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THINK
DEEPLY.
LEARN
BOUNDLESSLY.
UNDERGRADUATE
VIEWBOOK
2020/2021
Imagine…
Being here for yourself Leaving your footprints worldwide
04 Learn from the best in their field 48 Learn anywhere and everywhere
06 Meet peers like you 50 Intern at a start-up with NUS Overseas
08 Check out the campus Colleges (NOC)
10 Know the things that make NUS great 52 Meet the founders (who are NOC alumni)
Choosing your own course Owning your dream future
14 Discover what you love with Grade- 56 Follow in the footsteps of our alumni
Free First Year 58 Prepare for your career at the Centre
15 Step out of your comfort zone with for Future-ready Graduates
General Education 60 Count on our support for life
16 Get an extra edge with our new
programmes
18 Follow your heart with our faculties
Taking the first step now
27 Academic Programmes
30 Special Programmes 64 Admission Requirements
68 Financial Aid
70 Scholarships
Discovering another home 72 Experience NUS for yourself
34 Get in the spirit of things
36 Hang out with like-minded friends
38 Stay in the heart of action
Photographs in this Viewbook were contributed by various
departments, faculties and schools. All information
contained is correct at the time of printing in January
2020. Updates, if any, will be posted on our website.
We turn 115 in 2020 –
and our proudest accomplishments
are the generations of innovators,
visionaries and leaders we have
nurtured. They have gone on to
make a difference to our society.
(You have probably benefitted
from their contributions without
realising it.) As we celebrate this
milestone and look towards shaping
the future for a better world, the
big question is: will you join us?
NUS Undergraduate Viewbook 2020/2021 01
Imagine if you could be here for yourself.
An eye-opening seminar with a favourite professor. An involved discussion with peers over lunch. Either way, you will walk away with your mind expanded, many times over. And that’s not all. You do all this on a campus with world-class facilities that give you the freedom to go as far as you want. “At NUS, I am inspired every day – by the intensive curriculum, my driven and passionate peers, the abundance of global and local opportunities, and the beautiful campus (especially UTown, which looks stunning at night).” Gene Chua School of Computing (Computer Science)
Learn from the
best in their field.
Such as Dr Alberto Corrias, Director of the
Engineering Scholars Programme, who has a
few tricks up his sleeve for making sure you
are paying attention.
ip
accelerated scholarsh
An for top
programme nts. Turn to
stude
engineering o find out more
page 30 t
Flipping the
classroom.
“Something I like to use is the
flipped classroom method:
students watch a recorded
Sometimes
lecture before they come and you have to
I jump straight into applying
the theories during class. This lure them.
also gives me more time to
explain the parts they don’t “When students start falling
understand.” behind, they avoid me and
try to hide that they don’t
understand. But I like to use
this bait: If they are sitting
with friends, I talk to their
friends instead. Once I sense
that their guard is lowered,
Competition I’ll quickly draw them into the
conversation.”
can get
heated. “Dr Alberto is both friend
and mentor. Whenever I
“I like to have a running approach him for advice,
competition for students
he doesn’t just tell me
to answer questions and
It’s rarely
collect points. They can get what to do. Instead, he
really heated up! But the the point of shares his perspective
prizes are usually something
small, like snacks. So I think no return. from an objective
they just like the excitement
– and bragging rights.” “After I make that standpoint and prompts
connection, I try to have a me to come up with a
chat with them in private to
understand their reasons for solution for myself.”
their
“I also test ing at falling behind. Most of the
understandtime”
time, talking through their Ahmad Ismat Kathrada
troubles is all it takes. We get Faculty of Engineering
the same back on track again after they (Biomedical Engineering)
realise it’s not too late.” Class of 2018
04 Think deeply. Learn boundlessly.
Dr Alberto Corrias
Associate Professor
Director, Engineering Scholars Programme
Faculty of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering)
“I appreciate how
Prof Corrias is
always willing
to take the time
to help us with
complicated
material. It’s also
obvious that he
puts a lot of effort
into preparing
classes – from
prerecording
lectures to making
sessions fun and
interactive.”
Valencia Awe
Faculty of Engineering
(Biomedical Engineering)
t ye ste r da y, a student
“Jus a n incredibly
sh ow ed m e
a t P yt h on function”
n e Complete the Sentence
Learning As a child, I wanted to be…a
goes both professional football player. I still
ways. get up in the middle of the night to
watch matches.
“I enjoy showing off the
latest advances in the
The best When I first came to Singapore…I
couldn’t figure out what hawkers
Biomedical Engineering thing about meant when they asked, “Having
here? Take away?”
field, but it’s also fun
when students share their teaching. Before class, I always…prepare an
discoveries. Their excitement interesting story/joke/video to share.
about their finds is infectious “The greatest reward without a It keeps students turning up each
– and it’s great to see them doubt is the realisation that the week to see what’s next.
so engaged.” students got it! Even for big
Out of class, I can be found…in
classes, it comes through when
the University Sports Centre pool.
I mark their papers. Sometimes
I’m also the captain of the NUS Staff
when the solutions they come
Swim Team.
up with are better than mine, I
feel like a proud father.”
NUS Undergraduate Viewbook 2020/2021 05
Meet They have big dreams. They want to make
an impact. They are searching for ways
peers like to do it. But at this moment, they explain
why they think NUS puts them on track to
you. achieving their aspirations.
“By taking electives from a
wide range of disciplines, I
“In my Residential get a broader perspective.
College (Tembusu It has helped me to see how
College), I can always valuable a multidisciplinary
find people – peers approach can be.”
and faculty – who are
happy to discuss and Koh Kevin
Alice Lee Centre for
“I like how I can
debate issues that
Nursing Studies chart my own path,
matter to me.”
with countless
“By linking theory opportunities to
with practical Cha Seung Hyun
discover my interests.
applications, the Faculty of Arts & Social
Sciences (Double Major The vibrant school
NUS curriculum gives culture also keeps
in Political Science and
me the confidence to Geography) my student life
provide quality care happening.”
for my patients in
future.” Christel Goh
Faculty of Arts & Social
Teo Neil Russell Sciences (Political Science)
Alice Lee Centre for
Nursing Studies
“Participating in the wide range of
academic programmes and student “The Nursing curriculum lets
activities available has shaped me us take a proactive role with
into the person I am today.” independent research and hands-
on practice – helping me fulfil my
Jonathan Ong dream of becoming a nurse.”
