NURTURING ENGINEER-LEADERS

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1 BIO CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER SCIENCE INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS MATERIALS SCIENCE & MECHANICAL NURTURING ENGINEER-LEADERS FACULTY OF UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

2 Vision A LEADING SCHOOL THAT INNOVATES FOR A BETTER FUTURE. Mission TO NURTURE ENGINEER-LEADERS AND TO ADDRESS GLOBAL CHALLENGES THROUGH RESEARCH, INNOVATION, INSPIRATION, AND INFLUENCE. GETTING THE BEST OF A DIVERSIFIED WORLD AT The National University of Singapore (NUS) is a leading global university centred in Asia, seeking to nurture students with a strong appreciation of global issues alongside Asian perspectives. At the Faculty of Engineering, a multidisciplinary curriculum and a host of enhancement programmes are designed to help you get that global experience as well as leadership skills. Opportunities abound to learn beyond the classroom through our international student exchange programmes. You can also choose to work as interns in start-ups in Silicon Valley, Bio Valley, Bangalore, Shanghai, Beijing and Stockholm via the NUS Overseas Colleges. The Faculty s undergraduate research programme also provides opportunities for anyone interested to explore innovative solutions. The Faculty s major degree programmes are accredited by their respective engineering institutions in the UK as an equivalent to their Master of Engineering (M Eng) degree. Degrees offered by the Faculty are also accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Board of Singapore, which is a signatory of the Washington Accord. This means that NUS engineering graduates are recognised as having met the academic requirements for engineering practice in other countries that are also signatories, including Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, the UK and USA. FACULTY OF

3 DOUBLE MAJOR PROGRAMMES You can pursue a second major from another Faculty or School in addition to your engineering major, choosing topics ranging from Management, Management (Technology) to Psychology. A Bachelor of Engineering (B Eng) degree with Honours and a second major can be completed within four years. DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAMMES* DESIGN-CENTRIC CURRICULUM GLOBAL PROGRAMME DIVERSE CURRICULUM The Faculty of Engineering offers a range of engineering programmes: B Eng and B Arts (Economics) B Eng and B Business Administration B Eng and B Business Administration (Accountancy) Double Degree Programme in Materials Science & Engineering; and Physics Double Degree Programme with French Grandes Ecoles *All Engineering programmes except Engineering Science Programme (ESP). However ESP students can enrol for Double Degree Programme with French Grandes Ecoles. As the world becomes increasingly challenged by global warming and other related complex issues, the Faculty of Engineering has defined a new paradigm in education, an alternative learning pathway the Design-Centric Curriculum (DCC). This Curriculum provides a platform bringing together engineering, form, function, aesthetics, culture and lifestyle. Through the design process, students will learn to solve problems from multidisciplinary perspectives. Forging strong partnerships with the University s School of Design and Environment, Faculty of Science and Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, the DCC explores three initial themes: Future Transportation Systems, Engineering in Medicine; and Smart and Sustainable Cities. The Global Engineering Programme (GEP) is designed to attract the very best students to read Engineering at NUS. Students taking the GEP would have shown exceptional potential as Engineer-Leaders of tomorrow. After three years at NUS supported by a scholarship, they will receive their Bachelor of Engineering (B Eng) in the field they have chosen. They will then go on to pursue a postgraduate degree at a top partner university. Graduates can continue with doctoral studies thereafter or enrol directly in a PhD programme. (Bioengineering) (Chemical Engineering) (Civil Engineering) (Computer Engineering) (Electrical Engineering) (Engineering Science) (Environmental Engineering) (Industrial and Systems Engineering) (Materials Science and Engineering) (Mechanical Engineering) PART-TIME PROGRAMMES If you are a polytechnic graduate seeking to upgrade yourself, the Bachelor of Technology Programme may be what you are looking for. Choose from four such programmes: Chemical Engineering Electronics Engineering Industrial and Management Engineering Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Please visit: for more information. Please visit: for more information.

