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August 2016 Intake
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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
NUS Integrated Student Information System - 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 NUS Student Confidentiality Agreement..6
10.7 Release of Liability............................................................................................................................................ 6
10.8 Authorisation of Medical Procedures and Appointment of Local Representative for
International Students (for International Students .7
Plagiarism ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Admission Medical Examination ............................................................................................................................. 7
Medical Insurance ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
English Language Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 7
Course Structure ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Fees (Academic Year 2016/2017) ........................................................................................................................... .9
16.1 Deadline for payment ..................................................................................................................................... 12
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 ...................................................................................................... 13
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 ........................................................................................ 14
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 ........................................................................................................................................................ 19
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 ......................................................................................................................... 21
International Candidates ........................................................................................................................................ 21
Employment of International Students during Term Time ............................................................................... 21
File for Graduation ................................................................................................................................................. 22
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 ........................................................................................................................... 23
Professional Development Units ............................................................................................................................. 23
Sports and Recreation Centre (SRC) Facilities .................................................................................................... 23
Health Services ......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Parking Arrangements on Kent Ridge Campus .................................................................................................. 24
Useful Contacts .................................................................................................................................................. 25&26
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 2016 OGP, NUS. All Rights Reserved [Last revised as at 17.07.2016]
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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 NUS Engineering Office of Graduate
Programmes (OGP) 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
Remarks
Semester 1
Semester 2
1 week
--
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
12-13 weeks
For the exact dates of each academic year, students may refer to the website at
http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/calendar.html.
**The University may start Semester 2 on the third Monday of January as deemed necessary in some years to maintain a
5-week vacation in December/January.
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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 new computer
account details [e.g. Student ID, Personal Identification Number (PIN), NUSNET ID and NUSNET
password ]. However, your new NUSNET account will only be activated 1 day after you have completed
all your registration formalities with NUS. Before you can access any NUS online services, e.g. NUS
Email, MyISIS and etc, you are required to first change your default NUSNET password at
https://exchange.nus.edu.sg by clicking on Change NUSNET Password. Please refer to
https://comcen.nus.edu.sg/get-started/ 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 lost their PIN can retrieve it online from
https://myaces.nus.edu.sg/pinRetrieval/. If they have forgotten the login password, please refer to the
https://comcen.nus.edu.sg/services/mobile/nusnet-password-reset-via-mobile/ on how to reset your
password.
5 Graduate Registration Card (Student Card)
All newly registered MSc students will receive the Graduate Registration Card (Student Card) in their
registration package when they register with us. It is a very important form of identification as well as
for using NUS facilities such as the laboratories, libraries, computer clusters, and examinations.
If the Student Card is lost, students should report the loss using the online system link via NUS Student
Portal (Univesity eServices & Forms Report Lost Matric / Registration Card Online Lost Card
Management System) so that the respective University Offices are promptly notified to undertake the
required actions.
The following are the replacement fees (inclusive of Goods and Services Tax) with effect from 1 September 2012:
First replacement card - $30
Second replacement card - $80
Third and subsequent replacement cards - $200
Please refer to https://share.nus.edu.sg/registrar/student/info/Student-Card-Matters.pdf for more details about the
services associated with the Student Card.
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NUS Integrated Student Information System 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.
In the Student Center, students are able to do the following:
Academics:
View class timetable
View enrolled modules
View exam timetable
View my student status letter
View transfer credit report
View unofficial transcript and exam results
Finances:
View account summary (outstanding charges and posted payment)
Make payment
View/update bank account details
Request for student bill/preliminary bill
Personal Information:
View/update personal information (Official name, address, phone number, email, emergency
contact, demographic information, etc)
Other Functions:
Apply for Leave of Absence
View Holds
Further information on the usage of NUS Integrated Student Information Systems Student Center can
be
found
under
NUS
Integrated
Student
Information
System
at
https://myportal.nus.edu.sg/studentportal/eservices/all/NUS Integrated Student Information System.html
7 Website for Graduate Engineering Students
Do visit our website regularly at http://www.gse.nus.edu.sg/current_students.html for:
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 or email to Membership at clbfrm03@nus.edu.sg .
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
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loan services in the interim before they get their replacement card. 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 in the interim too.
