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Welcome ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Academic Calendar Structure .................................................................................................................................. 1
Registration ................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Student User-ID, NUSNET Password and Pin....................................................................................................... 2
Graduate Registration Card (Student Card) ......................................................................................................... 2
MyISIS - Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 2
Website for Graduate Engineering Students.......................................................................................................... 3
Library Facilities ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
Computer Account and Facilities............................................................................................................................. 4
Acceptance Record..................................................................................................................................................... 4
Policy / Undertaking / Authorisation
10.1 NUS Student Data Protection Policy .............................................................................................................. 4
10.2 Code of Student Conduct ................................................................................................................................. 4
10.3 Acceptable Use Policy for IT Resources......................................................................................................... 5
10.4 NUS Do-Not-Call Policy ................................................................................................................................... 6
10.5 NUS Intellectual Property Policy .................................................................................................................... 6
10.6 Release of Liability............................................................................................................................................ 6
10.7 Authorisation of Medical Procedures and Appointment of Local Representative for International
Students (for International Students only).6
Plagiarism ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Admission Medical Examination ............................................................................................................................. 7
Medical Insurance ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
English Language Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 7
Course Structure ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Fees (Academic Year 2015/2016) ........................................................................................................................... .9
16.1 Deadline for payment ..................................................................................................................................... 11
16.2 Students Bill and Fees Payment ................................................................................................................... 12
16.3 Students who withdraw or have their candidatures terminated............................................................... 12
16.4 Students who apply for leave of absence ...................................................................................................... 12
Financial Assistance ................................................................................................................................................. 13
Selection of Modules and Class Time-table .......................................................................................................... 13
Transfer of Credits .................................................................................................................................................. 13
19.1 Pre-taken Modules .......................................................................................................................................... 13
19.2 Students who withdrew from previous candidatures ................................................................................. 13
19.3 Change of course within Faculty of Engineering ........................................................................................ 13
Examinations ............................................................................................................................................................ 15
20.1 Coursework Requirements ............................................................................................................................ 15
20.2 Registration of Modules ................................................................................................................................. 18
20.3 Examination Rules and Instructions ............................................................................................................ 18
20.4 Absent from Examinations ............................................................................................................................ 18
20.5 Request for Special Consideration................................................................................................................ 18
20.6 Result Slip ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
Leave of Absence ...................................................................................................................................................... 19
Withdrawal from programme ................................................................................................................................ 19
Mailing Addresses .................................................................................................................................................... 20
Change of Personal Particulars .............................................................................................................................. 20
Conversion of Student Status ................................................................................................................................. 20
Student Status Letter Application ......................................................................................................................... 20
International Candidates ........................................................................................................................................ 21
Employment of International Students during Term Time ............................................................................... 21
File for Graduation ................................................................................................................................................. 21
Commencement / Convocation Ceremony ........................................................................................................... 22
Degree Scroll ............................................................................................................................................................. 22
31.1 Area of Major/Specialisation ......................................................................................................................... 22
31.2 Verification of Official Name Change .......................................................................................................... 22
31.3 Collection of Degree Scrolls ........................................................................................................................... 22
Transcript of Academic Records ........................................................................................................................... 22
Professional Development Units ............................................................................................................................. 22
Sports and Recreation Centre (SRC) Facilities .................................................................................................... 23
Health Services ......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Parking Arrangements on Kent Ridge Campus .................................................................................................. 23
Useful Contacts .................................................................................................................................................. 24&25
NOTICE
*
The contents of this handbook are subject to change without notice
While great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this handbook, there
may be inadvertent errors. We will welcome any suggestions or feedback on such errors.
August 2015 GSE, NUS. All Rights Reserved [Last revised as at 29.06.2015]
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1 Welcome
Welcome to the Faculty of Engineering. We hope that you will find your stay with us stimulating and
fruitful. In particular, we look forward to the days when you graduate, have a fulfilling career and further
contribute to the development of society and the Faculty.
We have prepared this guide so that you will be able to appreciate and follow the various administrative
procedures needed for effectively pursuing your studies here. It is essential that you read this entire
guidebook carefully and thoroughly. Any constructive feedback on the contents of this guidebook will
be most welcomed.
Please note that as rules and regulations within the University change from time to time to accommodate
new circumstances, the contents of this guidebook are therefore current only at the time of printing. If in
doubt, do consult other relevant publications or contact the Graduate Studies Office, Faculty of
Engineering (GSE) for clarification.
2 Academic Calendar Structure
The academic year starts in August each year and comprises two semesters as follows:
Recurring events in
chronological order
Orientation Week
Duration
Semester 1
1 week
Semester 2
Remarks
--
6 weeks
6 weeks
Recess Week
1 week
1 week
7 weeks
7 weeks
Reading Week
1 week
1 week
Examination
2 weeks
2 weeks
Total Duration
18 weeks
17 weeks
For Semester 1, this is during December
to early January.
Vacation
5 weeks
For the exact dates of each academic year, students may refer to the website at
http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/calendar.html .
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3 Registration
All students must register as candidates of the University on admission.
Students either register as full-time or part-time candidates. Full-time candidates are not permitted to
be employed without permission from the University. Those found doing so may have their candidatures
terminated immediately.
No student may concurrently register for more than one degree or register as a candidate of the University
and of another university or Institution.
