Multidisciplinary Opportunities

3.4.1     Double Major and Major-Minor Combinations

While the minimum requirement for graduation is at least one major, students may read double majors or major-minor combinations during their candidature if they wish to enhance and broaden their undergraduate education.

Up to 8 MCs of the modules in the second major can be used to double count towards either the Primary Major or Minor requirements.

For certain major-minor combinations, departments have specified the number as well as the type of modules that can be read to fulfil two sets of requirements simultaneously (refer to Table 1).

Table 1: Major-Minor Combinations

Students wishing to combine one major in the B.Sc. /B.Sc. (Hons.) programme with another major in the B.Appl.Sc./B.Appl.Sc. (Hons.) programme will have to apply to do this as a double degree.

For prohibited double major and major-minor combinations, students should refer to departments offering the minor/major programmes.

3.4.2     Second Major Programmes

Prerequisites for Second Major Programmes:

A.   Chemistry

Host Department: Chemistry

Chemistry has played an important role in the rich and varied history of human civilisation and remains an integral part of our modern technological society. The second major in chemistry provides essential training in inorganic, organic, physical, and analytical chemistry. In addition to learning essential concepts of chemistry, the course also emphasises hands-on training in laboratory techniques. Students will learn how to synthesise, analyse and separate molecules. Chemistry is the central science, linking many diverse subjects from the microscopic world of molecular biology to space and beyond. This second major provides good value add to students who wish to consider managerial career in the chemical and financial industries, as well as provide a good training ground in transdiciplinary research career in the life sciences, materials chemistry or physics.

To be awarded a B.Sc. with a second major in Chemistry, candidates must satisfy the following:

#        UROPS CM3288 can be counted as 4 MCs. However, if two semesters work of UROPS is completed, CM3289 is not counted.

This second major is not awarded with a primary major in Applied Chemistry, Chemistry or Food Science and Technology; or a minor in Analytical Chemistry.

Note:
Level-4000 CM prefixed modules may be taken to replace up to 4 MCs of the Level-3000 CM elective modules above.

B.   Life Sciences

Host Department: Biological Sciences

The curriculum for Life Sciences as a second major allows students to get an in-depth knowledge in modern Life Sciences to complement their primary majors. Core skills in the Life Sciences will be developed through emphasis on fundamental concepts and principles, laboratory competence and research techniques. Students will gain an appreciation of the links between the life sciences and the current revolutions in biomedical and environmental studies.

To be awarded a B.Sc. with a second major in Life Sciences, candidates must satisfy the following:

This second major is not awarded with a primary major in Life Sciences and minor in Life Sciences.

C.   Financial Mathematics

Host Department: Mathematics

Students with a strong quantitative background and keen interest in applications of mathematics in banking and finance are encouraged to take up a second major in financial mathematics.  This programme extends the minor in financial mathematics by offering a broader set of modules in quantitative methods required for a more in-depth understanding of key financial applications.   There are nine core modules for building the key mathematical and quantitative foundation, and for imparting the mathematical theory behind various financial models and applications. The three elective modules in the requirements allow flexibility to suit the student’s interests.

To be awarded a B.Sc. with a second major in Financial Mathematics, candidates must satisfy the following:

This second major is not offered with a primary major in Applied Mathematics, Mathematics or Quantitative Finance and minor in Mathematics or Financial Mathematics.

D.   Mathematics

Host Department: Mathematics

Students with strong interest in mathematics but majoring in other disciplines such as computer science, economics/ business, engineering, physics or statistics, are encouraged to take up a second major in mathematics.  This programme offers a broad-based education in mathematics and covers the same nine core mathematics modules as in the primary major in mathematics/applied Mathematics. The three more elective modules in the requirements, from a list of interdisciplinary subjects, allow flexibility and ample scope for the student to design a programme which complements his/her primary major and other interests.

