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At http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/adminpolicy/loa.html Insert paragraph (in red text) after the part about medical or health insurance:

Students granted leave of absence are required to vacate their hostel accommodation during the period of leave. The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) will re-assess hostel applications of students returning from leave of absence.

Medical or health insurance benefits shall no longer be applicable during the period students are on term leave of absence.

For more information, please refer to this website: http://www.nus.edu.sg/uhc/healthservice/insurance/index.html.

International Students who are granted leave of absence during a regular semester to participate in a local internship that is not counted to the graduation requirements will need to cancel their Student’s Pass and apply to the Ministry of Manpower (MoM) for a Training Employment Pass or Training Work Pass through their employer. About 1 to 2 months before the end of the internship, the international student will have to contact the Registrar’s Office (via regenquiry@nus.edu.sg) for advice on the procedures of re-applying for Student’s Pass via the Immigration Checkpoints Authority (ICA) in order to resume studies at NUS in the following semesters.

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FoS At http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/nusbulletin/FoS/contactinfo.html#2_3

Assoc Prof Ma Siu Lun Level 4 & above Advisor

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FoS At http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/nusbulletin/FoS/contactinfo.html#2_4_2 Remove:

Dr Oliver CHEN EXCO member, Risk Management Institute

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Level-3000 & higher

Level-4000

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Pass MA3110/ Mathematical MA3110S Analysis II MA3111/ Complex Analysis MA3111S

Two additional modules from List III, IV

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H. Engineering Science Programme

Miss Ang Qiu Xiang Executive for Undergraduate Programme

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H. Engineering Science Programme

Ms Low Kiah Ling Pauline Assistant Manager for Undergraduate Programme

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FoS At http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/nusbulletin/FoS/UG/multidisopps_overflow.html#3_4_3B The changes are shown in red. 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: PC2267 Biophysics I

PC3267 Biophysics II LSM3243 Molecular Biophysics

(ii) Read and pass three modules from the following (Maximum of two Level‐1000 modules): PC1142 Physics II or PC1431 Physics IE PC1143 Physics III or PC1432 Physics IIE CM1131 Physical Chemistry 1 CM1402 General Chemistry PC2131 Electricity & Magnetism PC2230 Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics

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LSM2102 Molecular Biology LSM2241 Introductory Bioinformatics PC4267 Biophysics III PC4268 Biophysical Instrumentation and Biomolecular Electronics

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

PC2267 Biophysics I PC3267 Biophysics II LSM3243 Molecular Biophysics

(ii) Read and pass three modules from the following (Maximum of two Level‐1000 modules): LSM1101 Biochemistry of Biomolecules LSM1102 Molecular Genetics CM1131 Physical Chemistry 1 CM1402 General Chemistry PC2131 Electricity & Magnetism PC2230 Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics LSM2102 Molecular Biology LSM2241 Introductory Bioinformatics PC4267 Biophysics III PC4268 Biophysical Instrumentation and Biomolecular Electronics

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

PC2267 Biophysics I PC3267 Biophysics II LSM3243 Molecular Biophysics

(ii) Read and pass three modules from the following (Maximum of two Level‐1000 modules): PC1142 Physics II or PC1431 Physics IE PC1143 Physics III or PC1432 Physics IIE LSM1101 Biochemistry of Biomolecules LSM1102 Molecular Genetics CM1131 Physical Chemistry 1 CM1402 General Chemistry PC2131 Electricity & Magnetism PC2230 Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics LSM2102 Molecular Biology LSM2241 Introductory Bioinformatics

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PC4267 Biophysics III PC4268 Biophysical Instrumentation and Biomolecular Electronics

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Modular Requirements MCs

University Requirements 20

Two General Education Modules (GEMs) 8

One Singapore Studies Module (SS) 4

Two breadth modules, Choose any two from the following:

BN3401† Biomedical Electronics & Systems

BN4402† Electrophysiology

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LSM1101† Biochemistry of Biomolecules

LSM1102† Molecular Genetics

ST1232† Statistics For Life Sciences

CM1131 CM1402† Physical Chemistry 1 General

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Level-1000 Modules (24 MCs)

PC1141 Physics I 4

PC1142 Physics II 4

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FoS At http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/nusbulletin/FoS/UG/multidisopps_overflow1.html#3_4_5 The change is shown in red. Suggested Study Plan for Students with GCE ‘A’ Level or H2 Biology: Semester 1 (24 MCs) PC1141 Physics I PC1142 Physics II MA1505 Mathematics I LSM1101 Biochemistry of Biomolecules ST1232 Statistics for Life Sciences SSXxxxx Singapore Studies Semester 2 (20 MCs) PC1143 Physics III PC1144 Physics IV MA1506 Mathematics II LSM1102 Molecular Genetics CM1131 Physical Chemistry 1 CM1402 General Chemistry

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The changes are shown in red. 3.6.2 Summer Programme

The Faculty of Science partners the following universities: the University of Toronto (UofT), the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), University of Costa Rica (UCR), the University of Dundee, the University of Texas at Austin, Summer Nuclear Engineering Institute (SNEI), the University of Toronto (UofT) to jointly offer Summer Programmes for each university’s students. This six‐to‐seven‐week four to seven weeks long short‐term exchange programme takes place during May to August, offering students the opportunity to sample student exchange without disrupting academic schedules. The summer programme is a multidisciplinary programme involving participation from various departments spanning across

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Faculties/Schools at NUS, UofT, University of Costa Rica and UCLA, UCR, Dundee, SNEI and UofT.

In the host country, students will discover the true meaning of “learning outside the classroom” — observe and experience many of the things you study, including the country’s history, culture, art, and religion. For more information, please visit the URL http://www.science.nus.edu.sg/undergraduates/abroad/summer/index.html.

