UNDERGRADUATE Prospectus 2015-16 CONTENTS A Message from NTU President 3 NTU Education: From Freshman to Global Leader 4 Univer-City Life 8 Library 11 A Vibrant and Integrated IT Ecosystem 12 Learning Beyond Borders 13 A Right Start to Your Dream Career 14 Cultivating the Class Above the Best 15 Scholarships 17 Undergraduate Research Experience on CAmpus (URECA) 18 College of Engineering 19 College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences 26 College of Science 30 Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine 34 Nanyang Business School 36 National Institute of Education 38 Sport Science and Management 40 Minor Programmes 41 Application for Admission 42 Financial Assistance 58 Tuition Fees and Expenses 61 Welcome to Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and congratulations on your success in your academic journey so far. A MESSAGE FROM NTU PRESIDENT PROFESSOR BERTIL ANDERSSON The next step in your life is an important one as it lays the blueprint for your future. Your university years will be the most rewarding time of your life as it prepares you for your transformation from a student to a young working professional. At NTU, we believe career planning starts from day one as you discover your strengths, realise your passions and draft your roadmap for the future. We have recently set up the Margaret Lien Centre for Professional Success, which will assist you over your three to four years of studies to plan what career suits you and land that dream job. NTU graduates are highly sought after in the job market. Two in three of our graduates have a j ob offer before graduation – many receive multiple job offers – and it’s not uncommon for our students to have secured jobs as early as during their internships. At NTU, you will be taught and mentored by professors who are leading lights in their fields, such as Prof Vijay Sethi who was named the World’s Best Business Professor by The Economist in 2013. Besides stellar faculty, you will be in good company with other bright young minds. NTU has seen an 83% increase in top A-Level students enrolling in 2014 compared to 2011. The university is where you build your network and social connections for the future so get off to a flying start at NTU. Globally, NTU has an excellent network of top overseas universities and industry partners. This means our undergraduates will have opportunities for various academic and research activities with the likes of Imperial College London, Rolls-Royce, Lockheed Martin, BMW and more. We believe in a global education and eight in 10 of our undergraduates will go overseas at least once during their studies. Having been in leadership positions in different parts of the world myself, I firmly believe in the advantages of developing multicultural intelligence. On our campus, you will also be immersed in an internationally vibrant environment with more than 100 nationalities on our lush varsity grounds. Stay in a hall of residence on our beautiful campus, named one of the Top 15 Most Beautiful Campuses in the world by Travel + Leisure magazine. We recently welcomed the first batch of students to our two new Pioneer and Crescent Halls, which will be home to 1,250 students. Within a green oasis of tree-lined boardwalks, sky terraces and a natural pond, you will experience new ways of living, learning and leisure. Also awaiting you is the brand new learning hub where you can mix, and exchange ideas with friends from other disciplines and schools. 56 smart classrooms, a lecture theatre, library, and student pods can be used for group discussions, club or society meetings and so on. Among other modern academic and recreational facilities coming your way is the lifestyle hub conveniently located near the main Lee Wee Nam Library. Walk into city life on campus and be spoilt for choice at new food and retail outlets as well as more spaces to mingle. This will be ready in your freshman year. In this melting pot of international talents, iconic buildings, luxuriant greenery and top-notch facilities, I am confident you will have a fulfilling time at NTU, internationally recognised as a fast-rising university. Don’t just take my word for it. The facts speak for themselves. NTU is ranked No. 1 in the world amongst young universities below 50 years old. There are 16,000 such young universities in the world, out of a grand total of 20,000 universities. Even among the centuries-old universities, NTU is up there amongst the world’s Top 30s as we are ranked 39th in Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2014. In Asia, we are placed at No. 7. You can’t go wrong with a university on a rapid rise. Seeing is believing so see you around at NTU soon. 3 NTU EDUCATION: FROM FRESHMAN TO GLOBAL LEADER How ARE students prepared for A global career? Students today need to adapt to a rapidly changing global landscape that requires more than just professional knowledge and competence. Being able to communicate effectively, collaborate, identify issues, find creative solutions, navigate through large volumes of information and manage multicultural teams are critical skills for tomorrow’s leaders. The ability to keep on learning is also highly prized. Technology enables students to access an unimaginable amount of data and the ways in which learning is achieved are now more varied. Today’s learners are part of what the online Urban Dictionary refers to as the EPIC Generation, who “are experiential, participatory, imagedriven and connected”. In light of changing trends, NTU retooled its undergraduate student experience and curriculum to give students more opportunities to develop the attributes important for lifelong professional success. Besides gaining the competitive edge, NTU students benefit from a dynamic and engaging university experience. Hard Facts. Soft Skills. Cross-cultural Knowledge. Versatility 4 What is NTU Education? It’s often been said that one’s university years are the first draft of your future. Like the droplets of water that will eventually fill a pail, every experience contributes to a student’s overall NTU Student Experience. All freshmen will soon understand what it means to be NTU students and how they will be prepared for the challenges and benefits of being part of a globalised society. In 2011, NTU introduced a new approach to the undergraduate experience that puts learning within and beyond the curriculum at its core. Called NTU Education, this approach focuses on how students learn and provides opportunities to develop skills that will enable them to thrive in their future professional lives with optimism and confidence. Depth. Breadth. Lifelong Learning. Global Relevance WHAT ATTRIBUTES DO NTU GRADUATES HAVE? Character Ethical Reasoning, Integrity & Moral Character Communication Leadership, Teamwork, Mutual Respect & Communication Skills Competence Self-discipline, Disciplinary Depth & Lifelong Learning Civic-mindedness Professionalism, Public Service, Social Engagement & Global Citizenship Creativity is not just about sitting in a corner of the campus dreaming up the next big thing. That mind-blowing idea can only materialise when there is an understanding of societal needs, entrepreneurship and innovation, coupled with the ability to work in teams to find solutions that lie between the boundaries of different fields. Competence takes on an entirely different meaning with the emphasis on self-discipline, depth of knowledge, intercultural competence and lifelong learning. The ability to convey ideas and information across different platforms is a critical skill for any graduate and community leader. Students have opportunities to hone their communication skills through leadership and group work, as well as presentation to small and large audiences. Creativity Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Interdisciplinary Synthesis NTU graduates understand the importance of ethical reasoning and social responsibility in a world that depends on integrity and good moral character for its continued survival and success. I am an t en NTU stud To thrive in a community without borders, graduates must also be civic-minded, professional and have global understanding. Socially engaged graduates readily contribute to the greater good. Character. Creativity. Competence. Communication. Civic-mindedness 5 HOW DOES THE NTU CURRICULUM SHAPE UNDERGRADUATES? NTU academic life is about strengthening the capacity for learning with thinking (rather than mere schooling or training) that nurtures the student to be an Intellectual, a Scholar, a Thinker and a Humanitarian. The curriculum is carefully designed with relevance to ensure rigour, diversity and flexibility through a fine balance of depth, breadth and free elective courses. The disciplinary depth inculcates self-exploration and creativity in problem solving. It is also multifaceted with intellectual, practical, professional and global exposure through enrichment choices like undergraduate research final year projects, professional work internships, overseas study exchanges and entrepreneurship courses and activities. Through compulsory breadth courses, all students are to read Communication Skills, Career Foundation, Singapore Studies, Ethics, Environmental Sustainability, and Enterprise & Innovation. These aim to solidify the grounding of the Graduate Attributes to produce the “polished NTU Graduate” - someone with strong ethics, entrepreneurial mindset, social conscience, communication skills, and personal flair. To broaden their horizons, students are offered a wide palette of breadth and free elective courses in the broad fields of humanities & social sciences, science & technology, business and liberal arts. For high calibre students, NTU offers a competitive range of special programmes to intellectually stretch them through multidisciplinary learning. Besides a series of double degree and double major programmes, there are the Premier Scholars Programmes in the form of Renaissance Engineering Programme, University Scholars Programme, CN Yang Scholars Programme, and NTU-NIE Teaching Scholars Programme. Generalist. Specialist. Scholar. Thinker HOW DOES NTU’S PEDAGOGY SUPPORT NEW WAYS OF LEARNING? NTU relentlessly renews its pedagogy to cater for active learning through engaging, empowering and connecting learners. Delivery and assessment of courses are in tune with real world applications to foster skills required for employment. More continuous assessment and a reduction in the emphasis on final examinations are being progressively aligned with more outcome-based assessment methods. Collaborative and outcome-based learning are featured when applicable to impart team-based skills and practical relevance. Students have a strong sense of who they are and what makes them distinct as NTU graduates. IT infrastructure is constantly upgraded for seamless integration with mobile technologies to enable learning anytime, anywhere. Flipped classrooms are becoming the norm, giving rise to a combination of blended-learning and online courses. This avails students towards self-directed online learning to complement face-to-face discussions with tutors and peers. NTU has extended its expertise on the global scale by offering Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). MOOCs on Forensic Science and on Symmetry have already garnered close to a hundred thousand in enrolment to date. A dramatic transformation of the NTU campus has been taking place. Physical spaces have been re-designed to better support learning. Tutorial rooms are reconfigured as collaborative learning spaces supporting small group discussions and equipped with movable furniture, electronic white boards, multiple LCD screens, and various IT capabilities. To support learning and self-study outside classrooms, many pockets of learning spaces are strategically dispersed throughout the campus with a mix of recreational, social and wired facilities to create a relaxing atmosphere that infuses social interaction as an essential part of learning. Together. Anywhere. Anytime. Click and Learn 6 HOW DOES NTU ACHIEVE TEACHING EXCELLENCE? Every member of the university faculty is both a researcher and teacher, creating new knowledge and sharing it. Equal emphasis is placed on research and teaching performance in faculty appraisal. Awards are presented at School, College and University levels to recognise outstanding teaching practices and to encourage professors to implement teaching innovations. The Teaching Excellence Academy recognises awardees as Fellows, uplifting their status as great teachers. The academy will also organise events and conduct Master classes to promote good teaching. All new faculty members take a foundation course in university learning and teaching soon after joining the university. To ensure they are kept current with the latest developments in education and learning, NTU runs courses and workshops in areas such as new teaching and learning technologies and tools, and presentation and communication skills. Grants will also be awarded to faculty members who wish to raise the bar in teaching through research in instruction and learning. The results of their efforts will be shared university-wide. Teacher. Researcher. Mentor. Supporter Campus Vibrancy. Health and Wellbeing. Leadership. Internationalisation clubs or starting and leading special interest groups, students learn how to think through issues and come up with creative solutions. In addition to services and support for all students to enhance their health and wellbeing, NTU provides special support to students facing challenges during their university years. Through the Campus Community Approach to Student Health and Wellbeing, students have access to support and advice in diverse areas such as health, time management, relationships, financial management and conflict resolution. What about life ‘outside the classroom’? At NTU, academic life is complemented by Student Life – learning beyond the curriculum. It entails a willingness to try something new, to develop new skills, discover new interests and make new friends. Student leaders have an active role in representing student views and needs in university-level committees. They are consulted on important areas that affect academic and campus life. Through this process, they gain insight into the university strategies and directions. They hone their leadership and communication skills, developing that extra edge that will serve them well when they graduate. The philosophy of NTU Student Life is easily summarised. NTU students are valued members of the campus community. Each and every student is a co-owner, co-creator and co-driver of their NTU Student Experience. To make the most of a multicultural environment, intercultural competence is a must. At NTU’s residential campus where more than 100 nationalities are represented, students work, live and socialise in culturally-diverse groups. Through these interactions and programmes that enhance inter-cultural skills, they develop cultural sensitivity and learn to appreciate differences and respect others. With a student population of 34,000, NTU buzzes with cultural, social, intellectual, sporting and recreational activities. There are more than 100 student organisations run by students, for students. By joining The NTU residential community is growing year by year, with more places now available for undergraduates to be immersed in university life 24/7. 7 UNIVER-CITY LIFE www.ntu.edu.sg/campuslife Restaurants, cafes, pubs, a cinema, the inspiring academic building, the interdisciplinary research building, the state-of-the-art learning hub and modernised residential halls. As NTU transforms into a beautiful and futuristic mini city, you can look forward to a more fulfilling and vibrant campus experience. Paired seamlessly with its current lush greenery, it is no secret why NTU is named one of the Top 15 Most Beautiful Campus in the world by Travel + Leisure magazine. Your Home Away From Home At NTU, learning does not end when you step out of the classroom. Every encounter is a nurturing opportunity for learning and growing. Living together with a vibrant mix of 10,400 local and international undergraduates in 18 halls of residence provides a multicultural and diversified environment with many occasions for personal development. Coupled with facilities from the hall gym to the laundry room, every part of the hall is a space to meet your fellow residents, make new friends, and grow together. Gain new friendships when you sign up and get involved in year-round activities organised by the Junior Common Room Committee (JCRC) and Hall Council. Meet up to work on that group project, rehearse for that dance or concert gig, work out in the gym, gather a group of friends for a barbeque, celebrate a birthday, there is never a dull moment in our halls! theatre, a library and seven student activity pods. The roof level features seven landscaped terraces which can be used for gathering and holding small outdoor events, well-suited for both recreational as well as informal learning use. Student Activities Centre (SAC) and Global Lounge Located at the North Spine near Lee Wee Nam library, the Student Activities Centre (SAC) and Global Lounge are popular meeting points for our students to chill out or engage in project discussions with professors and classmates. Apart from the study zone and meeting rooms, SAC also comes with a dance studio and a signature U-Relax One Corner (U-ROC) zone that are bustling with life. You can hear music and boisterous laughter emanating from the dance studio and feel the excitement in the air with students getting together for friendly games like billiard, pool, foosball and a video game or two. The relaxation continues at the Global Lounge with comfortable armchairs hooked up to wide screens to keep you updated on the latest news and shows from all around the world. And for all you shopaholics, browse through stylish caps, hoodies, t-shirts and other neat goods at the Union Shop. New Pioneer and Crescent Halls A platform for the University to pilot new pedagogical models that integrate learning within and outside the formal curriculum, these two new eco-friendly halls of residence are inspired by nature. From unique layout and window designs that promote natural ventilation to solar water heater for showers and electric vehicle charging stations, students will enjoy a greener living environment. Sports facilities and BBQ pits provide a feast for your taste buds while helping you keep fit. The new halls are also equipped with water features that recycle water for plants and ambient lighting to end off your day on a delightful note! Off-Campus Accommodation If you prefer off-campus accommodation, NTU has an online portal system to aid your search. Students will be able to find apartments or rooms for rent and obtain prospective landlord’s contact details, all with a click of the mouse. LEARNING HUB AT SOUTH SPINE Designed by Heatherwick Studio and conceptualised with inputs from students, the new eight-storey learning hub at South Spine is a unique centrepiece that houses 56 state-of-the-art tutorial rooms, a lecture 8 Learning Hub at South Spine ― An iconic building with state-of-the-art facilities for learning and play Photo by Hey! Magazine Global lounge is the students’ place to meet and relax Clubs and Communities Explore diverse interests and create your own unique NTU story with more than 100 student organisations. The Students’ Union represents the interests of all full-time undergraduates, while 14 academic constituent clubs and 18 Junior Common Room Committees and Hall Councils cater to the specific interests of students in the various Schools and residents at the Halls of Residence respectively. Besides the Cultural Activities Club, Sports Club and Welfare Services Club, close to 80 other groups also cater to special interests such as board games, fishing, food appreciation, current affairs and investing. Sports and Recreation The Sports and Recreation Centre actively promotes healthy living through sports and recreational events. Some notable events on the student activities calendar include: Indoor ― Activity rooms, fitness gyms, bouldering wall, multipurpose sports halls for badminton, table tennis, basketball, and others. • Students’ Union: NTU FEST, International Culture and Travel Fair, Freshmen Welcome Week • Welfare Services Club: Camp Outreach (an expedition for hearing impaired youth and volunteers), Golden Generation (a volunteering opportunity to bring elderly persons on a day out) • Cultural Activities Club: Nanyang Arts Festival (a month-long series of concerts and performing arts workshops), Impresario (a nationwide talent search competition) Students can learn new sports and activities with the Re’kre-at programme. And the ladies can sign up for the women-only Pretty Tuff programme. For the top NTU sporting talents, you will get to represent the University in various sports at local, regional and international competitions. Get fit the fun way with our facilities: Outdoor ― Stadium with pitch and running track, archery range, outdoor basketball courts, street soccer court, cricket training net, multipurpose fields, multipurpose outdoor courts, tennis courts, and others. Aquatic Facilities ― Swimming pool, diving pool and wading pool. • Sports Club: National Vertical Marathon (Singapore’s version of the Empire State Building Run-up), Surf and Sweat (competitive and leisure sports events open to the public held at the beach) 9 A brand new lifestyle at the North Spine Hub Meals on Campus A variety of cafes, bistros, food courts, fast food outlets and a Chinese restaurant dot our campus offering a wide array of local and international meals. From artisanal coffee and cakes to vegetarian meals and well-loved local hawker fare, you will be