Prospectus AY2008 2009

A Leading Global University Centred In Asia
Undergraduate Prospectus
2009- 2010
CONTENTS
Presidents Message A Leading Global University Centred in Asia NUS The Environs Student Life and Campus Living A Flexible Education University Scholars Programme Student Exchange Programme NUS Overseas Colleges The Spirit of Enterprise NUS Centre for the Arts Schools/Faculties Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences NUS Business School School of Computing Faculty of Dentistry School of Design and Environment Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Law Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music Faculty of Science Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Admissions Information Tuition Fees and MOE Tuition Grant Scholarships Student Financial Aid Admission Criteria and Application Procedures 106 108 109 111 24 30 40 48 54 60 72 78 84 88 100 1 2 3 4 6 8 14 18 21 22
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Undergraduate Studies
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
Dear 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 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 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 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
A LEADING GLOBAL UNIVERSITY CENTRED IN ASIA

ROM 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 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 Worlds 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-ofthe-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 denition 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 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. Whats 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 nd yourself gaining a competitive edge that will equip you to thrive in any environment, carving for yourself a successful career in the future.
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NUS : THE ENVIRONS
ERFECTLY 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 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 farung 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 sufcient 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 LIVING

CULTURE
NLIVENING 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 youre looking to indulge in cultural and social activities, you will nd that theres always a kaleidoscope of activities to keep you entertained.
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HOP ON THE SOCIAL BANDWAGON! JOIN STUDENT CLUBS AND SOCIETIES.

Its 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 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 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 reects 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
US Undergraduate programmes strike a healthy balance of depth and breadth that would satisfy both the need for specialisation as well as full the broader expectations of a university education. With an education at NUS, you will be well-poised for a fullling 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.
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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 worlds 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 elds, providing them with the versatility to work in different elds when they graduate. A student who satises 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!
Degree? Now you can do them concurrently at NUS! You may declare concurrent Bachelors and Masters degrees if you satisfy the requirements of both. The concurrent programmes allow you to complete your Bachelors and Masters 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 Master of Science (Management) Bachelor of Laws and Master in Public Policy Bachelor of Computing and Master of Science (Management) Bachelor of Computing and Master of Entertainment Technology Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Science (Management)
MINOR PROGRAMMES AND DOUBLE MAJOR PROGRAMMES

Interested in Marketing, but want to learn more about Psychology? Cant 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 exibility, NUS provides an education that is not articially 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!
CONCURRENT BACHELOR-MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Thinking of doing your Masters after your Bachelors
UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME
HE 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 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 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 certicate that recognises them as University Scholars.
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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) Clothing Identities (USP Module UWC2101N) Evolution (USP Module ULS2202) Power, Space and Pleasure (USP Module UWC2101H) Interpreting Consumerism (USP Module UWC2101I)
Investigates the mind from the points of view of biology, philosophy, and psychology. Investigates how clothing relates to identity from the points of view of literature, history, and sociology. Investigates competing theories and asks why some are accepted over others. Examines how our surroundings inuence the way we think, from the points of view of urban planning, literature, and philosophy. Investigates the relationship between human nature and consumption, from the points of view of sociology, business, and popular culture. Studies contemporary art made possible by new technologies, from both creative and theoretical points of view. Investigates how we experience, think, and talk about sound.
Cyberart (USP Module UAR2201) Sonic Arts and Sciences (USP Module UAR2204) How Technologies Work (USP Module UPC2203) Ethics and the Environment (USP Module UPI2205)
Examines the physical principles behind everyday technologies, and their impact on society and the environment. Examines the ethical grounds on which we make decisions about the environment, from the points of view of ecology, biology, and philosophy. Asks how cognition, attitudes, and values affect human behaviour, from the points of view of sociology, psychology, and organisational behaviour.
Human Relations (USP Module UHB2201)
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 Chinas Peking University, Japans Waseda University, and Indias 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.
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 LOreal 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 nd employment in major organisations in the private and public sectors, with many holding prestigious management associate appointments.
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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, 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 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 specically 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 signicant 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 caseby-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).
WHAT USP GRADUATES AND STUDENTS SAY

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-theclassroom 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
Mikail Lo, Heather Chi Xin Ci, Sarah Cheng Xue Mei and Muhd Ibnur Rashad
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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 : usphelp@nus.edu.sg 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 likeminded friends the dening criteria of an enjoyable education! Heather Chi Xin Ci Geography + USP, Second Year Won NUS Student Achievement Awards 2008 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 thats United, Strong and Progressive. Its 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 Won NUS Student Achievement Awards 2008 for Enterprise
STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME

HE 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.
ASIA/AUSTRALASIA
Name : Lynn Foo Hui Peng Faculty : Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Host University/Country : University of Hong Kong/China Reecting back on how this student exchange programme in Hong Kong has beneted 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.
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.
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.
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AMERICAS
Name : Nattaya Suebjaklap Faculty : NUS Business School Host University/Country : University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)/USA For me, the NUS student exchange programme has been a very fullling 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.
EUROPE
Name : Tran Phuong Nhung Faculty : NUS Business School 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 : Lynn Chua Faculty : Faculty of Science Host University/Country : Universit 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?
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.
OUR UNIVERSITY-WIDE EXCHANGE PARTNERS

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 Queens 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 Xian 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 cole Centrale Paris cole des Mines de Paris cole Nationale des Ponts et Chausses (ENPC) cole Nationale Suprieure de lElectronique et de ses Applications (ENSEA) cole Suprieure dlectricit (SUPELEC) Institut dEtudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po) Institut National des Sciences Appliques de Lyon (INSA Lyon) Telecom Paris Tech Telecom Sud Paris Grenoble INP Universit Joseph Fourier, Grenoble I (UJF) Universit Paris Dauphine Universit Paris Pantheon Sorbonne (Paris I) Universit Paris Sorbonne (Paris IV) Universit Paris Sud XI Universit Pierre Mends France, Grenoble II Universit Technologie de Troyes (UTT) Universit 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 Tbingen 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
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MEXICO Instituto Tecnolgico 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 Science & Technology 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
Science & Technology Korea University Seoul National University
University of Sussex University of York
USA Arizona State University Boston University Carleton College SWEDEN Carnegie Mellon University Chalmers University of Technology Case Western Reserve University Gteborg University Clarkson University Lund University College of William & Mary University of Stockholm Cornell University Uppsala University Emory University SWITZERLAND Georgia Institute of Technology Swiss Federal Institute of Pennsylvania State University Technology Lausanne (EPFL) Purdue University ETH Zurich Rice University University of Geneva Texas A&M University University of Lausanne Tulane University University of Zurich University of Arizona University of California TAIWAN (Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, National Cheng Kung University Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, National Taiwan University Santa Cruz, San Diego, Riverside) UK University of Connecticut Durham University University of Hawaii, Manoa Imperial College London University of Illinois at Kings College London Urbana - Champaign Lancaster University University of Miami Royal Holloway University of London University of Michigan, Ann Arbor University of Birmingham University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill University of Bristol University of Oregon University of Edinburgh University of Pennsylvania University of Glasgow University of Pittsburgh University of Leeds University of Southern California University of Manchester University of Texas, Austin University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne University of Virginia University of Nottingham University of Washington, Seattle University of Wisconsin Madison University of Southampton SPAIN Universidad Autnoma de Madrid
CONTACT DETAILS
For more information, please contact: International Relations Ofce 3rd Storey, Unit 03-03, Shaw Foundation Alumni House, 11 Kent Ridge Drive, Singapore 119244 Email : sepenquiry@nus.edu.sg Website : www.nus.edu.sg/iro
NUS OVERSEAS COLLEGES