Faculty of Science (Chemistry)
University Scholars Programme Verity Liu
Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies
06 Think deeply. Learn boundlessly.
“I was interested in the Minor in
Public Health – which only NUS offers
(in Singapore). Contributing to the
launch of the Public Health interest
group with my friends is a bonus.”
Srinithi Rethinakumar
Faculty of Science (Life Sciences)
University Scholars Programme
“The wide selection of
interesting modules in my
major really appeals to me, and
I like the flexibility of choosing
from three specialisations for
my honours year.”
Foo Yan Ling
Faculty of Science (Life Sciences)
“As a varsity athlete,
the top-notch
facilities, network and
strength of the NUS
Swimming Team have
enabled me to excel
both academically
and in sports.”
Bryan Lim
Faculty of Law
“NUS Law is the top law school
in Asia, and I’m fortunate to
learn from some of the best
minds in the legal community.”
Abhishek Srivastava
Faculty of Law
NUS Undergraduate Viewbook 2020/2021 07
nuslibraries Our 3 million print books
and journals are a good alternative
nline
to Google.
Plus 336aoses sde.nus Enjoying a quiet moment at the
datab Net-Zero Energy Building
nus_singapore Did you know? The
distinctive white buildings at the Bukit Timah
campus go way back – to the colonial era.
Check out the
kr_nus Many of us dreamt of doing
gravity-defying stunts as kids, and campus.
rs is
KR Steppee Hall’s
guess what? Cheerleaders
actually get to do it.
Kent Ridging team No matter where you
cheerlead look, there’s always
something going on.
nus_usp Had to continue outside
because class ended. kingedwardviihall Can’t believe most of
us didn’t even have a dance background
when we started.
nusstudentaffairs We are voting for
the next supper spot
ctpclc Keen on community leadership?
Drop by our Open Day booth – Chua nus_athletics
Thian Poh Community Leadership A wise senior once said: “I don’t stop
Centre – and say hi! when I’m tired. I stop when I’m done.”
’ t wait,
If you canpage 17
turn to
08 Think deeply. Learn boundlessly.nus_oca Are you treating yourself to
something good this Friday? We know nus_utown Need somewhere to print
we are! your essay or finish up your presentation?
Our three Computer Commons are there
for you.
nusstudentaffairs Are the exam blues
getting to you? Share them with someone
– a friendly senior or our University Health
Centre counsellors.
ystconservatory Practising for
tomorrow’s lunchtime concert~
teamnus Sometimes you just have to
take the first step!
Short forown
T
University
ihgofficial Will you be the next IHG
nus_utown We are open 24/7 for night Champion? Don’t just watch on the
owls! Rumour has it you can also stargaze
Games
sidelines, join us!
on Town Green…if you are lucky.
ter-Ha ll
IHG=In
rvrc_nus Super hot today, but nothing’s
stopping us from doing some coastal
clean-up in our kayaks (and putting our
sustainability knowledge to the test).
lkcnhm Have you seen the dinosaurs
Chian
on campus yet?
L ee Kong
Hint: istory Museum
Natural H
NUS Undergraduate Viewbook 2020/2021 09Know the
things that make NUS great.
You are probably familiar with some of them, but here are a few more.
The first Boundless Take part in
thing academic groundbreaking
everyone possibilities. innovation?
notices. You decide.
1 st 57 >130 8 th
11 th
in Asia Bachelor’s Double,
Degrees Concurrent Most Innovative
and Joint University in
in the world Degrees Asia Pacific
QS World University Rankings 2020 Reuters Asia Pacific’s Most Innovative
Universities 2019
NUS ranks high on global and Our curriculum is both broad The research we do go far beyond.
regional rankings – and that’s and deep, meaning you get to They make a difference to Singapore
simply proof of our commitment explore across disciplines and go and the world, and you are free
to teaching and research. all-out for your area of interest. to join. One way (out of many):
You will be stretched to your the Undergraduate Research
limits – in a good way. Opportunities Programme.
page 15 ave one? page 31
Already h 6 for our
ge 6
Turn to pa ed Admissions
as
Aptitude-b
10 Think deeply. Learn boundlessly.Student life Going places? You will be
has a life of We help you ready for
its own. get there. anything.
>70 >300
Freshmen
Orientation
partner
universities 14 th
>40
most
Projects
>200
Clubs, Societies countries
employable
in the world
10
and Interest
3
types of
Groups
NUS Overseas
Times Higher Education Global University
Employability Ranking 2019
College
accommodation
page 34 locations NUS graduates are sought
after, and for good reason: We
If you thought that university life We are supportive even if your next prepare them (you) well. Even
is all about studying, let us show great adventure is about going after graduation, our Centre
you otherwise. There is never a dull halfway around the world. That is why for Future-ready Graduates and
moment on campus – and you can eight in 10 NUS students study abroad Lifelong Learners Initiative are
make things easier by moving in too. – including semester-long exchanges there to back you up.
page 58
and NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC).
page 38 page 50 page 48 page 60
NUS Undergraduate Viewbook 2020/2021 11Imagine if you could choose your own course.
We know how it feels. Being able to call the shots in your education is exciting, and a little overwhelming. But rather than settling for the same old, this is the best time to make new discoveries and step out of your comfort zone. That is why we show you every possibility so you can better decide. “Ranking aside, the variety of courses offered and opportunities available affirm that studying at NUS would be life- changing. For the curious, there is something for every interest.” Geetali Gupta Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (Economics)
Discover what you Find things to do
love with (besides studying).
Grade-Free With less worrying about grades, it should take some pressure off
studying and free up your time for exploring new passions beyond
First Year. classes and assignments – just like your seniors did.
“I signed up for a lot of extra-curricular
Be adventurous and try activities: picked up a sport, experienced
everything. Because we have being part of a theatre production, and
a safety net for you. took up a leadership position. I was able
to experience NUS life to the fullest.”
nus.edu/gradefree
Muhammad Ahmed
bin Anwar Bahajjaj
o Adjust to fe
university li
School of Computing
(Computer Science)
o Figure
out
your major
Learn On average,
is
without one module s
worth 4MC
pressure.