spoilt for choice. Take your pick from fast food outlets such as McDonald’s, Subway and KFC to food courts such as Koufu and chill out at cafes such as The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and Spruce Bistro @ WKWSCI. Nearer to the 18 halls of residence are nine hall food courts where a number of the food stalls attract a beeline of customers. More than just venues for meals, all our F&B outlets also host activities that promote social bonding and build camaraderie among students. Retail and Services From banking, to a sports shop, a bookstore, IT shop, a hair salon, supermarket, convenience stores, printing and photocopying centre, ATMs and self-service machines. Vending machines dispensing icecold drinks, snacks and stationery also bring added convenience. Just like a shopping mall, everything you need is on campus. Visit www.ntu.edu.sg/has for more information. Health and Wellness At NTU, just as you enrich your mind, we ensure your health is enhanced and taken care of as well. A one-stop health services centre comprises a medical clinic, a dental clinic and a wellbeing centre that caters to students’ health and wellness needs. Located centrally between the north and south spines, the centre is easily accessible on foot as well as by the campus shuttle bus. One Stop @ SAC Located beside the Student Activities Centre (SAC), the One Stop @ SAC is NTU’s student services helpdesk that provides advice and information from admission matters to payments all under one roof. Designed for convenience, students can maximise their time while waiting to be served with our SMS alert system and login to access NTU’s various online services with self-service kiosks. And with respect to customer service excellence, students can also expect their needs to be met promptly. Visit https://ossac.wis.ntu.edu.sg for more information on One Stop @ SAC. 10 Photo by Hey! Magazine The North Spine Hub Scheduled to be ready around the later part of 2015, the North Spine Hub is the focal point at NTU for creative expression with its new social spaces, F&B and retail options. Budding entrepreneurs can test their business ideas at the new Union Street. Students, faculty and staff can look forward to showcasing their talents at the new performance area, The Spotlight. Canopy K is the popular social space for all things student led. With a new wider frontage, mini stage and amphitheatre-style seating, students will soon be able to enjoy some good entertainment. The open walkways on Level 1 and 2 will also be covered with a semi-transparent roof, providing more sheltered and conducive spaces for studying and other student activities. Library www.ntu.edu.sg/library NTU libraries provide an extensive collection of information resources, services and facilities to our students and staff for their research and personal development. RESOURCE HIGHLIGHTS • More than 1.4 million books with about 850,000 print and 630,000 ebooks • More than 40,000 multimedia items • More than 54,000 journals/periodicals (95% electronic) • 220 specialised databases • Staff publications, student theses, exam papers and other academic materials • Library-specific search above resources engines for easy retrieval of the SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS • Instant online access to all electronic resources anytime and anywhere • Support and advice from specialised subject librarians to students from each academic discipline • Instructional services to help you access, evaluate, and use information wisely and ethically • Meaningful events and exhibitions, and a strong social media presence to build community spirit and promote a lifelong passion for learning and knowledge acquisition FACILITIES HIGHLIGHTS Lee Wee Nam Library Our flagship library houses an extensive collection of engineering and science materials. It is also the site of our first Learning Commons with specially designed spaces, a recording studio and equipment for students to engage in group learning and discussion. Its fifth floor is also a quiet zone for studying and reading, with the added inspiration of a panoramic view of Singapore’s northwestern coast. Chinese Library Here, you will find Chinese-language resources on Chinese literature and history, philosophy, linguistics, politics, economics, sociology and management science. It caters to those with a love for the Chinese language and students seeking Chinese-language reading materials. Communication and Information Library Situated in the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, this library contains more than 16,000 volumes of print works on advertising, broadcasting, communication research, information studies, journalism, library science, media law and ethics, and public relations. In addition is an archive of final-year projects by our communication students for your perusal. Humanities and Social Sciences Library The Humanities and Social Sciences Library contains materials ranging from psychology, sociology, and history to linguistics, literature, philosophy and public administration. Set facing lush greeneries, it also provides a conducive environment for reflection and reading. Interim Medical Library Located on our Novena campus, NTU’s newest library has a fast growing collection of resources in medical sciences and clinical practices. Wang Gungwu Library Formerly the Resource Centre at NTU’s Chinese Heritage Centre, this library focuses on materials related to overseas Chinese. It was renamed after Professor Wang Gungwu for his contribution to research in this area, and for his generous book donation to the library in 2003. Art, Design and Media Library Located within the School of Art, Design and Media, this library shares its name and the creative nature of its environment. Together with strong resources in visual arts, architecture, drawing, design, illustration, painting and photography, and audio-visual materials, it also includes a cinema room, individual audio-visual viewing carrels, flexible seating, and a large, writable black glass wall. Business Library The Business Library has a large collection of business centric books and journals. It also holds our main audio-visual collection across all subjects and genres. A cinema room and workstations allow for listening and viewing of these audio-visual materials. The library also houses a business lounge and boardroom, as well as technologyassisted group learning areas, language learning facilities, and resources and specialist career research materials at the Learning Commons area. 11 A Vibrant and Integrated IT Ecosystem www.ntu.edu.sg/cits BE CONNECTED ANYTIME, ANYWHERE NTU’s campus network practically transforms the University grounds into one large virtual classroom. Students and professors can frequently communicate, interact and collaborate with one another almost anywhere on campus through mobile devices. Students outside the campus can also enjoy access to the University’s e-resources anytime, anywhere via broadband connection with Internet Service Providers (ISPs). The NTU Intranet portal, iNTU, is a one-stop gateway to various e-services and important information. Through these seamless access networks and iNTU, students are always connected to the University’s community and e-resources, wherever they are. Enhanced Learning Experience NTU enhances students’ learning experience and creates a vibrant environment for them to learn anytime, anywhere as learning is literally just a click and a touch away. With their mobile devices (notebook or tablet), students can access course content on the go and collaborate using state-of-the-art learning tools and platforms. NTULearn, a revamped Learning Management System, has many student-centric features. It allows students to set up a social media profile within the system, making learning fun and engaging. Other leading-edge tools for students include i-Ngage, a multimodal collaborative tool and Turnitin, an assignment tool that improves academic writing skills. Enhanced active and participative learning through technology-enabled classrooms and easy-to-use learner response systems Students also learn collaboratively in technology-enabled classrooms that facilitate group discussions and learning, coupled with easy-touse learner response systems, such as Clickers, to achieve active and participative learning. Picking up important 21st century skills such as communicating and working with others becomes easy with most tutorials conducted in such classrooms. Innovative and technology-enabled learning pedagogical approaches are widely adopted to enhance learning, such as the flipped classroom approach, team-based learning, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and deployment of blended and online courses. In addition, timely SMS alerts, WhatsApp and emails keep students in the know about important and urgent class announcements and campus happenings. 12 Engaging NTU MOOC Courses for Academic Credits LEARNING BEYOND BORDERS global.ntu.edu.sg UNIQUE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING: OFFICE OF GLOBAL EDUCATION AND MOBILITY Grab the chance to participate in high quality learning opportunities at international partner universities and organisations with the following overseas immersion programmes by the Office of Global Education and Mobility: GEM DISCOVERER GEM Discoverer offers various programmes (ranging from two to 20 weeks) that take you overseas for internship or short-term study trips. Choose from four exciting opportunities: Work & Study, Language Immersion, Summer Studies and Prelude. Work & Study The Work & Study programme offers you an overseas internship in fast-growing economies with studies at a leading partner university. This unique programme is offered in collaboration with the NTU Career & Attachment Office. Language Immersion Programme The Language Immersion Programme (LIP) aims to deepen your cultural understanding through language training programmes. You can choose to learn French, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Korean or Arabic during the university vacation and earn academic units. LIP is held during university vacation in partnership with well-known universities such as Sciences Po in Paris and Waseda University in Tokyo. GEM EXPLORER GEM Explorer gives undergraduates full-semester opportunities for study or research at universities around the world. There is also an option for you to go on a special, partially-funded immersion programme with Georgia Institute of Technology. Earn academic units (depending on your degree programme) while broadening your global network and perspective. Study Broaden your horizons by taking courses at one of over 150 prestigious partner universities spanning more than 25 countries. A world of adventure awaits you. Research Take on challenging research opportunities through a one-semester attachment with renowned scientists and researchers at universities in Europe or Japan. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg/GEM-Explorer. Summer Studies Embark on an exciting summer programme and study at prestigious universities such as Seoul National University, London School of Economics, University of California, Los Angeles and more. Summer Studies is open to all students, including those in their Year 1 and 4. Prelude Join Prelude and gain first-hand insights into the culture and economy of key Asian cities and emerging markets such as China, Turkey and Vietnam during your university vacation. Lasting two weeks, Prelude combines classroom lessons taught by reputable universities and educational visits. You can earn three academic units upon successful completion. All students, regardless of year and course of study, are welcome to apply. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg/GEM-Discoverer. 13 A Right Start To Your Dream Career www.ntu.edu.sg/cao UNIQUE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING: Career & attachment office Today’s dynamic global economy means stiff competition in a crowded job market. To be noticed and land that desired job, you need the right career skills. With its excellent connections to more than 3,000 global and local industry partners, including multinational companies, top banks, homegrown companies and government agencies, NTU’s Career & Attachment Office (CAO) is well placed to give you an important head start on your dream career after graduation. Its role is to equip graduates with essential employability skills through meaningful internships and a wide range of valuable, career-preparatory programmes. Apart from a dedicated team of advisers and officers, you can also look forward to a full suite of career events and programmes. These include career coaching, industry and recruitment talks, career fairs, iFair, Talent Site, networking events, career and professional development workshops and more, to get you closer to your preferred career. CAO connects you to quality internship placement programmes to help you gain relevant working experience. Every year, close to 4,300 students will be placed in about 1,500 organisations, both locally and overseas, as part of their credit-bearing internship programmes. All first year undergraduates from College of Engineering, College of Science and Sport Science and Management Programme will get to embark on two compulsory career preparatory courses. College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences undergraduates will start attempting the courses from their second year. These courses are provided by Margaret Lien Centre for Professional Success (MLCPS) and are designed to give students a competitive edge in the job market and equip them to succeed in any workplace. This Centre aims to inculcate values-based work ethics, professional department and the “finishing touch” that imbues each NTU graduate with the X factor to shine in interviews, their careers, community work, social life, and even at home. Each student will be equipped with a set of moral values and personal skills that would set them apart when they join the workforce and community as contributing citizens of the world. 14 Cultivating the Class above the Best www.ntu.edu.sg/psp PREMIER SCHOLARS PROGRAMMES NTU Premier Scholars Programmes (PSP), comprising the Renaissance Engineering Programme (REP), University Scholars Programme (USP), CN Yang Scholars Programme (CNYSP) and NTU-NIE Teaching Scholars Programme (TSP), aim to attract the high achieving post-secondary students with outstanding co-curricular records, leadership qualities and a strong passion to contribute to society. These programmes are specially developed for exceptional students who look forward to developing their potential through a high-quality education that goes beyond their regular undergraduate programme and prepares them well for the rising demands of the highly volatile 21st century workplace. On top of a multidisciplinary and broad-based curriculum, students will also have personal guidance by top faculty, interdisciplinary and intensive research opportunities, overseas exposure, as well as meeting renowned Nobel Laureates and other world-class leading scientists, politicians and industry leaders. Students who are under the CNYSP, USP and TSP will, upon their graduation, be awarded a special certificate in addition to their degree certificate. Students may also take up a scholarship from NTU or other organisations as PSP is not a scholarship. Look no further: embark on an intellectual adventure of a lifetime with one of our Premier Scholars Programmes. Renaissance Engineering Programme The Renaissance Engineering Programme (REP) is an integrated, rigorous and fully residential programme with a curriculum that covers a broad spectrum of multidisciplinary subjects bridging engineering, business and the liberal arts which includes sciences, mathematics, engineering technology management, and interdisciplinary studies. This programme includes a one-year full-fledged overseas experience at a partner university such as University of California, Berkeley and Imperial College London with an Industrial Orientation in Year 3, and it awards a dual-degree comprising Bachelor of Engineering Science (with specialisation in a chosen engineering discipline) and Master of Science in Technology Management in four and a half years. University Scholars Programme The University Scholars Programme (USP) leads a University-wide commitment to provide an intellectually stimulating and enriching academic environment for NTU’s best. The programme includes an exciting multidisciplinary curriculum that complements their core curriculum and supplements their general education programme. From ethics to quantitative reasoning and religions of the world to astronomy, USP offers a wide range of courses, special events, and learning opportunities each year. These promise to broaden students’ perspectives and challenge their creative thinking and analytical ability. REP is different from other engineering courses not just in terms of its breadth as we are exposed to the various engineering disciplines in the first two years and also to business and the liberal arts. REP also has a greater depth as we then move on to be specialists in our chosen fields from Year 3 onwards. Further, the third year spent at either University of California Berkeley or Imperial College London, which ends off with an overseas industrial orientation will provide REP students with a unique global outlook, which few other courses can provide. The innovative pedagogy which makes use of technology to facilitate discussion-based learning and the low student to staff ratio distinguishes REP from all other courses. The University Scholars Programme offers students an education enriched by learning from intellectually curious academics from across the disciplines and other journeys of discovery across the globe. In just two years, my fellow scholars and I have studied in Cambodia alongside promising young talents from the United States and China, and engaged with senior ministers and academics in dialogue during a youth leader summit in Nepal. At NTU, we frequently host visits from eminent political figures, Nobel Laureates, industry pioneers, and inspiring entrepreneurs. USP has broadened my horizons and kept me focused on envisioning the best version of myself as I shape my future. Join me at NTU! Chan Zhi Sheng Marcus Renaissance Engineering Programme, Year 2 (Top photo: left) Shang Dianjun Accountancy and Business, Year 3 (Top photo: right) 15 CN YANG Scholars Programme The CN Yang Scholars Programme (CNYSP), named in honour of Professor CN Yang (1957 Nobel Laureate in Physics), is a programme that is specially designed for exceptional students with a deep passion in science and engineering for the high-technology world of the 21st century. The programme provides a strong and broad foundation in science, mathematics and engineering so as to empower the students to delve deeper into science and engineering disciplines. Students are given unique opportunities to broaden their experience by engaging in cutting edge research within NTU. At the end of their undergraduate studies, CNYSP graduates are also given an option to pursue postgraduate studies (PhD) with a scholarship and overseas lab attachment. Being in the CN Yang Scholars Programme has been a challenging yet fulfilling experience. Its interdisciplinary curriculum has provided me with a strong and balanced foundation in mathematics and science. The CNYSP also gives us ample opportunities to gain research experience and skills from as early as Year 1. The programme has equipped me with the knowledge and skills to understand my biological sciences course better and pursue my passion in this field of research. Enya Ong Hui Wen Biological Sciences, Year 2 (Top photo: left) NTU-NIE TEACHING SCHOLARS PROGRAMME The NTU-NIE Teaching Scholars Programme (TSP) is the latest scholars programme at NTU. It is a premier programme aimed at preparing tomorrow’s leaders of education who possess the passion and aspiration to inspire, nurture and lead our next generation. NTU-NIE TSP offers a unique opportunity for both personal development and international exposure in interdisciplinary training through seminars, conference presentations, research assignments and mentorships, internships and overseas programmes. Intellectually rigorous, graduates of the NTU-NIE TSP will emerge with strong leadership qualities and global perspectives – ready to fulfil their aspirations in education and make their contribution to shaping the future of our nation. To me, teaching is more like a life-long vocation than merely a career, a vocation which is challenging, dynamic and at the same time extremely fulfilling. I chose to enrol in the NTU-NIE TSP as it offers me a wide range of opportunities to learn, grow and mature as an aspiring teacher. Besides learning about teaching pedagogy and subjects, I am able to pursue my interests in other areas such as singing and drama by taking up electives offered by NIE, NTU and even overseas universities. I believe that the experiences I gain from the programme will make me a more holistic educator, to nurture and care for the future generations of Singapore. Roysmond Sim Zhen Wei Science (Education), Year 1 (Top photo: right) 16 SCHOLARSHIPS www.ntu.edu.sg/undergraduatescholarships NANyANG Scholarship The prestigious Nanyang Scholarship – an emblem of the University’s ethos – recognises students not just for academic talents and leadership qualities, but also for their deep passion to contribute to society. Coupled with our broad-based curricula, the Scholarship aims to provide the best opportunities for deserving students to maximise their potential, cultivate their interpersonal skills, and strengthen their grasp of both academia and work-life situations. rk-life situations. Scholarship