4 Student User-ID, NUSNET Password and Pin
Upon completing the Registration (Part One) process, students will have been given their computer
account [e.g. Student/NUSNET ID, NUSNET password and Personal Identification Number (PIN)].
However, your new Student NUSNET ID and NUSNET password can be used only after you have
completed all your registration formalities with NUS. Please refer to https://comcen.nus.edu.sg/getstarted/ for a brief description on how to get started with your new computer account.
Students should never disclose their password and PIN to anyone else as these are confidential
information.
Amongst other usage, the PIN can be used to access Examination Results via SMS as well as the NUS
web page at the end of each Semester. It can also be used to gain access into designated areas (e.g.:
Computer Clusters, Laboratories, etc.) after office hours. Students are NOT TO LOSE their PIN.
Students who have forgotten or have
https://myaces.nus.edu.sg/pinRetrieval/.
lost
their
PIN
can
retrieve
it
online
from
6 MyISIS Overview
The Integrated Student Information System (ISIS) is a software system that consolidates NUS
Undergraduate, Graduate and Non-Graduating student systems into a single integrated system. ISIS
facilitates the integration of key activities from admission, module registration, student financials and
progression to graduation.
MyISIS has a Student Center page which contains self-service functions organized into 3 categories
Academics, Finances and Personal Information. Here, students have a single entry point to manage a
wide range of student-related transactions.
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Students will need their student USERID and NUSNET password to gain access to websites on
Handbook as well as Electronic copies of forms.
8 Library Facilities
The Student Card and PIN can be used at the libraries for borrowing of books. For newly registered
students, your account at the University Library will only be activated one week after your candidature
start date (i.e. one week after the semester commences).
If you encounter any problems, please contact the Users Services Section at the Central Library.
Information on NUS Libraries can be found in the website at http://www.lib.nus.edu.sg/ .
A copy of the Guide to NUS Libraries can be obtained from any of the NUS Libraries or via NUS
libraries website. Be sure to get a copy and read it, paying special attention to the section on Library
Rules and the copyright matters with respect to photocopying of library materials as spelt out in the full
set of Library Rules at: http://libportal.nus.edu.sg/frontend/web/libraryguides.
Students who lost their Student Card must be reported to the Library immediately. You can report this
in person at the Loans Desk at any of the NUS Libraries. . Students making payment for their replacement
cards at the Student Service Centre, can use the payment form, which has been machine-stamped when
payment has been made as proof of payment, to obtain loan services. Students making online payment
for replacement cards should produce the acknowledgment form, given by the system when payment is
made online, to obtain loan services.
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One of the fundamental principles on which this Code is based is that of "Academic, Professional, and
Personal
Integrity".
In this respect, it is important to note that all students share the responsibility for upholding the academic
standards and reputation of the University. Academic honesty is a necessary condition in the pursuit and
acquisition of knowledge, and the University expects each student to uphold academic honesty.
Academic dishonesty is any misrepresentation with the intent to deceive, or failure to acknowledge the
source, or falsification of information, or inaccuracy of statements, or cheating at examinations/tests, or
inappropriate use of resources. There are many forms of academic dishonesty and plagiarism is one of
them. Plagiarism is generally defined as the practice of taking someone elses work or ideas and passing
them off as ones own (The New Oxford Dictionary of English). The University does not condone
plagiarism.
Students should adopt this rule - You have the obligation to make clear to the assessor which is your own
work, and which is the work of others. Otherwise, your assessor is entitled to assume that everything
being presented for assessment is being presented as entirely your own work. This is a minimum standard.
In addition, the following guidelines will provide some assistance.
When using the ideas, phrases, paragraphs and data of others in work presented for assessment,
such materials should be appropriately credited and acknowledged, so that it is clear that the
materials being presented is that of another person and not the students own.
The amount of detail required when referencing and acknowledging a source will vary
according to the type of work and norms of the discipline. For instance,
o
Papers written other than under examination conditions will require a full citation of all
the sources utilised. While a particular style of citation is not prescribed, the citation
should provide enough information for the reader to locate the sources cited.
Research materials (including texts, graphics and data) obtained from the internet or other
electronic resources should be treated in the same way as research materials obtained from
traditional sources.
Any student found to have committed or aided and abetted the offence of plagiarism may be subject to
disciplinary action. In addition, the student may receive no grade for the relevant academic assignment,
project, or thesis; and he/she may fail or be denied a grade for the relevant subject or module. Such a
student caught plagiarizing would have to take that module for grade and not be allowed to exercise the
S/U option for that module.
A student may not knowingly intend to plagiarise, but that should not be used as an excuse for
plagiarism. Students should seek clarification from their instructors or supervisors if they are unsure
whether or not they are plagiarising the work of another person. All students are also encouraged to:
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appoint a representative in Singapore who is at least 18 years of age (Local Representative') who
will have the authority to authorise or refuse consent for the surgery or other medical procedure
or treatment, on behalf of the student/parent/guardian, as applicable; and /or
authorise NUS, its officers, staff member to authorise or refuse consent for the surgery or medical
procedure or treatment, on behalf of the student/parent/guardian, if none of the student's
parent/guardian/a Local Representative (if any) is contactable at the time of need.