4 BIO analysing problems from engineering and biological perspectives Biomaterials/Tissue Engineering & Repair Biosignal Processing/Bioimaging Nanobioengineering Biomechanics/Computational Bioengineering The Department of Bioengineering's mission is to provide quality bioengineering education through integration of engineering with the biomedical sciences; to foster new knowledge and achieve leadership in bioengineering research through the development of novel technologies and innovative applications. Microelectronics Processing Biomolecular Engineering Process Systems Engineering Chemical and biomolecular engineering fuses engineering with chemical sciences, life sciences and materials science. A strong foundation is the key. That is exactly what we offer you here and prepare you for a broad range of growth industries. In short, the growth potential is amazing. You have every chance to grow and shine in these industries: chemical, petroleum, petrochemicals, pharmaceutical/biomedical sciences, microelectronics, food, life sciences, chemical process design and research. CHEMICAL & BIOMOLECULAR getting the right mix for a promising future The chemical sector is Singapore s second largest in terms of manufacturing output. With the transformation of Jurong Island into a major petroleum and petrochemical hub, this sector continues to attract new investments. Advance scientific discovery. Develop new technologies. These are what we do. Leading edge research. Integrated education. These are how we make things happen. Understanding clinical unmet needs. Translating our research to the bedside. These are how we improve diagnostics and therapy. Bioengineering graduates can look forward to joining the biomedical device and biotechnology industries, hospitals, research institutes, government agencies, and universities. Their cross disciplinary training enables them to explore careers in other areas as well. They may choose to further their studies in a graduate programme in medicine, bioengineering or other biomedical science related topics. biebox1@nus.edu.sg TEL (65) The Department of Bioengineering sets its sights on world-class education and research. We equip engineers with the ability to analyse problems from both engineering and biological perspectives. The special challenges of working with living systems demand no less. It will be so tomorrow, as it is today. On the biomolecular front, recent investments in biopharmaceutical industry and biological manufacturing capabilities in the Tuas Biomedical Park have significantly boosted the contribution of this sector to the Singapore economy. chbeug@nus.edu.sg TEL (65)

5 CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL towards sustainable infrastructure development TEL (65) Specialise in these areas and more: CIVIL PROGRAMME Civil Engineering Materials Construction Management Geotechnical Engineering Hydraulic & Water Resources Infrastructure Systems Offshore & Marine Engineering Structural Engineering Transportation Engineering ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMME Air Pollution Assessment & Control Alternative Energy Resources Climate Change Environmental Microbiology & Biotechnology Hazardous and Solid Waste Management Human & Environmental Health Water Quality and Treatment Water Reclamation and Reuse Global climate change, natural hazards, man-made disasters, sustainable infrastructure development, and conservation of material, energy and water resources are current challenges for the global community. Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) addresses these grand challenges by bringing together the latest developments in science and technology. CEE Department offers two undergraduate programmes: BEng (Civil Engineering) and BEng (Environmental Engineering). Both programmmes emphasise multidisciplinary approaches to solve complex infrastructure and environmental problems the world faces. We offer flexible and innovative curricula to enable our graduates to stay relevant in a globalised technology-based economy. CEE offers world-class teaching and research facilities, and our faculty members are well regarded internationally at the forefront of research in their respective areas of expertise. Our undergraduate programmes allow students to embark on multiple career pathways. They are provided with solid foundation to become high-level specialists working in various sectors of civil and environmental engineering. Imbued with a globalised outlook, our graduates can also opt for careers in multidisciplinary fields including policy makers, entrepreneurs in engineering as well as leaders of established multinational companies and various governing authorities. COMPUTER Advanced Digital Design Computer Communications Networks Digital and Wireless Communications Embedded Systems Intelligent Control and Systems Multimedia Signal Processing Software Engineering ELECTRICAL Advanced Control Advanced Electronics Biomedical Engineering Cellular Mobile Communications Magnetic Recording Systems Multimedia Communications Microwave and RF Systems Mechatronics and Automation Multimedia Signal Processing Optoelectronics Power Electronics and Drives Power Systems and VLSI Design and Manufacturing Guess who generated most of the technologies in the modern world? Electrical and computer engineers. Yes, we drive innovation. If this excites you, then Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is for you. First, you have to be firmly grounded on the fundamental concepts and skills which are important to the practice of electrical and computer engineering. We offer two undergraduate programmes Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering (jointly hosted by the Faculty of Engineering s Department of ECE and the School of Computing s Department of Computer Science). The two programmes place strong emphasis on understanding the engineering principles through exposure to hands-on learning and discovery. They offer a high degree of flexibility in specialisation, supplemented with special programmes promoting design, student innovation, enterprise and leadership. Areas of specialisation include biomedical engineering, interactive media, vision and image processing, computer systems, information networking, communications, automatic control, intelligent systems, microwaves, micro and nano-electronics and IC design. Our teaching is supported by faculty members with strong research interests and working in 40 well equipped laboratories. Our graduates find their places across all economic sectors, both in their own fields and in nonelectrical fields (such as chemical, petroleum, medical, aerospace and construction industries). Some have even distinguished themselves as entrepreneurs. ELECTRICAL & COMPUTER pushing frontiers of technology elesec@nus.edu.sg TEL (65)