9 Computer Account and Facilities
Students can also use the Student Card to gain access to computer facilities, campus network, internet
and e-services. All students will have an e-mail account through NUS that will be their official point of
contact. Your User ID and NUSNET password will be activated after you complete full registration
formalities with NUS. However, you are required to change your default NUSNET password before you
can access any NUS online services. Please refer to section 4 for more details.
All communications by the University administration to students will be via the graduate student official
NUS email account. Students are required to check this email account regularly as such. If you are a
smartphone / tablet user, you may refer to https://comcen.nus.edu.sg/support/eguides/mobilemail/ for the
detailed guide on how to do the set up so as to access your NUSmail on the move. Students are also
expected to be aware of the latest notices/circulars that may be posted on the website for Graduate
Engineering students at http://www.gse.nus.edu.sg/current_students.html.
In addition, students are to make regular checks of their NUS email and Departments Notice board for
important announcements and information on changes in time-table, module registration, seminars etc.
Personal data files under the computer account of students who have graduated or whose candidature are
withdrawn/ terminated will be purged within a week after receiving notice from the University on their
conferment/ withdrawal/ termination. These students may do a backup of the files under their account
into their personal storage device, such as portable harddisk or CD-ROMs, within the week of notice.
Please visit the Computer Centres website at http://www.nus.edu.sg/comcen/ or approach the NUS IT
Care (Tel. no. 6516 2080 or email: itcare@nus.edu.sg ) for queries on the use of computer facilities on
campus. Students may also walk-in to Level 1, Computer Centre Building for further assistance on
campus network or computer setup problems anytime between 8.30 am 6 pm (Mon Fri) or 8.30 am
1 pm (Sat). The Computer Centre is closed on Sun & Public Holidays. E-guides on email configuration,
NUS Wireless Network configuration, webvpn, anti-virus, etc are also available online at
https://comcen.nus.edu.sg/eguides/ .
10 Acceptance Record
As a condition of admission, students are required to complete the Acceptance Record in which they
expressly declare having read and agreed to the University policies, undertakings, and authorization
requirements which are in effect and as may be revised from time to time.
Policy / Undertaking / Authorisation
10.1 NUS Student Data Protection Policy
NUS takes responsibilities under the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 seriously. We also recognize the
importance of the personal data you have entrusted to us and believe that it is our responsibility to
properly manage, protect and process your personal data. This policy is designed to assist you in
understanding how we collect, use and/or disclose the personal data you have provided to us, as well as
to assist you in making an informed decision before providing us with any of your personal data. If you,
at any time, have any queries on this policy or any other queries in relation to how we may manage,
protect and process your personal data, please do not hesitate to contact our Data Protection Officer
at dpo@nus.edu.sg.
10.2 Code of Student Conduct
NUS students are expected to maintain and uphold the highest standards of integrity and honesty at all
times, as well as embrace community standards, diversity and mutual respect for one another, both within
the University and the wider Singapore community.
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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,
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 a reduced grade (possibly even zero mark) for
the relevant academic assignment, project, or thesis; and he/she may fail or be denied a grade for the
relevant subject or module. Any student caught plagiarizing will be required to retain the plagiarised
module as graded, and will 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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and academic applications, email, public folders, newsgroups, online discussion forums, dialup, network,
Internet and databases, among others. All users who have been granted access to the IT resources,
including students of the University, are to comply with this policy. Do refer to the website
https://inetapps.nus.edu.sg/comcen/security/aup/index.html for the latest version of this policy statement.
10.4 NUS Do-Not-Call Policy
The University must comply with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) (details at
http://www.pdpc.gov.sg/individuals/overview) and the Do Not Call (DNC) regime/framework. The
PDPA aims to protect individuals' personal data against misuse, while promoting proper management of
personal data in organizations. The PDPA requires that organizations collecting, using and disclosing
personal data notify their consumers of the purposes of such data activities and seek the consent of these
individuals. Personal data is defined as data about an individual who can be identified from that data. The
DNC Registry will allow individuals with Singapore telephone numbers to opt out of unsolicited
marketing calls, messages and faxes.