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11 Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a serious offence. It amounts to intellectual theft. It means to take and use another persons
ideas, writing, work etc as your own. Any student caught plagiarizing will be seriously dealt with.
Offenders may have their candidatures suspended/terminated.
Students are encouraged to refer to the website at http://emodule.nus.edu.sg/ac which has been designed
to provide students with answers on the nature of plagiarism and how the University has dealt with such
matters.
12 Admission Medical Examination
All newly registered students (local & international) are required to undergo an admission medical
examination prior to admission to NUS.
Students who are able to submit documentary proof of similar medical examination done within the past
6 months of enrolment will not have to undergo a second medical examination.
13 Medical Insurance
The Universitys Medical Insurance Scheme, which covers medical expenses relating to hospitalization
and surgery, personal accidents and mental health treatments are compulsory for all full-time local
and international graduate students. The premiums will be included in the miscellaneous fees of the
student bill on a semester basis.
Further information is available at: http://www.nus.edu.sg/uhc/healthservice/insuranceschemes/graduate-nongraduate-scheme.html .
14 English Language Requirements (for international students)
All international students are required to take an English language proficiency test unless they have been
exempted. This requirement will be indicated in the letter of offer for admission to the M.Sc. programme.
As soon as you have accepted the offer, you should register with the Universitys Centre for English
Language Communication (CELC) to sit for the Diagnostic English Test (DET). Registration
information and test date can be found at http://www.nus.edu.sg/celc/.
The DET is a two-hour placement test for incoming graduate students from non-English medium
universities. Based on the result of this test, students are assigned to appropriate Graduate English Course
modules, which give them language support to help them with their academic tasks. The test requires
students to read some texts and then, synthesising ideas from them, to write an academic essay of about
500 words in response to a question prompt. A sample of the DET paper can be found at
http://www.nus.edu.sg/celc/programmes/det.php.
Students who do not achieve an expected proficiency level in the DET, will need to pass with at least a
Grade C in the Basic ES5000 (if applicable), and Intermediate ES5001A, modules in order to graduate.
Students who take the DET but defer doing the required module, or fail to meet the minimum required
grade at the end-of-course examination in their first semester, must register in the next semester to take,
or repeat, the course. An additional fee of up to S$2,000 is payable for a student who is to repeat a
graduate English course (i.e. when student obtains a grade D and below, and must re-take the module).
The imposition of this penalty is to reinforce in the students the importance of the English language as
the medium of communication in the University.
Please note that candidates who have not taken the DET will not be allowed to take any Graduate English
Course modules.
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The Graduate English Course classes are usually conducted twice weekly (two hours per tutorial) for a
total of four hours per week. Satisfactory attendance and progress are expected. If you are required to
take a Graduate English module, attendance is compulsory. A penalty will be imposed on students who
fail to attend regularly.
The Graduate English Course is designed primarily to help you in your M.Sc. studies. Being able to
write well will help you in your written examinations. Having a good command of English will also help
you to communicate clearly so that you can enjoy a more fruitful participation in your classroom
discussions. Moreover, English is very highly valued in the world of business in Singapore. So please
take full advantage of the opportunity provided to you.
15 Course Structure
Graduate courses are usually conducted in the evenings from 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm on Mondays to Fridays.
Students may either take a general course leading to a Master of Science degree in their chosen discipline
or choose an area of specialization [applicable only to M.Sc.(CE), M.Sc.(EE), M.Sc.(ISE), M.Sc.(ME),
M.Sc.(OT), M.Sc.(SHE) & M.Sc.(TSM)]. Details of the areas of specialization are available in the
respective departments / divisions websites.
The general course structures for the programmes are summarized below:
Description
Part-Time
Full-Time
Course
Requirements
Classes
Period of
Candidature
(Details on period of
candidature can be
found at
http://www.nus.edu.sg/
registrar/edu/gdcontgrad.html)
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Chem Eng
Civil Eng
Elect Eng
Env Eng
Geotec
HEWRM
Ind & Sys Eng
Mat Sci & Eng
Mgt of Tech
Mech Eng
Offshore Tech
Safety, Health &
Env Tech
16,475
8,250
Full-time (S$)
Part-time (S$)
With effect from Semester 2, 2008/2009, students (all nationality) who are re-admitted within NUS,
or across NUS, NTU, SMU and SUTD, will be eligible for the subsidy up to the maximum course
duration for the new course less the number of semesters of government subsidy/scholarship
received for the previous incomplete course(s).
Category 2 Subsidised Tuition Fees
Students who have never enjoyed/received any Ministry of Education (MOE)/government subsidy
in any graduate programme of study at Masters or Ph.D. level in Singapore can enjoy subsidised
tuition fees as shown in Table 2.
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TABLE 2
SUBSIDISED TUITION FEES Payable (Per Semester) for M.Sc. programmes in :
Chem Eng
Supply Chain Mgt
Mech Eng
HEWRM
Civil Eng
Ind & Sys Eng
Sys Design & Mgt
Offshore Tech
Elect Eng
Mat Sci & Eng Safety, Health &
Transp Sys & Mgt
Env Eng
Mgt of Tech
Env Tech
Geotec
International Students
Type of
Spore
Spore
#
with service
without service
Programme
Citizens
PRs
obligations
obligations
4,600
6,450
9,200
16,475
Full-time (S$)
Part-time (S$)
2,300
3,225
4,600
8,250
Spore
Citizens
Spore
PRs
International
Students
12,358.50
13,594.50
16,066.05
The fees for Part 1 indicated above are correct as of 25 March 2015 and subject to changes.