The International Relations Office of the National University of Singapore also offers university‐wide summer programmes with universities such as University of Hong Kong, Korea University, University of Ulm Alberta and Tec de Monterrey, Mexico. For more information, please visit the URL http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/nus/students/prog/summer/index.html. http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/opps/summer/index.html

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The changes shown in red.

Address: University Scholars Programme

University Town 18 College Ave East Singapore 138593

Email: usphelp@nus.edu.sg

Tel: (65) 6516 4425

Fax: (65) 6773 1012

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BIZ At http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/nusbulletin/BIZ/GD/resprogs.html#4_1_3 The changes are shown in red. 4.1.3 Financial Assistance and Awards Award Period The award is tenable for 1 year in the first instance; but subject to the Scholar’s satisfactory progress, it may be renewed each semester. The maximum period of award is 4 years. No Bond is required.

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Incoming Ph.D. candidates will have to indicate their interest in the Scholarship via the NUS Graduate Research Programme Application System. Apart from the other supporting documents required for Ph.D. admission, candidates interested in the Scholarship must also submit a personal essay and a record of co‐curricular activities or community service. Short‐listed candidates will be invited to an interview either in Singapore or their home country. For more details, please refer to http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/gdfa/gd‐lkc.html http://www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/graduate-studies/scholarships-lkc.php President Graduate Fellowships The PGF is open to full‐time candidates of all nationalities. Incoming Ph.D. students and current NUS Research Scholars (with the exception of SMA and GPBE students) who have passed the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination (QE) are eligible to be considered for the award. (i) A monthly stipend throughout the period of award as follows:

International Student S$3,000 Singapore Permanent Resident S$3,200 Singapore Citizen S$3,300

(ii) Tuition fees at the University; (iii) A one‐off air travel allowance for one one‐way ticket of up to S$750 (only for overseas students); and (iv) A one‐off settling allowance of S$1,000 (only for overseas students). The award is tenable for an initial one year and, subject to the awardee’s satisfactory progress, renewable annually up to a maximum of 4 years. For candidates who were transferred from a NUS Research Scholarship to a PGF, the total period of their tenure on both schemes must not exceed four years. For more details, please refer to http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/gdfa/gd‐pgf.html http://www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/graduate-studies/scholarships-pgf.php

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SoC At http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/nusbulletin/SoC/UG/multidisopps.html#3_3_5_3 The change is shown in red. 3.3.5.3 Double Majors in the Faculty of Science SoC students can refer to: http://www.science.nus.edu.sg/undergraduates/curriculum/majors/ http://www.science.nus.edu.sg/undergraduates/acadprog/ for details.

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NGS At http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/nusbulletin/NGS/GD/degsoffered.html#3_2_3 The changes are shown in red. 3.2.3 Other Administrative Information To apply for an AGS Scholarship,

Submit an online application via: https://scholarships.a‐star.edu.sg/student/loginform.phpe https://scholarships.a-star.edu.sg/student/loginform.php

Submit all supporting documents, together with a printed copy of the application form to:

NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences & Engineering (NGS) Centre for Life Sciences (CeLS) 28 Medical Drive, #05‐01 Singapore 117456

To apply for an NGS Scholarship,

Register online at https://inetapps.nus.edu.sg/gda/common/newlogin.aspx https://inetapps.nus.edu.sg/gda/.

You will receive an email containing your application number, if you enter your email address correctly.

Using your application number, log in to the Graduate Admission System (Research Programme) at https://inetapps.nus.edu.sg/rschappl/, https://inetapps.nus.edu.sg/gda/ and complete your online application form.

Submit all supporting documents, together with a printed copy of the application form to:

NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences & Engineering (NGS) Centre for Life Sciences (CeLS) 28 Medical Drive, #05‐01 Singapore 117456

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FoS At http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/nusbulletin/FoS/UG/studyabroadprogs.html The change is shown in red. 3.6 Study Abroad Programmes 3.6.1 Student Exchange Programme (SEP)

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NUS has established many Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with reputable foreign universities for our Student Exchange Programme (SEP). In this programme you can study abroad for up to two semesters but pay only local university fees. It is a great way to learn independence, to broaden your experience and to open up your mind. This is especially valuable as our nation is a global city with constant interactions in the international arena. It is a very precious opportunity for you as a student who will soon step out of the university to establish your career. You will meet interesting people, make new friends and form networks that may influence your future profoundly. Tuition fees at the partner universities are waived and students will only need to pay their home university fees. With the appropriate mapping, students will be given credits which can be counted towards their graduation requirements. If you wish to apply, you: i. Have to be a full‐time undergraduate of NUS; and ii. Must have completed at least one semester when you apply for the SEP and two semesters when you leave for the SEP;

and iii. Have attained a minimum CAP of 3.00 and no less than a C grade in any module; and iv. Have to be able to provide for your own airfare, accommodation and living expenses. SEP students can apply for the NASA Exchange Awards to fund their exchange overseas. For more details on the Student Exchange Programme, log on to: [http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/nus/students/ prog/sep/index.html http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/sep/out/index.html], [https://share.nus.edu.sg/registrar/student/info/Admin‐Details‐SEP.pdf] and [http://www.science.nus.edu.sg/undergraduates/ abroad/index.html] Students should also look out for announcements on SEP talks organised by the Dean’s Office.

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3.6.5 California Institute of Technology (Caltech) ‐ Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) Caltech’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships programme (SURF) introduces students to research under the guidance of seasoned research mentors at Caltech. Students experience the process of research as a creative intellectual activity. SURF is modelled on the grant‐seeking process: • Students collaborate with potential mentors to define and develop a project.

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• Applicants write research proposals for their projects. • A Faculty committee reviews the proposals and recommends awards. • Students carry out the work over a ten‐week period in the summer, mid‐June to late‐August. • At the conclusion of the programme, they submit a technical paper and give an oral presentation at SURF Seminar Day, a

symposium modeled on a professional technical meeting. • Fellows are considered student employees for the summer period. For more information, please visit the website: [http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/nus/students/prog/iRAP/caltech/index.html http://nus.edu.sg/iro/opps/irap/caltech/index.html] and [http://www.surf.caltech.edu/].