To be awarded a B.Sc. with a second major in Mathematics, candidates must satisfy the following:

List II:
-     All MA modules at Level-2000, except those coded MA23XX
-     PC2130             Quantum Mechanics I
-     PC2132             Classical Mechanics
-     ST2132             Mathematical Statistics

List III:
-     All MA modules at Level-3000, except MA3311 and MA3312
-     CS3230             Design & Analysis of Algorithms
-     CS4232             Theory of Computation
-     CS3234             Logic and Formal Systems
-     EC3101             Microeconomic Analysis II
-     EC3303             Econometrics I
-     PC3130             Quantum Mechanics II
-     PC3236             Computational Methods in Physics
-     PC3238             Fluid Dynamics
-     ST3131             Regression Analysis
-     ST3236             Stochastic Processes I

List IV:
-     All MA modules at Level-4000 or higher
-     CS4236             Cryptography Theory and Practice
-     CS5230             Computational Complexity
-     CS5237             Computational Geometry and Applications
-     EC4101             Microeconomics Analysis III
-     EC5104             Mathematical Economics
-     PC4248             Relativity
-     PC4274             Mathematical Methods in Physics III
-     ST4238             Stochastic Processes II

This second major is not offered with a primary major in Applied Mathematics, Mathematics or Quantitative Finance and minor in Mathematics or Financial Mathematics.

E.   Physics

Host Department: Physics

To be awarded a B.Sc. with a second major in Physics, candidates must satisfy the following:

This second major is not offered with a primary major in Physics or ‘Physics and Life Sciences’ and minor in Optical & Semiconductor Technology or Physics.

Note:
Level-4000 PC prefixed modules may be taken to replace up to 8 MCs of the Level-3000 PC elective modules above.

F.   Statistics

Host Department: Statistics

To be awarded a B.Sc. with a second major in Statistics, candidates must satisfy the following:

This second major is not offered with a primary major and minor in Statistics.

3.4.3     Minor Programmes

Prerequisites for Minor Programmes

A.   Analytical Chemistry

Host Department: Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry offers a minor which comprises modules related to the theoretical and practical aspects of modern analytical techniques, used widely in the petrochemical, fine chemical, polymer, pharmaceutical, environmental, electronic and materials industries, as well as research laboratories.

The Analytical Chemistry minor is especially useful to Biological Sciences, Materials Science and Physics graduates who will thus be suitably trained in essential aspects of analytical science. This training will stand such graduates in good stead when they seek employment, specifically giving them an edge in terms of employability over their more specialised counterparts.

To be awarded a minor in Analytical Chemistry, a student must pass all the following six modules:

This minor is not awarded with the primary major in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry and second major in Chemistry.

B.   Biophysics

Host Department: Physics and Life Sciences

Biophysics is a molecular science. It seeks to explain biological function in terms of the molecular structures and properties of specific molecules. These molecules, the sole building blocks of living organisms, assemble into cells, tissues, and whole organisms by forming complex individual structures with dimensions of 10, 100, 1000, 10,000 nm and larger. Proteins assemble into the casein micelles of milk, which aggregate to form the curd of cheese; proteins and ribonucleic acids assemble into ribosomes, the machinery for building proteins; lipids and proteins assemble into cell membranes, the external barriers and internal surfaces of cells; proteins and DNA wind up into chromosomes, the carriers of the genetic code; and so on.