Please refer to http://www.ipacademy.com.sg for the most updated information.
Spore
Citizens
Spore
PRs
4,600
2,300
6,450
3,225
International Students
with service
without service
obligations
obligations
9,200
16,475
4,600
8,250
16,475
Part-time (S$)
8,250
Offered
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Part-time (S$)
155.55
122.20
62.85
NA
For programmes that are deemed feasible (based on industry demand) to implement a service obligation,
the self-financing international student may be offered the option of signing the service obligation
agreement in exchange for reduced tuition fees. However, the student can only apply for service
obligation with MOE on condition that they have not previously enjoyed MOEs government subsidy in
another graduate programme (see Note 4 below).
International students who have signed the Service Obligation Agreement are required to work in
Singapore-based companies for 3 years upon graduation. Singapore-based companies refer to local
and international companies that have a base in Singapore that is registered with the Accounting &
Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) as well as companies of such local and international
companies registered with ACRA that are based overseas. For further information on service
obligation, you may check from http://www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/graduate-studies/serviceobligation.php.
NOTE:
1. All fees shown here are in Singapore dollars and, except for tuition fees, include the prevailing
GST. The GST for tuition fees is absorbed by the Ministry of Education (MOE).
2. Unless otherwise indicated, all fees are payable on a semester basis.
3. Fees published in this document are indicative only. Fees for subsequent academic years are
subject to review by the Ministry of Education.
4. For more information and the latest updates on fees and service obligation, please visit the website
http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/gd-fees.html.
Staff concession is applicable to full-time staff members who are enrolled in NUS part-time
government-subsidised graduate programmes and are in service when they submit their application.
Staff members who leave service on or before the end of the 2nd instructional week of a semester
will not enjoy the concession from that semester onwards. Eligible staff members may apply for the
concession by emailing their particulars (staff number, matriculation number and title of programme
enrolled in) and a scanned copy of their staff card to Ms Pamela Leo, Office of Human Resources at
ohrleokh@nus.edu.sg before the start of the applicable semester. Successful applicants need not reapply for the concession in the subsequent semesters.
16.1 Deadline for payment
Full payment of tuition fees and Miscellaneous Student Fees for the semester is to be made before Recess
Week.
If Fees are not paid by the due date indicated in the bill, a late fee of S$25 would be imposed.
In cases of students whose fees remain in arrears, the University reserves the right to take further action
as deemed necessary including barring such students from course registration in a subsequent semester,
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and withholding the release of examination results and the confirmation of the award of the degree. To
check for any outstanding fee balances, students may access the Campus Solutions website
(https://myisis.nus.edu.sg) Self-Service Student Centre Student/Preliminary Bill (under
Finances Section).
16.2 Students Bill and Fees Payment
Newly registered students may view the bill/payment form for the first semester at the Campus Solutions
website (https://myisis.nus.edu.sg) Self-Service Student Centre Student/Preliminary Bill (under
Finances Section) upon full registration with NUS. With effect from Semester 1 of AY2008/2009, all
existing students will not be sent any hardcopy Student Bill for their duration of study in NUS. Students
will be informed through email notice sent to their NUS email account to view their Student Bill online
at least 2 weeks prior to scheduled deadline for fee payment. Students may check and view their latest
status of their student accounts, make e-payment or print their student bills by accessing the above URL.
For enquiries, students are to contact Student Service Centre at Tel: 6516 1177 or send an email through
http://www.askstudentservice.nus.edu.sg.
To apply for the GIRO scheme, students are advised to sign-up for GIRO via the Student Center in
MyISIS. A step-by-step guide for setting up the Debit and Credit GIRO Bank Accounts is available online
[myISIS Login (https://myisis.nus.edu.sg) -- > Self Service -- > Student Centre User Guide Others
(right-hand side) How to view my bill / account]
If you are sponsored by an organization, you will need to make arrangements with your sponsor /
employer for the fees to be paid within the stipulated date to avoid having to pay a late fee.
If payment is made by cheque, the cheque should be made payable to the National University of
Singapore for the exact amount. Do arrange for this only after you have got your bill.
All cheque payments (together with the bill) should be mailed to Office of Financial Services, University
Hall, Tan Chin Tuan Wing, UHT #03-02, National University of Singapore, 21 Lower Kent Ridge,
Singapore 119077. Please write your registration number, name and telephone number on the reverse
side of your cheque and attach it to the bill.
16.3
(a)
(b)
Date of Withdrawal/Termination
Fees Payable
Exempted
16.4
Fees Payable
Exempted
Students who are granted leave of absence for part of a semester (i.e. the period of leave does not cover the
dates of the whole semester) are required to pay fees for that semester.
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17 Financial Assistance
Full-time students (except student pursuing self-funded programmes) may apply for a loan under the
Tuition Fee Loan Scheme. Details and application form for the loan may be obtained from the Student
Service Centre or the website http://www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/graduate-studies/tuitionfee-loan.php
18 Selection of Modules and Class Time-table
Information on available modules for each semester and class time-tables are obtainable directly from
the respective departments / divisions. It is important to find out (from your fellow students or your
Department / Division Office) the locations of the Notice Boards and make regular checks on these.
