University Scholars Programme Requirements

First -tier modules [32 MCs]

Replaceable modules in Faculty of Engineering

Total number of MCs exempted must not exceed 32.

Same replacement possible as of Cohort 2002/2003.

Total number of MCs replaced must not exceed 16.

Same replacement possible as of Cohort 2002/2003.

Students from cohort AY2004/2005 onwards may now consider the following three tracks:
(A) Academic Inquiry, which is further divided into two sub-tracks:(a) Research-intensive programmes, (b) Multidisciplinary programmes;
(B) Cultural Immersion;
(C) Entrepreneurial Development;

ACADEMIC INQUIRY TRACK: Students are encouraged to make use of existing curricular structures in the Faculties, such as UROP (FoS, FoE*, SoC), ISM, Enhanced Curriculum (under consideration by FASS), Project Research (SDE). However, it must be emphasized that the USP Advanced Curriculum requires a sustained and coherent programme that the students themselves play a key role in putting together.
In general, the new curriculum requirement is more flexible in the sense that undergraduates can now do more than two independent study modules and are strongly encouraged to do so, students should bear in mind that the approval for registering for more than two ISMs depends upon the submission of a suitable study plan, and upon the availability of independent study supervisors. In relation to this, study plans should take into account the existing curricular structures.
* As UROP at FOE (EG1605) is assessed on the S/U basis, it is thus not appropriate for fulfilling a USP Advanced module requirement. Nevertheless, students may identify a topic from the UROP listing and read it under the USP ISM framework, thus ensuring that the research project will be undertaken at an advanced level and assessed on a graded basis.

For CULTURAL IMMERSION and ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT tracks, please refer to the Scholars Office website:
http://www.usp.nus.edu.sg/advanced_modules/cultural_immersion.html
http://www.usp.nus.edu.sg/advanced_modules/entrepreneurial_devt/index.html

University Scholars Programme Requirements

First -tier modules [32 MCs]

Replaceable modules in Faculty of Engineering

Total number of MCs exempted must not exceed 32.

Same replacement possible as of Cohort 2002/2003.

Advanced Modules [16 MCs]

Package of CBMs and ISMs (at least one ISM)

Total number of MCs replaced must not exceed 16.

Same replacement possible as of Cohort 2002/2003.

For cohorts matriculated in 2003 and onwards, there is more flexibility in the Advanced Curriculum. The number of CBMs and ISMs may be varied for fulfilling the Advanced Modules requirements. As a coherent package of study, there should be at least one ISM and each Advanced Module is typically worth 4 MCs. Up to the first two ISMs may count towards the student's major requirements (major essential or major electives).

For students who chose to read a third or fourth ISM, it is necessary to consult the home faculty on how these may count back towards the graduation requirements. Approval is on a case-by-case basis to count back as faculty requirements (as either faculty elective requirement or unrestricted elective) although it is likely that the third or fourth ISM will be counted towards the unrestricted elective requirements.

CBMs are meant to help students to broaden their knowledge in the domain of study related to their specialization. Hence, a student should read CBMs in his or her discipline-related basket i.e. Group B CBMs as offered by Engineering, Science and School of Design and Environment.

CBMs can range from level 2000 to 5000. CBMs read will count towards a student's faculty requirements (as either faculty elective requirement or unrestricted elective). They are not intended to replace modules in the major unless approval is granted by the Dept Advisor (in consultation with Undergraduate Office).

University Scholars Programme Requirements

 First-Tier Modules [32 MCs]

One Writing Programme – compulsory

Four Humanities/Social Sciences
(including Singapore Studies module)

Three Sciences/Technologies

Replaceable modules in Faculty of Engineering

Total number of MCs replaced must not exceed 32.

University Level Requirements (ULR)

• 7 of the 8 First-Tier modules could replace the 28 MC University Level requirements (GEM/Breadth/SS)
  in a straightforward manner.
  (to be taken in any semester, preferably in first 3 years)

Faculty Requirements

• EG1413 Critical Thinking and Writing [4 MCs]

• HR2002 Human Capital in Organizations [3 MCs]
  (exemption is granted provided any one of the 4 HRM modules offered by University
  Scholars Office is taken i.e. USE2301 Economic Policy Analysis, UQR2207 Decision Making,
  UHB2201 Human Relations: Values, Attitudes, and Social Cognition and UHB2204 Virtue and Leadership)

SARTOR3 Requirements

All FoE students must fulfil SARTOR3 Requirements which consist of 1 HRM + 2 Business/Management related modules.
USP students may be exempted from HRM (see above for exemption of HR2002). Because there are business/management
modules in their core curriculum, Civil Engineering and Industrial & Systems Engineering students would have fulfilled
SARTOR3 requirements if they take 1 HRM or USP equivalent. Students from other departments are required to take
another 2 Business/Management modules.

USP students may be exempted from these 2 modules if they take another 2 modules (besides the HRM alternative)
from the following USP modules:
USE2301 Economic Policy Analysis, UQR2207 Decision Making, UHB2201 Human Relations: Values, Attitudes,
and Social Cognition UHB2204 Virtue and Leadership, UPI2201 Negotiating Moral Issues, UBZ3001 Conflict Resolution
- Negotiation and Mediation

Department-specific modules

Unrestricted Elective Modules (UEM)

• up to 12 MCs of UEM (see Faculty Handbook for Curriculum Structure)

Advanced Modules [16 MCs]
(any semester from second year)

Academic Inquiry Track

1. Engineering/Approved Advanced CBM / UMS 1 [4 MCs]

2. Engineering/Approved Advanced CBM / UMS 2 [4 MCs]

At least one CBM must be of level 3000 or higher module.

3. ISM Option 1 [4 MCs]

4. ISM Option 2 [4 MCs]

ISMs must be level 3000 and above.

Total number of MCs replaced must not exceed 16.

How Advanced Curriculum requirements fit into Partner Faculties/Schools’ Curriculum requirements, see:
http://www.usp.nus.edu.sg/advanced_modules/requirements.html

Possible Replacements

1. Approved Department Module or Technical Elective / Unrestricted Elective Module 1 [4 MCs]

2. Approved Department Module or Technical Elective / Unrestricted Elective Module 2 [4 MCs]
   

Possible Replacements

1. Department Essential or Core Module 1 / Unrestricted Elective Module 1 [4 MCs]

2. Department Essential or Core Module 2 / Unrestricted Elective Module 2 [4 MCs]