Master of Science (MSc) in Safety, Health & Environmental Technology
The Master of Science in Safety, Health and Environmental Technology (SHE) is an interdisciplinary programme emphasises the combination of theoretical knowledge, application of Safety, Health and Environment concepts, and strategic thinking. This programme is designed to equip students with the essential postgraduate-level knowledge and skill progression to:
- Manage specific occupational hazards
- Understand the philosophies, approaches, and good practices of workplace SHE issues
- Understand the overarching requirements of SHE-related industries
- Acquire advanced knowledge and skillsets at the management, advisory, and consultant levels
- Solving real-world SHE challenges through hands-on exercises, case studies, and industrial attachments/visits
With this specialised competence, the program develops graduates to be Future-Ready SHE Leaders, Advanced Practitioners, and Professionals in SHE Management.
The curriculum is taught by established Industry Practitioners, Professional Engineers, Specialist SHE researchers, Senior Management of Companies, and Regulatory Representatives. This provides different perspectives and opens up many future-oriented possibilities for graduates in the following professional industries and sectors:
- Electronics and Semiconductor (e.g. Micron, Siemens)
- Professional Services (e.g DNV, TUV SUD)
- Construction (e.g. McConnell Dowell, Penta-Ocean)
- Manufacturing (e.g. Globalfoundries, P&G)
- Construction (e.g. McConnell Dowell, Penta-Ocean)
- Energy and Chemicals (e.g. Shell, BP)
- Biotech & Pharmaceuticals (e.g GSK, Pfizer)
- Retail & Wholesale (IKEA, Nike) as well as many others.
Foo Swee Cheng Academic Excellence Award in Safety, Health and Environmental Technology
In 2021, the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department raised funds through MSc SHE Alumni, family, friends, and colleagues of A/P Foo Swee Cheng. As of 22 March 2022, $21,230 was raised. The expendable sum will be used to establish an award to encourage and recognize our postgraduate students in the Master of Science in Safety, Health and Environmental Technology (MSc SHE) degree program who have displayed excellence in academics.
The award is governed by the following conditions:
- Subject to rule 3 below,
- a cash prize valued at $1,000 will be awarded to the best graduating MSc SHE student who has displayed academic excellence and outstanding achievements.
- a cash prize valued at $500 will be awarded to the second best graduating MSc SHE student who has displayed academic excellence and outstanding achievements.
- The prize will be awarded by the Board of Graduate Studies or its nominee.
- No award will be made unless there is a candidate of sufficient merit.
- Recipients must meet a minimum GPA of 4.0.
- As there will be a graduating batch at the end of each semester, up to four awards may be made in the same academic year.
- This gift shall be governed by the University Statutes and Regulations, specifically, Statute 7 on Gifts to the University and the corresponding Regulation.
Degree Requirements
Degree Requirements | To qualify for the MSc (SHE) programme, a candidate must:
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Continuation & Graduation Requirements | * Refer to the degree requirements for more details:
MSc (SHE) Degree Requirements & Course List (for cohorts AY2023/2024 & onwards) MSc (SHE) Degree Requirements & Course List (for cohorts AY2022/2023) MSc (SHE) Degree Requirements & Course List (for cohorts AY2021/2022 & AY2022/2023) * 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 (OUR) here.
Eligibility | At least a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, or Natural Science.
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/territory, 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 are two (2) intakes per Academic Year. Candidates will be admitted at the beginning of each semester of the academic year either August or January depending on the application submitted.