Important announcements and information such as changes in time-table, module registration, seminars,
etc., are usually on display on these Notice Boards or disseminated to students via their NUS email
account.
19 Transfer of Credits
19.1 Pre-taken Modules
Please note that any modules taken to meet the requirements of one degree cannot be used to count
towards another degree.
NUS B.Eng. or B.Tech. graduates may apply for a transfer of credits of their approved pre-taken*
modules taken during their undergraduate studies to their current M.Sc. studies in NUS. The pre-taken
modules should be graduate modules and certain Level 4000 modules which the Department allows to
be counted towards the M.Sc. programme requirements.
Modules that are pre-taken (maximum of 5) should be taken less than 5 years prior to admission of their
M.Sc. degree and are not counted towards their Bachelors degree. Upon approval, the pre-taken modules
and grades will be transferred and included in the CAP computation of their current M.Sc. programme.
All applications for transfer of credits must be submitted in writing to GSE within 1st month of their new
M.Sc. candidature. The written request should be accompanied with a copy of their academic transcript
which indicating the module(s) that they would like to transfer.
*Pre-taken modules must be indicated in the transcripts of academic records for their Bachelors degree
(i.e. B.Eng. or B.Tech.) and not included in the Bachelors degree CAP computation.
For more details on pre-taking modules, please refer to the website at http://www.gse.nus.edu.sg/faq.html .
19.2 Students who withdrew from previous candidatures
Former Grad.Dip/ M.Sc. students who previously withdrew from their course of study and now wish to
be considered for credit transfer of modules taken previously must apply in writing to GSE within 1st
month of their new M.Sc. candidature.
Modules approved for transfer will count towards the requirements for the new M.Sc. degree and will be
included in the CAP computation in the new M.Sc. programme. The maximum candidature of the new
M.Sc. degree will be reduced according to the number of approved transferred modules (as decided by
the department).
Any request for exemption of modules based on modules taken at other institutions will be considered
on a case-by-case basis. Please note that any modules taken to meet the requirements of one degree cannot
be used to count towards another degree.
The validity period for modules to be considered for inclusion in the new M.Sc. programme is 5 years
before the date of admission. In addition, only modules which have not been used towards a degree at
NUS or another institution will be considered.
19.3 Change of course within Faculty of Engineering
Current M.Sc. students who wish to apply for a change of course within the Faculty of Engineering may
do
so
in
writing
by
completing
the
application
form
(available
at
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20 Examinations
At NUS, minimum standards are set for continuation in a programme of study and graduation. After each
examination, depending on each students academic performance, he/she will be emplaced in one of the
following academic standing:
Passed; or
Probation; or
Warning; or
Dismissal
In general (except for students who obtained a CAP of < 1.5 during their first semester of study), students
who are not performing within expectations, will be issued with either an academic warning or an
academic probation before he/she is issued with a letter of dismissal and denied re-admission.
20.1 Coursework Requirements
Examinations are usually held at the end of each semester of study. Students who have taken their exams
will be able to view their examination results from the Campus Solutions website
(https://myisis.nus.edu.sg) Self-service Enrollment View My Exam Results. The coursework
requirements for students registered from August 2003 are:
1. Modular Credits (MCs)
Each existing M.Sc. module of 39 hours of lecture is to be assigned 4 modular credits.
2. Grades & Grade Point
Grade
A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
D+
D
F (Fail)
Grade Point
5.0
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0
A candidate who is absent in the examination of a module without a valid reason acceptable to the
Board of Examiners will be given Grade F (Fail) for the module which he/she is absent in.
Modules with no assigned MCs or grade points (e.g. Grade F) are excluded from the calculation of
CAP.
There are a number of situations for which no grade points are assigned:
Incomplete (IC)
The IC grade is assigned when a students work is of passing quality but is incomplete for good
reasons (e.g. illness during the official examination period). However, even such good reasons will
not warrant an IC grade if the work already completed for the module is clearly not of passing
quality; instead, students should note that the F grade will be assigned in such cases. A module
assigned an IC grade normally cannot be used to fulfil the pre-requisite of a higher-level module.
Should a student choose to repeat the module in a subsequent semester, none of the work done
previously may be carried forward for assessment purposes.
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In Progress (IP)
For a module that extends beyond more than one semester, evaluation of a students performance is
deferred until the completion of the module. The provisional grade of IP is assigned in the
intervening semesters. This is replaced with the final grade when the student completes the module.
Withdrawn (W)
When a student withdraws from a module between the first day of Week 3 of the Instructional Period
and the last day of the Recess Week, a W grade will be recorded in the transcript. Withdrawals after
this period (i.e. from the first day of Week 7 of the Instructional Period) will result in an F grade,
which
will
be
included
in
the
computation
of
the
CAP.
3. Academic probation/ warning, dismissal and graduation
(a)
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All M.Sc. programmes [with the exception of M.Sc.(IP Mgt) & NUS-TUD DDP in
M.Sc.(HEWRM)]:For graduation, a student must:
(i) obtain a minimum CAP of 3.0 (B-) for the modules equivalent of 40 MCs (inclusive
of foundation/core modules, where required) ; &
(ii) obtain at least 40 MCs* (inclusive of foundation/core modules, where required) of
which at least 30 MCs must be at graduate level within the subject or in related
disciplines. The remaining credits may be from graduate level and/or Level 4000
modules in the same or other disciplines subject to the approval of the Department
within the maximum candidature of 2 years and 4 years for full-time and part-time
students respectively.