holders will be awarded the following benefits throughout the course of their undergraduate study^ when they maintain a record of good academic performance and conduct that is satisfactory to the University: • Full coverage of subsidised tuition fees (after tuition grant) • Living allowance of S$6,000 per academic year • Book allowance of S$500 per academic year • Accommodation allowance of up to S$2,000 per academic year (applicable to scholarship holders who reside in NTU hostels^ only) • Travel grant of S$5,000 for an overseas programme (one-off) • Computer allowance of S$1,500 (one-off) • Settling-in allowance of S$250 (one-off) • Priority for overseas programme • Participation in orientation camp, award ceremony, outreach programmes, and Eminent Speaker Series No bond attached, apart from the three-year bond applicable to all Singapore Permanent Residents and international students under the MOE Tuition Grant Scheme. The Nanyang Scholarship provides what many students yearn to have: financial stability and peace of mind. With the generous grants and allowances, I can safely enjoy the conveniences of a hall stay, consider more countries for my exchange, and ease the financial burden of my parents. This new degree of freedom truly allows me to focus on the things that matter in school; the education, the experience and the relationships. Tan Young Kiat Zenn Mechanical Engineering, Year 2 (Top photo: left) College SCHOLARShip The College Scholarship holders will receive full coverage of subsidised tuition fees (after tuition grant), and a living allowance of S$3,600 per academic year^ if they maintain a record of good academic performance and conduct that is satisfactory to the University. The College Scholarship is bond-free apart from the three-year bond applicable to all Singapore Permanent Residents and international students under the MOE Tuition Grant Scheme. The College Scholarship offered by NTU played an important role in my tertiary education by reducing my financial load, and affording me enrichment courses to develop myself in other areas of interest. In addition, I was given opportunities to attend talks such as the Eminent Speakers Series. These talks benefited me by expanding my knowledge beyond academics and widening my perspective of the world. I believe that this scholarship will aid me in developing holistically and equipping myself with the necessary skills to excel in the near future after completing my education at NTU. Tan Si Ying Psychology, Year 2 (Top photo: right) Other Scholarships NTU also administers a host of other merit-based awards: • ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship • E. W. Barker Scholarship • Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) Undergraduate Scholarship • LKCMedicine Scholarship • LKY-STEP Award • Renaissance Engineering Programme Scholarship • NTU Science and Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship • Toh Kian Chui Scholarship • University Engineering Scholarship • Wee Kim Wee Legacy Fund Undergraduate Scholarship ^ For the Biomedical Sciences and Chinese Medicine programme and NTU-Georgia Tech Integrated Programmes, the scholarship will cover only the first three years of study at NTU. 17 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE ON CAMPUS www.ntu.edu.sg/ureca URECA (Undergraduate Research Experience on CAmpus) is an elite research programme for second, third and fourth year undergraduate students who have achieved excellent academic standing. The programme allows students to immerse in a vibrant research culture and gain invaluable first-hand experience while earning monetary allowances or academic credits. Students will be awarded the coveted title of NTU President Research Scholar (NTU PRS) upon completion of the programme. In URECA, outstanding undergraduates are given an opportunity to work on a research project of their interest, and pursue independent research under the guidance and supervision of a professor over 11 months. URECA students commit quality time towards their research, which gives them a unique exposure to a vibrant research culture and experience researching at a specialised level. Upon completion of the URECA programme, students will gain a good appreciation of the rigours of research, the concise formulation of research problems and possibly nurture a desire to pursue a higher degree through research and eventually choosing research as a career. URECA programme offers undergraduates an ideal opportunity to: • Develop a deeper understanding of a research topic of their choice • Challenge knowledge gained through textbooks and lectures • Learn to look at an issue from more than one perspective • Acquire research skills in communication, presentation, analytical thinking and problem-solving • Pursue research-based final year projects under the FYP-URECA scheme • Prepare for postgraduate studies • Identify academic and career interests URECA also offers ample opportunities that allow students to gain valuable research experience by: • Participating in annual thrilling event of Discover URECA@NTU Poster Exhibition and Poster Competition • Coordinating or participating in annual Global, Virtual, Live & Interactive Conference known as International Conference of Undergraduate Research (ICUR-URECA) • Attending conferences held both locally and internationally • Publishing research papers in archived journals The URECA programme has empowered me with the responsibility and ownership towards conducting my own research. Through URECA, I was involved in several projects related to creativity, where the findings were presented at academic conferences in Beijing (China), Bologna (Italy) and Paris (France). This exposure, with the publication of papers, helped my application for postgraduate programmes. I am grateful for the experience I have gained from the URECA programme, which has helped pave the way for me to enrol as a PhD student at the National Institute of Education under the Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship. It has sharpened my thinking and grown my love for research, making my transition to the postgraduate level, an easy one. Bai Shuming Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with 1st Class Honours, Class of 2014 AY2013-14 FYP-URECA Student 18 College of EngineerinG www.coe.ntu.edu.sg NTU College of Engineering is research-intensive and industry-focused with world-class facilities and infrastructure for learning and research. Attracting reputable academics and researchers from all over the world, we provide a diverse and enriching learning experience to students. With this dynamic academic community, our standing is greatly raised with our six internationally renowned engineering schools ranked among the top 25 globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2014. We offer programmes beyond the traditional engineering disciplines. Students can advance their special interests, entrepreneurial, innovative and business talents through the new broad-based curriculum while pursuing their Engineering Major. The interdisciplinary approach of the curriculum integrates engineering with the arts, humanities, business and social sciences, and offers students the opportunity to design their education according to their strengths and interests. Academically driven students could also pursue a double degree in Engineering and Economics, take up a Second Major in Business or Society and Urban Systems, or obtain a Minor in over 35 disciplines along with their Engineering Major. Broaden your horizon with NTU College of Engineering, a college that offers unparalleled latitude in experiential learning. The future is yours to engineer. OUR six schools are: • School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering • School of Civil and Environmental Engineering • School of Computer Engineering • School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering • School of Materials Science and Engineering • School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 19 School of Chemical and biomedical ENGINEERING www.scbe.ntu.edu.sg The School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (SCBE) empowers a new generation of engineers with a real-world advantage. Our industry-focused curriculum integrates the principles of Engineering with the fundamentals of Life and Chemical Sciences to produce highly employable engineers. Ranked 25th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2014, SCBE offers direct honours degree programmes in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE) and BioEngineering (BIE). The CBE programme equips students with strong quantitative and analytical skills, and engineering know-how to excel in virtually any related field upon graduation. For BIE programme, its revamped curiculum blends modern biological principles with advanced engineering methods to train engineers for the healthcare and medical industry. This programme is also closely aligned to biomedical, bioengineering or biological engineering programmes offered by the top four American universities, so students can attain a good degree, without having to go overseas. High-calibre engineers are valued in the growing chemical and biomedical engineering industries. So let SCBE partner you on your path to be among the most sought-after talents in your field. PROGRAMMES OFFERED • Bachelor of Engineering in BioEngineering • Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering • Bachelor of Engineering (BioEngineering/Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering) with a Second Major in Business • Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering with a Second Major in Food Science and Technology • Double Degree in Bachelor of Engineering (BioEngineering/ Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering) and Bachelor of Arts (Economics) CAREER PROSPECTS CBE graduates can find career opportunities in petrochemicals, biopharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, food/flavours/fragrances, nanotechnology, chemical trading, as well as financial jobs related to petrochemical industries, among others. BIE graduates who are adept in Engineering and the Biomedical Sciences will find attractive opportunities in research institutes, hospitals and organisations that deal with biomedical instrumentation, medical devices, biomaterials and drug discovery, among others. My journey at NTU was filled with valuable learnings, close-knit friendships and good memories. NTU provides ample opportunities for global exposure. I was fortunate to have embarked on two international exchange programmes in Glasgow and Yogyakarta. This taught me to be mindful of other cultures and perspectives, which is highly beneficial in today’s multifaceted social environment. Education at SCBE is prized with excellent faculty line-up from worldrenowned universities such as MIT, Oxford and Yale University, and also well-furnished lab facilities that allow hands-on experience of equipment commonly found in chemical and biotech plants. NTU is also a strong advocate of work experience. During my internship with ExxonMobil Asia Pacific, I was challenged to execute tasks that were varied from the technical skills learnt and broadened my knowledge of the oil and gas business. I was also awarded a grant from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and offered a job with the company. One of my fondest memories is the friendships formed with my schoolmates during our final year project in designing a chemical plant. It was challenging but we worked as a team and pulled through well. The joy of learning is definitely inherent at NTU! Mohamed Irfan Bin Mohamed Musthapa Supply Scheduler, ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Class of 2014 20 School of CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING www.cee.ntu.edu.sg The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) aims to be a leading school for sustainable built environment. Given the continuous increase in population, human and trade traffic, our Civil and Environmental Engineering graduates are trained to provide safe and innovative solutions that are environmentally sustainable. With the rapid developments in our world, environmental challenges with far-reaching global consequences are often the results. Thus, equipping our undergraduates with technological skills, inculcating them the spirit of lifelong learning and encouraging them to pursue advanced studies is a vital part of our curriculum so as to mould them into successful and professional engineers with environmental responsibility in mind. Students from our Maritime Studies programme will have the chance to take advantage of the unique possibilities in the maritime industry, giving them exposure to business management skills required not only locally, but internationally as well. In their third year, they will have the opportunity to study at BI Norwegian Business School in Norway for one semester. Options and opportunities are aplenty at CEE. Build your vision of tomorrow here. PROGRAMMES OFFERED • Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering • Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering • Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering/Environmental Engineering) with a Second Major in Business • Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering/Environmental Engineering) with a Second Major in Society and Urban SystemsNEW • Bachelor of Science in Maritime Studies • Bachelor of Science in Maritime Studies with a Second Major in Business • Double Degree in Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering/ Environmental Engineering) and Bachelor of Arts (Economics) CAREER PROSPECTS CEE graduates have a wide range of career opportunities. With a Civil Engineering degree, graduates can look forward to careers in the fields of land development and improvement, airport engineering, transportation planning, infrastructure planning, construction management, seismic engineering, protective engineering, concrete and building technology, fire engineering and project management. Those with specialisation in Environmental Engineering can work in the areas of water resources engineering, environmental technologies development, water and wastewater treatment, wastewater reclamation and reuse, membrane technologies, desalination and resource recovery. Maritime Studies graduates can seek shore-based career in areas such as marine operations, chartering or logistics, freight forwarding, post-fixture, trade, pricing and brokerage. The past one year at NTU has been an enriching experience. The CEE Double Degree programme has broadened my perspectives with the integration of Economics into Environmental Engineering. It is interesting to see how the same concepts learnt from one topic can be applied across different disciplines. The lecturers here encourage us to learn independently, challenge us to solve our own problems and mentor us to think critically. Should we really need help, they are also very willing to make themselves available for consultation. I am also looking forward to go on overseas study trips where I can interact with students from other universities, as well as internship at a global company where I can put what I have learnt into practice. Soon Qian Yi Genevieve Environmental Engineering & Economics, Year 2 21 School of Computer ENGINEERING www.sce.ntu.edu.sg A pioneer in offering Computer Engineering and Computer Science degree programmes in Singapore, the School of Computer Engineering (SCE) has produced top earning graduates at NTU for four consecutive years, based on the Graduate Employment Survey (GES) by Ministry of Education, Singapore. Ranked 21st in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2014 for Computer Science and Information Systems category, SCE offers direct honours degree programmes with a distinctive blend of theory and practice, critical hands-on experience and project-based learning. Pertinent industrial internships prepare students for challenges as they enter the global workforce by enhancing their communication and professional skills. Our graduates are in diverse fields with a number of them seeking overseas and entrepreneurial career options. Locally, career prospects for our graduates received a boost with the government’s Intelligent Nation Masterplan (iN2015) that injects hundreds of millions of dollars in harnessing the Infocomm industry. Highly acclaimed alumni of SCE include: • Mr Tan Chade Meng, Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering, Class of 1994 – 1st Singaporean hired by Google, California • Mr Marcus Cheng, Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering, Class of 2005 – A successful entrepreneur by age 32 who established a software consultancy company, Acclivis Technologies and Solutions, that grossed S$15 million in its first year • Mr Darren Ho, Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering, Class of 2007 – Founder and Managing Director of Vox Group Pte Ltd and VOXSPORTS PROGRAMMES OFFERED • Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering • Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science • Bachelor of Engineering in (Computer Engineering/Computer Science) with a Second Major in Business • Double Degree in Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering/Computer Science) and Bachelor of Business (Information Technology) • Double Degree in Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering/ Computer Science) and Bachelor of Arts (Economics) • NTU-Georgia Tech Integrated Programmes in Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering/Computer Science) awarded by NTU, and Master of Science (Computer Science) awarded by Georgia Institute of Technology, USA 22 CAREER PROSPECTS SCE graduates can seek careers in game development, digital media and animation, interactive entertainment, robotics, software design, data mining, data analytics and database management, embedded systems, web services, IT security, enterprise network management, R&D engineering, IT management, consultancy and solutions, engineering, sales and marketing, financial and banking services, telecommunications, education and training, business process outsourcing management, and many others. My four-year university life at NTU was a wholesome experience. The hall stay was especially memorable as it allowed me to widen my circle of friends and made me more independent. SCE guides us to be critical, analytical and creative in our work which prepared us well in the workplace. I also had the chance to go to Sweden and experience a different culture and campus life through the overseas exchange programme. I was able to use this exchange to complete eight modules in my computer science programme and visit 15 countries! It was truly an enriching journey! In my final year, I wrote a paper on ‘Analysing the Effectiveness of Wearable Wireless Sensors in Controlling Crowd Disasters’ with three other schoolmates and it was published. I definitely could not have done any of these things without the varied opportunities presented by NTU. Angela Teo Yu Hui Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science with 2 nd (Upper) Honours, Class of 2014 School of electrical and electronic ENGINEERING www.eee.ntu.edu.sg Ranked 10th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2014, the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) offers a well-rounded education. This is achieved by immersing them in a multifaceted curriculum that combines Engineering with crossdisciplinary courses in arts, business and humanities. With world-class equipment, teaching facilities and modern research laboratories, we provide a great learning environment, developing students into dynamic engineers capable of taking on global challenges. Known for our high academic standards and exemplary research, we offer direct honours degree programmes that provides the flexibility to opt for a broad-based EEE education or enhanced EEE specialisations. The holistic education enables students to develop to their fullest. Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Board (EAB) of the Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES), our Bachelor of Engineering in EEE and Information Engineering and Media degrees are recognised by signatory countries of the Washington Accord (WA). This means our graduates gain instant recognition as accredited engineers and are sought-after globally. Your path to becoming a top engineer begins here at the School of EEE. PROGRAMMES OFFERED • Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering* • Bachelor of Engineering in Information Engineering and Media • Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronics Engineering/Information Engineering and Media) with a Second Major in Business CAREER PROSPECTS EEE graduates can look forward to career opportunities in automotive, information technology and telecommunication services, defence, manufacturing, research and development, clean energy and power distribution, interactive and digital media, and finance-related businesses. The School of EEE is a vibrant place with diverse opportunities, ranging from research projects to industrial attachments and organisation of student activities. The School emphasises on practical experience and learning beyond the textbooks. I was able to embark on my very own project which was to create a LED cube 3D display. This project has prepared me with both technical and soft skills through the process of designing new electronic devices from basic components. The well-equipped labs also allow me to familiarise with the environment and equipment that I will be handling when I enter the workforce later. The School of EEE is truly the place for a vigorous pursuit of knowledge, and a stimulating experience unrivalled in its richness. Chan Tuck Ging Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Year 2 • Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with a Second Major in Society and Urban SystemsNEW • Double Degree in Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering/Information Engineering and Media) and Bachelor of Arts (Economics) • NTU-Georgia Tech Integrated Programme in Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) awarded by NTU, and Master of Science (Electrical and Computer Engineering) awarded by Georgia Institute of Technology, USA * Specialisations: Biomedical Electronics/Communication Engineering/ Computer Engineering/Digital Media Processing/Integrated Circuit Design/Intelligent Systems and Control Engineering/Microelectronics and Photonics/Power and Clean Energy 23 School of MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING www.mse.ntu.edu.sg Ranked 8th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2014, the School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) in NTU, is one of the top and most comprehensive materials institutes in the world. Undergraduates are offered an integrated science-driven and application-oriented engineering education in advanced materials for cutting-edge technologies. Standing as the world’s largest materials institute, our school offers a wide range of research specialties such as biomaterials, defence materials, energy materials, electronics materials, sports materials, and nanomaterials. This gives students a wide range of options to choose from for their final year project and gain specialised knowledge in their chosen field. Our faculty comprises of award-winning and internationally-recognised leaders in both research and innovation. Students can expect to attend engaging lectures taught by Professor Zhang Hua, who was named the world’s top 17 most influential scientific minds of 2014 by Thomson Reuters, or delve into the emerging field of nanomedicine under the mentorship of 2014 President’s Technology Award Winner, Professor Subbu Venkatraman, Chair of the school who invented a new nanomedicine that treats glaucoma. As a school that puts students’ interest and development at its core, many of our programmes exist to provide abundant opportunities for MSE undergraduates to develop themselves beyond their academic pursuits. The MSE Leadership Excellence Programme was developed for this, providing a holistic education, involving academic and nonacademic training to equip our undergraduates with the necessary skills to prepare for future challenges. Challenge yourself here at MSE, and see what you are capable of! PROGRAMMES OFFERED • Bachelor of Engineering in Materials Engineering • Bachelor of Engineering in Materials Engineering with a Second Major in Business • Double Degree in Bachelor of Engineering (Materials Engineering) and Bachelor of Arts (Economics) 24 CAREER PROSPECTS Highly specialised yet versatile MSE training supports a broad spectrum of industries, such as academia, aerospace, biomedical, clean energy, consumer goods, defence, electronics, manufacturing, petrochemical, semi-conductor and research, providing diverse career options for our graduates to choose from. Within the industries, MSE graduates are able to fit into a variety of roles such as Design Engineer, Failure Analysis Engineer, Inspection Engineer, Materials Engineer, Process and Equipment Engineer, Quality Engineer, Research Engineer, Project Manager, Procurement Specialist and Technical Sales Engineer. A good acumen for innovation could also lead to a technology-based entrepreneurial career. I am proud to share that MSE provides all forms of support and mentorship to students with vision but without the means to see our goals through. In the MSE Leadership Excellence Programme, I matured both as a leader and orator, leading me to conduct my own workshop for other MSE students. Subsidised by a travel award from MSE, I was attached to a joint venture company of Keppel Logistics Pte Ltd in Indonesia for my Enhanced Industrial Attachment which presented valuable opportunities for me to gain many potential business contacts from the local and expatriate communities. These out-of-classroom experiences given by MSE have developed me well beyond my expectations, and inspired me to reach for goals I once thought impossible. Huo Jiongrui Materials Engineering, Year 4 School of MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACE ENGINEERING www.mae.ntu.edu.sg Ranked 12th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2014 for the Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing category, the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) is home to many exciting projects such as the world’s first flexible endoscope with small robotic fingers, solar cars, and unmanned aerial vehicles that fly using GPS. When it comes to developing intelligent systems that can extend man’s physical abilities and enhance our quality of life, the sky’s the limit! MAE provides an all-round education, equipping students with technical know-how, good communication skills and leadership qualities. Graduates will become highly versatile and employable, with many already working in major engineering industries as well as leading financial institutions. The Aerospace Engineering degree programme is also the first and only in Singapore, producing professional aerospace engineers to meet the needs of the ever growing aerospace industry. The Mechanical Engineering degree programme also establishes a strong foundation in key mechanical engineering concepts and complements them with analytical and practical problem-solving skills ensuring our mechanical engineers meet the needs of the local economy and beyond. PROGRAMMES OFFERED • Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering • Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering CAREER PROSPECTS Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering graduates are well equipped for appointments in aerospace consulting, aircraft design and manufacturing, aircraft operations and maintenance, aviation regulation, defence science, logistics, manufacturing, marine and offshore engineering, petrochemical and biomedical, pharmaceutical, power generation and distribution, product design, and project planning and management. My undergraduate study at NTU was truly an exciting and fulfilling journey. I have gained extensive technical knowledge, hands-on engineering experience and invaluable global exposure through the holistic curriculum and overseas internship. I am grateful for the opportunity to travel to India and perform wind tunnel testing for my final year project (FYP). During this trip, I had the chance to use one of the state-of-the-art wind tunnel facilities and had the privilege to learn from the experts in the aerospace research field. Working closely with these industry professionals from a different culture and background has definitely pushed my interpersonal skills and teamwork capabilities to a higher level. These attributes have now become important skill sets for my career. • Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering/Mechanical Engineering) with a Second Major in Business The learning ground is no longer limited to within the school but has extended to every corner of the world. Abundant opportunities are available at NTU, so get ready to explore the world and make every effort to maximise your learning experience! • Double Degree Programmes in Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering/Aerospace Engineering) and Bachelor of Arts (Economics) Ong Kim Siang Product Design Engineer, Cameron Pte Ltd • Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering with a Second Major in Society and Urban SystemsNEW Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering with 1st Class Honours, Class of 2014 25 College of humanities, arts, and social sciences www.cohass.ntu.edu.sg The College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences offers a wide selection of major disciplines across three distinct schools: the School of Art, Design and Media (ADM), Singapore’s premier professional art school to offer degree programmes in Art, Design and Interactive Digital Media; the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI), Asia’s top school in Communications; and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), dedicated to the study of human progress, the human condition, its social aspects, and in all, an enlightened understanding of the individual and society. We provide well-balanced programmes that foster a culture of excellence and creativity through the breadth and depth of syllabus. This is rooted in our belief of cross-discipline mastery; students can take minors or second majors beyond their primary disciplines, across the three schools. Our 11 primary majors include Art, Design and Media, Communication Studies, Chinese Studies, Economics, English Literature, History, Linguistics and Multilingual Studies, Philosophy, Psychology, Public Policy and Global Affairs, and Sociology. 26 Our undergraduate students are encouraged to spend a semester or two abroad; learn a new language or sport; take part in volunteer work; and in short, immerse fully in the life of the University. On top of equipping them with a valuable skill set necessary for their career, and inquisitive minds that set them on an intellectual adventure, we aim to nurture them with sound habits and discipline of mind, a high degree of ethical self-awareness, and a spirit of enterprise, innovation, and lifelong learning, helping them to realise their true potential. our Three schools are: • School of Art, Design and Media • School of Humanities and Social Sciences • Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information School of ART, DESIGN AND MEDIA www.adm.ntu.edu.sg Over the last decade, the School of Art, Design and Media (ADM) has established itself as one of Singapore’s leading centres for the study and production of visual arts and creative content. The iconic ADM building is an inspiring environment housing state-of-the-art facilities and an award-winning international faculty. Here in ADM, undergraduates embark on practical work, developing ideas and concepts as well as cultivating technical skills in their chosen fields whilst being equipped with critical tools and historical content. If you are dedicated and passionate in the creative realm, come take a journey with us. PROGRAMMES OFFERED • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Animation • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Filmmaking • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interactive Media • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography and Digital Imaging • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Product Design • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication CAREER PROSPECTS Graduates can look forward to careers in animation, visual FX, concept design, film-making, photography, digital imaging, product design, game design, interactive design, graphic design and creative content. I chose to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication at NTU’s School of Arts, Design and Media (ADM) because of the University’s reputable standing in higher education globally. This degree programme does not only allow me to learn about fundamentals, such as typography and graphic design, it also emphasises on critical thinking and research on the communication strategies that helped me to develop greater understanding of the context for the design work. In addition, we are assigned an academic advisor from the faculty who will mentor us to ensure we made good progress in our coursework and that we are ready for a career in this field. Having a well-recognised degree in the arts that provides interdisciplinary interaction and exchange of ideas is of utmost importance to me as well and ADM offers exactly that. I have taken classes in areas of philosophy, business and even biology on top of the lessons in my core programme. This has expanded my knowledge into other areas of interests for a well-balanced education. My space for growth in ADM was not limited to academia; I was honoured to serve the school as the 9th Vice President of the ADM Student Club where I managed the domestic business and internal relations within the school. This role has allowed me to sharpen my people skills and also lead a team to achieve the goals of the Club. Tan Teng Hong, Colin Visual Communications, Year 3 27 School of humanities AND social sciences www.hss.ntu.edu.sg Established in 2004, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) is a dynamic and fast-growing School offering direct honours degree programmes in nine disciplines, and providing a studentcentric education that enables students to gain specialised knowledge in their majors and also develop interdisciplinary research strengths. Dynamic Curriculum Students can design their own curriculum and choose from more than 30 minor programmes, offered by other Schools and within HSS, such as Creative Writing, Environmental and Urban Studies, Philosophy, and Translation. Outstanding students can pursue a second major in any of the nine major disciplines within HSS: Communication Studies; Art History; Business (for Economics students only); or Biological Sciences (for Psychology students only). Creative Writing Mentorship Those aspiring to be novelists, screenwriters or playwrights can learn from our Writers-in-Residence. In collaboration with the National Arts Council, we run two national creative writing programmes – Chinese and English – that host both local and international creative writers who mentor students in creative writing as they work on their literary projects. Internship and Overseas Exposure Our Professional Attachment Programme endows students with a competitive edge in the job market after they graduate. Our students are also able to connect with people from diverse cultures through our overseas exchange programmes. PROGRAMMES OFFERED • Bachelor of Arts in Chinese • Bachelor of Arts in Economics • Bachelor of Arts in English Literature • Bachelor of Arts in History • Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Multilingual Studies CAREER PROSPECTS HSS graduates can pursue careers in banking and finance, business, the civil service, education, social work, journalism, advertising, publishing, human resource, management, public administration, arts administration, and other creative industries. I am grateful for the opportunity to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime learning experience at NTU. Its global standing and achievements in higher education are well-known in the region. I am also offered the ASEAN Scholarship which has helped me pursue a degree programme with NTU as a major part of the cost is financed. Having spent four years in HSS, I find it to be young, forward-looking and vibrant. Its friendly and dedicated professors never fail to add tinges of fun and joy to our learning journey. The lessons are not solely based on theory and textbooks. We also receive scientific and practical training in Psychology. While the programme is interdisciplinary with learning in the areas of neurophysiology, sociology, philosophy, and mathematics, there are many interesting and kaleidoscopic modules such as Dance Sport and Modern Jazz that one can explore for a diverse exposure. Additionally, I was appointed as the Vice President of Mensa Club and this role has helped to develop my leadership and effective teamwork skills. Together, with the team members, we have organised numerous mind-boggling activities, such as ‘Mensa Raven Test’ and ‘Memory Tester’, which we enjoyed the bonding time together. • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology With the all-round intellectual and practical skills which I have acquired, I am confident that I can be a part of the contributing workforce to build a better society. • Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Global Affairs Foo Jen Huey Psychology, Year 4 • Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Second Major in Biological Sciences • Bachelor of Arts in Sociology • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Economics • Double Degree in Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Arts in Economics 28 WEE KIM WEE SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION www.wkwsci.ntu.edu.sg The Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, established in 1992, is Asia’s top communication school. The School boasts not only undergraduate and graduate programmes that are designed to be on the cutting edge of the industry, but also a global network of educators, researchers and practitioners dedicated to advancing knowledge and raising the bar of excellence in the communication landscape. BROADCAST AND CINEMA STUDIES Students receive extensive how-to training, and learn to develop the vision and creativity that will enable them to compete and thrive in an industry where innovation is crucial. COMMUNICATION RESEARCH Students become proficient in investigating the critical issues necessary to understand our rapidly transforming world, as technology and infrastructure continue to evolve. JOURNALISM AND PUBLISHING Students are educated in media systems and news production issues, thereby priming them to enter the field far ahead of their competition. PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ADVERTISING Students are trained in the planning and execution of 360-degree communication plans, strategically addressing the process of persuasion, changing attitudes and relationship-building for brands and social causes. In the QS World University Ranking by Subject 2014, NTU’s Communication and Media Studies is ranked 6 th in the world, jumping an impressive 17 positions since QS started ranking this subject. PROGRAMME OFFERED CAREER PROSPECTS WKWSCI graduates can look forward to careers in the industries of broadcasting and cinema, research, journalism and publishing, public relations and advertising. At the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, journalism students undergo a rigorous curriculum that trains them to be proficient in specific news beats and prepares them to manage challenges that come with reporting on the ground. As an aspiring photojournalist, the Advanced Photojournalism module has helped me to discover topics that I am interested in documenting. The assignments are designed to hone our skills to better photograph and tell a story. Having teaching staff that are skilled professionals in their own field of study is what makes this programme essential to aspiring photojournalists. GO-FAR (Going Overseas for Advanced Reporting), just one of the many practicums, is also an excellent training programme that develops the tenacity of journalism students, who are expected to pitch story ideas, pursue interviewees and develop a story – all of which can prove to be difficult in a foreign environment. In addition, with facilities like Newsplex Asia, also home to The Nanyang Chronicle, we get to work in professional workspaces that are well equipped for all aspects of a multimedia newsroom. Being able to work alongside dedicated faculty staff and students creates an extraordinary learning experience for everyone pursuing a career in this industry. • Bachelor of Communication Studies Kenji Kwok Li Xian Communication Studies, Year 3 29 CoHASS-FA.indd 29 23/12/14 5:40 pm COLLEGE of SCIENCe www.cos.ntu.edu.sg The NTU Science education arouses the student’s spirit of inquiry, instils respect for evidence, objectivity and reasoning, cultivates critical analytical thinking, and develops problemsolving abilities. At the College of Science, these highly valued skills are imparted through a combination of theory, experiments and practical applications – features characteristic of all our innovative Bachelor of Science degree programmes. Opportunities abound for our students in industrial internship, attachments to research labs, and overseas study. Our flexible curricula in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Earth Systems Science prepare students to overcome multidisciplinary problems in sustainability, energy, environment, economics, and health that constitute major challenges for the future of mankind. Students have the choice of programmes in these disciplines, with optional concentrations in current topics such as Green Chemistry and Nanotechnology. They can also choose from several multidisciplinary programmes such as Biological 30 Sciences with a second major in Psychology, Chemistry and Biological Chemistry with a second major in Food Science and Technology, Physics with a second major in Mathematical Sciences, the combined major in Mathematics and Economics, and the double degree programme in Biomedical Sciences and Chinese Medicine. OUR Three schools are: • Asian School of the Environment • School of Biological Sciences • School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences ASIAN SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT www.ase.ntu.edu.sg The Asian School of the Environment (ASE) is NTU’s new interdisciplinary school that aims to be a world leader in environmental research focused on Asian environmental challenges. We integrate earth and environmental life sciences, ecology, engineering and technology, human ecology, humanities, and the social sciences to address key issues of the environment and sustainability. Building on the strengths of NTU’s two Research Centres of Excellence (RCEs) – Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Science Engineering (SCELSE) – along with the Complexity Institute, the Division of Earth Sciences, and other academic units, we are supported by experienced faculty from top institutions