NUS must fully comply with the PDPA. To this end, NUS has developed a DNC Policy (available at
https://myportal.nus.edu.sg/studentportal/academics/all/docs/NUS-DNC-Policy.pdf) with our legal
consultants to ensure compliance from our community.
10.5 NUS Intellectual Property Policy
In addition to the provision of educational facilities at tertiary levels, the functions and objectives of the
University include the promotion of research and scholarship and the advancement and dissemination of
knowledge for the benefit of all. Consistent with its status as a publicly funded organization, it is critical
that the University ensures that the creation, dissemination and commercialisation of Intellectual Property
is properly administered for the benefit of the public and the University. This Policy shall therefore apply
to all Intellectual Property developed or created by a University member, including students, in the course
of University research. Do refer to the Industry Liaison Office website at
http://enterprise.nus.edu.sg/commercialise/for-researchers for the latest version of this policy.
10.6 NUS Student Confidentiality Agreement
All NUS students are required to acknowledge and agree to comply with the terms stated in the NUS
Student Confidentiality Agreement. Students should keep absolutely confidential any Confidential
Information, whether belonging to the University or other third parties be it in writing or verbally in the
course of their studies, internships, attachments and/or student life at the University.
Unless express written permission has been given by the relevant authority at the University or the third
party that owns or otherwise is in control of the Confidential Information, students should not discuss,
release, retain, copy or remove any document or data in any format.
Students found to have made unauthorised release of Confidential Information may be subject to
immediate termination of their attachment, internship, participation in a programme and/or their
candidature at the University, or such other disciplinary action as the University may deem appropriate.
Do refer to the website http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/info/info/NUS-Student-ConfidentialityAgreement.pdf for more details.
10.7 Release of Liability
In the course of their studies, students may participate in activities (whether local or overseas) organised
or endorsed by the University as part of their course of study or as part of co-curricular activities or
courses offered by the University. Students may also be accommodated in the University's hostels or may
use the University's sports, recreation and other facilities. All students are required to agree to the terms
prescribed by the University in connection with such participation and use.
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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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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.
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 MSc 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 MSc(CE), MSc(EE), MSc(ISE), MSc(ME),
MSc(MOT), MSc(OT), MSc(SHE) & MSc(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
18,100
9,050
Full-time (S$)
Part-time (S$)
With effect from Semester 2, 2008/2009, students (all nationality) who are re-admitted within
NUS, or across NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD and SIT, will be eligible for the subsidy up to the
maximum course duration for the new course less the number of semesters of government
subsidy/scholarship received for the previous incomplete course(s).
Students paying non-subsidised tuition fees are also not eligible to apply for Tuition Fee Loan
Scheme. The details can be found at http://www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/graduate-studies/tuitionfeeloan.php
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2,325
3,250
4,950
Spore
Citizens
Spore
PRs
International
Students
12,358.50
13,594.50
16,066.05
The fees for Part 1 indicated above are correct as of 15 October 2015 and subject to changes.
Please refer to http://www.ipacademy.com.sg for the most updated information.
Spore
Citizens
Spore
PRs
International Students
with service obligations #
Full-time (S$)
4,650
6,500
9,900
Part-time (S$)
2,325
3,250
4,950
- payable to NUS on a
semester basis
18,100
Part-time (S$)
9,050
Offered
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Part-time (S$)
155.55
122.20
62.85
NA
# For MOE-subsidised programmes that are deemed feasible (based on industry demand) to implement a service
obligation, international students may be offered the option of signing the Service Obligation Agreement in
exchange for reduced tuition fees. However, international students can only apply for the service obligation with
MOE on condition that they have not previously enjoyed MOE 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 the Service Obligation Scheme, you may refer to http://www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/graduatestudies/service-obligation.php .
NOTE:
1. All fees shown here are in Singapore dollars and include the prevailing GST.
2. Unless otherwise indicated, all fees are payable on a semester basis.
3. Tuition fees published in this document are indicative only. The tuition fees for subsequent academic years are
subject to review by the MOE.
4. For more information and the latest updates on fees, please refer to http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/gdfees.html .
5. For students who are Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents, the tuition fees are subsidised by
the Singapore government through MOE and are exclusive of the prevailing GST. The applicable GST is
subsidised by MOE for these students.