In your first year, you get to exercise the
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) option for
up to 32 modular credits (MCs). ‘C’ grades
and above get ‘Satisfactory’ (S) while ‘D+’
grades and below ‘Unsatisfactory’ (U).
In other words, your letter grade will not
show up on your transcript, or
e 27 for a
count towards your
cumulative grade
Turn to pag planation
detailed ex d MC
average (CAP).
of CAP an e s m allest you can go
Th ts
is 10 studen
Try designing your Method 1: Massive Open Method 2: Group Work
own module. Online Courses (MOOCs) with Supervision
Choose from over 2,100 Form a group with other
If you are game, here’s
Ne w courses on edX, the MOOC like-minded students, find a
something you can do: Design- provider we’ve partnered with. supervisor and submit your
Your-Own-Module (DYOM). Put together with the 2,000 proposed topic for approval. If it
Grading is also done on an S/U modules we offer each semester, goes through, you get to invite
basis, so it won’t affect your CAP. that’s like doubling your choices. guest speakers and decide your
class schedules.
nus.edu/dyom
14 Think deeply. Learn boundlessly.Step out of your “Studying subjects which are
comfort zone with different from my discipline
General provides refreshing insights.
As it appears, seemingly
Education. unrelated disciplines
are actually deeply
interconnected, so plenty
To be truly learned, you
of what I learnt is relevant
need a well-rounded
to my major.”
understanding of the world.
Syed Muhammad Reza Bin Nagib
Faculty of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
nus.edu/generaleducation
Form a Know the five pillars.
balanced These pillars cut across disciplines, engaging you in discussions
worldview. of social, cultural, scientific, and historical topics.
It’s easy to overindulge – taking
only modules from familiar
disciplines. But to be able to think
Human Cultures
Develop understanding
deeply, ask critical questions and
and sensitivity to diverse
make logical inferences, a wider
perspectives and cultures
exposure is essential.
So embrace different facets
of the world with the General
Education (GE) curriculum. Under Thinking and
GE, you take one module each Singapore
Expression
from five pillars. Studies Develop skills
Develop the for thoughtful
awareness needed and effective
to be a responsible communication
and informed citizen
Start
thinking
differently. Quantitative Asking
Reasoning Questions
The capability to see connections
Develop different Develop ability to ask
between completely different
models of reasoning insightful questions
fields – whether engineering,
and engage holistically
humanities, sciences or social
with key issues
sciences – will change the way you
look at your own major.
NUS Undergraduate Viewbook 2020/2021 15Get an extra edge
with our
new
programmes.
The world moves fast
– and our fresh course
offerings help you stay
ahead of the curve.
have to
Bachelor of No, you don’tdrawing
be good at ssion to
Landscape – just a pa are for
c
Architecture create and capes
School of Design & our lands
Environment
Our environment shapes the
way we live, and landscape
architects shape the outdoor design towards sustainable,
environment. They plan and design resilient, and liveable
our gardens, parks and large- environments. We also ground
scale infrastructural projects like you in conventional and Architect or
riverine systems for storm water emergent technologies, so you
Landscape Architect?
management. have an arsenal of tools to create
site-responsive designs.
The difference lies in their main focus:
So if you want to make a positive
impact such as promoting • Architects plan and design
Your fourth year of study
biodiversity, preventing floods and structures and buildings
overlaps with the first year
reducing air pollution, this is for • Landscape architects plan and
of the Master of Landscape
you. design the whole environment in
Architecture (MLA) programme
which structures and buildings are
– so you can progress straight
Our Bachelor of Landscape embedded in
to MLA Year 2 upon successful
Architecture (BLA) curriculum application.
exposes you to socio-cultural
sensitivities and ecological Our graduates are primed to
knowledge – so that you can join government agencies,
architectural or landscape
architectural firms. Career
arch.nus.edu.sg
possibilities include landscape
architects, designers, project
managers and environmental
researchers.
16 Think deeply. Learn boundlessly.Minor in Community
Development & Leadership
Chua Thian Poh Community Leadership
Centre (CTPCLC)
Contrary to popular belief, thorough understanding of hot-
Like how to youths are passionate about button issues impacting Singapore
engage with nd
making a difference – especially today – such as migration,
in communities they live in. inequality and ageing.
a
communitiesers But to bring about positive and
stakehold sustainable change, the right tools
and skills are needed.
We complement what you learn in
your major: readying you to play
crucial roles in policy planning,
Our curriculum teaches you the social and community work,
soft and hard skills to better and diversity management in
understand the communities you both public and private sectors.
work with, and draw up effective This minor is open to all NUS
h
Like researc s
solutions. You will also gain a undergraduates.
methodologie of
s
and theorie
leadership
Recent CTPCLC
Research Topics
• Moneylending among foreign
domestic workers
• Building a dementia-friendly
community
• Disability in Singapore
ctpclc.nus.edu.sg
Anatomy of a CTPCLC
Community Leader
• Head (Knowledge)
• Heart (Empathy)
• Hands (Skills)
NUS Undergraduate Viewbook 2020/2021 17Follow your heart
with our
faculties.
With 13 undergraduate
schools and 57 Bachelor’s
Degrees to select from,
your choices are many. But
whichever you decide on, you
will get a transformative and
top-notch education.
nus.edu.sg/oam/undergraduate-programmes
Guide to Reading
Pages 19 to 26
Method 1 Method 2
Jump straight to the course(s) Browse your way through pages 19 to
you are interested in. 26, and read everything that catches
nd
You might fies
your eye.
more choic
Recommended for: The
decisive. But after you are Recommended for: The undecided
done, how about looking
through the rest?
to consider and/or curious. Discover courses you
never know existed – that turn out to
be your next passion.