Biophysics is an interdisciplinary science that applies the theories and methods of physical sciences, especially those of physics, to the study of biological systems. Biophysicists have contributed significantly to the understanding of life sciences. For example, the discovery of the structure of the DNA double helix was attributed to Professor Francis Crick (co-winner of the Nobel Prize in Medicine, 1962) who was a physicist by training. More recently, physicist Sir Peter Mansfield won the Nobel Prize in Medicine (2003) for discoveries concerning magnetic resonance imaging. Such studies can be divided into these different areas of interest:
•      Bioenergetics
•      Biophysical Theory and Modelling
•      Cell Biophysics Channels, Receptors, and Transporters
•      Electrophysiology
•      Bio Membranes
•      Nucleic Acids
•      Photobiophysics
•      Assemblies and folding/unfolding of proteins and other biological macromolecules
•      Spectroscopy, Imaging, and other techniques

Objective of Minor Programme in Biophysics
The primary objective of this programme is to educate and train students with the core knowledge of physical sciences to tackle biological problems. Biophysics students will learn the fundamentals of biology and physics to prepare them for further studies at an advanced level. These students will be capable of meeting the challenges of modern-age biophysics, and will be able to carry out independent or collaborative research work. Students equipped with the Minor in Biophysics will gain an advantage in their challenging careers in research, academia and industry related to the high value-added and knowledge-intensive Life Sciences industry.

Curriculum Structure and Requirements
The Biophysics Minor Programme is jointly offered by the Department of Physics and the Office of Life Sciences for students matriculated in and after AY2006/07. To be awarded a minor in Biophysics, the students are required to pass six modules (24 MCs), of which not more than two modules may be Level-1000 modules and three essential modules namely PC2267 (Biophysics I), PC3267 (Biophysics II), and LSM3243 (Molecular Biophysics) must be included.

Students of ANY major may read the Biophysics Minor, including Physics and Life Sciences majors.

To be awarded a minor in Biophysics, the following are the requirements:

For students undertaking a major in Life Sciences
(i)     Read and pass the following three essential modules:

(ii)    Read and pass three modules from the following (Maximum of two Level-1000 modules):

For students undertaking a major in Physics
(i)     Read and pass the following three essential modules:

(ii)    Read and pass three modules from the following (Maximum of two Level-1000 modules):

Mechanics

For students not undertaking a major in Life Sciences or Physics
(i)     Read and pass the following three essential modules:

(ii)    Read and pass three modules from the following (Maximum of two Level-1000 modules):

Mechanics

C.   Engineering Materials

Host Faculties:

-       Faculty of Engineering (Department of Materials Science and Engineering)
-       Faculty of Science

Engineering materials have played a key role in shaping the evolution of the industry in the past. All the more so, in recent times, materials played a catalytic role in influencing the technological advancement and economic growth of nations. It is not a coincidence that the most advanced nations of the world are also most advanced in the know-how of materials which ranges from synthetic to biological materials. Rapid strides in advancement in cutting edge technologies, whether related to life sciences such as in biomaterials, or engineering such as in thin films, are dependent on the further growth in the knowledge related to materials. Some of the materials-sensitive technologies include Bioengineering, Nanotechnology, Information Technology and Wafer Level Packaging. In order to align ourselves with most of the leading economies and universities of the world, it is imperative that we create a network of programmes that drive our students into the exotic world of engineering materials.

The objectives of this multidisciplinary minor programme are as follows:
•      To equip students with the fundamentals related to engineering materials, placing particular emphasis on advanced materials, design, manufacturing and processes,
•      To enable students to be more aware of the behaviour of materials in engineering applications, and
•      To enable students to select the materials for various engineering applications.

Requirements
To satisfy the Minor in Engineering Materials, a student must read materials-related modules equivalent to at least 24 MCs, including the 8 MCs earned from the two core modules [(MLE1101 or ME2151)  and MLE2101)], and at least two advanced elective modules (Level-3000 and Level-4000). In addition, he has to select one of three tracks offered, namely, Biomedical and Polymeric Materials, Electronic Materials, and Structural Materials. Modules to be taken, other than the core modules, must be selected from the basket of modules listed under the appropriate track:

Students who wish to apply for the minor in Engineering Materials must complete the application form and return it to the Science Dean’s Office, Blk S16 Level 2. Selected students will be notified by email. The form is available from the following website:
http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/minor/materials/

D.   Financial Mathematics

Host Department: Mathematics

The minor in Financial Mathematics allows non-mathematics majors to obtain a basic understanding of how modern mathematics is being applied in finance, banking and insurance.