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LKYSPP At http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/nusbulletin/LKYSPP/GD/fa.html The changes are shown in red. 3.3 Financial Assistance Lien Foundation Scholarship for Social Service Leaders The Lien Foundation Scholarship for Social Service Leaders aims to groom talent, build up capability in the social service sector and develop outstanding leaders to serve the community. These scholarships are available only to Singapore citizens or permanent residents who intend to pursue the MPP programme. Applicants with academic excellence, a notable performance record and the potential to take up leadership positions in voluntary welfare organisations (VWOs) are sought from outstanding staff of VWOs and members of the public. These scholarships are administered by the National Council of Social Service (NCSS). Please visit www.ncss.org.sg/lien http://www.ncss.org.sg/career/lienfoundation.asp for more information and to obtain the application form. Scholars will serve a bond with NCSS in a VWO after graduation. Lien Foundation Scholarship for Social Service Leaders The Lien Foundation Scholarship for Social Service Leaders aims to groom talent, build up capability in the social service sector and develop outstanding leaders to serve the community. These scholarships are available only to Singapore citizens or permanent residents who intend to pursue the MPA programme (full‐ or part‐time). Applicants with academic excellence, a notable performance record and the potential to take up leadership positions in voluntary welfare organisations (VWOs) are sought from outstanding staff of VWOs and members of the public. These scholarships are administered by the National Council of Social Service (NCSS). Please visit www.ncss.org.sg/lien http://www.ncss.org.sg/career/lienfoundation.asp for more information and to obtain the application form. Scholars will

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RO Change highlighted portion with the text in red font, at http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/UG/graduation.html. Residency Requirement and Maximum Candidature

The University has established a minimum residency requirement and maximum candidature for all NUS degrees, including joint and double degrees with foreign universities.

Residency, in this instance, is defined as payment of fees and ability to meet all curricular requirements of a programme of study. MCs which count towards residency for an undergraduate degree programme must come from graded modules that are factored into a student’s CAP.

A student registered for a Bachelor’s degree must complete 50% of the required MCs for the degree programme or 80 MCs, whichever is greater, at NUS. In addition, such students are required to read at least 15 MCs every semester throughout their candidature, except during the following semesters when they are allowed to read fewer MCs:

the final semester before completion of all graduation requirements for the degree; and

the semester in which the students are undergoing industrial attachment or doing their final year projects.

For students admitted from AY2007/08 onwards, the maximum candidature for:

a Bachelor degree programme with a minimum requirement of 120 MCs is 4 years;

a Bachelor with Honours degree programme with a minimum requirement of 160 MCs is 5 years;

a typical double degree programme (which may involve between 180 and 200 MCs) is 6 years.

For students admitted prior to AY2007/2008, please consult the faculties concerned for details.

In general, students who have completed their degree requirements by the 6th semester or earlier for 120-MC programmes and the 8th semester or earlier for 160-MC programmes, may be allowed one additional full semester of study to improve their CAP standing subject to their reading:

the minimum MCs required for full-time students (i.e. 15 MCs) in the additional full semester (this criterion will not be applicable if the semester of extension falls during the Special Term)

only Level-3000 or higher modules

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Additionally, students are not allowed to opt for a new Minor, Second Major or Double Degree programme beyond the end of the 5th semester of study.

----------------------------------------------------------------------- In general, students who have completed their degree requirements by the 6th semester or earlier for 120-MC programmes and the 8th semester or earlier for 160-MC programmes, may be allowed one additional semester of study (either a regular semester or Special Term) to improve their CAP standing subject to their reading:

In the case of the additional semester being a regular semester,

a minimum workload of 15 MCs, and

only Level-3000 or higher modules

In the case of the additional semester being the Special Term,

only Level-3000 or higher modules

Additionally, students are not allowed to opt for a new Minor, Second Major or Double Degree programme beyond the end of the 5th semester of study.

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Plus any three level 3000/4000 Finance Elective Specialisation modules

Plus any three level 3000/4000 Operations and Supply Chain Management Elective Specialisation modules

Plus any three level 3000/4000 Management and Human Capital Elective Specialisation modules

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Plus any four Marketing Elective Specialisation modules (Out of the four, at most one can be level 2000 marketing module)

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Module Level

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Major MCs

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CS1010/ Programming CS1010E/ Methodology CS1010S MA1101R Linear Algebra I or MA1506 Mathematics II or MA1508 Linear Algebra with

Applications MA1102R Calculus or MA1505 Mathematics I or MA1507 Advanced Calculus or MA1521 Calculus for

Computing MA1104 Multivariable

Calculus or MA2501 Differential

Equations and Systems

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Pass MA2213 Numerical Analysis I MA2216/ Probability ST2131 QF2101 Basic Financial

Mathematics One module from the following: MA2101/ Linear Algebra II MA2101S MA2108/ Mathematical MA2108S Analysis I ST2132 Mathematical

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ST2137 Computer-Aided Data Analysis

Level-3000 (16 MCs)

Pass QF3101 Investment

Instruments: Theory and Computation

MA3245 Financial Mathematics I

Two modules from the following : QF3201 Basic Derivatives and

Bonds CS3230 Designs and Analysis

of Algorithms MA3220 Ordinary Differential

Equations MA3236 Nonlinear

Programming MA3252 Linear and Network

Optimisation MA3264 Mathematical

Modelling ST3131 Regression Analysis

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To be awarded a B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Hons.) with a primary major in Statistics, candidates must satisfy the following::

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Pass ST1131 Introduction to Statistics or ST1131A Introduction to Statistics or ST1232 Statistics for Life Sciences