Students may be allowed to take more than 10 modules or its equivalent of 40 modular
credits only if at the point of request to read more modules, the student has less than
40 modular credits or his/her CAP is < 3.0.
In general, all students are expected to graduate after obtaining 40 modular credits and
who have already achieved a CAP of 3.0.
M.Sc.(IP Mgt) programme:For graduation, a student must:
(i) complete a minimum of 195 lecture hours for the GCIP ; &
(ii) obtain a GCIP (Pass) with a minimum average mark of 55% ; &
(iii) achieve a minimum CAP of 3.0 (B-) for the M.Sc. (MOT) modules equivalent to
20 MCs. Of the 20 MCs required, at least 16 MCs must be at graduate level
within the subject or in related disciplines, and the remaining credits may be from
other levels in the same or other disciplines subject to the approval of the
Programme Manager within the maximum candidature of 2 years and 4 years for
full-time and part-time students respectively (inclusive of both Part 1 GCIP and
Part 2 MOT).
NUS-TUD DDP in M.Sc.(HEWRM)
Please refer to the requirement as given by Department of Civil & Environmental
Engineering.
Note:
CAP - Cumulative Average Point { Formulae for CAP = Sum (Grade point x MC) }
MC - Modular Credits
Sum (MC)
GP - Grade Points
All letter grades (including Grade F) are computed in the CAP computation for M.Sc. students who have
yet to accumulate 40 MCs. Students who have achieved more than 40 MCs, the CAP is computed on the
best modules equivalent of 40 MCs (inclusive of foundation/core modules, where required).
The English Language requirement, where relevant, is in addition to the coursework requirements.
Graduate English courses are excluded from the CAP computation.
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Deadlines
By end of Instructional Week 2
By end of Instructional Week 2
First day of Instructional Week 3 through to last day of
Recess Week
First day of Instructional Week 7 onwards
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21 Leave of Absence
Newly registered students who require consecutive leave of absence for more than their first semester of
study are advised to withdraw from the programme and re-apply for admission when the circumstances
are more conducive for them to pursue their graduate studies.
A student may be granted medical leave of absence by the GSE at any time provided an application for
such leave is supported by a certificate signed by a Singapore registered medical practitioner.
Application for leave of absence must be submitted online at least 2 weeks in advance of the proposed
leave period at the Campus Solutions website (https://myisis.nus.edu.sg) Self-service Leave of
Absence Application Leave of Absence Application. All applications must be accompanied by
supporting documentary evidence (i.e. an official letter from company for work reasons or overseas job
assignments). Leave of absence will normally not be granted to students who have already registered for
modules after the fourth week of the semester. All requests for leave are considered on a case-by-case
basis.
Students taking leave of absence of more than 3 weeks (or more than 4 weeks for those serving National
Service) from any given semester are normally required to take leave of absence for the whole semester
as they would have missed a significant number of lessons.
Students who are absent from any examination without good reasons will be deemed to have sat and
failed the examinations.
For approved leave of absence, students are reminded that:
should they not do well in their examination, the approved leave of absence will not be considered
as extenuating circumstances for any special consideration ;
periods of leave of absence of up to 2 semesters are not considered towards the maximum period
of candidature but they should plan their studies so as to complete their degree requirements
within the maximum candidature ;
applications submitted after the deadline for fees payment would render students liable for fees
for that semester.
The maximum period of leave of absence granted is 2 semesters (for part-time candidates) during the
student's period of candidature. Request for leave of absence beyond 2 semesters will be considered on
a case by case basis. Should the request be not approved, candidate might be required to withdraw from
the programme.
22 Withdrawal from programme
Students who intend to withdraw from their respective programmes are to complete the required form
available at http://www.eng2.nus.edu.sg/proj/eeintranet/Student/Grad/MScWithdrawalForm.pdf
and submit it to GSE by the end of Instructional Week 2. Submission can also be done by fax (6777 2264),
or email a scanned copy of the completed form to enggse@nus.edu.sg to express their decision of
withdrawal. If the withdrawal request were submitted between 1st day of Examination Period and the
last day of Vacation, Withdrawal will only take effect from the first day of the following semester instead.
Please refer to the details as summarised in the table below and section 16.3 on fees payable.
Notification of withdrawal
By end of Instructional Week 2*
Record with a WU
representing
withdrawal
university.
Withdrawal Status
Take effect from the date of application.
grade
from
Withdrawal will not be processed until
after results release. Withdrawal will
only take effect from the first day of the
following semester.
AUGUST 2015
23 Mailing Addresses
Please note that all correspondence from the University will be sent either to your mailing address or to
your official NUS student email address. It is important that you keep your mailing address up-to-date
and read your emails regularly. The University will not be held responsible if you do not receive any
important correspondences.
If there is any subsequent change(s) in your mailing address, contact numbers and next-of-kin particulars
during the course of your study, please update it online through the Campus Solutions website
(https://myisis.nus.edu.sg) Self-service Campus Personal Information Select the relevant links.