To be awarded a minor in Financial Mathematics, a student must pass the following six modules:
i.      (MA1102R or MA1505 or MA1507 or MA1521) and (MA1104 or MA1506 or MA1508);  and
ii.     MA2216/ST2131; and
iii.    MA3269 and (QF3101 or FIN3102 [for BIZ students]) ; and ST3131

Titles of modules are listed below:

This minor is not awarded with the primary major in Applied Mathematics, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics and second major in Mathematics or Financial Mathematics.

E.   Forensic Science

Host Department: Chemistry and Biological Sciences

The minor in Forensic Science aims to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles behind the application of scientific techniques to forensic investigations and to the criminal justice system.

Advances in basic scientific research have had a rapid and dramatic impact in these fields and it is only through an understanding of these fundamental scientific concepts that the legal system may be effective in criminal investigations.

A minor in Forensic Science would also offer a strong complement for students interested in criminal justice to major in areas of study such as biology, chemistry, physics, psychology or engineering.

To be awarded a minor in Forensic Science, a student must pass the six modules as set out below:

Please refer to http://www.chemistry.nus.edu.sg/education/undergrads/Minor/forensic.htm for more information on the minor, the admission requirements as well as the application form.

F.   Life Sciences

Host Department: Biological Sciences

The minor in Life Sciences is designed for non-Life Sciences majors from all Faculties and Schools. Students select topics that will give them an insight into modern Life Sciences principles and techniques. Students will gain an appreciation of the links between Life Sciences and global developments in biomedical and environmental issues.

To be awarded a minor in Life Sciences, a student must pass six of the following modules:
i.      Any two modules from the following:

ii.     Any two modules from the following:

iii.    Any two LSM32XX modules except LSM3288 and LSM3289 (please refer to section 3.3.3, Para C for modules available under each area of focus).

This minor is not awarded with the primary or second major in Life Sciences.

Application is required to read this minor. For the application process and more information, please refer to http://www.lifesciences.nus.edu.sg.

G.   Mathematics

Host Department: Mathematics

The minor in Mathematics encourages and gives due recognition to students who have read enough modules to reach a sound level of mathematical competence at the university level.

To qualify for a minor in Mathematics, a student should pass six non-overlapping modules of the following type:

1.   Any two of the following modules:

• MA1xxx modules except MA1301
• CS1231

2.   Any two MA2xxx modules:

3.   Any two MA3xxx  or higher modules:

Note that these ST and MA modules are crosslisted: ST2131 with MA2216, ST3236 with MA3238, and ST4238 with MA4251.

This minor is not awarded with the primary major in Applied Mathematics, Computational/Quantitative Finance, Mathematics and second major in Mathematics or Financial Mathematics.

H.   Nanoscience

Host Department: Chemistry and Physics

Nanoscience and nanotechnology are the ability to understand and manipulate matter at the molecular level, to create artificial structures at the nanoscale with potentially novel functions.

Structures behave differently when their dimensions are reduced to the range of between one and one hundred nanometres. Such structures exhibit novel and very much improved physical, chemical and biological properties, due entirely to their nanoscopic size. Once we can control feature sizes on the nanometer length scale, it is possible to enhance material properties and device functions beyond those that we presently know or even consider possible. Nanotechnology is defined as the ability to work at the molecular level, atom by atom, to create large structures with fundamentally new molecular organisation. Nanoscience is an exciting new multidisciplinary realm that brings together the traditional disciplines of Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

The purpose of the Nanoscience Minor programme is to give a comprehensive introduction to the field of nanoscience, and would be suitable not only for students in the sciences and engineering, but also for students from any discipline with an interest in the latest developments in science.

This Nanoscience programme is in keeping with the latest research and technology trends today. An educated layman needs to be kept informed on the latest science and technology trends that could soon revolutionise the world’s economy.