globally with seven of them holding the prestigious Singapore National Research Foundation Fellowships. In addition, we are also advancing into new areas, such as ecology and environmental earth systems science. The Environmental Earth Systems Science Major is our flagship programme. This is a highly selective programme in which a small cohort of majors allows for an innovative and interactive learning environment. Students who choose this course will gain a strong background in quantitative skills, modern computing techniques, and core environmental earth systems, mathematics, and sciences. On top of the international experience that students will gain in numerous field-based courses, we also encourage them to take a semester abroad to expand their learning beyond their core discipline. Our programme also offers students with a choice of specialisation within the major and there are opportunities for them to complete an industrial attachment or final year research project in collaboration with their faculty mentor. PROGRAMME OFFERED • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Earth Systems Science Specialisations: Geosciences/Society and the Earth System/ Ecology/Environmental Earth Systems Science CAREER PROSPECTS Our graduates are prepared with the diverse skill sets required to fill a wide array of positions in both the public and private sectors, or to advance into graduate programmes. They may pursue various careers, locally and internationally, in environmental planning, policy, and management; water resource management or hydrology; environmental consulting; geotechnical consulting; geologic survey or monitoring; natural resource exploration, extraction and management (oil, gas and minerals); urban planning; and teaching or research. They are also able to enter industries such as insurance where earth scientists are required to help assess long-term risk due to earthquakes, volcanoes, climate change, and other natural disasters; banking and finance where firms seek quantitative knowledge about the science driving changes in the energy market; and business where companies value technical know-how and creativity. The Environmental Earth Systems Science (E2S2) programme has thus far allowed me to develop my thinking and management skills. The diverse and challenging curriculum has expanded my capacity as a student to be more insightful. Our small cohort size allows personal attention from the caring professors and teaching assistants. The faculty here are ever-willing to guide me, yet at the same time, I am given much space to explore my areas of interests. My peers in E2S2 are both intelligent and approachable as well. The group discussions and sharing of ideas have brought our learning to a higher level. Here, you will experience a culture where everyone works hard together and encourages each other. In E2S2, I study for a cause — to sustain this beautiful creation we call Earth. Joanne Lim Environmental Earth Systems Science, Year 1 31 School of biological sciences www.sbs.ntu.edu.sg The School of Biological Sciences (SBS) provides each and every student with a truly international education in cutting edge Biomedical and Life Sciences. With faculty originating from over 20 different countries, students are immersed in an enriching culture of knowledge. Students can look forward to stimulating and challenging curricula that meet the discerning demands of both the Life Sciences and Biomedical industries worldwide. In their final semester, Biological Sciences students can gain relevant industry experience as they undertake full-time project work or industrial attachment before entering key areas within the Life Sciences industry. Students with acumen for enterprise and business have the option to pursue business modules. The new era of biomedical R&D requires interdisciplinary knowledge and training. Students may choose a second Major in Psychology, Chemical Biology, or Food Science and Technology, with their core programme. This further enriches students by equipping them with interdisciplinary insights and expertise. Here at SBS, students can discover the uniqueness of Traditional Chinese Medicine through the double degree programme in Biomedical Sciences and Chinese Medicine which the Bachelor of Medicine (Chinese Medicine) is conferred by Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (BUCM). The first three years of this double degree programme are taught at NTU, while the final two years are taught at BUCM in the People’s Republic of China to provide students with a global learning experience. PROGRAMMES OFFERED • Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences • Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a Minor in Business • Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a Second Major in Psychology • Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a Second Major in Chemical Biology • Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a Second Major in Food Science and Technology • Double Degree in Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences awarded by NTU and Bachelor of Medicine (Chinese Medicine) awarded by Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (BUCM) 32 CAREER PROSPECTS SBS graduates will be well equipped with in-depth job-relevant knowledge and transferable skill sets for rewarding careers in the Biomedical industries, Healthcare services, Biomedical Research, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences industries. Career opportunities for graduates with an additional Major are extended to other areas such as the sales/service sector, public affairs, business, advertising, health and the media, biotechnology, food processing companies and allied industries. SBS is a young and rising school at NTU with great emphasis on research. I was presented with various opportunities to pursue my research interest. I was able to take up premium electives such as the Undergraduate Advanced Experimental Biology (UAEB) workshops. The class size for these workshops is small and conducive for learning and having more in-depth interaction with the professors. I also had the privilege to join the URECA programme, pursuing research on how tropical fruits ameliorate obesity and published the papers with natural science journals. This elite undergraduate research programme enabled me to work with professors from other schools and taught me to integrate other areas of study into my research. SBS also gave me the chance to go on an exchange programme at University of Manchester where I was able to maximise my overseas learning experience with the flexibility to take up my choice modules during this trip. I am thankful to SBS for offering me such a fulfilling four years of university life that is irreplaceable. Ting Hui Lin Biological Sciences, Year 4 School of physical and mathematical sciences www.spms.ntu.edu.sg The School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS) comprises three divisions ― Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Division of Mathematical Sciences and Division of Physics and Applied Physics. In SPMS, our dedicated and dynamic team of faculty members from all around the world undertakes a dual mission in furthering science education and research. In teaching, we aim to instil the habit and mode of scientific thinking in our students using the most effective pedagogical methods. In research, we continue to deepen our understanding of the physical world around us, and in so doing, develop ideas and technologies to fundamentally improve the world we live in. Our vision, and our mission, is to have a thriving scientific community with dynamic scientists-teachers, using innovative curricula to engage students and to build strong links with industry. Although the School was established only in 2008, it is already home to more than 15 Singapore National Research Foundation Fellows. Our graduates have been awarded numerous scholarships such as the A*STAR Graduate Scholarship and Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship. A number of our undergraduates have also landed prestigious internships in renowned companies, including posts in Singapore’s Istana. PROGRAMMES OFFERED • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biological Chemistry • Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biological Chemistry with a Second Major in Food Science and Technology • Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences • Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences with a Minor in Finance • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Economics • Bachelor of Science in Physics • Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics • Bachelor of Science in Physics with a Second Major in Mathematical Sciences CAREER PROSPECTS Graduates of SPMS can look forward to exciting careers in various industries where they can apply their scientific know-how, research capability, problem-solving and analytical skills that are highly regarded by employers. They will be in good stead to work in fields of banking and finance, education, IT and communications, medical sectors, pharmaceutical and chemical industries, food industries, semiconductor industries, and R&D of defence industries, natural resource exploration, water resource management, geotechnical consulting, urban planning, and business. From my experience, NTU has proven to be very flexible in the wide array of opportunities it offers, be it in the academic field or otherwise. It allows one to go as far as they are willing to, offering unique opportunities like the Undergraduate Research Experience on CAmpus (URECA) programme, various career guidance workshops for entry into the workforce and a veritable world map of destinations with the Global Education and Mobility (GEM) Explorer programme for the travel-hungry undergraduate looking to expand their horizons. I have benefitted greatly from each of these, taking advantage to delve into research, learning how to prepare a proper resume and experiencing Scottish culture during my exchange at the University of Edinburgh. When I expressed interest in trying my hand at research, my organic chemistry tutor at that time, Dr Sreekumar, quickly recommended me into Professor Loh Teck Peng’s organic chemistry lab. Though it was unusual for first year undergraduates to be accepted, I spent my first summer learning total synthesis of marine natural products from an excellent mentor, Dr Hu Xuhong. If you know what you want to do, NTU most probably has a route for you to pursue it. Tay Wei Ping Dillon Chemistry, Year 4 33 LEE KONG CHIAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE www.lkcmedicine.ntu.edu.sg The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) welcomed its inaugural cohort of 54 students in August 2013 and its second cohort of 78 students in August 2014. The School, which aims to redefine medicine and transform healthcare, meets the growing demands for a relevant and innovative medical curriculum of the brightest students wishing to study medicine. Besides boosting the national effort to meet the healthcare needs of an ageing population, LKCMedicine also equips future doctors to care for the increasing number of patients living with long-term medical conditions. Jointly developed by Imperial College London and NTU, the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme leads to a joint degree issued by the two universities, bringing the best from Imperial to Singapore. 34 LEE KONG CHIAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE www.lkcmedicine.ntu.edu.sg A JOINT MEDICAL SCHOOL BY IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON AND NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, SINGAPORE Built upon an ethos of patient-centric care and innovation, the programme features an integrated approach to studying medicine, conducted via Team-Based Learning, seminars and apprenticeships. It is also supported by extensive use of simulation and adoption of high standard e-learning materials throughout the five-year programme. Both the curriculum and its delivery have an extensive scientific and technological basis, with all students having their timetables, learning outcomes, resources and assessments accessible via their iPads. Through the facilities of our primary clinical partner, the National Healthcare Group (NHG), clinical training for students is greatly enhanced. On top of that, LKCMedicine faculty work with specialist centres, polyclinics, rehabilitation facilities and hospitals to enhance students’ learning. While the School emphasises the scientific basis of medicine, its clinical relevance is exemplified at every stage through the use of reallife clinical scenarios. Key thrusts of the programme: • Students are encouraged to put the patient’s individual needs at the centre of all care • Students are encouraged to consider healthcare as a partnership between doctors and patients • Students will have the opportunity to work across the whole spectrum of care, from tertiary to primary settings, from Day One • Teaching methods are heavily technologically enhanced and use Team-Based Learning, seminars and apprenticeships • The two campuses of the School are the Novena campus at No.11 Mandalay Road and NTU’s Yunnan Garden Campus. The Novena campus is located directly opposite Tan Tock Seng Hospital, a proximity that will integrate students into clinical settings from the early stages of their programme CAREER PROSPECTS Graduates will become outstanding doctors and medical leaders to meet Singapore’s present and future healthcare needs. Fully grounded in the scientific and technological basis of medicine, with the capability to offer patient-centric care in multiprofessional settings, our graduates can expect fulfilling careers across the full spectrum of healthcare services. My interest has always been in learning science and unravelling the mysteries and complexities of the human body. Pursuing a degree in medicine was the right choice for me after I completed my A-level examinations. I decided to join LKCMedicine because the School has a top-notch curriculum developed by a solid team of experts. A partnership between two very established institutions, NTU and Imperial College London, LKCMedicine gives me the assurance that I am receiving a quality medical education. The School’s forward-looking approach and willingness to embrace new technology, which creates a great learning experience, is an attraction as well. We can use our iPads to access coursework anytime and anywhere through the online learning system. Early on, the insightful patient simulations and pre-clinical exposure have allowed me to grasp the essential nuances of doctoring in relation to patient care and team management, something that cannot be taught in the classroom. Working in a team-based environment also improves and refines my teamwork and communication skills, two cardinal skills I’ll need as doctor. Adam Mohamed Naveeth Bin Adam Rabbani Medicine, Year 1 PROGRAMME OFFERED • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) 35 NANYANG BUSINESS SCHOOL www.nbs.ntu.edu.sg Consistently listed among the world’s top-tier business schools, we are one of the most established and comprehensive providers of business and management education in the Asia-Pacific. For more than 50 years, we have nurtured leaders from around the world, employing innovative pedagogy that melds rigorous academic theory with real-world business practice. Fully integrated into NTU, we draw on the strengths of one of Asia’s most comprehensive research-intensive universities to provide enriching opportunities for interdisciplinary studies. This holistic approach extends across our wide array of undergraduate and graduate programmes, as well as non-degree executive courses, ensuring that our graduates succeed in today’s increasingly dynamic and interconnected world. Our academic excellence and industry relevance is well recognised globally by independent publications and organisations. Our MBA programme is ranked regularly as one of Asia’s best, and we are accredited by the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) – the world’s most widely recognised quality assurance standards for accounting and business education. Our research has also received outstanding ratings in various academic surveys, with several of our faculty members recognised as global leaders in fields such as accounting, finance, and culture intelligence. 36 NANYANG BUSINESS SCHOOL www.nbs.ntu.edu.sg Singapore’s first and Asia’s third business school to be accredited by both the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), NBS is one of only 11 business schools with Accounting Accreditation outside the US. These accreditations are the most recognised endorsements for business education, and assure that the degrees we confer are recognised globally. They affirm that our teaching and research meet world-class standards, and attest to the strength of our faculty scholarship, teaching curricula and corporate connections. Our highly acclaimed faculty consists of thought leaders who are frequently quoted in the media, cited in academic journals, and invited to speak at conferences as leading authorities in their fields. Partnerships with first-class universities around the world, such as MIT, Stanford, and Cornell, offer students numerous opportunities for global exchange and learning through overseas attachments. Well-connected to the industry, we offer our students unique opportunities to grow and learn through collaborations with more than 150 partner universities and 100 leading companies and industry partners from around the world. Our industry partnerships provide our students with global perspectives that are pivotal for career advancement in today’s business world. NBS has more than 3,000 undergraduate students and over 470 postgraduate students from Singapore and around the world. This resulting mix of cultures, diversity and experiences sets the foundation for grooming strong, dynamic and versatile leaders who are real-world savvy and immensely sought after by top employers in Singapore and beyond. • NBS’ Professor Vijay Sethi was named the world’s Business Professor of the Year by the Economist Intelligence Unit in 2013 • Ranked the best business school in Singapore and 4th in Asia in the Economist’s “Which MBA?” ranking of the world’s top 100 MBA programmes • Ranked 8th and 38th by the Financial Times in its list of the world’s top 100 EMBA and MBA programmes respectively PROGRAMMES OFFERED • Bachelor of Accountancy • Bachelor of Business • Double Degree in Accountancy and Business • Double Degree in Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering/Computer Science) and Bachelor of Business (Information Technology) CAREER PROSPECTS NBS graduates are highly sought after by top employers for their strengths to adapt quickly and positively to multicultural workplaces and the demands of today’s globalised, fast changing business environment. They are particularly valued for their leadership qualities and problem-solving skill that are nurtured through the academic rigour at NBS. Many go on to assume key leadership positions in Singapore and around the world. NBS has provided enormous opportunities for my personal development, in terms of professional skills and character building. My university life has been varied and colourful. Overseas exchanges in the United States and Canada were times when I experienced a quantum leap in maturity. Entering into uncharted territory taught me to be independent, resilient and adaptable. In the process of completing three internships and participating in several case competitions, I discovered more about myself. All these have shaped my outlook and attitude towards life beyond university. My best advice to freshmen entering NBS: The opportunities are out there, it is up to you to go after them. Shaun Tay Zi Xuan Accountancy and Business (Banking and Finance), Year 4 37 national institute of education www.nie.edu.sg Singapore’s education system is considered one of the best in the world and the National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, has been pivotal in ensuring the quality of teachers that made this possible. NIE has been providing both initial teacher preparation and continual teacher professional development for the past 60 years. Its emphasis on educational research has provided an evolving educational landscape that has allowed both teachers and students to adapt to the rapid changes of the educational sector. 