6. Students in MOE-subsidised coursework programmes who are Singapore Citizens and aged 40 and above
(based on the year which the student turns 40 years old) may be eligible for higher subsidy under the
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy. The tuition fees payable will be 60% lower than the standard
subsidised tuition fees payable by other Singaporean students. The amount of tuition fees payable will be
reflected in their individual student bill. However, students who are not eligible for MOE subsidy (i.e. required
to pay non-subsidised tuition fees) are not eligible for the SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy.
7. With effect from AY2016/2017 intake, the prevailing GST on the tuition fees payable will be borne by
international students. In other words, the tuition fees that international students pay are inclusive of the
prevailing GST.
Staff concession is applicable to full-time staff members who are enrolled in NUS part-time governmentsubsidised 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 re-apply for the concession in the subsequent semesters. For clarification of the
guidelines, staff can call Office of Human Resources Compensation & Benefits Section at 6516 4887 or 6516
6508.
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Date of Withdrawal/Termination
Fees Payable
Exempted
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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.
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 via email, website and Notice Boards. 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 BEng or BTech graduates may apply for a transfer of credits of their approved pre-taken* modules
taken during their undergraduate studies to their current MSc 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 MSc 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 MSc programme.
All applications for transfer of credits must be submitted in writing to OGP within 1st month of their new
MSc 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. BEng or BTech) 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 MSc 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 OGP within 1st month of their
new MSc candidature.
Modules approved for transfer will count towards the requirements for the new MSc degree and will be
included in the CAP computation in the new MSc programme.
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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 MSc 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 MSc 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
http://www.gse.nus.edu.sg/current_students.html Study Forms for MSc Students) and submit to
your home Department at least 3 weeks before the start of the semester in which the transfer takes effect.
Students are only allowed for 1 change of course during their entire MSc candidature. Once approval has
been granted for change of course, students will not be allowed to change back to their previous course
of study. As such, students should consider carefully before requesting for any change of course.
Approval must be obtained from both the applied and home Department. For modules to be transferred
to the new MSc programme, the student may put in their request in the same application form and is
subject to approval. A maximum of 5 modules (or equivalent to 20 MCs) may be approved for transfer
and would have to comply with the following guidelines:
(a) all modules taken that are normally considered to be relevant to the new MSc programme ;
(b) modules taken deemed relevant would be transferred ;
(c) modules taken must meet a CAP of at least 3.00 (i.e. fulfilling the graduation requirement for
MSc programme) ;
(d) transferred modules will be included in the CAP computation of the new MSc programme.
Transfer fee for transfer between MSc programmes
Students who transfer between MSc programmes (within the Faculty of Engineering) with tuition fees
differential will be liable to pay a transfer fee. This transfer fee will be computed based on the semesters
fees which the student would like to have the transfer made effective. The following are taken into
consideration in the computation of the transfer fee:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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MSc (Materials Science & Engineering) programme with effect from the coming semester, you will only
be eligible to enjoy government-subsidised tuition fees for 8 - 2 = 6 semesters. If you are unable to
complete your MSc (Materials Science & Engineering) candidature within 6 semesters, full tuition fees
will be applicable thereafter.
Please note that personal data files under your computer account for the previous candidature will be
purged once the transfer is approved. Thus you may wish to do a backup of the files under your old
account before submitting the request to transfer.
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 < 1.50 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 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
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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.
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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However, students who did not secure the minimum proficiency grade for a repeated
core module will be dismissed from the programme.
The number of modules that a student can repeat for the entire MSc candidature is three
(equivalent to 12 MCs).
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory modules shall be excluded in determining the academic
warning of a student.
Students must complete their requirements for their degrees within their maximum
period of candidatures, failing which they will have their candidatures terminated.
(b)
All MSc programmes [with the exception of MSc (IP Mgt) & NUS-TUD DDP in MSc
(HEWRM)]:For graduation, a student must:
(i) obtain a minimum CAP of 3.00 (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 < 3.00.
In general, all students are expected to graduate after obtaining 40 modular credits and
who have already achieved a CAP of 3.00.
MSc (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 3.00 (B-) for the MSc (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).