Intake | Application Period | Admission Outcome | Application Fee |
August 2025 Intake | 1 October 2024 to 28 February 2025 | The admission outcome will be released in batches. Successful candidates will receive an email on their offer accordingly. | S$109 (9% GST) |
January 2025 Intake | 29 July 2024 to 31 August 2024 |
Application Link
Useful Information for Prospective Students
Admission Requirements for Master of Science Programmes in Engineering
Application Guide to Graduate Admission System (GDA3)
Frequently Asked Questions for Master of Science by Coursework Programmes
Continuation and Graduation Requirements (CDE)
Programme Fees for students admitted in AY2025/2026 (August 2025 intake)
Programme Fees | Total Payable (inclusive of GST) | Acceptance Fee (9% GST) |
1st Semester (9% GST) | 2nd Semester (9% GST) | 3rd Semester (9% GST) | 4th Semester (9% GST) |
Full-Time Students | $49,050 | $5,450 | $21,800 | $21,800 | N.A. | N.A. |
Part-Time Students | $49,050 | $5,450 | $10,900 | $10,900 | $10,900 | $10,900 |
- For AY2025/2026, Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and NUS Alumni* (regardless of citizenship) will receive a 40% fee rebate.
- All fees quoted here are in Singapore Dollars (S$) and inclusive of 9% Goods and Services Tax (GST).
- Fees are correct as at time of posting and are subject to changes without prior notice.
- A non-refundable and non-transferable Acceptance Fee of S$5,450 (9% GST) is payable upon acceptance of offer.
- The course fees are payable in instalments over regular semesters.
- Students need to additionally pay for Miscellaneous Student Fee (MSF) in every semester enrolled.
* You are an NUS alumnus if you have graduated from the National University of Singapore, or one of its five predecessor institutions i.e. King Edward VII College of Medicine, Raffles College, University of Malaya, Nanyang University and University of Singapore. All graduates awarded with an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or graduate diploma are accorded alumni status.
Programme Fees for students admitted in AY2024/2025 (January 2025 intake)
Programme Fees | Total Payable (inclusive of GST) | Acceptance Fee (9% GST) |
1st Semester (9% GST) | 2nd Semester (9% GST) | 3rd Semester (9% GST) | 4th Semester (9% GST) |
Full-Time Students | $47,650 | $5,450 | $21,100 | $21,100 | N.A. | N.A. |
Part-Time Students | $47,650 | $5,450 | $10,550 | $10,550 | $10,550 | $10,550 |
- For AY2024/2025, Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and NUS Alumni* (regardless of citizenship) will receive a 40% fee rebate.
- All fees quoted here are in Singapore Dollars (S$) and inclusive of 9% Goods and Services Tax (GST).
- Fees are correct as at time of posting and are subject to changes without prior notice.
- A non-refundable and non-transferable Acceptance Fee of S$5,450 (9% GST) is payable upon acceptance of offer.
- The course fees are payable in instalments over regular semesters.
- Students need to additionally pay for Miscellaneous Student Fee (MSF) in every semester enrolled.
* You are an NUS alumnus if you have graduated from the National University of Singapore, or one of its five predecessor institutions i.e. King Edward VII College of Medicine, Raffles College, University of Malaya, Nanyang University and University of Singapore. All graduates awarded with an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or graduate diploma are accorded alumni status.
Current Students
For current students, please refer to your cohort's respective full programme fees here.
SkillsFuture Credit
MSc (Safety, Health & Environmental Technology)
Student Finance Matters
Details on payment modes, student loans, SkillsFuture credit and financial aid can be found here.
UPCOMING EVENT
HIMA STUDENT CONFERENCE 2024
13-14 November 2024
https://www.hima.com/en/safety_navigator
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https://www.hima.com/en/safety_navigator/meet_connect/fun_safe/2023
Career Planning Talk: Opportunities in the Sustainability & Resilience Space
18 September 2024, 1pm
SDE3 BARREL ROOM
The MSc SHE Program organized our very first Career Planning Talk with a focus on opportunities in the Sustainability & Resilience Space, hosted by Ms Nancy Shen and A/Prof Ivan Sin. The informal session provided insights into current market opportunities in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Decarbonization, Safety & Health, and Corporate Crisis Preparedness, as well as potential career paths for internships and future job prospects. The discussion also catered to fresh graduates with little industry experience on the skillsets they should aim to acquire to make themselves more relevant. Conducting as a small-scaled sharing event, the session was well-attended with 24 sign-ups and had received positive feedback on insightful sharing of real-life practical experiences and the detailed information for each job role. Look out for our next session!
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