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You must register your courses before the start of each semester through the Course Registration System.

Academic Workload

The typical workload for each semester is 20 Units (usually the equivalent of 5 courses). Below is the minimum and maximum workload applicable to CDE undergraduate students:

Minimum Workload

  • 18 Units for full-time students. For more information, click HERE

Maximum Workload

  • 23 Units in CourseReg Round 1 and 2
  • 23 Units in Round 3, for Year 1 students in first semester
  • 27 Units in Round 3, for Year 1 students in first semester under special programmes (Double Degree Programmes, University Scholars Programme, NUS College, Engineering Scholars Programme etc)
  • For all other students, the maximum workload in Round 3 is as configured by the Home Department/Faculty.

Do refer to the course registration timeline.

For a list of courses and degree requirements, please visit the Curriculum Structure.

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Programme Educational Objectives:

  1. Our graduates will hold positions in academia, industry, research institutions, government agencies, non-profit technological organizations, or other career pursuits in applications of science and technology.
  2. Our graduates will utilize their expertise on materials science and engineering in resolving technical issues, creating solutions to improve effectiveness and performance of current products, and where possible, for the development of innovative materials and technologies.
  3. Our graduates will maintain their continual absorption of knowledge by engaging in life-long learning via learning and career building options specific to their job environment, including acquisition of postgraduate degrees and professional qualifications.
  4. Our graduates will display effective communication skills, while playing leading roles in multidiscipline collaborations in academia and industry.

Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Engineering Knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialisation as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to the solution of complex engineering problems.
  2. Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyse complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences with holistic considerations for sustainable development. (WK1 to WK4).
  3. Design/Development of Solutions: Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required. (WK5).
  4. Investigation: Conduct investigations of complex problems using research-based knowledge (WK8) and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
  5. Modern Tool Usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modelling to complex engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations. (WK2 and WK6).
  6. The Engineer and the World: When solving complex engineering problems, analyse and evaluate sustainable development impacts to: society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks and the environment (WK1, WK5, and WK7).
  7. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice and adhere to relevant national and international laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion (WK9).
  8. Individual and Collaborative Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and inclusive teams and in multidisciplinary, face-to-face, remote and distributed settings (WK9).
  9. Communication: Communicate effectively and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences.
  10. Project Management and Finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making, and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
  11. Life-long Learning: Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability to (i) engage in independent and life-long learning, and (ii) adapt to new and emerging technologies, and (iii) think critically, in the broadest context of technological change (WK8).