OVERVIEW

The National University of Singapore (NUS) Bachelor of Technology (Civil Engineering) programme is offered in partnership with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The curriculum for the part‐time BTech programme is formulated based on the current broad-based full-time Bachelor of Engineering programme but with stronger emphasis on practice.

This programme is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Board (EAB) of the Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES). Via this accreditation, all signatories in the Washington Accord will recognise the substantial equivalence of this programme in satisfying the academic requirements for the practice of engineering at the professional level in many countries including Canada, United States of America, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia and others. Additionally, graduates of the programme are eligible to become Professional Engineers in Singapore.

The educational objectives of the programme are as follows:

• Objective 1: Depth in fundamental knowledge of core civil engineering disciplines
• Objective 2: Breadth in integrative skills to apply the knowledge gained
• Objective 3: Appreciation of interactions between engineering, business and technology in modern society
• Objective 4: Drive for life‐long learning and self-development
• Objective 5: Understand role as civil engineers in the sustainable developments of society in both national and global contexts.
• Objective 6: Ensuring that our graduates are equipped with the basic civil engineering core competencies to meet the requirements for the practice of civil engineering in Singapore in accordance to the Professional Engineers Board.

The student learning outcomes are aligned to those required by the Engineering Accreditation Board on outcomes for civil engineering graduates and these are as follows:

• Engineering Knowledge: An ability to apply scientific and engineering principles as well as contemporary technology to the civil engineering discipline.
• Problem Analysis: An ability to identify, formulate and solve civil engineering problems.
• Design of Solutions: An ability to design a system, component, or process in civil engineering to meet desired needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
• Investigation: An ability to conduct complex experiments using research-based knowledge, as well as to analyse and interpret data in civil engineering to make meaningful conclusions.
• Modern Tool Usage: An ability to use the appropriate techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools to understand complex civil engineering activities necessary for engineering practice with an appreciation of the limitations of the tools employed.
• Engineer and Society: An ability to work as a civil engineer effectively with an integrated understanding of societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues relevant to the professional practice as well as professional, and societal responsibilities.
• Environment and Sustainability: An ability to assess the impact of the professional civil engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts within the sustainable development framework.
• Ethics: An ability to understand the importance of professional ethics and engage in the civil engineering practice with a strong commitment to ethical responsibilities.
• Individual and Team Work: An ability to understand the importance of working effectively as an individual as well as a member of multidisciplinary teams in professional practice.
• Communication: An ability to convey technical materials effectively through oral presentations and written communications, and give and receive clear instructions.
• Project Management and Finance: An ability to manage civil engineering projects using engineering and management principles and economic decision-making, and work in multidisciplinary environments.
• Lifelong Learning: An ability to gain knowledge of contemporary and emerging environmental issues and to engage in, lifelong learning in the broadest context of technological change.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission to the NUS BTech programme is granted on a competitive basis as places in the programme are limited. Applicants should possess the following minimum requirements:

Note: Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Singapore Permanent Residents (SPRs) who have fully discharged their full-time NS liability may be granted exemption from the work experience and age requirements if they are:

• Sponsored by their company for the part-time undergraduate degree programme; or
• Currently employed in a job role/sector related to the part-time undergraduate degree programme.

Such applicants must submit relevant supporting documents(s) along with their admission application for assessment. NUS reserves the right to determine if exemption will be granted, and the University's decision will be final and binding.

MODE OF STUDY AND PROGRAMME CANDIDATURE

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The NUS BTech (Civil Engineering) is a 160-Unit undergraduate degree programme comprising: 

• University-level requirements for General Education (20 Units),
• Programme requirements (96 Units)
• Unrestricted elective courses (4 Units)

Note: 20 Units of programme requirements and 20 Units of unrestricted elective requirements will normally be given as Advanced Placement Credits (APCs) to holders of relevant diploma or higher qualifications. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 120 Units of courses as listed below.

Unrestricted Elective Courses (4 Units)
These courses allow students to explore greater breadth or depth in any subject and at any level.

View a SAMPLE study schedule. This sample is NOT applicable to students who are already enrolled into the BTech programme. Current BTech students should refer to the recommended schedule in the SCALE Student Portal.

Note: For more information about the courses listed above (as well as other courses offered in the current academic year), please visit NUSMODS.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

To graduate with a BTech (Civil Engineering) degree, students must meet the following requirements:

FEES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The University reserves all rights to review fees as necessary and adjust accordingly without prior notice.

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