38 National Institute of Education www.nie.edu.sg Join NIE and become a guiding light for our youths. The NIE offers Bachelor of Arts (Education) and Bachelor of Science (Education) programmes comprising education and pedagogy courses for effective teaching, and courses on specialised subject knowledge in at least one academic discipline. These programmes also offer two teaching tracks, either primary or secondary school teaching. Since 2013, NIE has established an international practicum with partner universities in US and Europe which provides our student teachers with the opportunity to do one of their teaching practices abroad and experience a foreign education structure. Altruistic virtues are infused in our curriculum as well. Through the Group Endeavours in Service Learning (GESL) projects, our student teachers are able to reach out to the community and develop essential qualities such as empathy, benevolence and resilience that help them to thrive in their teaching career. To cater to the diversity of applicants’ educational backgrounds, there are multiple pathways for professional advancement. Apart from the Bachelor of Arts (Education) and Bachelor of Science (Education) programmes, NIE also offers the Postgraduate Diploma in Education for university graduates and the Diploma in Education for those with pre-university and/or diploma qualifications. PROGRAMMES OFFERED • Bachelor of Arts (Education) • Bachelor of Science (Education) CAREER PROSPECTS Graduates of NIE’s degree programmes are fully qualified education professionals who are expected to be in high demand within the Singapore education system and elsewhere. The Bachelor of Science (Education) programme at NIE has allowed me to be extremely competent in my academic knowledge of Biology and the English Language, whilst the various in-depth education and pedagogical courses have also deeply honed my teaching proficiency and groomed me into a confident 21st century thinker. The core courses on teaching and learning, such as the Educational Psychology, are especially useful. I have developed a good understanding of learners’ psychosocial and cognitive development and also how to manage young learners and guide them to become cultivated and contributing citizens. This provides a strong and vital foundation for my teaching career later. In addition, my role as the 22nd and 23rd President of NIE Trainee Teachers’ Club while holding the portfolio as 23rd Council Chairperson of NTU Students’ Union during my second term has shaped me into a well-rounded person with multitasking and leadership skills. Through these co-curricular activities, my university life is more enjoyable and my social circle has widened as well. Ng Jia Jun Justin Science (Education), Year 4 39 Sport Science and Management ssm.ntu.edu.sg Singapore’s strategic geographical location hoists it to be a perfect host country for regional sporting events. Bolstered by its excellent infrastructure, security, steady growth of sportsrelated professionals and trained specialists, Singapore is slated to be at the regional epicentre of sporting action. With the inception of The Sports Hub, the demand for trained sporting professionals has soared. The Sport Science and Management (SSM) curriculum was specifically conceptualised in anticipation of this exciting international prospect. It provides undergraduates with relevant coursework, research resources, and access to industry experience in the form of academic projects and internships. SSM is also the sole degree programme offered by an autonomous university in Singapore and the region. The four-year direct honours programme offers pertinent knowledge in the areas such as physiology, biomechanics, skill acquisition and psychology, and compounds these with softer skills such as sport management and coaching, to equip its students for engagement in every arena within the sport industry. Outstanding undergraduates will be presented with the opportunity to spend up to six months at overseas universities as part of an enriching exchange experience. Expedition stints organised with industry partners also provide the opportunity for personal growth and team building. Soaking up the fervour of progress, SSM has the finest sport science laboratories and teaching facilities run by well-qualified and experienced academic staff to provide students with the best edge in a sport career. You will leave SSM with a solid foundation to pack a punch in the sporting industry! PROGRAMME OFFERED • Bachelor of Science in Sport Science and Management 40 CAREER PROSPECTS SSM graduates can look forward to careers as sports administrators, trainers and coaches, sport scientists, event managers, writers and marketers, all of which are in increasing demand because of the burgeoning sport and leisure industry, as well as Singapore’s rising importance as a sports destination in the region. I am very fortunate to have been exposed to a wide range of experiences that enriched my learning process. In addition to the top-notch equipment and facilities that students get to utilise in the various sport science laboratories, the SSM programme also has highly qualified and experienced faculty to mentor us. The small-group tutorials allow me to have in-depth interactions with other students and lecturers which I find it to be helpful in establishing closer ties with one another. I am privileged to participate in the URECA programme on top of my core field of study. It has provided me with an opportunity to further my interest in research. The supportive framework that SSM adopts also allow me to pursue my sporting goal in netball; I have represented NTU Netball team in various varsity competitions throughout my four years of education here. All in all, I am very proud to be a SSM student. Tan Ci Hui Sport Science and Management, Year 4 Minor Programmes Minor programmes aim to equip students with diversified skills and broader knowledge, beyond what their major disciplines may provide. Students have to read minor programmes as Unrestricted Electives and the academic units earned will count towards the students’ academic unit requirements for Unrestricted Electives. To be awarded a minor, students shall not opt for these courses to be graded Satisfactory(S)/ Unsatisfactory (U). There are currently more than 30 minors available for students’ selection. Students must select a minor that is from a different field as their major programmes (single degree, double degree, or double major programmes). Those who wish to pursue a minor should indicate their intention. Upon fulfilling the requirements of the chosen minor programme, students can proceed to file for the award of the minor. The award of minor will be reflected in your graduate’s transcript, but not in the degree certificate. There will be no additional certificate issued. For full details of each minor, the School that offers it and the programme it is offered to, please visit: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Students/Undergraduate/AcademicServices/AcademicProgrammes/Pages/Minor_Programme.aspx. LIST OF MINOR PROGRAMMES • Applied Physics • Finance • Business • History • Art History • Chemistry and Biological Chemistry • Chinese • Global Asia • Information-Communication Technology • Life Sciences • Communication Studies • Linguistics and Multilingual Studies • Creative Writing • Music • Economics • Physics • Energy • Public Policy and Global Affairs • Chinese Creative Writing • Computing • Mathematics • Drama and Performance • Philosophy • Education Studies • Psychology • English Language • English Literature • Entrepreneurship • Environmental Management • Environmental Sustainability • Environmental and Urban Studies I took up a minor programme in translation as it enhances my field of study. This programme provides a deeper interpretation of both the English and Chinese languages. It enabled me to understand the process of linguistic transfer and the cognitive and epistemic issues involved in cross-cultural encounters and dialogues. I believe mastering these two languages is vital in our local bilingual environment. It will also boost my confidence in interacting with people from all walks of life, especially important personalities who have a strong command of languages, in the highly dynamic media industry that I aspire to go into. Goh Si Lei Agnes Communication Studies, Year 3 University Scholars Programme • Risk Management and Insurance • Sociology • Sport Science • Systems Management • Translation • Film Studies 41 Application for Admission Students, regardless of nationality, should apply under one of the following application groups that corresponds to their qualifications. DESCRIPTION APPLICATION PERIOD APPLICATION FEE Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level Applicants, regardless of nationality, presenting the Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level Start: Date of release of the ‘A’ level results VISA or Mastercard or DBS/POSB ATM – S$10 Diploma Awarded by a Polytechnic in Singapore Applicants, regardless of nationality, who have graduated with a relevant diploma or are graduating students from one of the following institutions: Start: 1 Feb 2015 - One of the five polytechnics in Singapore End: 1 Apr 2015 VISA or Mastercard or DBS/POSB ATM – S$10 End: 22 Feb 2015 -Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) - LASALLE College of the Arts - Building and Construction Academy (BCA) -Singapore Sports School-Auckland University of Technology (Diploma in Sports Management & Exercise Science only) NUS High School Diploma Applicants, regardless of nationality, presenting the NUS High School Diploma awarded by NUS High School of Mathematics & Science Start: 1 Dec 2014 International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Applicants, regardless of nationality, presenting the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Start: 1 Oct 2014 VISA or Mastercard or DBS/POSB ATM – S$10 End: 15 Jan 2015 End: 1 Apr 2015 International & Other Qualifications Applicants, regardless of nationality, presenting an International qualification (e.g. Malaysia STPM/UEC, India Standard 12, Indonesia SMA UAN, PRC Gao Kao, Vietnam High Graduation Certificate, etc) or other qualifications not specified in the preceding groups above Please refer to the table on next page. Part-Time B.Eng Applicants, regardless of nationality, who have graduated with a relevant diploma or are graduating students from one of the five polytechnics in Singapore Start: 1 Dec 2014 • Singaporean or Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR) Applicants: VISA or Mastercard or DBS/POSB ATM – S$10 • International Applicants: Bank draft – S$30 or US$30 / Visa or Mastercard – S$20 VISA or Mastercard or DBS/POSB ATM – S$65 End: 31 Jan 2015 Notes: 1. Former or current students of National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore Management University (SMU), Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) or Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) seeking admission may apply under one of the application groups listed above. 2. Former Nanyang Technological University (NTU) students seeking re-admission or current NTU students seeking change of programme to Arts (Education) and Science (Education) may apply under one of the application groups listed above. 3. Full-time National Servicemen (NSF) with places already reserved at NTU and who wish to submit new applications may do so by applying under one of the application groups listed above. 42 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION FOR INTERNATIONAL & OTHER QUALIFICATIONS (ACADEMIC YEAR 2015-16) Students with international qualifications must have completed at least 12 years of general education up to GCE ‘A’ Level or acceptable equivalent qualifications to be considered for admission. The more common international qualifications that are considered for admission and the respective application periods are given below. Applicants with other equivalent international qualifications that are not listed here may also apply. INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATION APPLICATION DETAILS • SMA Ujian Akhir Nasional (UAN) Please apply with Rapor SMA Year 10 and Year 11 results before closing date if you are taking UAN in 2015. Application PERIOD 1 Oct 2014 – 15 Dec 2014 NTU entrance examination may be required for selected applicants. • Vietnam High School Graduation Certificate Please apply with Senior High School Year 10 and Year 11 results before closing date if you are taking national examination in 2015. 1 Oct 2014 – 15 Dec 2014 NTU entrance examination may be required for selected applicants. • Myanmar Matriculation Examination NTU entrance examination may be required for selected applicants. 1 Oct 2014 – 15 Jan 2015 • Malaysia Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) E1119 English certificate/MUET/IELTS/TOEFL/SAT Reasoning Test is compulsory if you are applying for non-engineering/non-science programmes except Chinese programme. 1 Oct 2014 – 15 Jan 2015 • PRC National College Entrance Examination (Gao Kao) • Apply with Senior Middle 1 and 2 results together with IELTS/TOEFL/ SAT easoning Test/PTE Academic if you are taking Gao Kao in 2015. 1 Oct 2014 – 15 Jan 2015 • Apply with Gao Kao results together with IELTS/TOEFL/SAT Reasoning Test/PTE Academic if you have already taken Gao Kao. For IELTS/ TOEFL/SAT Reasoning Test/PTE Academic, only scores obtained in the two years leading up to the application deadline will be considered. • Apply via Ameson Chinese Elite Identification Scheme (ACEIS). Visit http://aceis.ameson.org for further details. Admission interview will be conducted for selected candidates. • Western Australia Certificate of Education, NSW HSC, SAM, VCE, Tasmanian HSC, and Queensland OP Please apply before the closing date and submit HSC results and ATAR/OP score once available if you are in the final year of study. • Canadian Pre-U (which includes but is not limited to Alberta High School Diploma, British Columbia Certificate of Graduation and Ontario OSSD) Please apply with final-term grades before closing date and submit actual results within 3 days after release if you are in Grade 12. • German Abitur Please apply with final-term grades before the closing date if you are in the final year of high school. 1 Oct 2014 – 15 Jan 2015 • New Zealand NCEA 3 Please apply with final-term grades before the closing date if you are in the final year of high school. 1 Oct 2014 – 15 Jan 2015 • American High School Diploma Please apply with Grade 11 and Grade 12 Semester 1 results before the closing date if you are in the final year of high school. SAT Reasoning Test and SAT Subject Tests (at least 3 subjects relevant to the course of study) or at least 3 AP subjects (CollegeBoard) are compulsory. For SAT Subject Tests, the 3 subjects have to be taken in no more than two sittings and within the period of one year. For Engineering and Science programmes, applicants must also present Mathematics Level 2 (SAT Subject Test) or AP Calculus (CollegeBoard). 1 Oct 2014 – 1 Apr 2015 • India Standard 12 Admission is based on India Standard 12 results. Actual Standard 12 results need to be submitted within 3 days after release for final decision. 1 Oct 2014 – 1 Apr 2015 • French Baccalaureate (FB) Please apply with predicted results before the closing date if you are taking the final examination in 2015. Actual results need to be submitted within 3 days after release for final decision. 1 Oct 2014 – 1 Apr 2015 E1119 English certificate/MUET/IELTS/TOEFL/SAT Reasoning Test is compulsory if you are applying for non-engineering/non-science programmes except Chinese programme. 1 Oct 2014 – 1 Apr 2015 • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma • Spanish Baccalaureate (SB) • Malaysia Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) 1 Oct 2014 – 15 Jan 2015 Applicants who are not doing the two-year certificate programme (Grade 11 & 12) are required to take the NTU entrance examination. 1 Oct 2014 – 15 Jan 2015 Applicants who are not doing the two-year diploma programme (Grade 11 & 12) are required to take the NTU entrance examination. 43 INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATION APPLICATION DETAILS Application PERIOD • Mauritius High School Certificate (HSC) - 1 Oct 2014 – 1 Apr 2015 • ‘A’ Level Certificate (AQA, Brunei, Cambridge, Edexcel, Hong Kong, London, Maldives, and Sri Lanka) • Admission is based on at least 4 ‘A’ level subjects in a single sitting. Applicants with good passes in 3 ‘A’ Level subjects may also apply, but will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please submit predicted ‘A’ level grades from your high school if actual results are not available at point of application. Actual ‘A’ level results need to be submitted within 3 days after release for final decision. 1 Oct 2014 – 1 Apr 2015 • Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Please apply with predicted results before the closing date if you are taking the final examination in 2015. Actual results need to be submitted within 3 days after release for final decision. 1 Oct 2014 – 1 Apr 2015 • All other international qualifications not listed (Eg. Kazakhstan High School Certificate, Philippines High School Certificate, South Korea Scholastic Examination, Thailand Mathayom 6, and Turkish High School Certificate) Please apply with final-term grades before the closing date if you are in the final year of high school. 1 Oct 2014 – 15 Jan 2015 • Applicants sitting for ‘A’ level in June 2015 who wish to be considered for Academic Year 2015 admission should also apply by 1 April 2015. Such applicants will be considered for all programmes except Medicine, Arts (Education) and Science (Education). NTU entrance examination may be required for selected applicants. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Applications have to be submitted online at www.ntu.edu.sg/intnladmissions. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS The list of supporting documents required for application can be found on the application website above. If you are applying for the Medicine or Art, Design & Media programmes, please refer to the minimum subject requirements on page 56 and 57 for details on the additional documents you need to submit. There are two modes to submit your documents (Please use only one mode): a)Scan documents in full colour and upload online to the ‘Checklist’ via ‘Check Status’ link b)Print checklist and send supporting documents together with the bank draft (where applicable) to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid by post. APPLICATION FEE A non-refundable and non-transferrable application fee of S$30 or US$30 (inclusive of S$10 or US$10 handling charge) is applicable for payment by a bank draft. If the payment is by credit card, the application fee is S$20. ENTRANCE EXAMINATION International students with Malaysia STPM, Malaysia UEC, ‘A’ Level certificate (AQA, Brunei, Cambridge, Edexcel, Hong Kong, London, Maldives, and Sri Lanka), India Standard 12, Mauritius HSC, PRC Gao Kao, American High School Diploma, German Abitur, Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE), French Baccalaureate (FB), International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and Spanish Baccalaureate (SB) qualifications are not required to take the NTU entrance examination. In addition, applicants who have won gold, silver or bronze medals in International Science Olympiad Competitions related to the course of study will be exempted from taking the entrance examination. Applicants with other qualifications, including those indicated in the above application table, may be required to take the NTU entrance examination for the University to assess their suitability for the undergraduate programmes. Details of the examination will be made known to shortlisted applicants. An examination fee will be imposed on shortlisted candidates sitting for the entrance examinations. For more information, visit http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/UndergraduateIntnlAdmissions/Pages/EntranceExaminations.aspx. APPLICATION OUTCOME The application outcome will be released progressively between February and July. Please refer to our website for estimated outcome periods. Application outcome will be released to applicants by email and updated online at the ‘Check Status’ link. 44 ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR STUDENTS WITH SINGAPORE-CAMBRIDGE GCE ‘A’ LEVEL Minimum Subject Requirements You are offering the Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level in the English medium and must fulfil all of the following: • Obtained at least two passes in subjects at H2 level and attempted General Paper (GP) or Knowledge & Inquiry (KI) in the same sitting • Met one of the following Mother Tongue Language (MTL) requirements: -- A minimum of ‘S’ grade in H1 MTL or General Studies in Chinese or H2 Mother Tongue Language & Literature (MTLL) taken at ‘A’ level -- Pass in MTL B syllabus taken at ‘A’ level -- A minimum of D7 in Higher MTL taken at ‘O’ level In addition to fulfilling the above admission criteria, applicants have to meet the following minimum subject requirements of the degree programmes listed below. RENAISSANCE ENGINEERING PROGRAMME MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW • Renaissance Engineering Programme H2 Level pass in Mathematics, and H2 Level pass in Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Computing, and H1 Level/‘O’ Level pass in Physics/equivalent+ Yes COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW • Engineering^@ H2 Level pass in Mathematics, and H2 Level pass in Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Computing, and H1 Level/‘O’ Level pass in Physics/equivalent+ • Aerospace Engineering^* • Bioengineering^* • Computer Engineering^* • Computer Science^* • Information Engineering & Media^* The above single degree programmes are also offered with a Second Major in Business • Civil Engineering^* • Environmental Engineering^* • Electrical & Electronic Engineering^* • Mechanical Engineering^* The above single degree programmes are also offered with a Second Major in: • Business • Society & Urban Systems NEW • Business & Computing (Double Degree) • Business & Computer Engineering (Double Degree) • Integrated Programme (BEng [CS] & MSc [CS])# • Integrated Programme (BEng [CE] & MSc [CS])# • Integrated Programme (BEng [EEE] & MSc [ECE])# • Materials Engineering^* H2 Level pass in Mathematics, and H2 Level pass in Physics/Chemistry/Biology, and H1 Level/‘O’ Level pass in Physics/equivalent+ • Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering^* H2 Level pass in Mathematics and Chemistry, and H1 Level/‘O’ Level pass in Physics/equivalent+ • Materials Engineering with a Second Major in Business • Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering with a Second Major in Business • Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering with a Second Major in Food Science & Technology • Maritime Studies** • Maritime Studies with a Second Major in