Faculty/School/Department Page
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences 19
NUS Business School 20
School of Computing 20 Next Step
Faculty of Dentistry 21 • Check out the Indicative
School of Design & Environment 21 Grade Profiles (IGP)
Faculty of Engineering 22 • Consider Aptitude-based
Admissions if you have
Faculty of Law 23 outstanding talents or
Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music 23 achievements
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine 24
Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies 24
Faculty of Science 25
Department of Pharmacy 26
University Scholars Programme 26 Turn to page 66
18 Think deeply. Learn boundlessly.fas.nus.edu.sg
Faculty of ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES*
Majors:
Arts & Social • Chinese Language
• Chinese Studies
Sciences Like Prime rd-
• Communications and New Media
awa
• Economics
Minister oractor • English Language
winning
People like to ask what Arts & • English Literature
Social Sciences graduates do • Geography
after graduation. And we always • Global Studies
say: anything they want. That’s • History
because we don’t teach you • Japanese Studies
skills that set you up for a single Future Career • Malay Studies
career – but how to navigate a Opportunities: • Philosophy
rapidly changing world. Banking and Finance, Editorial • Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
and Publishing, Information • Political Science
Here, you will learn how to Technology, Transport Planning, • Psychology
Teaching and Research, Arts and • Social Work
ask the important questions,
Cultural Industries, Domestic • Sociology
see both sides of the story,
and International Consultancy, • South Asian Studies
and shape creative and Survey Research and Statistical • Southeast Asian Studies
effective solutions to complex Analysis, Broadcasting and • Theatre Studies
socioeconomic issues. We Journalism, Tourism Planning,
challenge you to stretch to Economics and Urban Planning, CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES
your intellectual limits. But you Advertising, Communications • Arabic
are in good hands. Our faculty and Marketing, Social Work • Bahasa Indonesia
members are some of the best • Chinese (Mandarin)
in their fields, with research • French
and teaching experience to • German
back it up. • Hindi
• Japanese
And if you like choice, we have: • Korean
400 modules, 20 majors,
‘We’ = • Malay
ents • Spanish
16 departm
15 multidisciplinary minors and
13 languages. So get ready to • Tamil
feed your curiosity – however • Thai
• Vietnamese
you want.
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(Joint degree with the Faculty of Science)
with specialisation in Environmental
Geography
* Choose your major after admission to
the Faculty.
The Shaw Foundation Building
Block AS 7, Level 5
5 Arts Link
Singapore 117570
T +65 6516 6133
F +65 6777 0751
E fashelp@nus.edu.sg
NUS Undergraduate Viewbook 2020/2021 19Seven
NUS bba.nus.edu.sg
of them Future Career Opportunities:
Banking, Finance, Marketing Communications, Brand
Business Management, Advertising, Corporate Communications,
Management Consulting, Human Capital Management,
School And even though making sure you
succeed is our business, we don’t
Organisational Development, Logistics and Supply
Chain Management, Data Science, Business Analytics,
just teach you about business. e-Commerce Audit (for accountancy graduates),
What does it take to thrive in Compulsory global exposure and Entrepreneurship, Events Management, Tourism and
a volatile-uncertain-complex- internships prepare you for the Hospitality
ambiguous world? At NUS real world, while specialisations
Business School, our answer like Business Analytics and Majors:
is – stay AGILE. Which is why Entrepreneurship give you a • Business Administration
our curriculum is Academically multidisciplinary grounding. • Business Administration (Accountancy)
rigorous, Global, Industry- Be inspired by plenty of role
relevant, Leadership-nurturing models too: professors with both
and Entrepreneurial. research background and industry
experience.
We also hand you access to Mochtar Riady Building
a network of over 50,000 15 Kent Ridge Drive
alumni – opening the door to Singapore 119245
countless mentorship and career
T +65 6516 1485 / +65 6516 8015
opportunities. So by the time you
E bizlhx@nus.edu.sg / bizjyj@nus.edu.sg
graduate, the volatile yet dynamic
world is simply your next exciting
challenge.
comp.nus.edu.sg
School of
Computing
As they say, those who create technology, change the
world. And right now, computing is that technology –
changing the way we live, work and play. It’s transforming
industries and impacting every aspect of life. Future Career Opportunities:
Software Engineer, Cybersecurity
At NUS Computing, our internationally recognised faculty Consultant, Applications Developer,
Systems/Network Engineer,
members teach you to solve problems and develop
Business Analyst, Data Scientist,
innovative solutions. We deepen your technical knowledge
Computer Security Researcher, IT
with specialisations in emerging interest areas like fintech,
Management Consultant
blockchain, AI and cybersecurity. Then, we put you to
work on real-world projects with established industry
Majors: Computing 1
players. And anytime you have a brilliant idea, count on 13 Computing Drive
• Computer Science
our full entrepreneurial support – funding, mentorship and Singapore 117417
• Information Systems
infrastructure – to take it from pipe dream to start-up.
• Business Analytics
• Information Security T +65 6516 2727
You will walk away with the technical skills and industry • Computer Engineering (Joint
E socug@comp.nus.edu.sg
exposure to excel in whichever field you choose. Because Degree with the Faculty of
with Computing, the choices are limitless. Engineering)
20 Think deeply. Learn boundlessly.dentistry.nus.edu.sg
Faculty of
Dentistry Also known l
a
as preclinic
Oral health is a major part of our overall well-being, years
and guess who play a vital role? Dentists.
In the first two years of the four-year programme,
we expose you to the biological, physiological, social
and psychological aspects of oral healthcare. Through
lectures, simulation training and small group teaching,
we teach you evidence-based methods to diagnose,
as
manage and treat a wide range of oral conditions. Also known rs
As you progress into the final two years, you will treat
clinical yea
patients and deliver comprehensive oral healthcare Future Career Opportunities:
alongside experienced clinicians – supervising, Dental Practitioner in Private and National University Centre
mentoring and guiding you. Watch and learn Public Sector (e.g. Polyclinics, for Oral Health Singapore,
closely, because they also impart healthcare ethics, School Dental Service, Military Level 10
professionalism and communication skills. Dental Service, National Specialty 9 Lower Kent Ridge Road
Centres, Restructured Hospitals, Singapore 119085
By the time you graduate, you immediately qualify to Academia)
register with the Singapore Dental Council for local T +65 6772 5340
practice – so you can start making a difference to the Majors: F +65 6778 5742
oral health of the population. • Dentistry E denbox2@nus.edu.sg
School of Design sde.nus.edu.sg Future Career Opportunities:
Architect, Interior Designer, Landscape Architect,
& Environment Urban Designer, Urban Planner, Industrial and Product
Designer, Graphic Design and Advertising, Innovation
Consultant, Project Manager, Facilities Manager,
Look around Singapore and you sensitive, technically competent Quantity Surveyor, Contract Manager, Real Estate
will see concrete evidence of how and environmentally conscious Investment and Fund Manager, Property Developer,
our graduates have helped to individuals. Entrepreneur, Consultant and Valuer
shape this city.
