University Scholars Programme (USP)

To apply, you must have completed or are completing high

school, that is, at least twelve years of general education.

Please refer to the high school qualifi cation listed at

www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/cate and review carefully

the admission requirements that apply to your high school

qualifi cation. The completed application must reach the

Offi ce of Admissions by 21 February 2009.


www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/cate

SAT I/REASONING TEST

The minimum acceptable Reasoning Test scores are 600

for the Critical Reading Section, 600 for the Writing Section,

and 650 for the Mathematics Section.

An SAT I score of 2100 would be minimally suffi cient for

candidates to make a competitive application.

SAT II/SUBJECT TESTS

Compulsory subjects for the Subject Tests include:

• Mathematics Level II *

• A second subject of your choice (excluding

Mathematics Level I)

• A third subject of your choice (excluding Mathematics

Level I)

These subjects can be taken in no more than two sittings,

within a period of one year. All other combinations or

mixing of scores cannot be accepted. Please note that

the old test format (SAT I & II) and the new test format

(Reasoning Test and Subject Tests) cannot be combined.

The validity of scores is fi ve years, e.g. for applications

closing on 15 March 2009, the validity period is from 15

March 2003 to 15 March 2009 (both dates inclusive).

The second and third subjects chosen should be based on

the subject prerequisites of the courses you are applying

for at NUS. For example, if you are applying for Chemical

Engineering, you will need to choose Physics and Chemistry.

If, however, you are applying for Business Administration,

you may choose any subjects except Mathematics I.

* Mathematics II is a compulsory subject for all courses

except Law. Applicants applying for admission to Law

may take Mathematics I, in lieu of Mathematics II.

No minimum Subject Test scores have been stipulated.

An SAT II score of 2100 would be minimally suffi cient for

candidates to make a competitive application.

For more information on Reasoning and Subjects Tests,

please visit www.collegeboard.com

You may fax your score reports to the University directly

at +65 6778 7570. The score reports must reach the Offi ce

of Admissions by your application closing date failing

which your application will be deemed incomplete and

withdrawn from consideration.


ENQUIRIES

Please log on to our website at www.askadmissions.nus.edu.sg for answers to

most frequently asked questions on undergraduate admissions.

Our other contact details are:

Office of AdmissionsNational University of SingaporeUniversity Hall, Tan Chin Tuan Wing

Level Lower Ground

21 Lower Kent Ridge Road

Singapore 119077

General Enquiries Line : +65 6516 1010

Fax : +65 6778 7570

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