This Minor would be particularly attractive to Physics, Chemistry and Engineering majors.
To qualify for a Minor in Nanoscience, a student should pass six modules as follows:

i.      Two compulsory Level-1000 modules:

ii.     Two Level-2000 modules:

iii.    Two Level-3000 modules:

*       Must be a Nanoscience-related project.

Note:
Chemistry and Physics majors are only allowed to read at most three CM- and three PC- coded modules respectively; out of which only two modules (at most) are allowed to overlap with a student’s major requirements.

I.    Optical and Semiconductor Technology

Host Department: Physics

This minor comprises modules related to the fundamentals of optics and semiconductors. It is aimed at familiarising students with both the physics and the processing of semiconductor and photonic devices. It would be especially useful for preparing students for employment in the microelectronics and optical industry.

To be awarded a minor in Optical & Semiconductor Technology, a student must pass the following six modules:

This minor is not awarded with the primary major in Physics or Physics (with specialisations in Astrophysics or Physics in Technology) and second major in Physics.

J.    Pharmaceutical Sciences

Host Department: Pharmacy

The pharmaceutical industry in Singapore is undergoing a phase of expansion, as more pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies set up new manufacturing and research facilities here. Along with these expansion plans, manpower with relevant knowledge and skills will be sought by the industry. In addition to the requisite domain knowledge which may be science, engineering, law or business; the employers are also seeking to hire graduates with supplementary knowledge relevant to the pharmaceutical industry. This adjunct knowledge is based on a foundation in pharmaceutical sciences. Having an understanding of pharmaceutical sciences will enable these graduates to quickly immerse themselves in the environment of the industry, and may ease the initial learning phase.

The Minor in Pharmaceutical Sciences will therefore help enrich the education of undergraduates in the following ways:
(a)    To build a fundamental technical language, knowledge and skill set relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.
(b)    To help raise awareness among undergraduates from different majors of the potential applications of their domain knowledge in the pharmaceutical industry.

There are many career opportunities in the pharmaceutical and allied industries for graduates who have a background in pharmaceutical sciences. Graduates who major in biology, chemistry, mathematics, statistics, food science, material science, computing and engineering are needed to fill positions in research laboratories, manufacturing plants, quality assurance laboratory of a pharmaceutical company. In addition, those with degrees in law, economics, marketing or business may also develop rewarding careers as finance, human resource, intellectual property and legal, as well as business and market development professionals in the industry. It definitely takes multi-disciplinary teams with a variety of skills to develop and produce effective and safe health products.

(I)   Prerequisites

• H2 pass or equivalent in Biology or Chemistry
• Diploma from local polytechnics (Biology-related or Chemistry-related modules) or
• NUS High School Diploma (Biology or Chemistry) or
• IB Diploma (Biology or Chemistry) or
• A bridging module in either Biology or Chemistry taken at the NUS.

(II)  Curriculum Structure and Requirements

Candidates accepted into the minor programme are required to pass 5 essential modules and 1 elective module offered by the Department of Pharmacy. Some modules have practical component that will allow students to acquire relevant basic laboratory skills.

Essential modules:

Choose one from the following elective modules:

The target applicants for this minor programme are students who are pursuing science or engineering-based majors. In addition, students who major in law, economics, computing, marketing or business may also apply, provided the pre-requisites are met.

This minor is not awarded with a primary major in Pharmacy.

K.   Physics

Host Department: Physics

The Department of Physics offers a Minor in Physics which comprises modules related to the fundamentals of physics, leading to a basic understanding of an important area of knowledge. It is aimed at engineering and science students for widening their intellectual horizons and preparing them for greater challenges ahead.