e
Here at the School of Design Majors:
Turn to page
But this metropolis never sleeps. & Environment, we prime you • Architecture
New 16 fo
r mor
information
And to continue making it one to be ready with creative and • Industrial Design
of the most liveable cities in multidisciplinary modules and • Landscape Architecture
the world, we need culturally programmes developed in • Project & Facilities Management
• Real Estate
close consultation with industry
• Real Estate Finance*
partners. Which also means:
more than enough grounding to
make an impact in cutting-edge * Open to all NUS students (from Cohort 2019/2020
onwards) except students pursuing the BSc (Real Estate)
fields like smart infrastructure degree.
and sustainable developments.
From design and development
to project and asset
management, we equip you
with the resources you need. As 4 Architecture Drive
for realising Singapore’s vision as Singapore 117566
a distinctively global and smart
T +65 6516 5976
city? It’s in your hands.
E sdebox14@nus.edu.sg
NUS Undergraduate Viewbook 2020/2021 21eng.nus.edu.sg
Faculty of Majors:
• Biomedical Engineering (BME)
Engineering • Chemical Engineering (ChE)
• Civil Engineering (CE)
• Computer Engineering (CEG; jointly
offered with School of Computing)
• Electrical Engineering (EE)
• Engineering Science Programme (ESP;
jointly offered with Faculty of Science)
• Environmental Engineering (ESE)
• Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE)
• Materials Science and Engineering (MSE)
• Mechanical Engineering (ME)
• Common Engineering (Year 1 only)1
Special Programmes:
• Engineering Scholars Programme (with
any of the above programmes)
• Engineering and Medicine (Duke-NUS)
Specialisations (at time of application) 2 :
• Aeronautical (ME)
• Digitalisation in Urban Infrastructure
(CE, ESE)
• Internet of Things (CEG, EE; jointly
offered with School of Computing)
• Robotics (BME, CEG, EE, ME)
Double Degree Programmes3 :
• Engineering and Business Administration
• Engineering and Economics
Engineering is the only career in which you Future Career Opportunities:
Communications, Information, Double Majors:
look at the world’s problems and work out
Transport, Energy, Water, Food, • Innovation and Design
practical solutions. Modern challenges of
Infrastructure, Manufacturing, • Management
urban living, ageing societies and climate
Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, • Systems Engineering (except ISE)
change require technology that uses fewer
Technical Consulting, Management, • Data Analytics (EE only)
materials and less energy, where engineers • Mathematics (CEG only)
Finance, Intellectual Property and
go beyond designing and building things to Patent Law, Research, Education, • Statistics (CEG only)
impacting lives. Technopreneurship
Minors4 :
We guide you in asking the right questions • Data Engineering
and teach you the skills for finding your own • Economics
answers. You choose from differentiated • Management
pathways that reflect the broad range of
your
engineering jobs, so you can prepare for a
Right from ter
1
You will choose one of the above disciplines
career that suits your strengths, interests and (except ESP) after your first year.
first semes
2
Other specialisations are available for
aspirations, whether in research, industry or
application in later years.
enterprise. 3
Not applicable to ESP.
4
Other minors available.
Internships give you insights on real-world
issues, as you get hands-on with real-life
projects alongside engineering practitioners.
And our multidisciplinary specialisations in
cutting-edge fields such as robotics, data
Block EA #07-26
engineering and the Internet of Things plug
9 Engineering Drive 1
you into rapidly-advancing technologies that
Singapore 117575
change the way we live.
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F +65 6777 3847
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22 Think deeply. Learn boundlessly.,
u ates in clude actors
Faculty of Law law.nus.edu.sg
Our gr ad
n d en trepreneurs
ministe rs a
Global trends are changing the As the leading law school in Asia, we
way people and businesses set the pace. We don’t just train you
Future Career Opportunities:
interact. Transactions are to be a lawyer; we train you to be a
Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, Banking,
becoming more complex. At the leader ready to cross geographical
Judiciary, Government, Foreign
heart of these trends is a demand and disciplinary boundaries. Service, Entrepreneur, Academia
for a new generation of legal
professionals who can shape the Your first two years will be a firm
Majors:
legal framework of the future. grounding in the fundamentals, but
• Law
after that? Pursue your interests
with 120 electives across 10 subject
clusters including: Asian Legal
Studies, Civil Law, Corporate &
Financial Services Law, Intellectual
Property & Technology Law,
International & Comparative Law, Eu Tong Sen Building
International Arbitration & Dispute 469G Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 259776
Resolution, Maritime Law, Law &
Society, Research, and Skills.
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F +65 6779 0979
So lead the movement. Join our E lawUGadm@nus.edu.sg
network.
Yong Siew Toh ystmusic.nus.edu.sg
Conservatory
of Music
Music at its best is inspirational are covered – all 220 BMus
and life-affirming. If that strikes a students receive generous
chord, we at the Yong Siew Toh financial support, made
(YST) Conservatory of Music are possible by the Yong Loo Lin
on the same note. Trust and other donors.
Our Bachelor of Music (BMus) Here, your artistic identity finds
programme nurtures your expression and resonance. So
artistic talent in instrumental tune in – we’ve got you.
performance, Voice, Composition,
Audio Arts & Sciences. Or, explore
non-traditional pathways with Future Career Opportunities:
the Music & Society and Music, Performer (solo/chamber/orchestra),
Collaboration & Production majors. Composer, Recording Engineer, Music
Producer, Music Educator, Conductor,
Out of class, we give you the Ensemble Director, Accompanist, Arts Yong Siew Toh
opportunity to hear from and be Administrator, Music Therapist, Music Conservatory of Music
heard by the best – beginning with Entrepreneur, Music Researcher, Arts 3 Conservatory Drive
our vibrant performance calendar Publisher, Arts Venue Manager Singapore 117376
of around 200 concerts annually.