US 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 Bachelors degree. The benets are plenty and you will return to Singapore with an entrepreneurial mindset and a global perspective.
OUR OVERSEAS COLLEGES
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. Royal Institute of Technology Stockholm
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 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. Indian Institute of Science Bangalore
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NUS COLLEGE IN SHANGHAI (NCSH) Shanghai is chosen as the third location for the overseas colleges because it is one of Chinas 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.
Fudan University Shanghai
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. University of Pennsylvania Bio Valley
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 startups. Stanford University Silicon Valley
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.
Tsinghua University Beijing
OUR STUDENTS ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Students have beneted 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 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 ve 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 companys NeatCo Asia has successfully launched his rst product, NeatScan To Ofce 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,
Eric Cher NUS College in Bio Valley Alumni
Winne Soh NUS College in Shanghai Alumni
Sarabjit Singh NUS College in Bio Valley Alumni
CONTACT DETAILS
For more information, please contact: NUS Overseas Colleges A Division of NUS Enterprise 21 Heng Mui Keng Terrace, Level 5 National University of Singapore Singapore 119613 Tel : +65 6516 8063 Fax : +65 6776 5031 Email : nocquery@nus.edu.sg Website : www.nus.edu.sg/enterprise/noc
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THE SPIRIT OF ENTERPRISE
SIDE 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 rst initiatives. Closer to home, other NUS Enterprise initiatives allow students to experience entrepreneurship 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 Singapores economy and beyond. Find out more at www.nus.edu.sg/enterprise!
NUS CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
US 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, lm, production and visual arts. CFA presents a rich calendar of arts events, such as the annual NUS Arts Festival and Dance Reections. 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
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 Singapores 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 CFAs administration.
Welcome back to campus event organised by NUS Centre For the Arts at University Cultural Centre
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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 festivals 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 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. Aparna Ramachandran Nambiar, NUS Indian Dance alumni, currently working in the Venues Management at CFA NUS Chinese Orchestra
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 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
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 Indian Dance
FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

HE Faculty Of Arts And Social Sciences (FASS) is one of the oldest in the University, with origins dating back to the founding of Rafes 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.
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DEGREES OFFERED Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours)
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 full 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.)
SYEDA SANA RAHMAN Graduated with 1st class honours in Political Science Faculty 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 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 todays 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 companys 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 edged economists and lawyers with special knowledge of the interconnections between the two disciplines. They will be in high demand from law rms with international presence, large commercial banks and government bodies.
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.
This joint degree will enable students, who do well enough, to complete parts 1 and 2 of the qualication 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/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 fth years of their study in the School of International Liberal Studies at Waseda University, Japan.
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.
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (HONOURS IN ACTUARIAL STUDIES AND ECONOMICS) WITH THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU)
SUBJECT Chinese Language/ Chinese Studies
PREREQUISITES 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 qualications should approach the department for clarication.
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SUBJECT Communications and New Media Economics English Language/ English Literature
PREREQUISITES Open to all registered students of the Faculty Open to all registered students of the Faculty 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 Open to all registered students of the Faculty Open to all registered students of the Faculty Open to all registered students of the Faculty Previous knowledge of Japanese is not required 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
Geography History Japanese Studies
Malay Studies
Philosophy Political Science Psychology Social Work
Open to all registered students of the Faculty Open to all registered students of the Faculty A pass in Mathematics at GCE O level or its equivalent Open to all registered students of the Faculty Must have the aptitude for, and a strong interest in, working with people Open to all registered students of the Faculty Open to all registered students of the Faculty Open to all registered students of the Faculty Exempted from NUS Qualifying English Test OR Passed NUS Qualifying English Test OR Exempted from further CELC Remedial English modules
Sociology Southeast Asian Studies South Asian Studies Theatre Studies
WHY SHOULD YOU STUDY WITH US?

Breadth, Depth, Choice We offer breadth and depth, combined with 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 Facultys 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.
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 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.
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 nance broadcasting and journalism editorial work and publishing information technology tourism planning transport planning social work survey research and statistical analysis teaching and research domestic and international consultancy economic and urban planning
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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 fashelp@nus.edu.sg 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 Deans Ofce Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences National University of Singapore The Shaw Foundation Building AS7, Level 6, 5 Arts Link Singapore 117570 Tel : +65 6516 6164/8033/8036 Fax : +65 6773 6878 Email : fasbox3@nus.edu.sg (research) : fasbox4@nus.edu.sg (coursework) Website : www.fas.nus.edu.sg/graduate
NUS BUSINESS SCHOOL
US Business School, Asias Global Business School, offers the regions 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 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.
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Among Asias Top 3; Singapores 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 Asias most outstanding faculty members and brightest students, earning our School worldwide recognition from prestigious organisations. We are: Mochtar Riady Building
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 eld of management development. Our global rankings include: No. 20 globally for the Executive MBA programme (Financial Times 2008) No. 6 for International Students
YANG SUE ANN Year 4 (BBA Hons) NUS Business School

