This page provides information on module registration for bridging modules in the Engineering undergraduate curriculum:
- Mathematics bridging module: MA1301
- Physics bridging module: PC1201
- English bridging courses: ES1000 & ES1103
Mathematics bridging module: MA1301
Students who do not meet the following criteria will need to read the Mathematics bridging module, before you can start reading the required Mathematics modules.
- Passed A-level H2 Mathematics or IB HL Mathematics or NUSHS Major in Mathematics
- Sat for and passed the MA1301 Proficiency Test
- Polytechnic diploma holders with recognised Diploma+ certificates in Mathematics
How to register for the module
Reading the module as an iBLOC (for returning full-time National Service men)
For students who have a place reserved for you in NUS, you may clear this requirement by reading MA1301X in the months before you matriculate in NUS. This is catered to students who wish to have a head start in university education and more time to transit to academic life.
More information about the registration schedule and fees are available on the iBLOC website.
Reading the module in your first semester
LECTURE will be pre-allocated to you by the Department of Mathematics, for pre-identified students who do not meet the above criteria.
TUTORIALS will be available for selection in ModReg during the Select Tutorials & Labs rounds. You will need to select and rank from the available timeslots, and it will be allocated to you based on the priority scoring.
Reading the module in your second semester
LECTURE and TUTORIALS will be available for selection in ModReg. You will need to select and rank from the available timeslots during the Select Modules and Select Tutorials & Labs rounds, and it will be allocated to you based on the priority scoring.
Reading the module beyond your first year
Please register for the module in ModReg during the Select Modules rounds (from Round 0 onwards).
Physics bridging module: PC1201
Students who do not possess A-level H2 Physics or its equivalent may be asked to read a Physics bridging module. Please note that the Physics bridging requirements may differ by Department. Please refer to your respective department websites for more information.
Re-coding of Physics bridging module
With effect from AY2021/22 Semester 1, PC1221 and PC1222 will be replaced by PC1201 as the Physics bridging requirement.
How to register for the module
Reading the module in your first year
LECTURE will be pre-allocated to you by the Department of Physics, for pre-identified students.
TUTORIALS will be available for selection in ModReg during the Select Tutorials & Labs rounds. You will need to select and rank from the available timeslots, and it will be allocated to you based on the priority scoring.
Reading the module beyond your first year
Please register for the module in ModReg during the Select Modules rounds (from Round 1 onwards).
English bridging courses: ES1000 & ES1103
Students are exempted from the Qualifying English Test (QET) if you possess the necessary English language qualifications. You may check if you are exempted HERE.
Based on your QET results, you will be required to read the English modules hosted by the Centre for English Language Communication:
- QET Band 2: ES1103 English for Academic Purposes
- QET Band 1: ES1000 Foundation Academic English followed by ES1103
- (If you obtain QET Band 3, you will be exempted)
If you have not sat for the QET, please keep a lookout for the upcoming test schedule HERE.
It is important that you try to clear these modules in your earlier semesters, as it will affect your study plan for ES2531 Critical Thinking & Writing or other writing modules read in lieu of ES2531 (Refer to ES2531 module page on this wiki for more information).
How to register for the module
SECTIONAL TEACHING sessions will be available for selection in ModReg during the Select Modules rounds (from Round 0 onwards). You will need to select and rank from the available timeslots, and it will be allocated to you based on the priority scoring.