You also get to chart your own Majors: T +65 6516 8691
• Music* E musadmissions@nus.edu.sg
course, with overseas exchange
programmes and professional
development funding. The costs * Separate application required.
NUS Undergraduate Viewbook 2020/2021 23nusmedicine.nus.edu.sg
Yong Loo Lin
School of Medicine
Chronic diseases and an ageing Beyond the classroom, you will
population are some of the develop innovative solutions to
emerging healthcare issues in meet healthcare challenges in a
Singapore, and how do you solve multidisciplinary team setting.
them? At NUS Medicine, we think Alternatively, participate in a
first-rate patient care is the answer. myriad of community service
But to do that, you need a holistic projects, which offer experiential
medical education – that prepares learning and leadership
you to serve the community opportunities. We are on this
today, meet tomorrow’s medical journey together – as you
challenges and inspire health for all. transform into an empathetic,
compassionate and future-ready
To teach you the fundamentals doctor.
of medical practice, our world-
renowned faculty utilise cutting-
edge technology and unique Future Career Opportunities: 1E Kent Ridge Road
pedagogy. Think virtual reality Medical Practitioner in Private and Singapore 119228
simulations, where you put your Public Sector, Medical Researcher,
Specialist, Military Medical Officer T +65 6772 3737
knowledge and skills to the test,
E medadmissions@nuhs.edu.sg
as well as collaborative learning
cases that promote lively classroom Majors:
discussions and peer teaching. • Medicine
medicine.nus.edu.sg/nursing
Alice Lee Upon graduation, apply with the
Singapore Nursing Board to start
Centre for Our evidence-based curriculum
practising as a Registered Nurse,
specialise in specific nursing fields, or
Nursing equips you with a broad- pursue higher qualifications. Follow
Studies based foundation – in nursing,
humanities, biological and social
your passion.
sciences. We hone your clinical Future Career Opportunities:
Nurses form the backbone of skills and professional competency Nurse Manager, Nurse Clinician, Nurse
Singapore’s healthcare system. with on-campus lab learning, Educator, Case Manager, Academic,
They touch patients’ lives through simulation training and clinical Researcher, Policymaker, Entrepreneur,
clinical practice, education and attachments. You will work with Advanced Practice Nurse, Community Nurse
research. They lead, advocate other healthcare professionals
and enable holistic patient care. within Yong Loo Lin School of Majors:
And if you aspire to be one, we Medicine in various healthcare • Nursing
will prepare you with the critical settings to deliver quality care that
thinking, analytical and problem- meets the physical, psychological
solving skills to make a difference. and sociological needs of patients.
Clinical Research Centre
Block MD11, Level 2
10 Medical Drive
Singapore 117597
T +65 6516 3320
F +65 6778 5743
E nurleee@nus.edu.sg
24 Think deeply. Learn boundlessly.science.nus.edu.sg
Faculty of Future Career Opportunities:
Biomedical Sciences and Healthcare, Chemicals,
Science Clean Technology, Consumer Businesses,
Plus doing d
Data Analytics, Education, Financial Services,
Government, Info-communication Technologies,
an
internships road
We are familiar with the Pharmaceuticals, Research and Development, Safety
studying ab
groundbreaking technological and Security, Urban Solutions and Sustainability
developments that drive economic
growth and shape future Majors:
innovations. But did you know that • Applied Mathematics (with specialisation in)
science provides the foundation? Not to mention double, Mathematical Modelling & Data Analytics
concurrent and joint degrees, Operations Research & Financial Mathematics
Our Departments of Biological as well as multidisciplinary and
• Chemistry (with specialisation in)
Sciences, Chemistry, Food Science cross-faculty programmes. Environment & Energy
& Technology, Mathematics, Explore the frontiers of science Materials Chemistry
Pharmacy, Physics, and Statistics by working on cutting-edge Medicinal Chemistry
& Applied Probability offer you research with award-winning
myriad course choices and the professors. • Computational Biology*
freedom to chart your learning • Life Sciences (with specialisation in)
journey. Pursue your interests When you graduate, you will Biomedical Science
and aspirations with a flexible walk away with deep domain Environmental Biology
curriculum – and a choice of 13 knowledge, critical soft skills Molecular & Cell Biology
primary majors, 13 specialisations, and an appreciation for
7 second majors and 16 minors. interdisciplinary perspectives. • Mathematics
You will be future-proof – • Physics (with specialisation in)
ready for a complex and ever- Astrophysics
changing world. Nanophysics
Quantum Technologies
• Quantitative Finance
• Statistics (with specialisation in)
Data Science
Finance & Business Statistics
To apply for any of the above majors,
select the Science course in your
application. For majors listed below,
select them directly in the dropdown
menu.
• Data Science & Analytics*
• Food Science & Technology
• Pharmaceutical Science*
• Pharmacy*
• Environmental Studies* (jointly
hosted with Faculty of Arts & Social
Sciences) with specialisation in
Environmental Biology
With the exception of four-year
Block S16, Level 5 programmes, students may opt to exit
6 Science Drive 2 after three years with a Bachelor’s
Singapore 117546 degree.
T +65 6516 8750
E sciadmission@nus.edu.sg
* Four-year programme.
NUS Undergraduate Viewbook 2020/2021 25Department pharmacy.nus.edu.sg
of Pharmacy
Modern medicine is helping us Science, which focuses on advanced
live longer, healthier and better. and in-depth training for drugs. You
Pharmacists play crucial roles in will be trained in the manufacture
delivering the right medicine to the of medical products, from research
right patient at the right time with and development to sales and
the right dose. marketing.
Majors:
To be a licensed expert in Our graduates go beyond filling • Pharmacy
medications, consider the Bachelor prescriptions. They fulfil the needs • Pharmaceutical Science
of Science (Honours) in Pharmacy. of patients and industry.