NUS Business School has given me the opportunity to develop myself as a wellrounded 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 LOreal Brandstorm 2009 as well as the winner of the Global Business Case Competition at the University of Washington. I have denitely had the best four years of my life.
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 Pacic 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, 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.
Students who choose Accountancy will nd themselves at a distinct advantage. Our BBA (Acc.) programme is a professional qualication 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.
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 Certied 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 todays 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 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 rst year of study, if they meet the minimum admission criteria set by both Schools.
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).
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.
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ACCOUNTANCY) [BBA (ACC.)]/ BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ACCOUNTANCY) WITH HONOURS [BBA (ACC.) (HONS)]
The BBA (Acc.) programme is a professional qualication
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 programmes main aim is to train business-savvy engineers. Students in this
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programme are trained to be highly qualied professional engineers, able to full any requirements in the diverse elds of engineering. At the same time, they are equipped with the necessary business knowledge in areas like organisational behaviour, 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 todays 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 elds. This programme offers students the best of both worlds in exploring two complex 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 inuential role in todays 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, 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 fulls 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 programmes modules simultaneously with their regular course requirements. Generally, students need to complete only an extra years 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.
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 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 (prework experience) management masters 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-prot 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 Single Degree Programmes Business Administration (BBA)
SUBJECT PREREQUISITES
SELECTION TEST/INTERVIEW
Pass in H1 Mathematics or pass in O Level Additional Mathematics or IB Pass in SL Mathematics 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 Communications & New Media Pass in H1 Mathematics or pass in O Level Additional Mathematics or IB Pass in SL Mathematics Pass in H1 Mathematics or pass in O Level Additional Mathematics or IB Pass in SL Mathematics Pass in H2 Mathematics or IB Higher Level Mathematics Pass in H2 Mathematics or IB Higher Level Mathematics Yes
BBA (ACC.) and Communications & New Media
Yes
BBA and Computing
No
BBA (ACC.) and Computing
No
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DEGREE COURSE BBA and Law
SUBJECT PREREQUISITES 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 qualications 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
SELECTION TEST/INTERVIEW 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 qualications 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 Level Additional Mathematics or IB Pass in SL Mathematics Pass in H1 Mathematics or pass in O Level Additional Mathematics or IB Pass in SL Mathematics Pass in H1 Mathematics or pass in O Level Additional Mathematics or IB Pass in SL Mathematics Pass in H1 Mathematics or pass in O Level Additional Mathematics or IB Pass in SL Mathematics
Yes
BBA (ACC.) and Master of Public Policy
Yes
BBA and Master of Science (Management)
Yes
BBA (ACC.) and Master of Science (Management)
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 nancial difculties. Our students are eligible for over 100 such scholarships/ awards. SCHOLARSHIPS NUS Business Deans 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
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 ones 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
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VIBRANT STUDENT LIFE

The NUS Students Business Club (Bizad Club) is the schools 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 ofces and over 27,000 Alumni members. The Club therefore plays a signicant role in establishing NUS Business School as a world-renowned institution with a vibrant and closeknit community of Bizaders past, present and future. The Bizad Club organises many exciting activities all year round. From Freshmen Orientation Projects to corporatefriendly networking sessions with the Whos Who in the Industry, the Club essentially hones effective leadership and management skills critical to a successful career, accomplished through fun and memorable activities.
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 realworld 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 ofce 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 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 LOreal Brandstorm 2008, represented by team The Pinnacle Third place at the International Finals LOreal Brandstorm 2008
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 Certied 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 ow of investment information and knowledge from qualied professionals to members Uni-Y seeks to benet the community through social entrepreneurship programmes designed to help those in need.
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 inuential market practitioners. These passionate individuals ensure that our BBA (Acc.) students will be topcalibre Accountancy professionals. The advisers are: Mr Chaly Mah, CEO and Country Managing Partner, Deloitte and Touche Mr Peter Barker, CFO-Asia Pacic, 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, Rafes Campus
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 CapitaLands 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
CHANG WEI-YING CHARLENE-JAYNE Year 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 nancial hub.
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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
To Apply for Undergraduate Admission 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 Email : bba@nus.edu.sg For Graduate Programmes (Coursework) Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Website : http://mba.nus.edu Email : mba@nus.edu.sg NUS Double Degree MBAs Website : http://imba.nus.edu Email : imba@nus.edu.sg UCLA-NUS Executive MBA Website : http://ucla.nus.edu Email : ucla@nus.edu.sg Asia Pacic Executive MBA (English) Website : http://apexe.nus.edu Email : apexe@nus.edu.sg Asia Pacic Executive MBA (Chinese) Website : http://apexc.nus.edu Email : apexc@nus.edu.sg For Graduate Programmes (Research) Doctor of Philosophy Website : http://phdmgt.nus.edu Email : phdenquiry@nus.edu.sg For Executive Programmes Website : http://execed.nus.edu Email : exec_edu@nus.edu.sg
SCHOOL OF COMPUTING
www.comp.nus.edu.sg
US 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.
LI HONGYANG Year 4, Double Degree Programme in Computer Science and Mathematics School of Computing
At NUS School of Computing, Ive been able to select a range of modules that span various branches of Computer Science. This wide exposure has given me great exibility in pursuing my academic interests. I have also beneted 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, Im proud to say that the selflearning skills that Ive developed at the School have given me the condence to adapt to the rapidly changing technologies.
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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.
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.
NUS School of Computing offers 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. SoCs 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 certied 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 rst year course in computer science fundamentals, and apply to enter the programme on the strength of their rst-year results.
design, databases, networking, theory and algorithms, multimedia, articial 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 rst year course in computer science fundamentals, and apply to enter the programme on the strength of their 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 signicant 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 (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 (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 rst year study of electronic commerce subjects at SoC, and apply to enter the programme on the strength of their rst-year results.
BACHELOR OF COMPUTING (COMPUTER SCIENCE) (HONOURS) PROGRAMME

This programme produces graduates with strong and diversied technical knowledge of computer science and technology. It focuses on core principles and applications, including programming languages and systems, software
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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 procient 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 rst year study of information systems subjects at SoC, and apply to enter the programme on the strength of their rst-year results.
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 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. More details are available at: www.comp.nus.edu.sg/undergradprog/u-bcompcb_ brown.html
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 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 eld of entertainment technology that combines technology and ne arts to create new processes, tools, and vision for storytelling and entertainment. Trainees
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 Masters 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. More details are available at: 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/
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, 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. More details are available at: 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. More details are available at: www.comp.nus.edu.sg/undergradprog/u-ddp_cs_ maths.shtml
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, nance
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DEGREE COURSE Single Degree Programmes Computer Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering) (Honours)
SELECTION TEST /INTERVIEW
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 A good grade in either GCE A level/H1 level/ 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 (Communications and Media) (Honours) Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science) (Honours) Bachelor of Computing (E-Commerce) (Honours) Bachelor of Computing (Information Systems) (Honours)
No
Computing Bachelor of Computing (Computational Biology) (Honours) Concurrent programme Bachelor of Computing (Communications and Media) (Honours) (SoC, NUS) and Master of Entertainment Technology (ETC, CMU)
Same as above
Yes
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
DEGREE COURSE Double Degree Programmes Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science/Information Systems) and Bachelor of Business Administration/ Bachelor of Business Administration (Accountancy)
A good grade in either GCE A level/H1 level/ 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 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
Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science) and Bachelor of Science (Mathematics/Applied Mathematics)
No
Students without the relevant A level subject may need to take specied bridging modules (offered by Faculty of Science), depending on the specic 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.
TRAINING FOR TOMORROWS DIGITAL ECONOMY

