Physics and Life Sciences Programme
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Application closing date: 7 Aug 2009 
ADMISSION TO THE PHYSICS AND LIFE SCIENCES PROGRAMME
The National University of Singapore invites applications from outstanding first year undergraduate students enrolled as Physics major for the Physics and Life Sciences Programme. This integrated Physics and Life Sciences programme is specially designed for students who have gained entry to read the Physics Major and who have keen interest to pursue graduate research in the Life Sciences associated areas such as in Computational Biophysics, Molecular and Structural Biophysics, Physics of Bio-Functional Materials, Medical Physics, Bio and Diagnostics imaging, etc. By following this programme and taking two extra Life Sciences modules (LSMXXXX), students can complete a double major in Physics and Life Sciences. Students participating in the Physics and Life Sciences programme will gain an appreciation of the links between Life Sciences and several emerging technologies such as nano-biotechnology, biomedical revolutions, to name a few. They will benefit with basic grounding in specialized topics of Life Sciences to undertake research work or to take lead in the industries.
NUS PHYSICS AND LIFE SCIENCES - A*STAR PRE-GRADUATE AWARD
Students in this programme may apply for the A*STAR Pre-Graduate Award at the end of Year 1. The Pre-Graduate Award (PGA) will commence in Year 2 of the programme for a period of three years. Successful applicants will have their tuition fees waived for the duration of receipt of this award, in addition to a monthly allowance. Terms and conditions apply.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants who meet the following requirements are welcome to apply to the Physics and Life Sciecnes Programme:
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Must enrol in Faculty of Science, reading the Physics major * Conditions apply |
INTERVIEWS
Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo interviews to be held in NUS.
HOW TO APPLY
Click here for application form for the Physics and Life Sciences Programme.
Completed forms should be forwarded to Ms Sng Wee Lee c/o Department of Physics (see address below).
ENQUIRIES
For enquires, please contact Ms Sng Wee Lee of the Department of Physics at physngwl@nus.edu.sg or Tel: (65) 6516 2619.
Physics and Life Sciences Programme
c/o Department of Physics
National University of Singapore
2 Science Drive 3
Singapore 117542
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE & CURRICULUM RATIONALE
Physics, the most fundamental of all sciences, is the basis of our scientific knowledge of the physical world. The applications of physics are among the main driving forces of new cutting edge technologies and innovation. Life Sciences are an exciting field where ongoing technological revolution promises to change human life. Rapid and almost daily advances in Life Science discoveries and developments have opened up new frontiers and are spawning new and exciting bio-industries.
This integrated Physics and Life Sciences programme is specially designed for students who have gained entry to read the Physics Major and who have keen interest to pursue graduate research in the Life Sciences associated areas such as in Computational Biophysics, Molecular and Structural Biophysics, Physics of Bio-Functional Materials, Medical Physics, Bio and Diagnostics imaging, etc.
Students participating in the Physics and Life Sciences programme will gain an appreciation of the links between Life Sciences and several emerging technologies such as nano-biotechnology, biomedical revolutions, to name a few. They will benefit from basic grounding in specialised topics of Life Sciences and be able to undertake research work or to take lead in the industries.
Summary of Course Requirements for cohorts matriculated in AY2007/08 and later, under the A*STAR pre-graduate scholarship for Physics and Life Sciences Programme:
REQUIREMENTS FOR B.Sc.(HONs.) WITH MAJOR IN PHYSICS AND MINOR IN LIFE SCIENCES |
MCs |
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| UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS | 20 |
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| 2 x General Education Modules (GEMs) 1 x Singapore Studies Module ( SS) |
8 4 |
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2 Breadth modules, Choose any two from the following |
8 |
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| FACULTY REQUIREMENTS | 16 |
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LSM1101† Biochemistry of Biomolecules |
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| English Skills * | - |
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| PHYSICS MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | 96 |
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| Level-1000 Modules (24MCs) | ||
PC1141 Physics I |
4 4 4 4 4 4 |
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| Level-2000 Modules (20MCs) | ||
PC2130 Quantum Mechanics I |
4 4 4 4 4 |
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| Level-3000 Modules (20MCs) | ||
PC3130 Quantum Mechanics II |
4 4 4 4 4 |
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| Level-4000 Modules (32MCs) | ||
PC4199 Honours Project in Physics |
12 |
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| UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVE MODULES | ||
PC2267† Biophysics I |
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Total |
162 |
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† Modules required for the students qualified for this programme. Students without GCE ‘A’ Level or H2 Biology will have to take LSM1301 as a bridging module in Year 1 Semester 1.
* Students who do not meet exemption criteria based on their qualifying English test results are not awarded MCs upon completion of module(s) and grades obtained do not contribute to computation of CAP.
Successful candidates are eligible for A*STAR scholarships which would include (i) tuition fees, (ii) annual book allowance of $600 and (iii) a monthly stipend of $460, $560, $760 for up to 12 months during Year Two, Year Three and Year Four respectively. The continuation of their scholarship is subject to annual review of their academic results..
Suggested Study Plan for Students with A-Level/H2 Biology
| Semester I (24MCs) | ||
PC1141 |
Physics I |
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| Semester 2 (20MCs) | ||
PC1143 |
Physics III |
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| Semester 3 (20MCs) | ||
PC2130 |
Quantum Mechanics I |
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| Semester 4 (22MCs) | ||
PC2131 |
Electricity and Magnetism I |
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| Semester 5 (20MCs) | ||
PC3233 |
Atomic and Molecular Physics I |
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| Semester 6 (20MCs) | ||
PC3130 |
Quantum Mechanics II |
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| Semester 7 (24MCs) | ||
PC4199 |
Honours Project in Physics (12 MC) |
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| Semester 8 (16MCs) | ||
PC4199 |
Honours Project in Physics (cont. from Semester 7) |
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| * Subject to the semester when the elective module is offered. @ Continuation of Honours Project from Semester 7. # BN3401 or BN5207 can be replaced by BN4402 |
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| Total MCs = 162 | ||
Suggested Study Plan for Students without A-Level/H2 Biology
| Semester I (24MCs) | ||
PC1141 |
Physics I |
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| Semester 2 (24MCs) | ||
PC1143 |
Physics III |
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| Semester 3 (20MCs) | ||
PC2130 |
Quantum Mechanics I |
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| Semester 4 (22MCs) | ||
PC2131 |
Electricity and Magnetism I |
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| Semester 5 (20MCs) | ||
PC3233 |
Atomic and Molecular Physics I |
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| Semester 6 (20MCs) | ||
PC3130 |
Quantum Mechanics II |
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| Semester 7 (24MCs) | ||
PC4199 |
Honours Project in Physics (12 MC) |
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| Semester 8 (16MCs) | ||
PC4199 |
Honours Project in Physics (cont. from Semester 7) |
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| * Subject to the semester when the elective module is offered. @ Continuation of Honours Project from Semester 7. # BN3401 or BN5207 can be replaced by BN4402 |
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| Total MCs = 166 | ||