We give you a solid foundation
in the physical, chemical and
Future Career Opportunities:
biological aspects of medications. Hospital and Community Pharmacy,
You learn professional skills in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Quality Block S16, Level 5
medicine dispensary and patient Control, Regulatory and Medical Affairs, 6 Science Drive 2
counselling – to ensure safe and Sales and Marketing, Clinical Trial Singapore 117546
effective use in direct patient care Management, Research and Development
settings. T +65 6516 8750
E sciadmission@nus.edu.sg
ical and
To enter the pharmaceutical sector,
consider the Bachelor of Science
Plus biomed althcare
e
consumer h
(Honours) in Pharmaceutical
University
Scholars usp.nus.edu.sg
Programme
To solve real-world problems, you have to connect
the dots – across disciplines. The University Scholars
Programme (USP) equips you to do just that. We
develop your core academic and critical thinking
skills, complementing the strengths of your major.
We challenge you to be an independent, adaptable
thinker and doer.
At our residential college (Cinnamon College), you
will engage with professors and peers in rigorous
discussions and interdisciplinary learning in small
from many
classes and over dinner conversations. The diverse
community here is curious, critical, courageous and University Scholars Programme*
engaged – and we will help you make sense of the
different University Town
majors
world. Which means thinking, reasoning, inquiring 18 College Ave East
and reflecting on issues that shape our future Singapore 138593
together. To start making your impact on our world,
T +65 6516 4425
simply initiate and join a wide range of local and
F +65 6773 1012
international projects.
E usphelp@nus.edu.sg
We prepare you for the future. And if that sounds
exciting, USP is for you.
* Separate application required.
26 Think deeply. Learn boundlessly.Academic
Grade Grade Point
A+
Programmes A
5.0
A- 4.5
The NUS academic system is B+ 4.0
probably different from what B 3.5
you are familiar with, so here is
B- 3.0
a cheat sheet.
C+ 2.5
C 2.0
Introducing the D+ 1.5
modular system. D 1.0
NUS uses the modular system, which is F 0
a combination of the British (deep and
rigorous) and American (broad and flexible)
systems. Classes are called modules, and
the amount of work you do is expressed in
modular credits (MCs).
A key figure in your NUS
life: cumulative average
More about point (CAP).
modular credits Academic performance is tracked with CAP, which is the weighted
(MCs). average grade point of all the modules you have taken. Your degree
classification upon graduation will depend on your CAP.
One MC is equivalent to 2.5 hours of
sum (grade point earned x module MCs)
study per week. Which means for a 4-MC CAP =
sum (total number of MCs)
module, you can expect to put in 10 hours
of work each week, including lectures,
tutorials, assignments and independent
study. On average, NUS students take on As for degree
classification…
20 MCs each semester.
Four-Year Degree Programme Criteria
This is how you Honours (Highest Distinction) CAP 4.50 and above
are graded. Honours (Distinction) CAP 4.00 – 4.49
Honours (Merit) CAP 3.50 – 3.99
At the end of each semester, you are given
Honours CAP 3.00 – 3.49
a grade from A+ to F for each module
taken. Each grade corresponds to a grade Pass CAP 2.00 – 2.99
point as shown in the table, which will be
Three-Year Degree Programme Criteria
used to calculate your cumulative average
point (CAP). Pass with Merit CAP 3.00 and above
Pass CAP 2.00 – 2.99
Note: Some faculties/schools may have other specific requirements, so be sure to check.
NUS Undergraduate Viewbook 2020/2021 27Traditional single degree
Double Degree Subject to
programmes are great,
Programmes approval
but we think you can go
further. Take your pick from Designed for the super-efficient. Our Double Degree Programmes (DDPs)
Double Majors and Degrees, allow you to work towards two degrees at the same time. Decide your
Concurrent Degrees, and own pairing, or select from our list of existing combinations. (Cross-
faculty options available.) Some modules you take can count towards
even Joint Degrees. both degrees, which means that doing DDP is faster than getting both
degrees separately.
nus.edu/studyoptions DOUBLE DEGREE
PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE:
Within NUS With Overseas Partner Universities
• Business Administration and • Bachelor/Master of Engineering
Double Major Communications & New Media
• Business Administration and
or Bachelor/Master of Science or
Bachelor/Master of Computing from
& Major-Minor Computer Science/Information
Systems
NUS and Diplôme d’Ingénieur from
French Grande École (the equivalent
Programmes • Business Administration and
Engineering
of Master’s in France)
• Bachelor with Honours Degree from
• Business Administration and Law NUS and Bachelor of Arts from
Sciences Po (for students in the
Here’s a great way to power • Business Analytics and Economics
University Scholars Programme)
up your primary major: pick up • Computer Science and
• Bachelor with Honours Degree
a minor or second major (even Mathematics/Applied Mathematics
from NUS and Bachelor of Arts in
after your first year). You can • Economics and Business
International Liberal Studies from
• Economics and Law
E.g.
choose your other passion, or a Waseda University (for students in
• Engineering and Economics the University Scholars Programme)
h
Finance wit s
complementary field of study.
• Information Systems and Economics • Bachelor and Master of Science
Whichever you pick, you
Mathematic
• Law and Life Sciences (Management) Concurrent Degrees
broaden your knowledge base (NUS) and Master in International
• Yale-NUS College and Law
and get a minor/second major Management (MIM) (Global Alliance
on your transcript. in Management Education (CEMS))
nus.edu/doublemajors
nus.edu/doubledegrees
nus.edu/minorprogrammes
28 Think deeply. Learn boundlessly.Joint Degree
Programmes
With Joint Degree Programmes
(JDPs), we combine the strengths
pend
You get to s year
of NUS and an overseas partner
more than atner
university to give you an in-
depth education and a seamless
Concurrent Degree at the par y international experience. JDPs are
Programmes universit jointly taught, supervised, assessed
and awarded by both universities,
and this is reflected in your degree
If you are eyeing a Master’s degree down the road, speed up the scroll. Typically completed in four
process with our Concurrent Degree Programmes (CDPs). You can years with Honours, as long as you
e
They can b e
pursue both simultaneously, and we designed it so that some of follow the study plan.
your modules double-count towards both Bachelor’s and Master’s
m
requirements. Graduate in four-and-a-half years to five years with
from the sa t JOINT DEGREE PROGRAMMES
both degrees, instead of six if you were to do them separately.