NUS School of Computing operates from an advantageous position that allows it to prepare tomorrows graduates for the dynamic digital economy. Staffed by professors who are international experts in their elds, the School offers students a computing education that is wellinformed by the latest knowledge and 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 tomorrows 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.
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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 coles allow students to be exposed to and learn from foreign cultures, network with Singaporeans and foreigners, and acquire prociency in a third language. Participating Grande coles include coles 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 Ioana Cutcutache School of Computing This premium programme places students with established organisations (both local and overseas), to allow them rst-hand experience in industryrelated projects. This internship programme has the active support of government agencies and multinationals in sectors ranging from nancial services to interactive digital media and bioinformatics research. More details can be found at: 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 condent 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. More details can be found at: http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/undergradprog/u-specialprogramme. shtml
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. To Apply for Undergraduate Admission Please refer to the How to apply section in this publication, or visit www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/undergrad
FACULTY OF DENTISTRY
HE Faculty has its beginnings in 1929 as a department of the King Edward VII College of Medicine the 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.
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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 (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.
TANG HUIYUN MARIAN ELIZABETH Year 4 Faculty 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.
Under supervision, students will treat patients in their clinical years
PRE-CLINICAL SUBJECTS Anatomy Biochemistry Oral Biology
CLINICAL SUBJECTS Occlusion Medicine Surgery Paediatrics Oral Pathology
Physiology Dental Materials Cariology General Pathology
Operative Dentistry Prosthodontics Preventive Dentistry Dental Public Health Behavioural Science
Microbiology Pharmacology
Radiology Periodontology Endodontics Orthodontics Paediatric Dentistry
QUALIFICATIONS PRESENTED New A level syllabus (with H1/H2 results)
SUBJECT PREREQUISITES 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.
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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 Facultys 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 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
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Student attachment to Shanghai Jiatong University, China
CONTACT DETAILS
Faculty of Dentistry National University of Singapore National University Hospital, Level 3 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119074 Tel : +65 6772 4987 Fax : +65 6778 5742 Email : denbox2@nus.edu.sg Website : www.dentistry.nus.edu.sg 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.
SCHOOL OF DESIGN AND ENVIRONMENT

HE 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.
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DEPARTMENTS Architecture Building Real Estate
PROGRAMMES Architecture Industrial Design Project & Facilities Management Real Estate
DEGREES Bachelor of Arts (Architecture) (Honours) Bachelor of Arts (Industrial Design) (Honours) Bachelor of Science (Project & Facilities Management) (Honours) Bachelor of Science (Real Estate) (Honours)
LEWINA LEE YI CHEN Year 3 (Architecture) School of Design and Environment Commitment 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 students interests within and without the campus.
EXCELLENT LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Graduates from the School have contributed signicantly 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 SDEs programmes, the systems and procedures for programme management, the standards attained by students, and the performance of its graduates. The Schools laboratories are equipped with innovative facilities for research in acoustics, building services, 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 full 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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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DURATION (YEARS)
MAJOR SUBJECTS
PREREQUISITES A Levels International Baccalaureate (IB) Pass in SL Mathematics or Chemistry or Physics
Bachelor of Arts (Architecture) (Honours)
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
Bachelor of Arts (Industrial Design) (Honours)
Design History and Theory of Industrial Design Interface and contextual studies Engineering and Technology
Yes
Bachelor of Science (Project & Facilities Management) (Honours)
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)
Real Estate Finance and Investment Real Estate Development and Management Urban Policy and Urban Planning
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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 rms or architectural departments of a government or statutory body to practise locally or internationally. There are also opportunities in related 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 nd a wide range of employment opportunities in project development, project management, consulting and contracting 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 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 elds of investment banking, fund management, wealth management and insurance.
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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 akisec@nus.edu.sg Project and Facilities Management bdgsec@nus.edu.sg Real Estate rstsec@nus.edu.sg 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 School of Design and Environment National University of Singapore 4 Architecture Drive Singapore 117566 Fax : +65 6776 3190 Email : sdecth@nus.edu.sg (coursework) : sdewmy@nus.edu.sg (research) Website : www.sde.nus.edu.sg
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
21st CENTURY ENGINEERING EDUCATION AT NUS
HE 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 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.
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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.
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) Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial and Systems Engineering) Bachelor of Engineering (Materials Science and Engineering) Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
Double Degree Programmes:
TAN PEIHAO RAYMOND Year 4 (Electrical Engineering) Faculty of Engineering Marathon 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 lifes challenges including my future career.
Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Arts (Economics) Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Business Administration 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 coles
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)
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 specic engineering course at the point of entry or opt for a common engineering programme before proceeding to a specic engineering course after a year of study. We have a wide array of specic 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 difculties 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.
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CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING

www.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 reects 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 nations 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 signicantly boosted the contribution of this sector to Singapores economy. The integrated training of our graduates in ChE and biological sciences prepares them well for this exciting growth area.
CIVIL ENGINEERING
www.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 efcient 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 engineerleaders with strong fundamentals in civil engineering supplemented with knowledge in management, economics and law.
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
www.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 signicant 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, articial intelligence, biomedical computing and others.
intelligent systems, energy systems, renewal energies, robotics, communications and integrated circuit design.
ENGINEERING SCIENCE
www.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 Singapores 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 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 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 scientic background for leadership roles in R&D, government and civilian jobs.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
www.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,
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

www.ese.nus.edu.sg Environmental Science & Engineering (ESE) is an exciting and rewarding eld. The programme encourages a multidisciplinary approach to solving complex environmental problems, and equips students with a sound scientic 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.
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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 ENGINEERING

www.ise.nus.edu.sg Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) emphasises efciency 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 efciency 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.
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 sufcient practical knowledge and experience. The department also offers two certied specialisations of Polymeric and Biomedical Materials and Nanostructured Materials/nanotechnology.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
www.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 exibility to work in a wide range of industries. Students rst acquire knowledge ranging from materials, manufacturing and mechanics to 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
MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

www.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
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.
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 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.
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
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DISCIPLINES
INDUSTRIES* (CAREER OPPORTUNITIES) Biomedical devices, hospitals and medical centers, biomedical science/ life sciences and biotechnology
MAJOR SUBJECTS/ AREAS OF SPECIALISATION* Biomaterials/tissue engineering, biomechanics, biomedical electronics and imaging
Bioengineering
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 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) Academic R&D labs Industry R&D labs in: Semiconductor & microelectronics Data storage & media Scientic instrumentation Chemicals & environmental Computational, design and consultancy Start-up nanotechnology & other hi-tech companies
MAJOR SUBJECTS/ AREAS OF SPECIALISATION* Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Computational Engineering Science, Energy Systems, Bioimaging and Optics
Engineering Science
Environmental Science & Engineering
Petroleum, petrochemical and chemical process industries, safety, health, environmental consulting industries, research and utilities Manufacturing, logistics and supply chains, airlines, banking /management consultancy, telecommunication and utilities, defence, leisure
Air and water pollution abatement, industrial safety and health, solid waste management and environmental management
Industrial & Systems Engineering
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, materialsrelated research in Research Institutes, nanotechnology and nano-materials, materials in batteries and fuel-cells, special metals and composites in aerospace industries 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
Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace, automotive, biomedical, control and automation, engineering consultancy, manufacturing, materials processing, mechanical engineering services, oil and gas, power generation, semiconductor, thermal environment
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THE GLOBAL COMPETITIVE EDGE

