Research Programmes

School of Design and Environment

The College of Design and Engineering (CDE) came into existence on 1 January 2022 from the merger of the Faculty of Engineering (FoE) and the School of Design and Environment (SDE). Do check cde.nus.edu.sg for the latest on CDE’s programmes.

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Degrees Offered

Curriculum Structure & Degree Requirements

Master’s Degree by Research

Minimum CAP of 3.00 for all four modules (or 16 modular credits equivalent) taken under coursework requirements
“Satisfactory” grade in graduate seminar module
Satisfactory Grade of “C” or better in English Language Course (Intermediate Level), if the student is required to take the graduate English Language Course
Pass in Master’s thesis

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Minimum CAP of 3.50 for all six modules (or 24 modular credits equivalent) taken under coursework requirements
“Satisfactory” grade in doctoral seminar module
Satisfactory Grade of “C” or better in English Language Course (Advanced Level), if the student is required to take the graduate English Language Course
Pass in Qualifying Examination (includes a Comprehensive Written Examination and a closed door oral defence)
Pass in PhD Thesis and Oral Examination

Financial Assistance & Scholarships

Academic Awards

Medals and book prizes are awarded only once in the academic year, after the Semester 2 Examination. In all instances, a prize-winner must be of sufficient merit. He/She must have passed all modules attempted and must be a good overall student. No award will be made unless there is a candidate of sufficient merit.

For a full list of the medals and prizes for SDE students, please visit https://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/academic-information-policies/graduate/education-at-nus/medals-and-prizes-(university-level)