MA1101R Linear Algebra I MA1102R Calculus

CS1010 Programming Methodology or CS1010E Programming Methodology or CS1010S Programming Methodology or CG1101 Programming Methodology

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Pass ST1131 Introduction to Statistics or ST1131A Introduction to Statistics or ST1232 Statistics for Life Sciences

MA1101R Linear Algebra I or MA1506 Mathematics II or MA1508 Linear Algebra with Applications MA1102R Calculus or MA1505 Mathematics I or MA1507 Advanced Calculus or MA1521 Calculus for Computing CS1010 Programming Methodology or

CS1010E Programming Methodology or

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To be awarded a B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Hons.) with a primary major in Applied Mathematics, a candidate must satisfy the following:

Module Level Major Requirements Cumulative Major MCs

Level 1000 (20 MC) 1. Pass the four modules in List I 2. Pass one of the following modules:

- CS1010/CS1010E/CS1101S Programming Methodology

- IT1006 MATLAB Programming for Mathematics

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Level-2000 (20-23 MCs)

3. Pass all the following modules: - MA2101/MA2101S Linear

Algebra II - MA2108/MA2108S

Mathematical Analysis I - MA2213 Numerical Analysis I - MA2216/ST2131 Probability

4. Pass one additional module from List II, III, IV

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Mathematical Analysis II - MA3111/MA3111S Complex

Analysis I 6. Pass two modules from List AM3

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7. Pass two additional modules from List III, IV

Level-4000 (36 MCs)

8. Pass MA4199 Honours Project in Mathematics

9. Pass four modules from List AM4 10. Pass two additional modules from List IV

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UROPS

At most one Mathematics UROPS

module may be used to fulfil the requirements of Major in Applied Mathematics

For the Major in Quantitative Finance The words highlighted in yellow have been added: Graduation Requirements To be awarded a B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Hons.) with a primary major in Quantitative Finance, candidates must satisfy the following:

Module Level Major Requirements Cumulative Major MCs

Level 1000 (24 MCs) CS1010/ Programming CS1010E/ Methodology CS1101S CS1020/ Data Structures CS1020E and Algorithms I ACC1002 Accounting MA1101R Linear Algebra I MA1102R Calculus MA1104 Multivariable Calculus

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Level 2000 (20-21 MCs) Pass FIN2004 Finance MA2213 Numerical Analysis I MA2216/ Probability ST2131 QF2101 Basic Financial Mathematics One module from the

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following: - MA2101/ Linear Algebra II MA2101S - MA2108/ Mathematical MA2108S Analysis I

- ST2132 Mathematical Statistics - ST2137 Computer Aided Data Analysis

Level 3000 (24 MCs) Pass QF3101 Investment Instruments: Theory and Computation MA3245 Financial Mathematical I

Two modules from the following: - QF3201 Basic Derivatives and Bonds - CS3230 Designs and Analysis of Algorithms - MA3220 Ordinary Differential Equations - -MA3236 Nonlinear Programming - MA3252 Linear and Network Optimisation - MA3264 Mathematical Modelling - ST3131 Regression Analysis Two modules from the following: - FIN3101 Corporate Finance

- FIN3103 Financial Markets - FIN3117 Bank Management

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- FIN3118 Financial Risk Management

Level-4000 and above (32 MCs)

Pass QF4199 Honours Project in Quantitative Finance QF4102 Financial Modelling MA4257 Financial Mathematics II Three modules from the following: - QF4201 Financial Time Series: Theory and Computation - FIN4111 Research Methods in Finance

- F-IN4112 Seminar in Finance - MA4254 Discrete Optimisation - - MA4255 Numerical Partial

Differential Equations - MA4260 Stochastic Operations

Research - MA4264 Game Theory - MA4267 Discrete Time Finance - ST4233 Linear Models - ST4245 Statistical Methods for

Finance - MA5245 Advanced Financial

Mathematics - MA5248 Stochastic Analysis in

Mathematical Finance

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MA3218 Coding Theory MA3227 Numerical Analysis II MA3229 Introduction to Geometric Modelling MA3233 Algorithmic Graph Theory/Combinatorics and Graphs II MA3236 Nonlinear Programming MA3245 Financial Mathematics I MA3252 Linear and Network Optimisation MA3256 Applied Cryptography MA3259 Mathematical Methods in Genomics QF3101 Investment instruments: Theory and Computation CS3230 Design and Analysis of Algorithm CS3223 Database Management Systems CS3243 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence CS3244 Machine Learning and Neural Networks

EC3304 Econometrics II

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To be awarded a B.Sc.(Hons.) with Specialisation in Chemistry, candidates must satisfy the following:

Level B.Sc. Hons. in Chemistry with Specialization Minimum Requirements

Cumulative MCs

1000 Identical to B.Sc. Hons. in Chemistry 24

2000 Identical to B.Sc. Hons. in Chemistry 48

3000 CM3291 Advanced Experiments in Inorganic and Organic Chemistry

CM3292 Advanced Experiments in Analytical and Physical Chemistry 56

3000/ 4000

(a) If CM4199A Honours Project in Chemistry is in area of Specialization, any eight CM modules at Level 3000 or 4000 with at least four such modules at Level 4000a and at least four such modules in area of Specialization;b OR

(b) If CM4199A Honours Project in Chemistry is not in area of Specialization, any eight CM modules at Level 3000 or 4000 with at least four such modules at Level 4000a and at least six such modules in area of Specialization;

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aStudents may take up to one Level 5000 module in place of a Level 4000 module.

b8 MCs of the Honours Project in Chemistry (16 MCs) could be counted toward Specialization requirement.

A. B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry with Specialization in Materials Chemistry

To be awarded a B.Sc.(Hons.) in Chemistry with Specialization in Materials Chemistry, students are required to read and pass all essential modules at Level 1000 and Level 2000 under Chemistry Major Requirements and the following modules at Level 3000 and Level 4000 as set out in the tables below:

(i) For students who complete CM4199A (Honours Project in Chemistry) in the area of Materials Chemistry.