One Choice, Innite Possibilities Why Engineering@NUS is the choice: A global university ranked among the worlds best in the 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 exible broad-based education, which enables students to pursue their educational objectives such as being equipped for cutting-edge multidisciplinary research or becoming more businesssavvy 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 H2 Mathematics, and H2 Chemistry, and H2 Physics1
PREREQUISITES FOR STUDENTS OFFERING THE IB CURRICULUM HL Mathematics, and HL Chemistry, and HL Physics2
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Environmental Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Bioengineering3 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Computer Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Industrial and Systems Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Materials Science and Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering
H2 Mathematics, and H2 Physics1 or H2 Chemistry
HL Mathematics, and HL Physics2 or HL Chemistry
B.ENG. PROGRAMME
DURATION (YEARS)
PREREQUISITES FOR STUDENTS OFFERING H2 CURRICULUM Good grades in H2 Mathematics, and H2 Physics
PREREQUISITES FOR STUDENTS OFFERING THE IB CURRICULUM Good grades in HL Mathematics, and HL Physics
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Engineering Science
Double Degree Programmes4: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Arts (Economics) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Economics Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Business Administration Honours (Accountancy) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Business Administration (Accountancy)
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
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Materials Science and Engineering/ Bachelor of Science (Physics)
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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 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 rst year
Students without H1 or H2 Physics need to have O level or equivalent in Physics and will be required to take specied Physics bridging modules offered by the Faculty of Science. Students without HL Physics will be required to take specied Physics bridging modules offered by the Faculty of Science.
Students without H2 Biology or its equivalent must read a bridging module, LSM1301 General Biology in the rst year. Those without a H2 pass in Chemistry or its equivalent will have to read the Chemistry bridging module (CM1417) in the rst year.
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All Engineering Programmes except Engineering Science Programmes.
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CONTACT DETAILS
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. 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
Final Year Project students working in the Bioengineering Laboratories
NUS-ECO1 at the Nogaro racetrack in France
FACULTY OF LAW
HE 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 Asias 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 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.
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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 fouryear LL.B. Degree. Other students may enter the faculty after completing a rst degree at a university in another discipline. These students with a 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).
JOANNA JOY TAN Year 3 Faculty 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 PROGRAMMES

Our Double Honours Degree Programmes offer our students a quality education, leveraging on interdisciplinary opportunities in a university ranked amongst the worlds best.
DOUBLE HONOURS DEGREE PROGRAMME WITH NUS BUSINESS SCHOOL

Business Administration and Law www.nus.edu.sg/prog/bbalaw/overview.html Students who successfully complete this 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 ve-year programme will be awarded both Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degrees.
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 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 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 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 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 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.
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SUBJECT Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) Degree
PREREQUISITES Applicants with A level qualications 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 qualications 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 qualications 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 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 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 Laws 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 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 nd our law graduates in practice as an advocate and solicitor; as a legal ofcer in the government, judiciary or legal service, or private sector; as an executive in various 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 Email : lawUGadm@nus.edu.sg Website : www.law.nus.edu.sg/prospective/llb.htm Frequently-Asked Questions : www.law.nus.edu.sg/prospective/admfaqs.htm To Apply for Undergraduate Admission Please refer to the Admission Criteria and Application Procedures section in this publication, or visit the Ofce of Admissions website at www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/undergrad for more details. Enquiries on Admissions to Graduate Programmes Tel : +65 6516 3630 Fax : +65 6779 0979 Email : lawGRADadm@nus.edu.sg Website : www.law.nus.edu.sg/prospective/postgraduate.htm Mailing Address Faculty of Law National University of Singapore 469G Bukit Timah Road Eu Tong Sen Building Singapore 259776
YONG LOO LIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

HE Yong Loo Lin School Of Medicine was 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 reect its status as an academic institution of university status. In 1949, the college amalgamated with Rafes 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 familys vision and commitment. Today, the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine offers one of the nest undergraduate medical programmes in the Asia Pacic 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 rst intake in August 2006.
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The long tradition of medical education, research and healthcare by the School of Medicine has contributed signicantly to Singapores 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 identied 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 efcacy 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).
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COURSES
DEGREES Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.,B.S) Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (Honours)
DARIUS BEH Year 3 Yong Loo Lin School Of Medicine

As a Medical student, I nd the challenging curriculum balanced with lots of opportunities to experience the diversity of University life. Med School isnt just all about learning how to save lives its about having a fullling and enjoyable one too.
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Departments Anaesthesia Anatomy Biochemistry Community, Occupational and Family Medicine Diagnostic Radiology
Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ophthalmology Orthopaedic Surgery Otolaryngology Paediatrics Pathology Pharmacology
Medicine Physiology Microbiology Psychological Medicine Nursing (Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies) Surgery
DEGREES Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
DURATION (YEARS) 5
PREREQUISITES 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)
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
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THE BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND BACHELOR OF SURGERY (M.B.,B.S.) PROGRAMME

The undergraduate medical programme is a 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 Singapores 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 patientcenteredness, 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 rst year of study devoting signicant 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 procient 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
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Information Literacy, Critical Thinking, EvidenceBased Medicine and Research Methodology Patient-Based Programme The Patient-based Programme starts with guided patient exposure in the rst year, allows expanded patient contact in the second year, and provides full-day clinical postings in the third through nal year. Such intensive bedside clinical instruction and experience help undergraduates to acquire clinical knowledge and skills in order to be effective house ofcers and procient medical practitioners.
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
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 Schools staff, is usually conducted during the vacation period in the rst to third year curriculum. The clinical departments also offer opportunities for research in the fourth and 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 nal year academic transcripts. In addition, research projects of excellence may be submitted for consideration for research prizes awarded by the School.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The 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 bodys defence (immunology and infection). The primary focus of the third, fourth and 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.
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 conrmed. 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
BOND
All graduates must serve a bond with the Government of Singapore following graduation from the medical course. Excluding housemanship, Singaporeans serve a veyear 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 Ofce of Admissions at www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/ undergrad. Shortlisted candidates will be notied by the Ofce 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 Ofcer (for NSF). The candidates 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 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.
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 Gees 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 reects 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: Anatomy and Physiology Pathophysiology Pharmacology Immunology Microbiology Psychology Sociology Contemporary Nursing Healthcare Ethics and Law
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 Universitys Online Bulletin at http://medicine.nus.edu.sg/corporate/appindivscheme.html
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.
Healthcare Management and Education Research and Evidence-based Practice Clinical Skills Clinical attachments in local hospitals and institutions Th i h t f i d t t There is a shortage of nursing graduates i most in 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.
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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 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 Admissions Please 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 Gan Assistant Manager Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine National University of Singapore Block MD11, #02-02 Clinical Research Centre 10 Medical Drive Singapore 117597 Tel : +65 6516 5532 Fax : +65 6778 5743 Email : medjghh@nus.edu.sg Website : www.med.nus.edu.sg/corporate For more information on BSc (Nursing) programme, please contact: Mrs Elaine Lee Senior Manager Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine National University of Singapore Level 3, Block E3A 7 Engineering Drive 1 Singapore 117574 Tel : +65 6516 3320 Fax : +65 6776 7135 Email : nurleee@nus.edu.sg Website : 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: Division of Research and Graduate Studies Deans Ofce Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine National University of Singapore Clinical Research Centre, Blk MD 11 10 Medical Drive Singapore 117597 Tel : +65 6516 3023 Fax : +65 6778 5743 Email : medbox1@nus.edu.sg 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 National University of Singapore Blk MD 5, Level 3 12 Medical Drive Singapore 117598 Tel : +65 6516 3300 Fax : +65 6773 1462 Email : dgms@nus.edu.sg Website : www.med.nus.edu.sg/dgms
YONG SIEW TOH CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