To be awarded a minor in Physics, a student must pass the following six modules:

• i.      Any one from the following:
  • PC1141           Physics I
  • PC1142           Physics II
  • PC1143           Physics III
  • PC1431           Physics IE
• ii.     PC1144           Physics IV or
          PC1432           Physics IIE
• iii.    Any four modules from the following of which at least two modules must be Level-3000 & above:
  • PC2130           Quantum Mechanics I
  • PC2131           Electricity and Magnetism I
  • PC2132           Classical Mechanics
  • PC2230           Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
  • PC2193           Experimental Physics I
  • PC3130           Quantum Mechanics II
  • PC3193           Experimental Physics II
  • PC3231           Electricity and Magnetism II
  • PC3232           Nuclear and Particle Physics
  • PC3233           Atomic and Molecular Physics I
  • PC3235           Solid State Physics I
  • PC3236           Computational Methods in Physics
  • PC3238           Fluid Dynamics
  • PC3243           Photonics
  • PC3246           Nuclear Astrophysics
  • PC3247           Modern Optics
  • PC3251           Nanophysics
  • PC3274           Mathematical Methods in Physics II
  • PC4130           Quantum Mechanics III
  • PC4232           Cosmology
  • PC4240           Solid State Physics II
  • PC4241           Statistical Mechanics
  • PC4242           Electrodynamics
  • PC4243           Atomic and Molecular Physics II
  • PC4245           Particle Physics
  • PC4246           Quantum Optics
  • PC4248           Relativity
  • PC4274           Mathematical Methods in Physics III
  • PC4259           Surface Physics
  • PC4262           Remote Sensing

This minor is not awarded with a primary major in Physics or Physics (with specialisations in Astrophysics or Physics in Technology) and second major in Physics.

L.    Statistics

Host Department: Statistics and Applied Probability

Statistics is an interdisciplinary subject in nature. It has played a very important role in many scientific discoveries and social science studies. The aim of this minor is to introduce students to the basic concepts and practices in statistics as a pathway to enhance the analytical skill and statistical reasoning in dealing with information related to their majors.

To be awarded this minor, students must:
i.      Pass one of the following:

ii.     Pass ST2131 Probability or ST2334 Probability and Statistics;
iii.    Pass ST2132 Mathematical Statistics and ST3131 Regression Analysis; and
iv.     Pass one module from ST3xxx, and one other module from ST3xxx, EC3304 Econometrics II, EC4303 Econometrics III, IE3101 Statistics for Engineering Applications, DSC3215 Stochastic Models in Management, FIN3116 Options and Future, FIN3119 Risk and Insurance, MA3259 Mathematical Methods in Genomics and LSM3241 Bioinformatics and Biocomputing.

This minor is not awarded with a primary major in Statistics, Statistics with specialisation in Biostatistics or Statistics with specialisation in Finance and Business Statistics and second major in Statistics.

3.4.4     Chemical Sciences Programme

The NUS Chemical Sciences programme is jointly offered by the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering and the Department of Chemistry in consultation with the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science and the Life Sciences programme.

The objective of this programme is to provide students with a strong and broad foundation in life and chemical sciences so that they may pursue their undergraduate studies leading to a graduate programme and research in interdisciplinary areas such as medicinal chemistry, and other life sciences-related graduate programmes approved by NUS graduate school.

Programme Structure & Curriculum Rationale
This course of study is designed specifically for top students from the GCE ‘A’ Level cohorts, who would have gained entry to read Chemical Engineering or Chemistry as their major, and who have keen interest in and the aptitude to pursue graduate research related to Medicinal Chemistry, and other NGS-approved life sciences related programmes.

This four-year programme augments the existing undergraduate Chemistry major programme with adequate life sciences and process related components so as to provide a firm interdisciplinary foundation for medicinal chemistry research at the graduate level.