6 SCIENCE having the best of both worlds TEL (65) Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Computational Engineering Science Energy Systems Photonics and Optics What do you get when you add mathematics, physics, computer science, biological and chemical sciences to classical engineering studies? You get a whole new exciting field called Engineering Science. Of the heart and the mind, of intuition and reason, such is the cross-disciplinary nature of Engineering Science. The Engineering Science Programme provides the scientific and mathematical tools for the fundamental study of engineered systems, which range from nanomaterials and structures to microelectronic devices, transportations systems (eg, automobiles and aircraft), energy, as well as chemical and biological systems. The Engineering Science Programme is one of Asia s first engineering degree programmes jointly offered by the Faculties of Engineering and Science. You can look forward to becoming a new class of engineer-scientists better prepared to solve interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary problems of high-tech world, develop innovative designs, and integrate systems with the application of both the engineering and science disciplines. You will be fortified with a strong scientific background for doctoral studies in engineering, science, and medicine, as well as for leadership positions in R&D, government, and civilian jobs. In the first two years of the programme, you read a set of core engineering science modules. Design projects are injected in the early years to provide hands-on experience that tests and extends the concepts introduced in various modules with application of the fundamental knowledge learnt and help students to develop such critical skills as creative thinking, interpersonal communication, and team work. A 12-week research internship in R&D labs in Singapore or prestigious academic institutions abroad is essential. Ample employment opportunities are available to graduates in traditional engineering and business markets as well as emerging technologies such as nanotechnology and renewable energy technologies. It is expected that a significant number of students will proceed to PhD programmes in engineering, natural sciences, and medicine. You may also explore opportunities in academic R&D labs and industry R&D labs, as well as start-up nanotechnology and other high-tech companies. Hydroelastic response of the floating Marina Bay Focus in some areas of systems analytics and management like: Decision Modelling and Risk Analysis Human Factors Engineering Integration of Complex Systems Operations Research Quality Engineering and Management Supply Chain Modelling Systems Design and Optimisation In the increasingly competitive world market today, there is a demand for better quality products and services, and an increasing pressure to reduce the delivery cost of these products and services to maintain competitiveness. Decision-makers need highly rigorous skills to identify, analyse and design complex production systems to resolve the challenges in manufacturing, logistics, defence and the service industries. The Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) discipline draws concepts from engineering, mathematics, economics, statistics and social sciences to derive efficiency and productivity improvement. ISE professionals can be found working everywhere, not only in manufacturing, but also in banking and finance, consultancy services, logistics and supply chain management, IT, transportation, utilities, entertainment industries and health care. They engineer processes and systems that improve quality and productivity, eliminating additional waste of time, money, materials, energy, and other commodities. The ISE discipline will equip you with a comprehensive and rigorous set of analytical and management skills to meet the requirements of tomorrow. INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS improving efficiency and productivity isebox1@nus.edu.sg TEL (65)