24 Change of Personal Particulars
All students must immediately notify Registrars Office of any change in your personal particulars
such as citizenship, name, passport number or employment status etc. Do accompany your notification
with the supporting documentary evidence. Citizenship changes which result in tuition fee rate changes
will be effected in the semester only if notification is received no later than the end of Instructional Week
3 of the semester.
For further details, please refer to: http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/adminpolicy/responsibility.html
25 Conversion of Student Status
Students who intend to convert their student status, i.e. from full-time to part-time or vice-versa, must
submit a written request to GSE well in advance (at least a months notice). For part-time international
candidates who intend to convert to full-time study, approval is subject to the successful application of
their Students Passes. Candidates from countries which require a visa to enter Singapore [details can be
found
at
the
Immigration
and
Checkpoints
Authority
(ICA)
website
at
http://www.ica.gov.sg/page.aspx?pageid=96&secid=94], will need ICAs approval for both entry visa
and Students Pass. GSE will assist to file an application on their behalf. Upon ICAs approval, GSE will
forward the In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter to the candidates.
Fees payable by students who apply for conversion of candidature:
Period of Submission of
Request
Type of Conversion
By end of Instructional
Week 2 of the semester
Full-time to part-time or
Part-time to full-time
Full-time to part-time
Part-time to full-time
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Students may select to send it to the mailing address, collect personally or authorize someone to collect
on their behalf. For more information please refer to the website as shown above.
27 International Candidates
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) will usually issue social visit passes valid for two
weeks to international candidates upon their arrival in Singapore. During this period such international
candidates must apply for a Student Pass (after completing all registration formalities with GSE).
The International Student Services (ISS) unit at the Office of Student Affairs was set up to oversee the
welfare of international students at the University. They offer advice and assistance with immigration,
financial, social, health, employment and other matters. International students with personal problems
can also be assured of their attention. Students may refer to http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/iss/ for more
information relevant to international students on immigration matters, accommodation, transport
services, etc.
Students who require more details are advised to see the officer-in-charge at the Office of Student Affairs
(3rd Level of Yusof Ishak House) or call 6516 4817 or fax 6778 5902.
International students (on Students Pass) who withdraw or leave the University are required to call
immediately at ICA, Immigration and Checkpoints Authority Building at 10 Kallang Road
(Tel: 6391 6100), during office hours with their passport for cancellation of their Students Pass.
Students applying for an extension of the Students Pass are advised to submit the application using the
Application for Extension of Students Pass Form at least one month and not more than 2 months before
the expiry date of the current Students Pass. Students must surrender their current Students Pass at ICA
for cancellation at least 7 days before the date of expiry, at which a short term visit pass will be issued
for them to complete the formalities for the issuance of the new Students Pass. (This is essential even
though the student has obtained the In-Principle Approval letter which allows the student to complete the
formality for the extension within 3 months).
For further details, please refer to:
http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/iss/life-in-nus/student-pass/cancellation.
International students who have lost their Students Pass and/or the Social Visit Pass and
disembarkation/embarkation card are required to apply for a replacement within 7 days from the date of
loss. A statutory declaration or a police report is required. For further details, please refer to:
http://www.ica.gov.sg/services_centre_overview.aspx?pageid=393&secid=20.
28 Employment of International Students during Term Time
Full-time international Students Pass holders are allowed to work part-time for up to 16 hours per week
during school term and work full-time during vacation as the Ministry of Manpower has exempted them
from applying for work permits.
Students Pass holders found to have violated the above regulations may have their candidatures
terminated immediately by NUS.
Further details can also be obtained from the Ministry of Manpower website:
http://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-pass-exemption-for-foreign-students
29 File for Graduation
All M.Sc. graduates are not required to file for graduation in their final semester of study. Instead, they
will automatically be eligible to graduate by the semester when they fulfil all the graduation requirements
for their respective M.Sc. programmes of study.
Upon the release of exam results, students may request for a Student Status Letter stating that they have
completed all the graduation requirements for their respective programmes through
http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/ssc/services Administrative Services Student Status Letter. This can be
done while waiting for the Conferment Letter to be sent electronically to the students.
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Students are reminded to check their area of specialization opted for (if applicable) during the online
module registration exercise every semester as requests made for an area of specialization after the release
of final semesters examination results will not be entertained.
31.2 Verification of Official Name Change
Students who have officially changed their name during their course of study and have yet to inform the
University will need to complete a request form before returning it to the Registrars Office within the
stipulated deadlines. Please refer to http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/adminpolicy/changename.html for
the request form and deadlines. They will also have to bring their original and one copy of the relevant
supporting documents (e.g. deed poll, identity card, baptismal certificate) to the Student Service Centre
at Yusof Ishak House, Level 1, 31 Lower Kent Ridge Road for verification, during office hours (Mon to
Fri: 9.00am - 5.00pm).
If the University does not hear from the students by the respective deadlines, their name, as reflected in
our official records, will be inscribed on their degree scroll. No further requests will be entertained.
31.3 Collection of Degree Scrolls
Students who are not attending the commencement ceremonies may collect their degree scroll from the
Registrar's Office (Level 4, Lee Kong Chian Wing, University Hall). Please email the Registrars Office
at regenquiry@nus.edu.sg to make an appointment for the collection. Collection by authorised personnel
or
by
post
is
also
available.