or differen AVAILABLE:
CONCURRENT DEGREE faculties • Joint Bachelor of Social Sciences
(Honours) in Actuarial Studies
PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE:
and Economics from NUS and the
Australian National University
Within NUS • Bachelor of Science (Project & Facilities
Management)/Bachelor of Engineering/ • Joint Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
• Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Computing (Computer from NUS and Bachelor of Philosophy
with Honours/Bachelor of Business
Science or Information Systems)/Bachelor (Honours) from the Australian
Administration (Accountancy) with
of Arts (Architecture)/Bachelor of Arts National University (for students in
Honours and Master in Public Policy
(Industrial Design) and Master of Science the University Scholars Programme)
• Bachelor of Business Administration
(Project Management) • Joint Bachelor of Science (Honours)
with Honours/Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours)/Bachelor of from NUS and Bachelor of Philosophy
Administration (Accountancy) with
Social Sciences (Honours) and Master in (Honours) from the Australian
Honours and Master of Science
Public Policy National University (for students in
(Management)
the University Scholars Programme)
• Bachelor of Computing with Honours
With Overseas Partners • Joint Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from
and Master of Science (Management)
NUS and the University of North
• Bachelor of Engineering {any • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Life
Carolina-Chapel Hill
discipline except Engineering Science} Sciences from NUS and Master of
Research in Molecular Biophysics from • Joint Bachelor of Science (Honours)
and Master of Science (Management)
Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, from NUS and the University of North
• Bachelor of Laws and Master in Carolina-Chapel Hill
Public Policy King’s College London
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in • Joint Bachelor of Music from NUS
• Bachelor of Science (Real Estate) and and the Peabody Institute of The
Master of Urban Planning Chemistry from NUS and Master of
Science in Forensic Science/Analytical Johns Hopkins University
• Bachelor of Arts (Architecture) and • Joint Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Toxicology, from Faculty of Life Sciences
Master of Urban Planning from NUS and the University of
& Medicine, King’s College London
• Bachelor of Arts (Architecture) and Dundee
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Life
Master of Landscape Architecture
Sciences from NUS and Master of Science
• Bachelor of Arts (Architecture) and
in Forensic Science/Analytical Toxicology,
Master of Architecture
from Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine,
• Bachelor of Social Sciences with King’s College London
Honours and Master of Social
• Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences from
Sciences in Psychology
NUS and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
from Faculty of Veterinary & Agricultural nus.edu/jointdegrees
Sciences, University of Melbourne
nus.edu/concurrentdegrees
NUS Undergraduate Viewbook 2020/2021 29l
More specias
Special programme
available at’s
Innovation
& Design
Programmes each faculty
website
Programme (iDP)
Faculty of Engineering
Have a burning desire to push the
If you dream of joining the next generation of
limits of your education, specialise in entrepreneurs and innovators, consider iDP. We
entrepreneurship, or jump right into teach you design, business and entrepreneurship
research? You have come to the right place. – and put you and your peers from diverse
disciplines to work on projects with real-world
impact.
Engineering
Projects are clustered under five areas of interest:
Better Healthcare, Urban Mobility, Smarter Living,
Scholars Programme Sustainable Cities, and Intelligent Systems – areas
that tackle today’s urgent and emerging issues.
(E-Scholars) Some projects span across semesters, so you can
deep-dive into the problem, devise solutions, test
Faculty of Engineering them and refine them.
E-Scholars is a premier scholarship programme iDP is offered as a second major, and forms one
for the next generation of technology leaders. of three differentiated pathways for Faculty of
Beyond building your technical proficiency, we Engineering undergraduates. Also open to non-
are committed to your holistic development – engineering students.
nurturing you into a leader who can communicate
effectively and understand technology’s impact
on society from a global perspective.
KEY FEATURES www.eng.nus.edu.sg/idp
one-
• Bond-free scholarship covering both Bachelor of
Including a uter
time comp
Engineering (BEng) and Master of Science (MSc)
degrees
• Allowances for living expenses and global
experiences
allowance
Academics
• Accelerated BEng in three years in any of the 10
BEng programmes
• Master of Science (MSc) by coursework in the
fourth year in any Engineering-based MSc
programme. Alternatives include research-
based Master of Engineering (MEng), Doctor of
Philosophy (PhD) or Engineering Doctorate (EngD)
programmes.
Personal & Professional Development
• Two-year University Town Residential College stay
• Dialogues with technology leaders
• Close mentorship by professors
Global Insights
• Six-month internship and study stint at an NUS
Overseas College (NOC)
• Semester-long Student Exchange Programme (SEP)
or shorter winter/summer programmes (optional)
www.eng.nus.edu.sg/escholars
30 Think deeply. Learn boundlessly.Special Undergraduate
Programme in Research
Science (SPS) Opportunities
Faculty of Science Programme (UROP)
Various Faculties
SPS is a melting pot for the sciences. We gather
Faculty of Science students from different disciplines
and unify them into a tight-knit community through Think of UROP as an apprenticeship in research, where
multidisciplinary research, peer learning and student experienced researchers guide you to work at the
mentorship. forefront of cutting-edge projects. You learn to ask
the right questions, solve problems, think creatively,
We expose you to scientific disciplines outside your share ideas and collaborate with fellow researchers.
major (with the modules Atoms to Molecules, The Cell,
The Earth, and The Universe), offer you opportunities to To reap the benefits, you have to be committed.
do independent research (with the modules Discovering UROP takes up several hours a week during semester
Science, and Integrated Science Project), and give you time, and full-time if you do it over vacation. But it will
access to mentorship from your seniors (you too can be worth it, because UROP complements what we
apply to mentor juniors in years three and four). teach you in class – an avenue to put your newfound
knowledge to work. Maybe even springboard to a
You will develop transferable scientific, computational career in research.
and communication skills essential for the 21st century
workplace. So join us and see for yourself why SPS is Offered at the following Faculties/Schools/Residential
not only exciting, fun and rewarding, but also valuable. Colleges: Arts & Social Sciences, Computing,
Dentistry, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science,
University Scholars Programme, and Tembusu College.
sps.nus.edu.sg
nus.edu/urop
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