Business** Yes H1 Level pass in Mathematics, or ‘O’ Level/equivalent pass in Additional Mathematics, and H1 Level/‘O’ Level pass in a Science subject 45 COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES, ARTS, & SOCIAL SCIENCES MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS • Art, Design & Media ‘O’ Level/equivalent pass in Mathematics, and A good grade in General Paper/Knowledge & Inquiry SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW In addition, applicants are required to produce and submit the following materials for admission assessment: 1. A portfolio 2.A personal statement 3.A creative film/photo sequence/sound piece 4.Three drawings For specific submission instructions and details, please refer to www.adm.ntu.edu.sg/Programmes/ProspectiveStudents/ undergraduatedegrees/Pages/ADM-Admission-Requirements.aspx. • Communication Studies A good grade in General Paper/Knowledge & Inquiry, at least a ‘B’, in order to be considered On a selective basis • Chinese Pass in H2 Level Chinese, or Good pass in H1 Level Chinese/China Studies in Chinese, or Good pass in ‘O’ Level Higher Chinese, or Distinction in ‘O’ Level Chinese On a selective basis • Economics A good grade in H1 Level Mathematics, and A good grade in General Paper/Knowledge & Inquiry On a selective basis • Psychology with a Second Major in Biological Sciences A good grade in H1 Level Mathematics, and A good grade in General Paper/Knowledge & Inquiry, and H1 Level pass in Physics/Chemistry/Biology On a selective basis • English Literature A good grade in General Paper/Knowledge & Inquiry/H1 Level English Literature/H2 Level History Yes • History A good grade in General Paper/Knowledge & Inquiry/H1 Level History/ English Literature/Geography Yes • Linguistics & Multilingual Studies A good grade in General Paper/Knowledge & Inquiry/H1 Level English Literature/History/Geography/Mother Tongue Language Yes • Sociology A good grade in General Paper/Knowledge & Inquiry On a selective basis • Philosophy A good grade in General Paper/Knowledge & Inquiry/H1 Level English Literature/H2 Level History Yes COLLEGE OF SCIENCE MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW • Biological Sciences^ H1 Level pass in Mathematics, and H2 Level pass in Physics/Chemistry/Biology On a selective basis • Psychology • Public Policy & Global Affairs • Biological Sciences with a Second Major in Psychology On a selective basis Yes • Biological Sciences with a Second Major in Food Science & Technology H1 Level pass in Mathematics, and H2 Level pass in Chemistry, and H2 Level pass in Physics/BiologyΩ Yes • Biological Sciences with a Second Major in Chemical Biology H1 Level pass in Mathematics, and H2 Level pass in Chemistry Yes • Biomedical Sciences & Chinese Medicine (Double Degree) H1 Level pass in Mathematics, and H2 Level pass in Physics/Chemistry/Biology, and ‘O’ Level pass in Chinese On a selective basis • Chemistry & Biological Chemistry H2 Level pass in Chemistry, and H2 Level pass in Mathematics/Physics • Chemistry & Biological Chemistry with a Second Major in Food Science & Technology • Environmental Earth Systems Science H2 Level pass in Mathematics, and H2 Level pass in Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Economics/Computing • Mathematical Sciences^^ H2 Level pass in Mathematics • Physics/Applied Physics H2 Level pass in Physics and Mathematics • Mathematics & Economics • Physics with a Second Major in Mathematical Sciences 46 Yes On a selective basis LEE KONG CHIAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW • Medicine H2 Level pass in Chemistry, and H2 Level pass in Biology/Physics Yes In addition, applicants are required to submit the following materials for admissions assessment: 1. Academic results 2.Personal statement 3.Co-curricular accomplishments (if the applicant would like to be considered under Non-Academic Achievements/Discretionary Criteria Scheme) 4.Two online reference reports Applicants may submit additional documents to support their applications. BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) Applicants will have to register for the Biomedical Admissions Test (BMAT) and take the BMAT as part of the criteria for entry to the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) programme. Applicants take the BMAT around November each year, prior to their application to the LKCMedicine. Only results of the BMAT taken in the 12-month period prior to admission to LKCMedicine will be considered in the selection process. For more details on the BMAT, please refer to www.bmat.org.uk. For further details, please visit www.lkcmedicine.ntu.edu.sg/Admissions/Pages/index.aspx. NANYANG BUSINESS SCHOOL MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW • Accountancy • Business H1 Level pass in Mathematics, or ‘O’ Level/equivalent pass in Additional Mathematics On a selective basis NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW • Arts (Education) • Science (Education) 2 subjects at H1 Level, including a pass in General Paper/Knowledge & Inquiry, at one sitting, and Pass in Mathematics at H1 Level/‘O’ Level, and Pass in at least 5 subjects, including English as a First Language at ‘O’ Level Yes SPORT SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW • Sport Science & Management** H1 Level pass in Mathematics, or ‘O’ level/equivalent pass in Additional Mathematics On a selective basis • Accountancy & Business (Double Degree) Note: The award of a minor or a second major will only be reflected in the graduate’s transcript but not his/her degree certificate. Programme leading to Bachelor of Engineering Science & Master of Science in Technology Management. * The programme is also offered as a double degree programme with Economics. ^ The programme is also offered as a single degree programme with a Minor in Business. + ‘O’ Level pass in Physics is only applicable to applicants who have not read Physics at H2/H1 Level. Ω H2 Level pass in Physics/Biology is only applicable to applicants who have not read H2 Level Mathematics. # [CE]: Computer Engineering; [CS]: Computer Science; [ECE]: Electrical & Computer Engineering; [EEE]: Electrical & Electronic Engineering. These integrated programmes are with National Infocomm Scholarship and are only open to Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents. @ For Engineering programme, students who are undecided on their Engineering major may opt for Engineering at the point of application. After one semester of engineering studies, students will be streamed to either Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. In all cases, admission and streaming into an engineering major is merit-based. ** Programme leading to Bachelor of Science. ^^ The programme is also offered as a single degree programme with a Minor in Finance. These degree programmes offer many courses that may require further subject prerequisites. Please refer to the National Institute of Education (NIE) website for details. 47 ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR STUDENTS WITH Diploma Awarded by A Polytechnic in Singapore Minimum Subject Requirements You hold a relevant diploma or are a graduating student from one of the following institutions: • One of the five polytechnics in Singapore • Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) • LASALLE College of the Arts • Building & Construction Academy (BCA) • Singapore Sports School-Auckland University of Technology (Diploma in Sports Management & Exercise Science only) Relevant Programmes Based on Your Diploma For more information on the relevant degree programmes that you are eligible for, based on your diploma and the respective subject requirements, please visit https://wis.ntu.edu.sg/webexe/owa/adm_appl.relevant_diploma?student_type=F. Applicants who are applying for programmes offered by the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine and the Nanyang Business School will need to fulfil the following additional requirements: LEE KONG CHIAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW • Medicine A good GPA in a Health Science-related diploma Yes In addition, applicants are required to submit the following materials for admissions assessment: 1. Academic results 2.Personal statement 3.Co-curricular accomplishments (if the applicant would like to be considered under Non-Academic Achievements/Discretionary Criteria Scheme) 4.Two online reference reports Applicants may submit additional documents to support their applications. BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) Applicants will have to register for the Biomedical Admissions Test (BMAT) and take the BMAT as part of the criteria for entry to the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) programme. Applicants take the BMAT around November each year, prior to their application to the LKCMedicine. Only results of the BMAT taken in the 12-month period prior to admission to LKCMedicine will be considered in the selection process. For more details on the BMAT, please refer to www.bmat.org.uk. For further details, please visit www.lkcmedicine.ntu.edu.sg/Admissions/Pages/index.aspx. NANYANG BUSINESS SCHOOL MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW • Accountancy Mathematics skills are essential for entry into Nanyang Business School (NBS). On a selective basis • Accountancy & Business (Double Degree) Polytechnic applicants are therefore required to take a NTU Mathematics elective upon admission to NBS if: • Business • Applicants do not have ‘O’ level Additional Mathematics • Grade obtained for ‘O’ level Additional Mathematics is C6 or below Successful polytechnic applicants who do not meet the minimum Mathematics requirement above will be advised on the registration for the Mathematics elective upon matriculation into the University. For more information on the admission requirements, please visit http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/UndergraduateAdmissions/Pages/PolyDiploma.aspx. 48 ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR STUDENTS WITH INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA Minimum Subject Requirements You are offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, and will have completed at least 12 years of general education in the year of admission. In addition to fulfilling the above admission criteria, applicants have to meet the following minimum subject requirements of the degree programmes listed below. RENAISSANCE ENGINEERING PROGRAMME MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW • Renaissance Engineering Programme Mathematics at Higher Level, and Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science at Higher Level, and Physics at Standard Level/equivalent+ Yes COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW • Engineering^@ Mathematics at Higher Level, and Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science at Higher Level, and Physics at Standard Level/equivalent+ • Aerospace Engineering^* • Bioengineering^* • Computer Engineering^* • Computer Science^* • Information Engineering & Media^* The above single degree programmes are also offered with a Second Major in Business • Civil Engineering^* • Environmental Engineering^* • Electrical & Electronic Engineering^* • Mechanical Engineering^* The above single degree programmes are also offered with a Second Major in: • Business • Society & Urban Systems NEW • Business & Computing (Double Degree) • Business & Computer Engineering (Double Degree) • Integrated Programme (BEng [CS] & MSc [CS])# • Integrated Programme (BEng [CE] & MSc [CS])# • Integrated Programme (BEng [EEE] & MSc [ECE])# • Materials Engineering^* Mathematics at Higher Level, and Physics/Chemistry/Biology at Higher Level, and Physics at Standard Level/equivalent+ • Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering^* Mathematics and Chemistry at Higher Level, and Physics at Standard Level/equivalent+ • Materials Engineering with a Second Major in Business • Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering with a Second Major in Business • Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering with a Second Major in Food Science & Technology • Maritime Studies** • Maritime Studies with a Second Major in Business** Yes Mathematics at Standard Level, and Physics/Chemistry/Biology at Standard Level 49 COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES, ARTS, & SOCIAL SCIENCES MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS • Art, Design & Media Mathematics and English at Standard Level SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW In addition, applicants are required to produce and submit the following materials for admission assessment: 1. A portfolio 2.A personal statement 3.A creative film/photo sequence/sound piece 4.Three drawings For specific submission instructions and details, please refer to www.adm.ntu.edu.sg/Programmes/ProspectiveStudents/ undergraduatedegrees/Pages/ADM-Admission-Requirements.aspx. • Communication Studies A good grade in English at Standard Level On a selective basis • Chinese A good grade in Chinese at Standard Level On a selective basis • Economics A good grade in Mathematics and English at Standard Level On a selective basis • Psychology with a Second Major in Biological Sciences A good grade in Mathematics and English at Standard Level, and Physics/Chemistry/Biology at Standard Level On a selective basis • English Literature A good grade in English at Standard Level Yes • Sociology A good grade in English at Standard Level On a selective basis COLLEGE OF SCIENCE MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW • Biological Sciences^ Mathematics at Standard Level, and Physics/Chemistry/Biology at Higher Level On a selective basis • Biological Sciences with a Second Major in Food Science & Technology Mathematics at Standard Level, and Chemistry at Higher Level, and Physics/Biology at Higher Level Ω Yes • Biological Sciences with a Second Major in Chemical Biology Mathematics at Standard Level, and Chemistry at Higher Level Yes • Biomedical Sciences & Chinese Medicine (Double Degree) Mathematics at Standard Level, and Physics/Chemistry/Biology at Higher Level, and Chinese at Standard Level On a selective basis • Chemistry & Biological Chemistry Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics at Higher Level • Psychology • History • Linguistics & Multilingual Studies • Philosophy • Public Policy & Global Affairs • Biological Sciences with a Second Major in Psychology • Chemistry & Biological Chemistry with a Second Major in Food Science & Technology Yes • Environmental Earth Systems Science Mathematics at Higher Level, and Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Economics/Computer Science at Higher Level • Mathematical Sciences^^ Mathematics at Higher Level • Physics/Applied Physics Physics and Mathematics at Higher Level • Mathematics & Economics • Physics with a Second Major in Mathematical Sciences 50 Yes On a selective basis LEE KONG CHIAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW • Medicine Chemistry and Biology/Physics at Higher Level Yes In addition, applicants are required to submit the following materials for admissions assessment: 1. Academic results 2.Personal statement 3.Co-curricular accomplishments (if the applicant would like to be considered under Non-Academic Achievements/Discretionary Criteria Scheme) 4.Two online reference reports Applicants may submit additional documents to support their applications. BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) Applicants will have to register for the Biomedical Admissions Test (BMAT) and take the BMAT as part of the criteria for entry to the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) programme. Applicants take the BMAT around November each year, prior to their application to the LKCMedicine. Only results of the BMAT taken in the 12-month period prior to admission to LKCMedicine will be considered in the selection process. For more details on the BMAT, please refer to www.bmat.org.uk. For further details, please visit www.lkcmedicine.ntu.edu.sg/Admissions/Pages/index.aspx. NANYANG BUSINESS SCHOOL MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW • Accountancy Mathematics at Standard Level On a selective basis NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW • Arts (Education) • Science (Education) Mathematics and English A1/English A: Literature at Standard Level, and Pass in at least 5 subjects, including English as a First Language at ‘O’ level/Junior High School Level Yes SPORT SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW • Sport Science & Management** Mathematics at Standard Level On a selective basis • Business • Accountancy & Business (Double Degree) Note: The award of a minor or a second major will only be reflected in the graduate’s transcript but not his/her degree certificate. Programme leading to Bachelor of Engineering Science & Master of Science in Technology Management. * The programme is also offered as a double degree programme with Economics. ^ The programme is also offered as a single degree programme with a Minor in Business. + Physics at Standard Level is only applicable to applicants who have not read Physics at Higher Level. Ω Physics/Biology at Higher Level is only applicable to applicants who have not read Mathematics at Higher Level. # [CE]: Computer Engineering; [CS]: Computer Science; [ECE]: Electrical & Computer Engineering; [EEE]: Electrical & Electronic Engineering. These integrated programmes are with National Infocomm Scholarship and are only open to Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents. @ For Engineering programme, students who are undecided on their Engineering major may opt for Engineering at the point of application. After one semester of engineering studies, students will be streamed to either Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. In all cases, admission and streaming into an engineering major is merit-based. ** Programme leading to Bachelor of Science. ^^ The programme is also offered as a single degree programme with a Minor in Finance. These degree programmes offer many courses that may require further subject prerequisites. Please refer to the National Institute of Education (NIE) website for details. 51 ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR STUDENTS WITH NUS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Minimum Subject Requirements You are offering the NUS High School Diploma and must fulfil any one of the following Mother Tongue Language (MTL) requirements: • A grade ‘D7’ for Higher MTL at ‘O’ Level • A pass in MTL B or a grade ‘S’ for General Studies in Chinese or H1 MTL or H2 Mother Tongue Language & Literature (MTLL) at ‘A’ Level • An MOE-approved MTL-in-lieu or MTL-exemption In addition to fulfilling the above admission criteria, applicants have to meet the following minimum subject requirements of the degree programmes listed below. RENAISSANCE ENGINEERING PROGRAMME MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW • Renaissance Engineering Programme Major CAP of 2.0 in Mathematics, and Major CAP of 2.0 in Physics/Chemistry/Biology+ Yes COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW • Engineering^@ Major CAP of 2.0 in Mathematics, and Major CAP of 2.0 in Physics/Chemistry/Biology+ • Aerospace Engineering^* • Bioengineering^* • Computer Engineering^* • Computer Science^* • Information Engineering & Media^* • Materials Engineering^* The above single degree programmes are also offered with a Second Major in Business • Civil Engineering^* • Environmental Engineering^* • Electrical & Electronic Engineering^* • Mechanical Engineering^* The above single degree programmes are also offered with a Second Major in: • Business • Society & Urban Systems NEW • Business & Computing (Double Degree) • Business & Computer Engineering (Double Degree) • Integrated Programme (BEng [CS] & MSc [CS])# • Integrated Programme (BEng [CE] & MSc [CS])# • Integrated Programme (BEng [EEE] & MSc [ECE])# • Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering^* • Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering with a Second Major in Business Major CAP of 2.0 in Mathematics and Chemistry, and Overall CAP of 2.0 in Physics • Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering with a Second Major in Food Science & Technology • Maritime Studies** • Maritime Studies with a Second Major in Business** 52 Yes Major CAP of 2.0 in Mathematics, and Overall CAP of 2.0 in Physics/Chemistry/Biology COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES, ARTS, & SOCIAL SCIENCES MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS • Art, Design & Media Major CAP of 2.0 in Mathematics, and Good Overall CAP in English Language SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW In addition, applicants are required to produce and submit the following materials for admission assessment: 1. A portfolio 2.A personal statement 3.A creative film/photo sequence/sound piece 4.Three drawings For specific submission instructions and details, please refer to www.adm.ntu.edu.sg/Programmes/ProspectiveStudents/ undergraduatedegrees/Pages/ADM-Admission-Requirements.aspx. • Communication Studies Good Overall CAP in English Language On a selective basis • Chinese Good Overall CAP in Chinese Language On a selective basis • Economics Major CAP of 2.0 in Mathematics, and Good Overall CAP in English Language On a selective basis • Psychology with a Second Major in Biological Sciences Major CAP of 2.0 in Mathematics, and Good Overall CAP in English Language, and Major CAP of 2.0 in Physics/Chemistry/Biology On a selective basis • English Literature Good Overall CAP in English Language Yes • Sociology Good Overall CAP in English Language On a selective basis COLLEGE OF SCIENCE MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW • Biological Sciences^ Major