7 MATERIALS SCIENCE & integrating the pure and the applied Nanostructured Materials and Nanotechnology Polymeric and Biomedical Materials Materials are all around us and they form a part of our daily life. What really are materials? The Department of Materials Science & Engineering provides a science-driven and engineering application-oriented education and research in advanced materials for today s and tomorrow s technology needs. In our state-of-the-art laboratories, you will learn the practical aspects of all the branches of materials science and engineering. These include chemistry, physics, engineering and biotechnology. You may choose to specialise in polymeric and biomedical materials or nanostructured materials and nanotechnology in your fourth year. With a materials science and engineering background, you have the versatility in your future career choices ranging from semiconductors, fabrication and packaging, aerospace and defence, chemical and petrochemicals, telecommunications, polymers and plastics, composites, ceramics and biotechnology. Aeronautical Engineering Automotive Engineering Biomechanical Engineering Energy and Thermal Process Engineering Materials Engineering in Design Mechatronics Micro-Systems Technology Offshore Oil & Gas Technology Precision Engineering Product Design Don t be surprised to find the brain and hands of a mechanical engineer behind essentially every part of your life from mobile phones and audio systems, to aircraft and bullet-trains. Mechanical engineering knowledge and skills are applied from design right through to product usage. As a mechanical engineer, you advance technology and translate it into products. Practical design is an essential component of the programme. Tie-ups with companies enable you to work on design projects to address actual industry needs. You will be co-supervised by staff members of sponsoring companies. In this way, not only will you gain firsthand insights into complete design cycles in commercial enterprises, you will also be linked to the industry even before graduating. On top of that, you can participate in the research efforts of academic staff who continually strive to advance technology of global impact. MECHANICAL getting it right from design to product msebox5@nus.edu.sg TEL (65) The interdisciplinary education platform integrates scientific understanding with engineering principles relevant to the design and applications of both conventional and advanced novel materials. The department focuses on emerging frontiers such as nanostructured materials and biomedical materials based on three platforms; sustainable energy, infocomm technology and biomedical technology. These areas offer exciting new opportunities ranging from manufacturing and process to research and development of high-tech materials. Nanospherical particles for biomedical application A broad-based course has been formulated to equip students with the ability and flexibility to work in a wide range of industries. Students acquire a broad spectrum of knowledge that encompasses materials, mechanics, manufacturing, fluid mechanics, control, and thermal energy. This is complemented by humanities and social-science modules to ensure a well-rounded perspective. Upon completing your studies, employment awaits you in a wide range of industries aerospace, automation and control, automotive, biomedical, building and construction, defence, electronics, engineering consultancy, manufacturing, offshore oil & gas, pharmaceutical, precision engineering, research & development, thermal environment control and technology start-up enterprises. mpeelwl@nus.edu.sg TEL (65) /

8 ADMISSION TO Applicants can apply online via the NUS Office of Admissions website: B Eng Programme Duration (Years) Requirements for Admission A Levels International Baccalaureate (IB) 1. Chemical Engineering 2. Environmental Engineering 3. Bioengineering*** 4. Civil Engineering 5. Computer Engineering 6. Electrical Engineering 7. Industrial & Systems Engineering 8. Materials Science & Engineering 9. Mechanical Engineering 4 H2 Mathematics, and H2 Chemistry, and H2 Physics* 4 H2 Mathematics, and H2 Physics* or H2 Chemistry HL Mathematics, and HL Chemistry, and HL Physics** HL Mathematics, and HL Physics** or HL Chemistry 10. Engineering Science 4 Good grades in H2 Mathematics, and H2 Physics Good grades in HL Mathematics, and HL Physics Double Degree in: 1. Engineering & Business Administration + 2. Engineering & Business Administration (Accountancy) + 3. Engineering & Economics + 4. Engineering (Materials Science & Engineering) & Physics 4½ 5½ 4½ 5 Two routes of admission: 1. Direct admission by students who meet entry requirements for both courses (except Engineering Science Programme). 2. Application by students in a B Eng (except Engineering Science Programme) or BBA/Economics Programme at end of their first year of study. Students may apply for pre-admission in Semester One in the first year in their respective faculties. Admission will be granted after satisfactory performance in the first year. + These Double Degree Programmes are open to Engineering students from these fields: Bioengineering, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial & Systems, Materials Science and Mechanical. * Students without H2 or H1 Physics need to have O level Physics or equivalent and will be required to take specified Physics bridging modules. ** Students without HL Physics would be required to take Physics bridging modules. *** Students without a H2 pass in Chemistry will have to read the Chemistry Bridging Module (CM1417) in the 1st year. Applicants (regardless of nationality) presenting an acceptable Diploma from a Polytechnic in Singapore may also apply. Please visit for more details. International applicants with international qualifications can apply using equivalent high school results. Singaporeans with international qualifications can apply using equivalent high school results.

9 FACULTY OF UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES OFFICE OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS Block EA # Engineering Drive 1 Singapore Tel: (65) / 7181 Fax: (65) website: eng-outreach@nus.edu.sg