Level Module Code/Title Prerequisites Requirements

3000

CM3291 Advanced Experiments in Inorganic and Organic Chemistrya

CM3292 Advanced Experiments in Analytical and Physical Chemistrya

CM2191 Experiments in Chemistry 2

CM2192 Experiments in Chemistry 3

8 MCs

Essential modules for Chemistry Major

3000/ 4000

CM3251 Nanochemistry

CM3252 Polymer Chemistry 1

CM3253 Materials Chemistry 1

SP2251

CM1131 and CM2121

CM1131 and CM2111 32 MCs

Any eight CM modules at Level 3000 or 4000 with at least four such modules at Level 4000a; and at least four such modules selected from CM3251, CM3252, CM3253, CM4251, CM4252, CM4253 and CM4254 as part of Specialization requirement.

CM4251 Characterization Techniques in Materials Chemistry

CM4252 Polymer Chemistry 2

CM4253 Materials Chemistry 2

CM4254 Chemistry of Semi-Conductors

CM3252 and CM3253

CM3252

CM3253

CM3232

Other CM (or approved) modules

4000

CM4199A Honours Project in Chemistry (in the area of Materials Chemistry)

Fulfilment of the requirements of the Chemistry major at B.Sc. level; and

16 MCs

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Specialization requirement.

Total 56 MCs

aStudents may take up to one Level 5000 module in place of a Level 4000 module.

(ii) For students who complete CM4199A (Honours Project in Chemistry) not in the area of Materials Chemistry.

Level Module Code/Title Prerequisites Requirements

3000

CM3291 Advanced Experiments in Inorganic and Organic Chemistry

CM3292 Advanced Experiments in Analytical and Physical Chemistry

CM2191 Experiments in Chemistry 2

CM2192 Experiments in Chemistry 3

8 MCs

Essential modules for Chemistry Major

3000/ 4000

CM3251 Nanochemistry

CM3252 Polymer Chemistry 1

CM3253 Materials Chemistry 1

SP2251

CM1131 and CM2121

CM1131 and CM2111

32 MCs

Any eight CM modules at Level 3000 or 4000 with at least four such modules at Level 4000a; and at least six such modules selected from CM3251, CM3252, CM3253, CM4251, CM4252, CM4253 and CM4254 as Specialization requirement.

CM4251 Characterization Techniques in Materials Chemistry

CM4252 Polymer Chemistry 2

CM4253 Materials Chemistry 2

CM4254 Chemistry of Semi-Conductors

CM3252 and CM3253

CM3252

CM3253

CM3232

Other CM (or approved) modules

4000

CM4199A Honours Project in Chemistry (not in the area of Materials Chemistry)

Fulfilment of the requirements of the Chemistry major at B.Sc. level; and

Fulfilment of 100 MCs or more with a CAP of 3.50 and above

16 MCs

Total 56 MCs

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B. B.Sc.(Hons.) in Chemistry with Specialization in Medicinal Chemistry To be awarded a B.Sc.(Hons.) in Chemistry with Specialization in Medicinal Chemistry, students are required to read and pass all essential modules at Level 1000 and Level 2000 under Chemistry Major Requirements and the following modules at Level 3000 and Level 4000 as set out in the tables below:

(i) For students who complete CM4199A (Honours Project in Chemistry) in the area of Medicinal Chemistry.

Level Module Code/Title Prerequisites Requirements

3000

CM3291 Advanced Experiments in Inorganic and Organic Chemistry

CM3292 Advanced Experiments in Analytical and Physical Chemistry

CM2191 Experiments in Chemistry 2

CM2192 Experiments in Chemistry 3

8 MCs

Essential modules for Chemistry Major

3000/ 4000

CM3221 Organic Synthesis and Spectroscopy

CM3225 Biomolecules

CM2121

CM2121

32 MCs

Any eight CM modules at Level 3000 or 4000 with at least four such modules at Level 4000a; and at least four such modules selected from CM3221, CM3225, CM4271, CM4227, CM4273 and CM4274 as part of Specialization requirement.

CM4271 Medicinal Chemistry

CM4227 Chemical Biology

CM4273 Computational Drug Design

CM4274 The Art and Methodology in Total Synthesis

CM2121 and CM3225

CM2121 and CM3225

CM3221 or CM3222

CM2121

Other CM (or approved) modules

4000

CM4199A Honours Project in Chemistry (in the area of Medicinal Chemistry)

Fulfilment of the requirements of the Chemistry major at B.Sc. level; and

Fulfilment of 100 MCs or more with a CAP of 3.50 and above

16 MCs

CM4199A is a 16-MC module; 8 MCs could be counted toward Specialization requirement.

Total 56 MCs

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(ii) For students who complete CM4199A (Honours Project in Chemistry) not in the area of Medicinal Chemistry.

Level Module Code/Title Prerequisites Requirements

3000

CM3291 Advanced Experiments in Inorganic and Organic Chemistry

CM3292 Advanced Experiments in Analytical and Physical Chemistry

CM2191 Experiments in Chemistry 2

CM2192 Experiments in Chemistry 3

8 MCs

Essential modules for Chemistry Major

3000/ 4000

CM3221 Organic Synthesis and Spectroscopy

CM3225 Biomolecules

CM2121

CM2121

32 MCs

Any eight CM modules at Level 3000 or 4000 with at least four such modules at Level 4000a; including CM3221, CM3225, CM4271, CM4227, CM4273 and CM4274 as Specialization requirement.

