Introduction
The Division of Environmental Science & Engineering (ESE) has built up a comprehensive research infrastructure with an impressive array of facilities for conducting cutting-edge research and strives to provide graduate students with facilities and an environment that is conducive for creative and dynamic research.
Our graduate programmes lead to the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) which are research based degrees with the objective of preparing graduates to assume careers in research, teaching and leadership roles in the knowledge-based environment.
Graduate students have the opportunity to work closely with faculty members on a wide variety of exciting research and development projects. Excellent opportunities are available for students to be immersed in a vibrant research-intensive environment. ESE has research scholarships available to deserving candidates who wish to pursue a research degree.
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Admission Requirements
Admission to our graduate programmes (with a possibility of obtaining scholarship support) requires at least a bachelor's degree with honors (at least Second Class Upper) or its equivalent from institutions of recognized standing. A personal interview may be requested for international students.
International candidates are expected to submit their TOEFL and GRE test scores in support of their applications. Candidates are also expected to have the ability to pursue research in the candidate's proposed field of advanced study.
Candidature
The maximum period of candidature for PhD candidates is five years and that for MEng is three years from their first enrolment in the programme. Our doctoral students can usually complete their requirements between three and a half to four years of full-time study, while our M.Eng. students typically complete their requirements between one and a half years to two years of full-time study.
Degree Requirements
Both M.Eng. and PhD candidates are required to submit a thesis of an appropriate standard commensurating with the degree title.
At the M.Eng. degree level, the students are required to:
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Complete at least 4
approved graduate modules, equivalent of 16 MCs; &
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Must obtain a CAP of at least 3.0 in the best 4 modules (or equivalent of 16 MCs); &
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Obtain a minimum Grade C in the Graduate English Course (Intermediate Level), for
those who do not qualify for waiver of English Language requirement; &
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Obtain a satisfactory grade for the
M.Eng. Graduate Seminar Module
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Pass the
M.Eng. thesis
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At the Ph.D. degree level, the students are required to:
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Complete at least 6 approved
graduate modules; & |
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Must obtain a CAP of at least 3.5 in the best 6 modules (or equivalent of 24 MCs); & |
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Obtain a minimum Grade C in the Graduate English Course (Intermediate and Advanced Levels), for
those who do not qualify for wavier of English Language requirement; & |
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Obtain a satisfactory grade for the
Ph.D. Graduate Seminar Module ;& |
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Pass the
Ph.D. Qualifying Examination ;& |
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Pass the
Ph.D. thesis and the Oral Examination. |
M.Eng. candidates may apply to upgrade from
the M.Eng. to the Ph.D. programme upon completion of specified requirements. They have to pass the PhD qualifying examination (identical to doctoral students) to be considered for upgrading to the doctoral programme.
Research Areas for Ph.D./M.Eng.
The Division of Environmental Science and Engineering is actively conducting research in the following areas:
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Aerosol Science &
Technology
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Air Pollution
Assessment & Control
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Environmental
Chemistry & Biochemistry
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Environmental
Microbiology & Biotechnology
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Climate Change
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Energy Resources,
Conservation & Alternatives
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Hazardous & Solid
Waste
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Human &
Environmental Health
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Industrial Ecology
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Marine & Coastal
Systems
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Membrane
Separation and Technologies
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Nano-biotechnology
& Nano-materials
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Renewal Energy
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Sensor Systems in
Air, Land & Water
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Separation Science
& Technologies
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System Modelling &
Simulation
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Water Quality and
Treatment
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Wastewater
Reclamation & Reuse
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Water Resources
ESE also participates actively in synergistic collaborations with local and overseas partners from academia, industry, government and international agencies to further enhance its existing capabilities. In addition, ESE hosts the
Centre for Water Research (CWR). CWR is recognized for its contribution in the following areas:
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Water Reclamation and Health Effects;
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Water Quality Enhancement;
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Microbial Diversity and Genetics;
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Emerging Contaminants Detection and Removal;
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Membrane Technology;
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Nano- & Molecular-Biotechnology for Water Beneficiation
ESE has contributed actively to the transfer of technology to industry through conferences, seminars, short courses, workshops, and consultancy services. Achievements of faculty members in ESE include serving as editors, associated editors, and members of editorial boards for key regional and international referred journals; patents granted for their discoveries and inventions; successful commercialization and licensing of technological innovations; and launching of spin-off companies. Several faculty members have been honored with international awards in recognition of their contributions to their respective fields of expertise. A significant number of faculty members have also been invited to serve on international technical advisory boards and committees, and as reviewers for numerous international journals.
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Application Procedure
Both
online
applications and
paper applications
are available. You
are strongly advised to send in your application online. Please take note the differential for application fees
(non-refundable), for online application and paper
application, respectively:
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Online applications: |
SGD. 20.00 |
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Paper applications: |
SGD. 40.00 |
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Password (for online application only)
When submitting your application online , you will be asked to enter a
6-character Password. Your Password is important and can be used, together with your application number, to access the following online facilities related to your application:
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Request for an application form to be posted to you
*Important Note:
If you wish to be considered for more than one department, you must submit a separate application. There is no limit to the number of applications you can submit. However, each application must be accompanied by separate fee payment and supporting documents.
Unless granted approval by our University, no candidate may concurrently be a student for more than one degree or register as an NUS candidate and of another university/institute.
Checklist of Required Supporting Document
Click
here
for the checklist of supporting documents required.
Note:
Please ensure the following are completed in
your application form:
Submission of Application
Completed applications (together with the application fee payment and supporting documents) should be mailed directly to:
Application for PhD/MEng Programme
Division of Environmental Science & Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
National University of Singapore
Block EA #03-12, 9 Engineering Drive 1
Singapore 117576
Correspondences from the University
Corresponding with
you will primarily be through e-mail for the online status enquiry during application process
and for conveying messages such as request of for outstanding documents, interview notification etc.
Hence, it is very important that you provide a valid and correct e-mail address and maintain your e-mail account regularly. The University will not be
able to take the responsibility for undeliverable e-mails and their consequences.
Application Closing Dates and Outcome
If you have submitted the completed application (with all the required documents) before the respective application closing date, your application will be processed and you will be informed officially of the outcome of your application in writing latest as follows:
Intake |
Closing Date |
Application Outcome |
Semester 1 (August) |
15 November |
31 May |
Semester 2 (January) |
15 May |
31 October |
Completed/Incomplete application received after the respective application deadline will be considered for the next Intake.
If successful, you will receive an admission package containing information and relevant forms together with your letter of offer.
Rejection of Application
Inaccurate or false information or omission of material information or no application fee payment will render your application invalid. The University reserves the right to reject applications that are incomplete or inaccurate. Persons admitted on the basis of inaccurate or false information may be expelled.
For more information on the
postgraduate programmes, please contact:
Associate Professor
BAI Renbi (esebairb@nus.edu.sg)
Deputy Head (Postgraduate Studies)
Tel: (65) 6516-4532
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