BTech in Engineering Preparatory Units (BEPUs)

OVERVIEW

BTech in Engineering Preparatory Units (BEPUs), administered by NUS SCALE, are short refresher courses specially designed for diploma holders entering tertiary study. These Units are aimed at strengthening the foundation of students in Engineering Mathematics and basic engineering topics so that they will be able to cope better with the Bachelor of Technology (BTech) Programme, if they are admitted. The syllabi of these Units are designed to be similar to those required for the entrance examinations.

ELIGIBILITY

The BEPUs course is open to applicants of the BTech in Engineering programmes at the National University of Singapore (NUS).

Note: BEPU is not applicable to two-and-a-half-year Part-time Local Diploma holders.

UNITS

The following units are offered under the BEPUs course (click on a link to see the syllabus):

  1. Introductory Engineering Mathematics
  2. Physical Principles in Engineering
  3. Discipline Unit:
    1. Chemical Engineering
    2. Civil Engineering
    3. Electronics Engineering
    4. Mechanical Engineering

Each Unit comprises a total of eight lectures and four tutorials, each of three hours' duration.

A Unit will be offered only if there is a sufficient number of registrations to form a class.

FEES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

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

Course Fee

Per unit:
S$872.00 (including 9% GST)

• Includes entrance examination fees

• Non-refundable and non-transferable (including applicants who are not required to sit for the compulsory entrance examination or for applicants who are shortlisted to sit for the compulsory entrance examination but were absent on the entrance examination day)

Notes:

  • The deadlines to register and make payment for each BEPU will be indicated in the payment portal accordingly.
  • Teaching materials will be provided two days before the first lesson upon full payment of fee.

SCHEDULE

Please refer to the Course and Exam Schedule for more details.

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21 October 2026