Asias international conservatory
HE Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music (YSTCM) is Singapores 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.
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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
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SIN SI ERN ABIGAIL Year 3, Piano major Yong 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 Ive 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. Ive also beneted from the exchange programme at the Peabody Institute and numerous masterclasses with visiting artists. There is never a dull moment at the conservatory!
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 students 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.
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.
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 Asias premier international conservatory, with its student population drawn from across the Asia-Pacic region. So far, our intake of students have come from the following countries: EAST ASIA China Taiwan South Korea Japan Hong Kong SOUTHEAST ASIA Singapore Malaysia Thailand Indonesia Vietnam Philippines Myanmar OTHERS Australia
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE

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 Conservatorys 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 ofcially opened in October 2006. Equipped with highquality 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.
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This mix of nationalities creates a distinctive environment in which students from different backgrounds come to understand better and learn from each others 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.
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.
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
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 Ofce to get a better understanding of the music education and performance in this unique Asias international conservatory.
CONTACT DETAILS
Tel : : : Fax : Email : Address : +65 6516 1167 +65 6516 8691 +65 6516 4197 +65 6872 6915 music@nus.edu.sg Conservatory Admissions Ofce Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music National University of Singapore 3 Estate Ofce Drive Singapore 117485
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
S 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 countrys 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.
TAY XUE LIAN SHERILYN Year 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 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. Ive gained valuable global experiences which has made me a more independent person in the process.
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DEPARTMENTS Biological Sciences Chemistry Mathematics Pharmacy Physics Statistics and Applied Probability
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 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 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 exibility of our curriculum, students can also choose to graduate within three years with a bachelors 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.
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 scientic 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 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 scientic 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 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, Scientic 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 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 todays economy vanish, it becomes essential for graduates to straddle across two or more related 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 scientic 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=UPCF) 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 eld of banking and 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 ( w w w. p hys i c s. n u s. e d u. s g / co r p o rat e / s t u d e nt / 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 freestructured double degree programmes. FACULTY-DESIGNED DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAMMES Currently the Faculty offers ve such programmes: Physics and Materials Science & Engineering Law and Life Sciences Computer Science and Mathematics/Applied Mathematics French Grandes coles 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.
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 coles 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 Diplme dIngnieur from the French Grande cole (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 Bachelors 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
three semesters studying at the ANUs Canberra campus. Upon successful completion of the JDPs requirements, students graduate with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree with the eld of study recorded. The degree carries the crests of both universities and certies 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 worlds most prestigious universities renowned for its environmental sciences, FOS offers Joint Minor Programmes in Environmental Biology and Environmental Chemistry. It is the 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 eld of forensic science involves the understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles behind the application of scientic techniques to criminal and civil investigations and litigations. In collaboration with Health Sciences Authority (HSA) and other law enforcement units, topics such as forensic
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
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identication, DNA proling, 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.
Technology International Research Opportunities Programme (MIT-IROP), mentored by research luminaries, engage in intensive research, discussions, experiments and scientic writing in a globally competitive environment. Caltech-SURF and MIT-IROP open doors to professions that require collaboration with scientic communities and individuals around the world.
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.
A THRIVING RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT

www.science.nus.edu.sg/research Besides education, FOS also places scientic 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 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 signicant 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 Identication System and a method for reversible storage of Hydrogen and materials for Hydrogen storage.
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 Facultys 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
CAREER PROSPECTS
Through rigorous training from our curriculum, our FOS graduates not only acquired in-depth discipline-specic 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 nancial sector, publishing, marketing, policy analysis, management consultancy and insurance industries.
MAJORS AND MINORS

DEGREE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS)1 BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE (HONOURS)1 4 years Applied Chemistry Food Science and Technology BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (PHARMACY) (HONOURS) 4 years Pharmacy
Duration Majors
4 years 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 )
Second Majors 2 (optional) Offered by FOS
Chemistry Financial Mathematics Life Sciences Mathematics Physics Statistics
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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) Financial Mathematics Forensic Science Life Sciences Mathematics Nanoscience Optical & Semiconductor Technology Physics Statistics
Double Degrees (optional) Duration Free-structured Faculty-designed 5 years Double degree combinations put together by students themselves Physics and Materials Science and Engineering Computer Science and Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Law and Life Sciences NUS-Waseda (for USP students) French Double Degree (with Grandes coles) NUS-ANU Joint Degree Programme (4 years duration)
Students can choose to exit the programme and graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree within three years. Students can also choose to read Second Majors or Minors offered by other faculties in NUS that are open to Science students.
ADMISSION CRITERIA
COURSE SUBJECT PREREQUISITES FOR SUBJECT PREREQUISITES FOR STUDENTS OFFERING H2 CURRICULUM 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 Mathematics
Streaming 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 Mathematics

