3+1+1 Education Framework

What's Special About This Programme

What’s Available?

We offer three programmes under the 3+1+1 scheme, including

  • Master of Science (Safety, Health & Environmental Technology)
  • Master of Science (Chemical Engineering)
  • Master of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)

Advantages of the 3+1+1 Programme Compared with Conventional Master of Science and Master of Engineering Programmes

  • Compared with conventional Master of Science programme, students in the 3+1+1 programme will be staying in NUS for two full years before getting his/her masters’ degree. That ensures the students to have enough time for quality training. Students will also be able to better decide and plan his/her future career path.
  • Compared with conventional Master of Engineering programme, which requires two years to finish, students will get the degree after only one year post-graduate study (the second “1” in the “3+1+1”). This saves both time and cost. Since the entire duration of the training is still two full years at NUS, there is no compromise on the training quality.
  • Selection of candidates occur in year 3 during UG study. Successful candidates will enjoy a much less stressful final year focusing on studying and future planning at NUS.

Why NUS?

We Are Committed to Provide You a Top-Notch Education

We are consistently rated in the top 10 internationally by the QS World University Subject Ranking in Chemical Engineering.  Our world-class faculty team provides top-notch education in chemical and bimolecular engineering science to nurture the next generation leaders in academia and industry. Our flexible curriculum allows students to explore interdisciplinary fields in the broadest context of chemical and bimolecular engineering sciences. With a proper planning of your curriculum, you will be well-prepared for the roles of a professional engineer, a researcher, or an innovator and entrepreneur.

Prime Global International Network of Alumni

NUS is globally renowned for its excellence in education and research. With NUS degree, you will enter a vibrant network of >300,000 graduates from diverse backgrounds and disciplines from over 100 countries.

Education Framework

The diagram below shows a typical timeframe of Master of Engineering and Master of Science education under the 3+1+1 framework.

Timeline
Detailed Instructions

  1. There is one (1) intake (August) per academic year and for full-time candidature only.
  2. Students can apply to the following programmes, including Master of Science (Chemical Engineering), Master of Science (Safety, Health and Environmental Technology), and Master of Engineering (Chemical Engineering).
  3. 3+1+1 students have the option to exit from the programme right after the first +1. For those who do not apply to gain M.Sc. or M.Eng admission following the first +1 stage are considered to have left the educational framework.
  4. 3+1+1 students admitted to any of the 3+1+1 Programme at NUS is under “Tuition fee category 1” – to pay the full tuition fees. Please refer to the latest fee structure.
  5. He/she is not allowed to sign the Ministry of Education service obligation. If he/she does so accidentally or intentionally, the service obligation signed will be considered void.
  6. Financial Resources:
    1. Candidates planning to undertake the 3+1+1 programme must ensure that they have the financial resources to support themselves for the entire programme of study.
    1. Funds should be set aside for living expenses as well as tuition fees.
  7. Students should contact home university to arrange for the transfer of credits and/or course (if applicable), from NUS back to the home university in China, in order to fulfil the home university’s degree graduation requirements.
  8. Each application is subject to review by the ChBE Department and Faculty/University according to the criteria stipulated by these offices. The decision made by these offices is considered final. No appeals will be considered.
  9. The ChBE Department exercises the right to terminate the student’s application/course of study if (2)-(8) are not complied with.

Application Procedure

Pre-selected candidates will be invited to complete the online application, and upload the supporting documents.