CAP of 2.0 in Mathematics, and Major CAP of 2.0 in Physics/Chemistry/Biology On a selective basis • Biological Sciences with a Second Major in Food Science & Technology Major CAP of 2.0 in Mathematics and Chemistry, and Major CAP of 2.0 in Physics/Biology Yes • Biological Sciences with a Second Major in Chemical Biology Major CAP of 2.0 in Mathematics, and Major CAP of 2.0 in Chemistry Yes • Biomedical Sciences & Chinese Medicine (Double Degree) Major CAP of 2.0 in Mathematics, and Major CAP of 2.0 in Physics/Chemistry/Biology, and Good Overall CAP in Chinese Language On a selective basis • Chemistry & Biological Chemistry Major CAP of 2.0 in Chemistry, and Major CAP of 2.0 in Mathematics/Physics • Psychology • History • Linguistics & Multilingual Studies • Philosophy • Public Policy & Global Affairs • Biological Sciences with a Second Major in Psychology • Chemistry & Biological Chemistry with a Second Major in Food Science & Technology • Environmental Earth Systems Science Major CAP of 2.0 in Mathematics, and Major CAP of 2.0 in Physics/Chemistry/Biology • Mathematical Sciences^^ Major CAP of 2.0 in Mathematics • Physics/Applied Physics Major CAP of 2.0 in Physics and Mathematics • Mathematics & Economics • Physics with a Second Major in Mathematical Sciences Yes Yes On a selective basis 53 LEE KONG CHIAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW • Medicine Major CAP of 2.0 in Chemistry, and Major CAP of 2.0 in Biology/Physics, and CAP of 1.0 in one other major and in English Programme Yes In addition, applicants are required to submit the following materials for admissions assessment: 1. Academic results 2.Personal statement 3.Co-curricular accomplishments (if the applicant would like to be considered for Non-Academic Achievements/Discretionary Criteria Scheme) 4.Two online reference reports Applicants may submit additional documents to support their applications. BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) Applicants will have to register for the Biomedical Admissions Test (BMAT) and take the BMAT as part of the criteria for entry to the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) programme. Applicants take the BMAT around November each year, prior to their application to the LKCMedicine. Only results of the BMAT taken in the 12-month period prior to admission to LKCMedicine will be considered in the selection process. For more details on the BMAT, please refer to www.bmat.org.uk. For further details, please visit www.lkcmedicine.ntu.edu.sg/Admissions/Pages/index.aspx. NANYANG BUSINESS SCHOOL MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW • Accountancy • Business • Accountancy & Business (Double Degree) Major CAP of 2.0 in Mathematics On a selective basis NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW • Arts (Education) • Science (Education) Major CAP of 2.0 in Mathematics, and Good Overall CAP in English Language Yes SPORT SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW • Sport Science & Management** Major CAP of 2.0 in Mathematics On a selective basis Note: The award of a minor or a second major will only be reflected in the graduate’s transcript but not his/her degree certificate. Programme leading to Bachelor of Engineering Science & Master of Science in Technology Management. * The programme is also offered as a double degree programme with Economics. ^ The programme is also offered as a single degree programme with a Minor in Business. + Overall CAP of 2.0 in Physics is only applicable to applicants who have not majored in Physics. # [CE]: Computer Engineering; [CS]: Computer Science; [ECE]: Electrical & Computer Engineering; [EEE]: Electrical & Electronic Engineering. These integrated programmes are with National Infocomm Scholarship and are only open to Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents. @ For Engineering programme, students who are undecided on their Engineering major may opt for Engineering at the point of application. After one semester of engineering studies, students will be streamed to either Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. In all cases, admission and streaming into an engineering major is merit-based. ** Programme leading to Bachelor of Science. ^^ The programme is also offered as a single degree programme with a Minor in Finance. These degree programmes offer many courses that may require further subject prerequisites. Please refer to the National Institute of Education (NIE) website for details. 54 ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR STUDENTS WITH INTERNATIONAL & OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Subject Requirements You must have completed at least 12 years of general education or will be taking High School national examinations in the year of application in order to be considered for admission. Submission of IELTS, TOEFL, SAT Reasoning Test and PTE Academic scores are optional except for students with PRC Gao Kao qualification (i.e. students who will be taking Gao Kao in June 2015 and those who have already taken Gao Kao). Only scores obtained in the two years leading up to the application deadline will be considered. In addition to fulfilling the minimum entry criteria on page 43 and 44, applicants who are applying for the degree programmes listed below, must also meet the respective minimum subject requirements. RENAISSANCE ENGINEERING PROGRAMME MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW • Renaissance Engineering Programme Mathematics and Physics/Chemistry/Biology at Senior High School Level, and Physics at Junior High School Level+, and A good grade in General Paper/English at Senior High School Level Yes COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW • Aerospace Engineering^* Mathematics and Physics/Chemistry/Biology at Senior High School Level, and Physics at Junior High School Level+ • Bioengineering^* • Civil Engineering^* • Computer Engineering^* • Computer Science^* • Electrical & Electronic Engineering^* • Engineering^@ • Environmental Engineering^* • Information Engineering & Media^* • Mechanical Engineering^* • Business & Computing (Double Degree) • Business & Computer Engineering (Double Degree) • Integrated Programme (BEng [CS] & MSc [CS])# • Integrated Programme (BEng [CE] & MSc [CS])# • Integrated Programme (BEng [EEE] & MSc [ECE])# • Materials Engineering^* Mathematics and Physics/Chemistry/Biology at Senior High School Level, and Physics at Junior High School Level+ • Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering^* Mathematics and Chemistry at Senior High School Level, and Physics at Junior High School Level+ • Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering with a Second Major in Food Science & Technology • Maritime Studies** • Maritime Studies with a Second Major in Business** Yes Additional Mathematics and Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Science at Junior High School Level 55 COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES, ARTS, & SOCIAL SCIENCES MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS • Art, Design & Media Mathematics at Junior High School Level, and A good grade in English at Senior High School Level SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW In addition, applicants are required to produce and submit the following materials for admission assessment: 1. A portfolio 2.A personal statement 3.A creative film/photo sequence/sound piece 4.Three drawings For specific submission instructions and details, please refer to www.adm.ntu.edu.sg/Programmes/ProspectiveStudents/ undergraduatedegrees/Pages/ADM-Admission-Requirements.aspx. • Communication Studies A good grade in General Paper/English at Senior High School Level On a selective basis • Chinese A good grade in Chinese at GCE ‘O’ Level or HSK Advanced Level On a selective basis • Economics A good grade in Additional Mathematics at Junior High School Level, and A good grade in English at Senior High School Level On a selective basis • Psychology with a Second Major in Biological Sciences A good grade in Additional Mathematics and Physics/Chemistry/Biology at Junior High School Level, and A good grade in English at Senior High School Level On a selective basis • English Literature A good grade in General Paper/English at Senior High School Level Yes • Sociology A good grade in General Paper/English at Senior High School Level On a selective basis COLLEGE OF SCIENCE MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW • Biological Sciences^ Mathematics at Junior High School Level, and Physics/Chemistry/Biology at Senior High School Level On a selective basis • Biological Sciences with a Second Major in Food Science & Technology Mathematics at Junior High School Level, and Chemistry and Physics/Biology at Senior High School LevelΩ Yes • Biological Sciences with a Second Major in Chemical Biology Mathematics at Junior High School Level, and Chemistry at Senior High School Level Yes • Biomedical Sciences & Chinese Medicine (Double Degree) Mathematics at Junior High School Level, and Physics/Chemistry/Biology at Senior High School Level, and Chinese at GCE ‘O’ Level or HSK Advanced Level On a selective basis • Chemistry & Biological Chemistry Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics at Senior High School Level • Psychology • History • Linguistics & Multilingual Studies • Philosophy • Public Policy & Global Affairs • Biological Sciences with a Second Major in Psychology • Chemistry & Biological Chemistry with a Second Major in Food Science & Technology Yes • Environmental Earth Systems Science Mathematics and Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Economics at Senior High School Level • Mathematical Sciences^^ Mathematics at Senior High School Level • Physics/Applied Physics Physics and Mathematics at Senior High School Level • Mathematics & Economics • Physics with a Second Major in Mathematical Sciences 56 Yes On a selective basis LEE KONG CHIAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW • Medicine Chemistry and Biology/Physics at Senior High School Level Yes In addition, applicants are required to submit the following materials for admissions assessment: 1. Academic results 2.Personal statement 3.Co-curricular accomplishments (if the applicant would like to be considered for Non-Academic Achievements/Discretionary Criteria Scheme) 4.Two online reference reports Applicants may submit additional documents to support their applications. BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) Applicants will have to register for the Biomedical Admissions Test (BMAT) and take the BMAT as part of the criteria for entry to the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) programme. Applicants take the BMAT around November each year, prior to their application to the LKCMedicine. Only results of the BMAT taken in the 12-month period prior to admission to LKCMedicine will be considered in the selection process. For more details on the BMAT, please refer to www.bmat.org.uk. For further details, please visit www.lkcmedicine.ntu.edu.sg/Admissions/Pages/index.aspx. NANYANG BUSINESS SCHOOL MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW • Accountancy Additional Mathematics at Junior High School Level On a selective basis NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW • Arts (Education) • Science (Education) Mathematics and English at Senior High School Level, and Pass in at least 5 subjects, including English as a First Language at Junior High School Level. Preferably a good score for IELTS or TOEFL. Yes SPORT SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS SELECTION TEST/ INTERVIEW • Sport Science & Management** Additional Mathematics at Junior High School Level On a selective basis • Business • Accountancy & Business (Double Degree) Note: The award of a minor or a second major will only be reflected in the graduate’s transcript but not his/her degree certificate. Programme leading to Bachelor of Engineering Science & Master of Science in Technology Management. * The programme is also offered as a double degree programme with Economics. ^ The programme is also offered as a single degree programme with a Minor in Business. + Physics at Junior High School Level is only applicable to applicants who have not read Physics at Senior High School Level. Ω Physics/Biology at Senior High School Level is only applicable to applicants who have not read Mathematics at Senior High School Level. Mathematics at Senior High School Level is only applicable to applicants who have not read Additional Mathematics at Junior High School Level. # [CE]: Computer Engineering; [CS]: Computer Science; [ECE]: Electrical & Computer Engineering; [EEE]: Electrical & Electronic Engineering. These integrated programmes are with National Infocomm Scholarship and are only open to Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents. @ For Engineering programme, students who are undecided on their Engineering major may opt for Engineering at the point of application. After one semester of engineering studies, students will be streamed to either Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. In all cases, admission and streaming into an engineering major is merit-based. ** Programme leading to Bachelor of Science. ^^ The programme is also offered as a single degree programme with a Minor in Finance. These degree programmes offer many courses that may require further subject prerequisites. Please refer to the National Institute of Education (NIE) website for details. 57 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE At NTU, we believe in helping students realise their fullest potential. In order to give those with financial difficulties equal opportunities for a university education, a range of assistance schemes is available to help students with tuition fees and personal expenses. PURPOSE SCHEMES TO PAY FOR TUITION FEES TO DEFRAY LIVING EXPENSES • CPF Education Scheme • Post Secondary Education Account √ • Mendaki Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy • Tuition Fee Loan • Study Loan √ √ • Bursaries √ • Work Study Scheme • Personal Computer Loan To purchase a notebook computer • Overseas Student Programme Loan/Travel Awards To defray flight and living expenses while on overseas study/attachment programmes For more information regarding the financial assistance schemes and application procedures, please visit www.ntu.edu.sg/UndergraduateFinancialAssistance Financial Assistance Schemes At A Glance Schemes CPF Education Scheme • Eligibility Quantum (p.a.) Full-time undergraduates using student’s own or parent’s CPF savings (Refer to notes) • Up to 100% of subsidised tuition fee payable by Singaporean students for the same programme Guarantor N.A. • Does not cover miscellaneous fees and hostel fee Repayment & Interest • Minimum S$100/month with repayment over a period of 12 years, commencing 1 year after graduation • Interest at current CPF interest rate computed from date of withdrawal Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) • Students with funds in their own/siblings’ accounts • Funds in students’/ siblings’ accounts N.A. N.A. Mendaki Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy (TTFS) • Malay Singapore Citizen/ Singapore PR • 50%, 75% or 100% of subsidised tuition fee N.A. N.A. 58 • Monthly Household Per Capita Income (PCI) does not exceed S$1,500 Schemes Tuition Fee Loan Scheme (TFL) Study Loan (SL) Eligibility • Full-time undergraduates of all nationalities, regardless of family background/income (Refer to notes) • Full-time undergraduates of all nationalities • Per Capita Income of family must be less than or equal to S$2,400/month for Singapore citizen and Singapore PR •Per Capita Income of less than or equal to S$1,200/month for international students Quantum (p.a.) • Up to 90% of subsidised tuition fee payable by Singaporean students for the same programme • For non-Singaporean students, the maximum percentage of financing is less than 90% of fees payable by SPR/ international students. • 10% of the subsidised tuition fee payable by Singaporean students for the same programme • Optional living allowance loan of up to S$3,600 per academic year • For financially needy full time undergraduates of all nationalities • One guarantor aged between 21 and 60 years and is not a bankrupt • Singaporean guarantor to be provided for Singaporean students • Singaporean/SPR guarantor to be provided for SPR students • Guarantor of any nationality is acceptable for international students • One guarantor aged between 21 and 60 years and is not a bankrupt • Singaporean guarantor to be provided for Singaporean students • Singaporean/SPR guarantor to be provided for SPR students • Minimum S$100/month with repayment over a period of 20 years, commencing not later than 2 years after graduation • Interest-free until graduation and thereafter interest at average prime rate of the 3 local banks • Minimum S$100/month with repayment commencing 6 months after graduation, or on securing employment, whichever is earlier • Repayment period between 5 or 20 years • Guarantor of any nationality is acceptable for international students • Must be held concurrently with Tuition Fee Loan/CPF Education Scheme/ Mendaki Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy (Refer to notes) NTU-Administered Bursaries Repayment & Interest Guarantor • S$1,300 and above N.A. N.A. • Per Capita Income of family must be less than or equal to S$1,900/month for Singaporean students • Subject to fund availability for non-Singaporean students Work Study Scheme (WSS) • Full-time undergraduates of all nationalities • Depends on the scope of work N.A. N.A. Personal Computer Loan (PC Loan) • Per Capita Income of family must be less than or equal to S$1,900/month • S$1,500 or cost of the PC, whichever is lower • One guarantor aged between 21 and 60 years and not a bankrupt • Repayment commencing 3 months after graduation over a period of 2 years • Singaporean guarantor to be provided for Singaporean students • Singaporean/SPR guarantor to be provided for SPR and international students Overseas Student Programme Loan (OSP Loan)/Travel Awards • For financially needy full-time undergraduates on selected study/ attachment programme • Depends on country of study • For OSP loan, one guarantor aged between 21 and 60 years, employed and not a bankrupt is required • Singaporean guarantor to be provided for Singaporean students • Singaporean/SPR guarantor to be provided for SPR and international students • Loan is interest-free • Loan repayment of minimum S$100 month after graduation over a period of 5 years • Loan is interest bearing after graduation • No repayment is required for Travel Awards Notes: 1. The schemes are only applicable to undergraduate studies. Students will only be covered under these schemes for the first three years of the Biomedical Sciences & Chinese Medicine double degree programme. 2. International students paying non-subsidised tuition fees are not eligible to apply for financial aid schemes. 3. NIE trainee teachers who are either drawing salary/stipend from MOE or paying non-subsidised tuition fees are not eligible to apply for the NTU-administered financial assistance schemes except for the OSP and PC Loans. 59 Tuition Fees And expenses For ACADEMIC YEAR 2015-16 The Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE) provides Tuition Grant (TG) which covers a substantial portion of the full tuition fees to eligible students. Full-time undergraduate students who gain admission to NTU on a subsidised fee basis are eligible for TG up to the normal duration taken to complete a degree programme. Students who receive the tuition grant are required to pay only the subsidised tuition fee. For students who move or are re-admitted within NTU or across local universities, they will be eligible for TG up to the normal programme duration less the number of semesters of TG received for the previous programme(s). For example, if a student has spent two semesters in a local university, and applies to NTU to pursue a four-year (that is, eight-semester) undergraduate programme, the student will be eligible for the MOE TG for only six (that is, eight minus two) semesters at NTU. The TG is also extended to non-Singaporean students (including Singapore Permanent Residents). However, they are required to sign a TG agreement in which they will be contractually obliged to work in a Singapore-based company for a minimum period of three years upon graduation. Otherwise, they will be required to pay the non-subsidised tuition fees. The tuition fees for Academic Year 2015-16 are currently under review. For the latest update on our tuition fees, please visit our website http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/UndergraduateAdmissions/Pages/FeesTuitionGrant.aspx. ESTIMATED MONTHLY LIVING EXPENSES TYPES OF EXPENSES ESTIMATED COST On-Campus Accommodation S$225 – S$280+ Meals S$300 Transport, Books and Personal Expenses S$350 Total S$875 – S$930 + The estimated cost of accommodation is based on a twin-sharing room. 60 NOTES 61 NOTES 62 NOTES 63 ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID STUDENT AND ACADEMIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Student Services Centre, Level 2 42 Nanyang Avenue Singapore 639815 Local Admissions Tel: (65) 6790 5972/5055 Fax: (65) 6794 6510 Email: [email protected] International Admissions Tel: (65) 6790 5806/5807 Fax: (65) 6794 6510 Email: [email protected] www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions Connect With Us facebook.com/NTUadmission.events twitter.com/NTUadmissions instagram.com/NTUadmissions youtube.com/NTUadmissions NTU Undergraduate Admissions App Scan for more information on NTU undergraduate admissions Reg. No. 200604393R Information is correct as at December 2014. 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