Master of Science (MSc) in Energy Systems

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Overview

The Master of Science in Energy Systems is a unique combination of engineering and technology management to meet the current and near-future energy development in Singapore and globally under the threat of climate change.

This interdisciplinary programme equips students with holistic and fundamental knowledge of energy technology and innovation management, as well as facilitating decision-making in energy solutions through quantitative and qualitative methods. Students will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in:

Understanding of principles of energy technologies such as solar, hydrogen, and carbon storage and utilisation
Benefit and cost analysis of energy technology investment and the impact of market-based mechanisms
Comprehend the economic, legislature, political, and societal influence on energy use and management
Manage innovation and R&D in energy technologies

With technical and managerial knowledge, possibilities for sustainable energy and energy transition open up for graduates in the following professional industries and sectors:

Energy analysis and operation management
Consulting and policy advisory
Investment analysis and decisions related to energy technologies
Technology and innovation management in the energy sector

Curriculum

Degree Requirements

Prospective Students

To qualify for the MSc (Energy Systems) programme, a candidate must:

Complete a programme of study consisting of at least 40 Units* (each MSc course is typically 4 units).
Obtain a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 to graduate.
Complete required e-courses imposed at the University level.

Current Students

A student is expected to:

Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 5.0 in each semester and is subject to the general MSc programme rules on continuation/graduation/dismissal of candidature.

* Refer to the degree requirements for more details:

MSc (Energy Systems) Degree Requirements (for cohorts AY2022/2023 and onwards)

* Refer to detailed course descriptions here. Listed graduate courses offered every semester or academic year are subject to programme curriculum changes and schedules of teaching staff. Candidates should note this in planning their study programme.

All courses offered in the academic year can be found at NUSMods.

Candidature

Full-time	Minimum 1 year – maximum 2 years
Part-time	Minimum 2 years – maximum 4 years

The academic study workload in a typical semester is as shown below:

Recommended Workload per Semester	Part-time	Full-time
Maximum workload	12 Units	20 Units
Minimum workload	4 Units	12 Units

Continuation and Graduation Guidelines

All graduate coursework programmes follow stipulated continuation and graduation guidelines established by the Office of the University Registrar here.

Admissions

Eligibility

At least a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and other STEM disciplines.

The above-mentioned is a minimum requirement, which does not guarantee admission; selection is on a competitive basis. For more information on admission requirements, please refer to the CDE (Admission Requirements) website.

English Requirements

TOEFL (internet-based test)> 85 or IELTS (academic)> 6.0 is required if your first language is not English. You may be waived from this requirement if you have completed your degree programme taught entirely in English, situated in an English-speaking country, for example (non-exhaustive list) Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, United Kingdom, USA.

The TOEFL/IELTS result is only valid for 2 years after the test and should be valid at the beginning of the application period.For more details, refer to CDE (Admission Requirements) website.

Application Requirements

Please refer to the CDE (Application) website for detailed instructions and documents that need to be submitted upon application.

We regret to inform you that your application may be deemed invalid if you do not upload all the required documents upon submission.

Admission Intake

There is one (1) intake per Academic Year. Candidates will be admitted at the beginning of each academic year in August.

Intake

Application Period

Admission Outcome

Application Fee

August Intake

1 October 2023 to 31 March 2024

The admission outcome will be released in batches. Successful candidates will receive an email on their offer accordingly.

S$108 (8% GST for 2023 applications)

S$109 (9% GST for 2024 applications)

Application Link

Useful Information for Prospective Students

Admission Requirements for Master of Science Programmes in Engineering
Application Guide to Graduate Admission System (GDA2)
Frequently Asked Questions for Master of Science by Coursework Programmes
Continuation and Graduation Requirements

Tuition Fees

Fee Structure	The full programme fee is shown in the links below: MSc (Energy Systems) Fees (for cohort AY2024/2025, August 2024 intake) MSc (Energy Systems) Fees (for cohort AY2023/2024) MSc (Energy Systems) Fees (for cohort AY2022/2023) * The fees are inclusive of 8% GST in 2023 and 9% GST in 2024. * Payment of fees will be on an instalment basis, paid over 2 active semesters for full-time students and paid over 4 active semesters for part-time students.
Fee Rebate	For Singapore Citizens (SC) / Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR), a ‘fee rebate’ will be automatically awarded to successful applicants. For NUS alumni, a ‘fee rebate’ will also be automatically awarded to successful applicants.
Acceptance Fee	A non-refundable and non-transferable acceptance fee is payable upon acceptance of our admission offer.
Miscellaneous Fees	Programme fees do not include the costs of recommended textbooks and readings. The cost of living, travel, accommodation, and all other forms of miscellaneous expenses are also not included in the programme fees and are to be borne by the candidates. Programme fees do not include the Miscellaneous Student Fees (MSF). These fees are due at the same time as the tuition fees. The MSF is mandatory and the fees payable are set out here.

Fees are reviewed yearly and thus subject to revisions. Rebates are subject to changes and rounding difference.

SkillsFuture Credit

MSc (Energy Systems)

Student Finance Matters

Details on payment modes, student loans, SkillsFuture credit and financial aid can be found here.

Department office	Mr. Joshua Lee leesyj@nus.edu.sg
College of Design & Engineering Postgraduate Coursework Engineering	CDEGradCoursework@nus.edu.sg