CM4271 Medicinal Chemistry

CM4227 Chemical Biology

CM4273 Computational Drug Design

CM4274 The Art and Methodology in Total Synthesis

CM2121 and CM3225

CM2121 and CM3225

CM3221 or CM3222

CM2121

Other CM (or approved) modules

4000

CM4199A Honours Project in Chemistry (not in the area of Medicinal Chemistry)

Fulfilment of the requirements of the Chemistry major at B.Sc. level; and

Fulfilment of 100 MCs or more with a CAP of 3.50 and above

16 MCs

Total 56 MCs

aStudents may take up to one Level 5000 module in place of a Level 4000 module. C. BSc Hons in Chemistry with Specialization in Environment and Energy

To be awarded a B.Sc.(Hons.) in Chemistry with Specialization in Environment and Energy, students are required to read and pass all essential modules at Level 1000 and Level 2000 under Chemistry Major Requirements and the following modules at Level 3000 and Level 4000 as set out in the tables below:

(i) For students who complete CM4199A (Honours Project in Chemistry) in the area of Environment and Energy.

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Level Module Code/Title Prerequisites Requirements

3000

CM3291 Advanced Experiments in Inorganic and Organic Chemistry

CM3292 Advanced Experiments in Analytical and Physical Chemistry

CM2191 Experiments in Chemistry 2

CM2192 Experiments in Chemistry 3

8 MCs

Essential modules for Chemistry Major

3000/ 4000

CM3242 Instrumental Analysis II

CM3261 Environmental Chemistry

CM2142 or CM2166

CM3241 or CM2142 or CM2166 or by permission

32 MCs

Any eight CM modules at Level 3000 or 4000 with at least four such modules at Level 4000a; and at least four such modules selected from CM3242, CM3261, CM4241, CM4242, CM4269 and CM4282 as part of Specialization requirement.

CM4241 Trace Analysis

CM4242 Advanced Analytical Techniques

CM4269 Sustainable and Green Chemistry

CM4282 Energy Resources

CM3242 or by permission

CM3242 or by permission

CM1121

CM1131 and CM1111

Other CM (or approved) modules

4000

CM4199A Honours Project in Chemistry (in the area of Environment and Energy)

Fulfilment of the requirements of the Chemistry major at B.Sc. level; and

Fulfilment of 100 MCs or more with a CAP of 3.50 and above

16 MCs

CM4199A is a 16-MC module; 8 MCs could be counted toward Specialization requirement.

Total 56 MCs

aStudents may take up to one Level 5000 module in place of a Level 4000 module.

(ii) For students who complete CM4199A (Honours Project in Chemistry) not in the area of Environment and Energy.

Level Module Code/Title Prerequisites Requirements

3000

CM3291 Advanced Experiments in Inorganic and Organic Chemistry

CM3292 Advanced Experiments in Analytical and Physical Chemistry

CM2191 Experiments in Chemistry 2

CM2192 Experiments in Chemistry 3

8 MCs

Essential modules for Chemistry Major

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Any eight CM modules at Level 3000 or 4000 with at least four such modules at Level 4000a; including CM3242, CM3261, CM4241, CM4242, CM4269 and CM4282 as part of Specialization requirement.

CM4241 Trace Analysis

CM4242 Advanced Analytical Techniques

CM4269 Sustainable and Green Chemistry

CM4282 Energy Resources

CM3242 or by permission

CM3242 or by permission

CM1121

CM1131 and CM1111

Other CM (or approved) modules

4000

CM4199A Honours Project in Chemistry (not in the area of Environment and Energy)

Fulfilment of the requirements of the Chemistry major at B.Sc. level; and

Fulfilment of 100 MCs or more with a CAP of 3.50 and above

16 MCs

Total 56 MCs

aStudents may take up to one Level 5000 module in place of a Level 4000 module.

Summary of Requirements B.Sc. B.Sc.

(Hons.)

B.Sc.(Hons.) with

Specialisation

University Requirements 20 MCs 20MCs 20MCs

Faculty Requirements 4 MCs† 8 MCs

† 8 MCs

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Major Requirements 72 MCs 104 MCs 104MCs

Unrestricted Elective Modules 24 MCs 28 MCs 28MCs

Total 120 MCs 160 MCs 160MCs

† Faculty requirements of 12 MCs and 16 MCs required for the B.Sc. and B.Sc. (Hons.) programmes respectively

are partially fulfilled through the reading of MA1421 and LSM1401 within the major.

Students undertaking the B.Sc. programme are required to fulfil the remaining 4 MCs of Faculty requirements from any one of the following subject groups: Computing Sciences, Physical Sciences and ‘Multidisciplinary & Interdisciplinary Sciences’; but not from the following subject groups: Chemical Science, Life Sciences, Mathematical

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and Statistical Sciences. Students undertaking the B.Sc. (Hons.) programme are required to fulfil the remaining 8 MCs of Faculty requirements as such: (i) 4 MCs from any one of the following subject groups: Computing Sciences, Physical Sciences and

Multidisciplinary & Interdisciplinary Sciences; but not from the following subject groups: Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical and Statistical Sciences

(ii) 4 MCs of Non-CM prefixed module from any subject group

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1. MA1102R Calculus 2. MA1312 Calculus with Applications 3. MA1507 Advanced Calculus 4. MA1505 Mathematics I 5. MA1521 Calculus for Computing

2. Pass ST2131 Probability or ST2334 Probability and Statistics; 3. Pass ST2132 Mathematical Statistics and ST3131 Regression Analysis; and 4. Pass one module from ST32xxx, and one other module from ST32xxx, 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.

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Host Department: Chemistry and Physics Nanoscience and nanotechnology encompass 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 nanometers (nm). 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 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 objective of the Nanoscience minor programme is to provide 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 who show a keen interest in the latest developments in science. This Nanoscience minor programme covers the latest research and technology trends which may soon revolutionise the world's economy. .