Streaming 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. Good passes in HL Biology, HL Chemistry, and either HL Mathematics or HL Physics Good passes in HL Biology, HL Chemistry, and either HL Mathematics or HL Physics Students without passes in HL Biology or HL Chemistry may read the relevant bridging modules as entry requirements Good pass in HL Mathematics Good pass in HL Mathematics Good pass in HL Mathematics
Food Science and Technology* Life Sciences (Specialisation in Biology) (Hons) Life Sciences (Specialisation in Biomedical Science) (Hons) Life Sciences (Specialisation in Molecular and cell Biology) (Hons) Mathematics Applied Mathematics Quantitative Finance* Statistics (Specialisation in Biostatistics) (Hons)+ Statistics (Specialisation in Finance and Business Statistics) (Hons)+ Physics (Specialisation in Astrophysics) (Hons) Physics (Specialisation in Physics in Technology) Pharmacy
Good H2 passes or equivalent in Biology, Chemistry, and either Mathematics or Physics Good H2 passes or equivalent in Biology, Chemistry, and either Mathematics or Physics Students without H2 passes in Biology or Chemistry may read the relevant bridging modules as entry requirements Good H2 pass or equivalent in Mathematics Good H2 pass or equivalent in Mathematics Good H2 pass or equivalent in Mathematics
Good H2 passes or equivalent in Mathematics and Physics
Good passes in HL Mathematics and HL Physics
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.
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ADMISSION CRITERIA
Second Majors (Optional) Chemistry Good H2 pass or equivalent in Chemistry and at least a good O level pass in Mathematics Good H2 passes or equivalent in Biology, Chemistry, and either Mathematics or Physics Good H2 pass or equivalent in Mathematics Good H2 passes or equivalent in Mathematics and Physics Good H2 pass or equivalent in Mathematics Good H2 pass or equivalent in Mathematics Good pass in HL Chemistry and at least a good O Level/SL pass in Mathematics Good passes in HL Biology, HL Chemistry, and either HL Mathematics or HL Physics Good pass in HL Mathematics
Life Sciences
Mathematics
Physics
Good passes in HL Mathematics and HL Physics Good pass in HL Mathematics
Statistics
Financial Mathematics
Good pass in HL Mathematics
Minors (Optional) Analytical Chemistry Good H2 pass or equivalent in Chemistry Good H2 passes or equivalent in Physics, Chemistry and/or Biology Good H2 pass or equivalent in Mathematics Good pass in HL Chemistry
Biophysics
Good passes in HL Physics, HL Chemistry and/or HL Biology Good pass in HL Mathematics
Financial Mathematics Mathematics Statistics Forensic Science
Good H2 passes or equivalent in Chemistry and Biology

Subject to departmental approval
Good passes in HL Chemistry and HL Biology

Nanoscience
Good H2 pass or equivalent in Chemistry or Physics Good H2 pass or equivalent in Biology.

Good pass in HL Chemistry or HL Physics Good pass in HL Biology

Life Sciences
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 Chemistry or Physics Good passes in HL Chemistry or HL Physics
Environmental Biology
Good H2 passes or equivalent in Biology and Mathematics

Good passes in HL Biology and HL Mathematics

Environmental Chemistry
Good H2 passes or equivalent in Physics and Mathematics

Good passes in HL Physics and HL Mathematics

* 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.
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For students belonging to old A Level curriculum, good A level pass or equivalent in Mathematics or Further Mathematics is required.
Science Summer Programme 2007 Outgoing FOS Students, University of Toronto
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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: sciadmission@nus.edu.sg To Apply for Undergraduate Admission Please refer to the How to apply section in this publication, or visit www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/undergrad for more details.
Science Summer Programme 2008 Incoming students, University of New South Wales, University of Toronto, Australian National University and University College London
LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY
S countries in Southeast Asia and the Pacic 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 Singapores (NUS) Public Policy Programme, which was established in 1992 in collaboration with Harvard Universitys 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.
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Graduate Studies
The LKY School aims to be a centre of excellence for research and education in the elds of public policy and public management. Its mission is to provide opportunities for the education and training of the next generation of Asian policymakers 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 SAHROM Year 1 School of Public Policy

What Im 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 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.
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 inuencing public policy decisions. MPP students learn how to condently apply economic and management ideas and tools in order to analyse, design and manage efcient and effective public policies and organisations. The Schools 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 Universitys School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), the London School of Economics and Political Science, or the Institut dEtudes 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 schools placement test. Other qualications and experience may be accepted subject to approval by the NUS Board of Graduate Studies.
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 problembased 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-prot 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-prot organisations, international organisations and the private sector. COURSE PREREQUISITES 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 schools placement test. Other qualications and experience may be accepted subject to approval by the NUS Board of Graduate Studies. Required years of working experience: minimum 5 years. SELECTION TEST/INTERVIEW: YES
Kishore Mahbubani Dean and Professor in the Practice of Public Policy
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-prot sectors in the area of governance. It is targeted at accomplished senior ofcials 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.
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COURSE PREREQUISITES 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 Schools placement test. Other qualications and experience may be accepted subject to approval by the NUS Board of Graduate Studies. Required years of minimum 8 years. working experience: Professor T.J Pempel delivering a lecture entitled : How Bush Bungled Asia
SELECTION TEST/INTERVIEW: YES
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-prot sectors, this innovative programme aims to equip participants with the necessary mindsets and skills to improve their performance as leaders in their respective organisations. COURSE PREREQUISITES The SMP is designed for senior executives in the government, not-for-prot 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 signicant managerial experience. As the programme will be conducted in English, participants must be procient in the language. SELECTION TEST/INTERVIEW: NO
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-prot 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 scientic inquiry to address contemporary public policy issues. COURSE PREREQUISITES 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 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 dEtudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po) as well as Columbia Universitys 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 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.
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CONTACT DETAILS
For all enquiries regarding the courses, please contact: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy National University of Singapore Oei Tiong Ham Building 469C Bukit Timah Road Singapore 259772 Tel : +65 6516 6134 Fax : +65 6778 1020 Email : lkyspp@nus.edu.sg Website : www.lkyspp.nus.edu.sg
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
TUITION FEES AND MOE TUITION GRANT
A students 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 nonSingaporeans. 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: contact@moe.edu.sg Tel: (65) 6879 7333/4 Fax: (65) 6775 5826 Website: www.moe.gov.sg
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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 academicrelated activities.
ESTIMATED MONTHLY EXPENSES FOR UNDERGRADUATES

Visit www.nus.edu.sg/oam/ Chong Hui Hui NUS Business School Betty Tsai Faculty of Engineering Rayan Mohamed A M Alsuwaigh Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine 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 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
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 NUS Faculty Award
Tuition fee Living allowance of S$6,000 per year
Award
Exxonmobil Public Scholarship
LKY-Step Award
University Engineering Scholarship Tuition fee Living allowance of S$3,500 per year
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
Eligibility
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 qualications (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. Conditions of Award 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
Application
Deadline
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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 AsiaPacic regions. Khoo Teck Puat Scholarship Awarded to needy students who have done well academically. Open to students from Singapore and China. Scholarship (administered by Ofce of Financial Aid) All undergraduate students with outstanding results. For more information, visit www.nus.edu.sg/oam/scholarship
bursaries and work-study opportunities are administered by the Ofce of Financial Aid (OFA) within the Ofce 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.
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID

The University is committed to a needs-blind meritbased admission policy that ensures no deserving student is denied admissions because of nancial difculty. To help meet the educational expenses of nancially needy students, aid in the form of loans, scholarships,
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 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 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 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 applicants nancial status. Interested applicants can download the application form from our website and submit the completed form to us for processing.
nancial aid package conditional upon the successful application for loans under the TFL/CES/Mendaki TFS. The 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
Ofce of Admissions (Attn: Ofce of Financial Aid) National University Chin Tuan Wing, University Hall, Tan of Singapore University Hall, Tan Chin Tuan Wing, Lower Ground, Lower Ground, 21 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119077 21 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119077 Tel : +65 6516 2870 Tel : +65 6516 2870 Fax : +65 6774 4021 Fax : +65 6774 4021 Email : nancialaid@nus.edu.sg Website : www.nus.edu.sg/nancialaid
ELIGIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION

In order to be eligible for consideration, an applicant must have been offered admission to NUS.
NOTEBOOK OWNERSHIP SCHEME

This is a 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 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.
FINANCIAL AID AWARD

With the exception of Scholarship application which is merit-based, all applications for nancial aid must be supported by documentary evidence of family income, etc. Successful applicants will be offered a
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ADMISSION CRITERIA & APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2009-2010

The 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 Category A Description Application Period And Closing Dates Admission exercise opens 3 working days after the release of the 2008 SingaporeCambridge GCE A Level results in end February/ early March and closes on 1 April 2009. Admission exercise opens on 1 February 2009 and ends on 21 February 2009. How To Apply Mode(S) Of Application Fee Payment DBS/POSBank ATM/Bank draft/ Cheque/Visa or MasterCard/NETS - S$10
Applicants, regardless of nationality, presenting the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A Level results.
Apply online through the NUS website to be considered for admission to NUS.
Category B
Applicants, regardless of nationality, presenting an acceptable Diploma from a Polytechnic in Singapore.
Apply online through the NUS website to be considered for admission to NUS. Apply online through Category A OR Category B OR Category E depending on qualication(s) presented. Apply online through the NUS website to be considered for admission to NUS. Apply online through the NUS website using the International application form for admission to NUS. 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 DBS/POSBank ATM/Bank draft/ Cheque/Visa or MasterCard/NETS - S$10
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 qualication(s) presented.
Category D
International applicants presenting international qualications.
Admission exercise opens on 15 October 2008. The closing date varies depending on the qualications presented. Please refer to our website. Admission exercise opens on 1 February 2009 and ends on 21 February 2009.
Bank draft/ Cheque/Visa or MasterCard/NETS (if in Singapore) - S$20 DBS/POSBank ATM/Bank draft/ Cheque/Visa or MasterCard/NETS - S$10
Category E
1. Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents with international high school qualications OR qualications in addition to the SingaporeCambridge 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)
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma NUS High School Diploma
Applicants presenting International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Admission exercise opens on 15 October 2008 and ends on 1 April 2009. Admission exercise opens in December 2009.
Apply online using the NUS website to be considered for admissions. Apply online using the NUS website to be considered for admissions.
Bank draft/ Cheque/Visa or MasterCard/NETS (if in Singapore) $10 Bank draft/ Cheque/Visa or MasterCard/NETS (if in Singapore) $10
Applicants presenting a NUS High School Diploma.
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 Ofce of Admissions, NUS. Payment by cheque or bank draft Applicants 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 rst for admission to NUS and then for the USP at www.usp.nus.edu.sg
candidates will be notied 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. For more information, visit www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/interview.htm
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.
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 certicates will need to be translated into English for applicants who offer the Indonesian Ebtanas or the Vietnamese High School Graduation Examination results.
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 ofcially 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.
EXEMPTIONS
If you are successful in your application, you will be admitted to the 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.
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 qualications they are offering. Shortlisting for tests and interviews is based on actual results only. Shortlisted
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.
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CATEGORY A - APPLICANTS, REGARDLESS OF NATIONALITY, PRESENTING THE SINGAPORECAMBRIDGE 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 full 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.
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 MOEs website at: http://www.moe.gov.sg/cpdd/alevel2006/faqs. htm#Q29 The MT bonus points will be added to the SingaporeCambridge 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.
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.
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 lled in, applicants will be deemed as not interested for consideration under this scheme.
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 nal year of study at the Polytechnic can apply with their results obtained from their rst 5 semesters of study. They should submit their nal semester results to the Ofce 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: 80% Polytechnic results 20% 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.
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 ex _ oldcurriculum.htm for more information. You are strongly encouraged to visit our website regularly for more updates. For more information, visit www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/cata
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 CATEGORY B - APPLICANTS, REGARDLESS OF NATIONALITY, PRESENTING AN ACCEPTABLE DIPLOMA FROM A POLYTECHNIC IN SINGAPORE.
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
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CATEGORY C MATURE APPLICANTS, REGARDLESS OF NATIONALITY, PRESENTING THE SINGAPORECAMBRIDGE 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.
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 full the English Language requirement:

The University Score is calculated using a T score formula, which is computed as follows for AY2009-2010: 50% SAT I score Content prociency 25% 25% Experience and motivation
TEST EL1119 ILETS MUET O Level English TOEFL
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE SCORE C6 6.0 221 C6 50 for paper-based/ 213 for the computer-based/ 79-80 for internet-based
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 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.
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) 20092010. 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 Unied Examination Certicate (UEC) candidates opting for courses in Dentistry, Law, Medicine and/or Pharmacy are also required to take the UEE. Shortlisted applicants will be notied 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. For more information, visit www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/catd/uee
CONTENT PROFICIENCY
Content prociency 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
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 sufcient for candidates to make a competitive application.
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 qualication. Please note that for some qualications, additional requirements such as TOEFL/IELTS OR SAT I AND SAT II scores are applicable. Unless otherwise specied in the website, your complete application must reach the Ofce of Admissions by the application closing date. For more information, please refer to our website: www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/catd
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 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 sufcient 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 Ofce of Admissions by your application closing date failing which your application will be deemed incomplete and withdrawn from consideration.
CATEGORY E SINGAPOREANS OR SINGAPORE PERMANENT RESIDENTS WITH

International high school qualications Qualications 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 qualication listed at www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/cate and review carefully the admission requirements that apply to your high school qualication. The completed application must reach the Ofce of Admissions by 21 February 2009. For more information, visit www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/cate
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 Admissions National University of Singapore

University 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 Photographs in this prospectus were taken by The Photographic Society of NUS (Muhammad Firdauz Bin Abdul Rahman and Nicholas Lee) and contributions from various faculties/schools. All information contained is correct at the time of printing in February 2009. Updates, if any, will be posted on our website. Co. Registration No. 200604346E
Office of Admissions National University of Singapore

University Hall, Tan Chin Tuan Wing, Level Lower Ground, 21 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119077

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A Leading Global University Centred In Asia

Tan Chorh Chuan President National University of Singapore

A LEADING GLOBAL UNIVERSITY CENTRED IN ASIA

STEP INTO A WORLDCLASS EDUCATION

NUS : THE ENVIRONS

STUDENT LIFE AND CAMPUS LIVING

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

A BROAD CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

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WHAT USP GRADUATES AND STUDENTS SAY

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Business Administration (Accountancy) [BBA (ACC.)]

BBA (ACC.) and Communications & New Media

BBA and Computing

BBA (ACC.) and Computing

DEGREE COURSE BBA and Law

SELECTION TEST/INTERVIEW Yes

BBA (ACC.) and Law

BBA and Master of Public Policy

BBA (ACC.) and Master of Public Policy