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Your Journey begins here - NUS Science
"The Science of today is the technology of tomorrow." ~ Edward Teller, Nuclear Physicist ~ One of the important milestones in your life would be to decide a course of study as well as choose the University of your choice. NUS Faculty of Science invites you to realise your dreams with us, by opening a wide and exciting window of unlimited opportunities for you to build and shape your future. We offer a myriad of programmes and flexibility in course selection to cater to your various interests, aspirations and talents. The following sections will provide useful information on the types of courses available, admission requirements, exciting special programmes, advanced placement credits and relevant resources to help you make an informed decision.
The Pillars of Science The faculty comprises of 6 departments. Individually or in collaboration with others within or outside the Faculty of Science, these departments develop and offer programmes that will stand graduates in good stead when they embark on their careers or pursue further studies.
The degrees currently offered are:
Candidates can also plan for a direct 4-year honours track, with an option to exit after three years with a bachelor's degree. Typically, more than 60% of undergraduates enrolled in FOS graduate with an honours degree.
The Faculty also offers a professionally-accredited Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree. Graduates of this 4-year programme who complete a 12-month pre-registration training to the satisfaction of the Singapore Pharmacy Board will be able to practice as Pharmacists.
Departments The Life Sciences Programme provides undergraduates with the fundamentals in biological and biomedical sciences and is co-taught by professors from 8 departments of both the Faculty of Science and the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. You may graduate with a B.Sc. in Life Sciences in three years or a B.Sc. Honours degree in Life Sciences with specialisation in either Biomedical Science (BMS), Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB), or Biology in four years.
The first two years of the undergraduate curriculum comprises foundational courses in biological and biomedical sciences, while the third and fourth years allow specialisations in BMS, MCB or Biology. Undergraduates are provided with opportunities to develop laboratory competency and learn research techniques. [Return to top] The Chemistry Programme builds a foundation in the principles of chemistry that is vital for career opportunities in industry, research and development, as well as the civil and education services.
To cater to the need for skilled professionals capable of applying chemistry principles to process engineering in the chemical and allied industries, the Department of Chemistry has introduced the Applied Chemistry Programme, a boutique programme that emphasises skills-based training including scientific communication, information technology, laboratory management, and an industrial attachment for up to six months. [Return to top] Both the Mathematics and Applied Mathematics Programmes aim to equip undergraduates with valuable analytical, quantitative and problem solving skills for various careers in areas such as mathematical science research, education, as well as financial and operations management.
The Mathematics Programme offers modules in the major areas of contemporary mathematics, including Algebra, Analysis, Geometry, Topology, Logic, Number Theory and Combinatorics, while the Applied Mathematics Programme concentrates on algorithms, problem-solving techniques and applications to other areas of human concern. Key modules of Applied Mathematics include those pertaining to Modelling, Numerical Computation, Financial Mathematics, Optimization and Operations Research, and Coding and Cryptography. [Return to top] The Professional Programme in Pharmacy is a broad-based four-year programme based on a curriculum that is strong in pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice. The curriculum is designed to support the pillars of Pharmacy which constitute the drug, the product and the patient.
[Return to top] The Physics Programme covers core topics such as Electromagnetism, Quantum Mechanics, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, and Solid State Physics. The broad-based curriculum, together with the training in critical thinking and analysis, will enable graduates to choose from a wide variety of careers.
There are two new specialisations for honours year students to choose from: in Astrophysics and Physics in Technology, the former a fascinating research frontier that provides students with a background in Nuclear Astrophysics, Relativity and Cosmology, and the latter training students to fill the gap between academic science and engineering. [Return to top] The Statistics and Applied Probability Programme is a mathematical science programme that provides undergraduates with solid training on the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of masses of numerical data. The programme also aims to provide students with sound knowledge of theory and statistical methods.
Two new specialisations for honours year students, namely Biostatistics and Finance & Business Statistics have been created to prepare students for careers in the business, industrial and government sectors, as well as for further graduate studies. [Return to top] Multidisciplinary Degree Programmes As the boundaries between different sectors of today's economy vanish, it becomes increasingly essential for graduates to straddle two or more related fields. To address these needs, the Faculty in collaboration with other faculties, offers multidisciplinary programmes for undergraduates with the potential to excel.
Computational Biology
A joint programme between the Faculty of Science (FOS) and the School of Computing (SOC). It is a fast emerging discipline in scientific research, with the potential of producing breakthroughs likely to impact the whole spectrum of life sciences. [Return to top] Food Science & Technology
A boutique programme which examines the nature of foods and their chemical, physical and microbiological changes from the time of production through to consumption. It is conducted by the Department of Chemistry with participation from other departments within the Faculty of Science, as well as the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and the NUS Business School. [Return to top] Quantitative Finance
A programme which is offered to second year undergraduates and it aims to enable students to have an overview of the application of mathematical methods and computational techniques to the field of finance and economics in Singapore. It is conducted jointly by the Faculty of Science, the School of Computing and the NUS Business School. [Return to top] Related Links :: Multidisciplinary Opportunities © Copyright 2001-2008 National University of Singapore. All Rights Reserved.
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