Important
A generic graduation requirement is described in this Handbook. Students are to
approach their home Department for details on the specific curriculum and expected
proficiency requirements for their respective programme of study.
Note:
CAP - Cumulative Average Point { Formulae for CAP = Sum (Grade point x MC) }
MC - Modular Credits
Sum (MC)
GP - Grade Points
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All letter grades (including Grade F) are computed in the CAP computation for MSc 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.
20.2 Registration of Modules
All students who register for a module in any course of study are expected to sit for the examination in
that module at the end of each semester of study. The schedule for registration and dropping of modules
(with/without penalty) of each semester is:
Actions
Register/Add new module(s)
Drop module(s) without penalty
Drop module(s) with W grade
Drop module(s) with F grade
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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Notification of withdrawal
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, identity card / passport details 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 2 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 OGP 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. OGP will assist to file an application on their behalf. Upon ICAs approval, OGP
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
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 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.
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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
http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/adminpolicy/transcripts.html. Details on the application procedure,
charges and payment for the transcripts are also available at the above website.
33 Professional Development Units
For each MSc module read by a MSc student who is a member of the Professional Engineers Board
Singapore (PEB), 39 Professional Units (PDU) may be awarded under the Professional Engineers Board
Singapore's
Continuing
Professional
Development
Programme
(CPD).
34 Sports and Recreation Centre (SRC) Facilities
All graduate students are welcome to use facilities of our Sports and Recreation Centre (SRC). Our SRC
caters to the sporting and recreational needs of both the staff and the student community. It also organizes
various competitive and non-competitive sports activities for the students. Students are requested to abide
by the rules and regulations governing the use of the sports facilities.
Please visit our SRC website for details on facilities available and booking fees at:
http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/src or contact them at Tel: 6516 2384.
35 Health Services
The University Health Centre (UHC) provides comprehensive outpatient medical care to all students and
is located conveniently at Kent Ridge Campus, 20 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Level 1(Tel : 6601 5035).
Students may wish to complete their medical examinations for admission or student pass application at
the UHC clinic. For more information, please visit their website at http://www.nus.edu.sg/uhc/.
UHC Clinic Consultation Hours:
Monday to Thursday
Friday
: 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/.
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Useful Contacts
Admin Office / Depts
Website
Programmes
Telephone
Fax
6516 6510
6777 2264
NUS Engineering
Office of Graduate
Programmes
http://www.gse.nus.edu.sg
Department of
Chemical &
Biomolecular
Engineering
http://www.chbe.nus.edu.sg
6516 5031
6779 1936
http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/cee/in
dex.html
6516 5827
6779 1635
6601 2681
6516 4314
6516 4776
Department of
Electrical & Computer
Engineering
http://www.ece.nus.edu.sg/
6516 2109
6779 1103
Department of
Industrial & Systems
Engineering
https://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/
6516 5122
6779 1459
Division of Engineering
and Technology
Management
http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/etm/
MSc (Intellectual
Property Mgt)
MSc (Mgt of Tech)
MSc (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
Counselling &
Psychological Services
http://www.nus.edu.sg/uhc/cps/
6516 2376
cps@nus.edu.sg
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
- Chinese Library
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
- Science Library
6516 2454
sclib@nus.edu.sg
Hostel Admission
Services
Libraries
- Central Library
http://www.lib.nus.edu.sg/
- Music Library
6516 8130
- Yale-NUS College
Library
musiclib@nus.edu.sg
6601 3551
library@yale-nus.edu.sg
6516 2080
itcare@nus.edu.sg
Computer Centre
https://comcen.nus.edu.sg/
Emergencies
Website
Telephone
Fax
6516 6666
6874 1616
Breakdown of Services
Hotline (24 Hours)
6516 1515
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Department/Division/Programme Office
Location
EA 06-16
E5 02-09
E1A 07-03
Electrical Eng
E4 05-45
EA 05-34
E1A 06-25
EA 03-09
Mechanical Eng
EA 07-08
7
1
C1 Engineering Canteen
EW1 Engineering Workshop 1
For all internal shuttle bus services, please check the NUS website at
http://www.nus.edu.sg/oca/Transport/Getting-around-NUS.html
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