Cohorts will be admitted as Chemistry majors. They will be required to fulfil all course/modular requirements under the Chemistry programme. The major content will comprise 20 Chemistry modules and the Chemistry Honours year project (or about 55 percent of the total course content). In addition, they will need to read three Chemical Engineering and ten Life Sciences modules, and one Life Sciences related module, as conditions for the receipt of the A*Star scholarship. These additional modules outside Chemistry major modules are placed under the University, Faculty and unrestricted module requirements under the NUS degree structure. Students who complete the requirements of this programme will also be awarded a minor in Life Sciences.

Summary of module requirements and credits for cohort matriculated in AY2003/04 & later – B.Sc. (Hons.) (majoring in Chemistry with Minor in Life Sciences) under the A*STAR pre-graduate award (PGA) for the Chemical Sciences programme:

*       For students who fail to meet the exemption criteria based on their QET results at the time of admission to the Faculty.
‡            Review of PGAs done upon completion of year one and subsequent years. Candidates with CAP falling below 4.0 will be advised to revert to normal Chemistry track.

Suggested Study Plan for Chemical Sciences:

Semester 1 (24 MCs)

Semester 2 (20 - 24 MCs)

Semester 3 (24 MCs)

Semester 4 (20 MCs)

Semester 5 (20 MCs)

Semester 6 (21 MCs)

Semester 7 (24 MCs)

Semester 8 (16 MCs)

*       Need to be taken if not taking LSM1301
#        Not necessary if completing two GEMs in first semester
^           Option to read module in Special term after Semester 4
+        One-year honours project

Total MCs = 168 (if student has H2 Biology)
Total MCs = 172 (if student has no H2 Biology)(instead of the usual 160 for usual B.Sc. (Hons.))

3.4.5     Physics and Life Sciences Programme

Programme Structure and Curriculum Rationale
Physics, the most fundamental of all sciences, is the basis of our scientific knowledge of the physical world. The applications of physics are among the main driving forces of new cutting-edge technologies and innovation. The Life Sciences is an exciting field where ongoing technological revolution promises to change human life. Rapid and almost daily advances in Life Science discoveries and developments have opened up new frontiers and are spawning new and exciting bio-industries.

This integrated Physics and Life Sciences programme is specially designed for students who have gained entry to read the Physics Major, and who have keen interest to pursue graduate research in the Life Sciences associated areas such as in Computational Biophysics, Molecular and Structural Biophysics, Physics of Bio-Functional Materials, Medical Physics, Bio and Diagnostics imaging, etc.

Students participating in the Physics and Life Sciences programme will gain an appreciation of the links between Life Sciences and several emerging technologies such as nano-biotechnology, biomedical revolutions, to name a few. They will benefit from basic grounding in specialised topics of Life Sciences and be able to undertake research work or to take the lead in the industries.
Summary of Course Requirements for cohorts matriculated in AY2007/08 and later, under the A*STAR pre-graduate scholarship for Physics and Life Sciences Programme:

†            Modules required for the students qualified for this programme. Students without H2 Biology will have to take LSM1301 as a bridging module in Year 1 Semester 1.
*       Students who do not meet exemption criteria based on their qualifying English test results are not awarded MCs upon completion of module(s) and grades obtained do not contribute to computation of CAP.

Successful candidates are eligible for A*STAR scholarships that include (i) tuition fees, (ii) annual book allowance of $600 and (iii) a monthly stipend of $460, $560, $760 for up to 12 months during Year Two, Year Three and Year Four respectively. The continuation of their scholarship is subject to annual review of their academic results.