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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:

1. Two compulsory Level-1000 modules:

a. CM1131 Physical Chemistry or CM1502 General and Physical Chemistry for Engineers and

b. PC1144 Physics IV or PC1432 Physics IIE

2. Two Level-2000 modules:

a. SP2251 Science at the Nanoscale and b. CM2101 Physical Chemistry 2 or

PC2130 Quantum Mechanics 1

3. Two Level-3000 modules:

a. CM3251 Nanochemistry; or b. PC3251 Nanophysics; or c. CM/LSM/ PC3288[Advanced UROPS]* d. SP3277 Nano: from Research Bench to Industrial Applications**

* Must be a Nanoscience-related project. ** SP3277 involves a compulsory nanotechnology study tour to Japan

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.

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To be awarded a B.Sc. or B.Sc.(Hons.) with a major in Computational Biology, candidates must satisfy the following:

PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS MCS

University Requirements

2 x General Education Modules 8

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1 x Singapore Studies Module 4

2 x Breadth Elective Modules [2]

CS1010E or CS1010 Programming Methodology

CS1020E or CS1020 Data Structures And Algorithms I

8

Faculty Requirements

16 CM1401 Chemistry for Life Sciences [1]

LSM1101 Biochemistry Of Biomolecules [1]

MA2213 Numerical Analysis 1

FMS120XB Freshman Seminar (x denotes the number of the seminar) [1]

Major Requirements 36 - 40

Level-1000 / 2000 Essential [1]

CS1231 Discrete Structures or MA1100 Fundamental Concepts of

Mathematics 4

LSM1102 Molecular Genetics 4

MA1101R Linear Algebra I 4

MA1102R Calculus 4

PC1432 Physics IIE 4

CS2220 Introduction to Computational Biology [4] 4

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LSM2101 Metabolism And Regulation OR

LSM2102 Molecular Biology OR

LSM2103 Cell Biology

4

LSM2201A Experimental Biochemistry OR

LSM2202A Experimental Molecular And Cell Biology

4

Either ST2334 Probability and Statistics OR

a combined ST2131 Probability and ST2132 Mathematical Statistics*

4 - 8

Level-3000 Essential 8

MA3259 Mathematical Methods In Genomics 4

LSM3231 Protein Structure and Function 4

Level-3000 Electives [3] (Choose Four Modules) –

[Either Any two modules from option A and any two modules from option B or

option C OR Any two modules from option A and one module each from option

B and option C]

Option A

CS2102 Database System

CS3103 Computer Networks and Protocols

CS3225 Combinatorial Methods in Bioinformatics

CS3240 Human-Computer Interaction Interaction Design

CS3241 Computer Graphics

CS3243 Foundation of Artificial Intelligence Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

CS3244 Machine Learning and Neural Networks

Option B

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LSM3211 Fundamental Pharmacology

LSM3213 Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology

LSM3215 Neuronal Signaling and Memory Mechanisms

LSM3223 Immunology

LSM3232 Microbiology

LSM3233 Developmental Biology

LSM3241 Bioinformatics & Biocomputing

LSM3243 Molecular Biophysics

LSM3244 Molecular Biotechnology

PC3267 Biophysics II

Option C

MA3233 Algorithmic Graph Theory Combinatorics and Graphs II

PR3203 Computer Aided Drug Design and Development

ST3131 Regression Analysis

ST3240 Multivariate Statistical Analysis

ST3232 Design and analysis of experiments ST3233 Applied time series analysis

ST3236/MA3238 Stochastic Process 1

ST3243 Statistical methods in epidemiology

ST3245 Statistics in molecular biology

ST3247 Simulation

Level-4000 Essential 20

ZB4199 Honours Project in Computational Biology 12

ZB4171 Advanced Topics in Bioinformatics 4

LSM4241 Functional Genomics 4

Level-4000 Electives (Choose THREE Modules) –

[Any two modules from either option A or option B or option C, and the remaining

third module to be selected from the Option not chosen]

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Option A

CS4220 Knowledge Discovery Methods in Bioinformatics

CS4221 Database Design

CS4231 Parallel and Distributed Algorithms

CS4237 Systems Modelling and Simulations

CS4243 Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition

CS4244 Knowledge-Based Systems

CS4248 Natural Language Processing

Option B

LSM4211 Toxicology

LSM4212 Pharmacogenetics and Drug Response

LSM4213 Systems Neurobiology

LSM4221 Drug discovery and Clinical Trials

LSM4222 Advanced Immunology

LSM4224 Free Radicals and Antioxidant Biology

LSM4231 Structural Biology

LSM4232 Advanced Cell Biology

LSM4242 Protein Engineering

Option C

MA4251/ST4238 Stochastic Processes II

PC4267 Biophysics III

ST4231 Computer intensive statistical methods

ST4234 Bayesian Statistics

ST4235 Simulation

ST4240 Data Mining

ST4241 Design & Analysis Of Clinical Trials

ST4242 Analysis of Longitudinal Data

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Unrestricted Elective Modules [4] 28-32

TOTAL 160

[1] Modules are part of the lower division requirements for the Computational Biology Programme. [2] Science students will read CS1010E Programming Methodology (4 MCs) and CS1020E Data Structures and Algorithms I (4 MCs) in fulfilment of their Breadth Requirements. [3] ZB3288 UROPS in Computational Biology can be taken in fulfilment of 4MCs from any of the options in the level-3000 elective list. [4] Students may wish to read PC2267 Biophysics I as an unrestricted elective module to meet the prerequisites required for PC3267 Biophysics II (Level-3000 major elective module). Student without computing background may wish to read LSM2241 as a preparatory course before reading CS2220. * Students should choose the combined ST2131 and ST2132 in place of ST2334 if they plan to pursue higher ST modules. ST2131 is a pre-requisite to ST2132.