For
details,
please
refer
to
http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/adminpolicy/degreescrolls.html.
Important Note:
The University only issues the degree scroll once. Lost/destroyed degree scrolls will not be replaced.
However, the University is able to issue a letter of certification regarding students conferment of a degree
by the University. Candidate is to provide sufficient evidence (full name, NRIC or passport no.,
registration no., degree awarded, conferment date, etc.) for identification purposes and for retrieval of
records.
32 Transcript of Academic Records
With effect from the graduating cohort of 2007 (i.e. graduates with degree conferment date from 1 July
2006), students who successfully complete their degree requirements will receive a complimentary copy
of their transcript of academic records together with their degree scroll. Students who wish to apply for
additional
copies
of
the
transcript
may
submit
their
request
online
at
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: 8.30am 6.00pm
: 8.30am 5.30pm
The Counselling & Psychological Services (CPS), formerly known as Counselling Centre, located at
University Health Centre, Level 2 offers workshops/talks on a wide range of topics such as time / stress
management, personal effectiveness, etc. If you desire a personal consultation, you may also arrange for
an appointment with the Centre at 6516 2376 or email them at cps@nus.edu.sg. For the latest events, you
may visit their website at http://www.nus.edu.sg/uhc/cps/.
36 Parking Arrangements on Kent Ridge Campus
All car parks in NUS are now installed with automated parking system using Electronic Road Pricing
(ERP) technology. Car park access will be via by In-Vehicle Unit (IU) identification for both season &
short-term users. Payment is by CashCard only.
Students may refer to the following URL for details on carpark locations and charges:
http://www.nus.edu.sg/oca/Transport-and-Parking/Parking-Information.html
Full-time students may apply for Season Parking for a monthly rate but allocation is subjected to
availability.
All traffic regulations are strictly enforced on Kent Ridge campus. The University regards the violation
of traffic regulations as a serious offence and all traffic offences committed will be referred to the Traffic
Police for their action. Offenders may also be dealt by their respective Deans.
For more details on parking in NUS, please visit http://www.nus.edu.sg/oed/services/transport/parkingat-campus.htm or contact them at 6775 8241 / 6876 5408 (24 hours) or email to
nusparking@ramky.com.sg.
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Useful Contacts
Admin Office / Depts
Website
Programmes
Telephone
Fax
6516 6510
6777 2264
http://www.gse.nus.edu.sg
Department of
Chemical &
Biomolecular
Engineering
http://www.chbe.nus.edu.sg
M.Sc.(Chem Eng)
M.Sc.(Safety, Health
& Env Tech)
6516 5031
6779 1936
http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/cee/in
dex.html
M.Sc.(Civil Eng)
M.Sc.(Geotec)
M.Sc (Env Eng)
M.Sc.(Hydraulic Eng
& Water Resource
Mg)
M.Sc.(Offshore
Tech)
M Sc.(Transp Sys &
Mgt)
6516 5827
6779 1635
6601 2681
6516 4314
Department of
Electrical & Computer
Engineering
http://www.ece.nus.edu.sg/
M.Sc.(Elect Eng)
6516 2109
6779 1103
Department of
Industrial & Systems
Engineering
http://www.ise.nus.edu.sg/
6516 8726
6777 1434
Department of
Materials Science &
Engineering
http://www.mse.nus.edu.sg/
6516 1301
6776 3604
Department of
Mechanical
Engineering
http://www.me.nus.edu.sg/
M.Sc.(Mech Eng)
6516 5122
6779 1459
Division of Engineering
and Technology
Management
http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/etm/
M.Sc.(Intellectual
Property Mgt)
M.Sc.(Mgt of Tech)
M.Sc.(Sys Design &
Mgt)
6516 8502
6776 0755
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Useful Contacts
University Offices
Website
Telephone
http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/ssc
6516 1177
Refer to website
http://www.nus.edu.sg/uhc/healthservice/
6601 5035
uhc_health@nus.edu.sg
6516 2376
cps@nus.edu.sg
Counselling &
Psychological Services
http://www.nus.edu.sg/uhc/cps/
http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/
6516 2370
Refer to website
http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/has
6516 1384
Refer to website
- International
Students
http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/iss
6516 4817
Refer to website
http://nus.edu.sg/osa/src
6516 2384
Refer to website
6516 2028
askalib@nus.edu.sg
6516 6237
chlib@nus.edu.sg
- C J Koh Law
Library
6516 2043
cjkohlib@nus.edu.sg
6516 3131
hssmlib@nus.edu.sg
- Medical Library
6516 2046
mdlib@nus.edu.sg
6516 2454
sclib@nus.edu.sg
6516 8130
musiclib@nus.edu.sg
6601 3551
library@yale-nus.edu.sg
Hostel Admission
Services
Libraries
- Central Library
http://www.lib.nus.edu.sg/
- Chinese Library
- Science Library
- Music Library
- Yale-NUS College
Library
Computer Centre
https://comcen.nus.edu.sg/
6516 2080
itcare@nus.edu.sg
Emergencies
Website
Telephone
Fax
6516 6666
6874 1616
Breakdown of Services
Hotline (24 Hours)
6516 1515
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