Suggested Study Plan for Students with H2 Biology:

Semester 1 (24 MCs)

Semester 2 (20 MCs)

Semester 3 (20 MCs)

Semester 4 (20 MCs)

Semester 5 (20 MCs)

Semester 6 (20 MCs)

Semester 7 (24 MCs)

Semester 8 (12 MCs)

*       Subject to the semester when the elective module is offered. 
†            Continuation of Honours Project from Semester 7.
#        BN3401 or BN5207 can be replaced by BN4402

Total MCs = 160

Suggested Study Plan for Students without H2 Biology

Semester 1 (24 MCs)

Semester 2 (24 MCs)

Semester 3 (20 MCs)

Semester 4 (20 MCs)

Semester 5 (20 MCs)

Semester 6 (20 MCs)

Semester 7 (24 MCs)

Semester 8 (12 MCs)

*       Subject to the semester when the elective module is offered. 
†            Continuation of Honours Project from Semester 7.
#        BN3401 or BN5207 can be replaced by BN4402

Total MCs = 164

3.4.6     Double Degree Programmes in Materials Science and Engineering (B.Eng.) and Physics [B.Sc./B.Sc. (Hons.)]

This double degree programme aims to provide a science-driven, engineering-oriented education to both science and engineering students. Why? Understanding the physics underlying material properties and their technological applications will be vital to the development of future technological innovations.

For more information, please refer to the URL http://www.mse.nus.edu.sg/dbldegree.htm and Section R of Part II of the Bulletin.

3.4.7     Double Degree Programmes in Law (LL.B.) and Life Sciences [B.Sc./B.Sc. (Hons.)]

The intersection between Law and Life Sciences is an expansive one, cutting across many critical and controversial areas including biotechnology, bioethics, environmental regulation, forensic science, and the protection of intellectual property. The Double Degree Programme in Law and Life Sciences leverages on the strength of the Faculty of Law in the legal dimensions of

these issues and the depth of technical expertise of NUS Life Sciences, Faculty of Science and Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine in these areas. It will enable students to discover the broad connections between law and life sciences and acquire a broad expertise occupy the niche position linking up both disciplines.

For more information, please refer to the URL http://www.nus.edu.sg/prog/lawlifesciences and Section R of Part II of the Bulletin.

3.4.8     Double Degree Programmes in Computing (B.Comp.) and Mathematics [B.Sc./B.Sc. (Hons.)]

Computer Science and Mathematics share a synergistic relationship in many ways — the foundation of computer science has its roots in mathematics, starting from the notion of computation (the Turing machine); discrete mathematics is an indispensable tool in understanding structures and systems in computer science. On the other hand, inventions and advances in computer science have generated new frontiers for research in mathematics. As a result, many fundamental areas in Computer Science such as computability and computational complexity are very much part of Mathematics and vice versa. The Double Degree Programmes in Computer Science and Mathematics/Applied Mathematics celebrate and leverage the synergistic relationship between the two disciplines.

For more information, please refer to the URL http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/undergradprog/ddp/ddp_cs_maths.htm and Section R of Part II of the Bulletin.

3.4.9     NUS-ANU Joint Degree Programme: Bachelor of Science (Hons.) from National University of Singapore and Bachelor of Philosophy (Hons.) from Australian National University

More information on this double degree programme is available in Section R of part II of the Bulletin.

3.4.10   Concurrent M.Sc. (Mgt.) and B.Sc. (Hons.) / B.Appl.Sc. (Hons.)

More information on this concurrent degree programme is available at Section R of Part II of the Bulletin.

3.4.11   Concurrent Programme in B.Sc. (Hons.) in Life Sciences – M.Res. in Biophysics between Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore and Department of Biomedical Sciences, King’s College London

More information on this concurrent degree programme is available at Section R of Part II of the Bulletin.

3.4.12   Concurrent Double Master Program (CDMP) by The Logistics Institute – Asia Pacific

This CDMP is an accelerated Double M.Sc. Program for NUS undergraduates pursuing B.Sc, B.Comp., B.B.A and B.Eng who desire to establish a career in the Logistics and Supply Chain Management (SCM) sector. With its through-train concept, the CDMP is tailored to train and groom strong candidates early for their strategic and mangement roles in their respective organization. Students, upon successful completion of the program will receive two prestigious Master of Science degress: Master of Science (Logistics & Supply Chain Management by NUS and Master of Science in Industrial Engineering by Georgia Tech.