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2.2.5 Residency Requirement and Maximum Candidature The University has established a minimum residency requirement and maximum candidature for all NUS degrees, including joint and double degrees with foreign universities (for details on these, please refer to the respective programme descriptions in Part II of this publication). Residency, in this instance, is defined as payment of fees and ability to meet all curricular requirements of a programme of study. MCs which count towards residency for an

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undergraduate degree programme must come from graded modules that are factored into a student’s CAP. A student registered for a Bachelor’s degree, must complete 50% of the required MCs for the degree programme or 80 MCs, whichever is greater, at NUS. For further details, see section 2.2.8. In addition, with effect from AY2015/16, all new and returning students* are required to read at least 18 15 MCs every semester throughout their candidature, except during the following semesters when they are allowed to read fewer MCs:

the final semester before completion of all graduation requirements for the degree; and

the semester in which the students are undergoing industrial attachment or doing their final year projects.

*Except students from the Faculty of Law and the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music

For more details, please view the Frequently Asked Questions here. (listed below for easy reference) *Not applicable to students from the Faculty of Law and the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music – please refer to respective Faculties for advice on the minimum workload to be maintained. For students admitted from AY2007/08 onwards, the maximum candidature for:

a Bachelor’s degree programme with a minimum requirement of 120 MCs is four years;

a Bachelor with Honours degree programme with a minimum requirement of 160 MCs is five years;

a typical double degree programme (which may involve between 180 and 200 MCs) is six years.

For students admitted prior to AY2007/08, please consult the faculties concerned for details. In general, students who have completed their degree requirements by the 6th semester or

earlier for 120‐MC programmes and the 8th semester or earlier for 160‐MC programmes, may be allowed one additional full semester of study (either a regular semester or Special Term) to

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improve their CAP standing subject to their reading:

• the minimum MCs required for full‐time students (i.e., 15 MCs) in the additional full semester 5

• only Level‐3000 or higher modules In the case of the additional semester being a regular semester,

a minimum workload of 18 15 MCs*, and

only Level-3000 or higher modules

*Except students from the Faculty of Law and the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music In the case of the additional semester being the Special Term,

only Level-3000 or higher modules

Additionally, students are not allowed to opt for a new Minor, Second Major or Double Degree programme beyond the end of the 5th semester of study.

---------- (FAQs on Minimum Workload - https://share.nus.edu.sg/registrar/student/info/FAQ-Minimum-Workload.pdf 1. What is the rationale for increasing the minimum workload per semester from 15 MCs to 18 MCs? The rationale for this increase in minimum workload to 18 MCs is to ensure that students will be on track to graduate on time or earlier, i.e., within 3 years (6 regular semesters) for 120MC degree programmes; and 4 years (8 regular semesters) for 160MC degree programmes. Based on the current undergraduate curriculum structure, the normal student workload is 20 MCs per semester. Over the years, it is noted that of the students who were graduating late, many had a workload of 17MCs or less in one or more semesters other than the final graduating semester. 2. How will this policy of minimum workload of 18 MCs per semester be implemented? This policy will be applicable to all new and returning students with effect from AY2015/16 (except for students from the Faculty of Law and the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music).

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Exceptions to the 18 MCs minimum workload will be considered on a case by case basis (e.g., for 2nd year students who have accumulated greater than 40 MCs; 3rd year students who have accumulated greater than 80 MCs). You may write to your Home Faculty/School regarding your situation. Please detail how you will be able to graduate on time (i.e., within 3 years for 120MC programmes and 4 years for 160MC programmes), despite falling below the minimum workload required. 3. I intend to ‘underload’ in this semester as I am interested in doing modules over the next summer/special term. Is that possible? As reading modules in the Special Term is optional, you cannot ‘underload’ this semester in anticipation and will have to abide by the minimum workload of 18 MCs. 4. I am taking my Final Year Project which spans over 2 semesters, how will the MCs be calculated towards the minimum workload of 18 MCs in this case? The policy already takes such a situation into consideration. The minimum workload of 18 MCs is not applicable during the following semesters where students can read fewer MCs:

the final semester before completion of all graduation requirements for the degree; and

the semester in which the students are undergoing industrial attachment or doing their final year projects.

5. I have 20 MCs of Advanced Placement Credits (APCs) due to my polytechnic diploma and so have lesser workload to clear. Can I plan to read less than 18 MCs over 6 semesters as I intend to pursue the 120MC programme? The minimum workload of 18 MCs is still applicable to you. The APCs would enable you to complete your degree programme earlier by at least a semester. 6. I have completed my graduation requirements last semester and had decided to stay on for an additional semester, i.e., Semester 1, AY2015/16, to pull up my CAP based on the previous policy of reading ‘a minimum of 15 MCs of Level 3000 and above modules’. Does the new minimum 18 MCs rule now apply to me? Such students who are staying on for this Semester 1, AY2015/16 ‘to pull up their CAP’ will be subjected to the previous policy of reading ‘a minimum of 15 MCs of Level 3000 and above modules’. Students who decide to extend in Semester 2, AY2015/16 and beyond ‘to pull up their CAP’ will be subjected to the new policy of reading ‘a minimum of 18 MCs of Level 3000 and above modules’.)

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(Bulletin Pg.36 http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/info/nusbulletin/AY201112_GeneralInformation.pdf) 3.9.4 Review of Examination Results After the release of examination results, students may request a review through the Department. This review will verify whether the examination script has been marked completely and that all marks (including CA) have been correctly transmitted to the Board of Examiners. The review will not involve marking an examination script a second time. To do so at this juncture would be out of context with no relative comparison with the rest of the class. In order to maintain consistency of assessment for all students, the University therefore does not allow re-marking unless certain parts of the answer were not taken into account in the original assessment. In addition, the University reserves the right to review current students' results at any time and make revisions to these results in accordance with NUS' guidelines and policies. These reviews may arise from audit on past semesters' results or routine checks and reviews conducted by faculties during the semester. There will however be no adjustment of results once a degree has been conferred. A $10 charge is imposed to deter frivolous requests to review examination results. It also goes towards defraying the administrative cost for such reviews.