


Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Singapore
Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is placed 12th globally, and 1st among the world’s best young universities for five consecutive years (QS university rankings).
Home to 33,000 students, NTU offers engineering, science, business, humanities, arts, social sciences, and education, and has a joint medical school with Imperial College London.
Ranked the top university in the world for citations in artificial intelligence (Nikkei and Elsevier 2017) for the period 2012-2016, NTU is embracing digital technologies for better learning and living as part of its Smart Campus vision. It has partnerships with the world’s leading technology companies such as Alibaba, Rolls-Royce, BMW, Volvo, Delta Electronics, and Singtel in many areas of societal importance and impact that include artificial intelligence, data science, robotics, smart transportation, computing, personalised medicine, healthcare and clean energy.
Website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/
VSE Season 2, 2024-25: Courses offered by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Important - Read Before Applying
Before applying, please make sure you understand the following enrolment restrictions set by the course offering university:
Each student can apply and enroll in ONE academic course offered by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore at VSE Season 2, 2024-25 only.
Applicants to courses offered by NTU at VSE Season 2, 2024-25 are required to complete an additional NTU registration form immediately after submitting the VSE application. The deadline for submitting the NTU registration form is the same as the VSE application deadline.
The application procedures of the NTU registration form are as follows:
1. Visit the NTU registration form.
2. Click on the link under ‘For New Applicants’ to create an application number, and select to Apply as ‘Undergraduate Student’.
3. Complete the ‘Online Application for Admission’. Please take note of the following:
Home University Section
• ‘Student Category’: Please select ‘Virtual Exchange’
• ‘Home University’: Please select your home university name.
Mode of Study Section
• ‘Mode, area and duration of study’: Please select ‘Course work’
• ‘Acad Year’ and ‘Semester’: Please select ‘2024/2025’ and ‘2 (Jan-May)’.
• Enter the course code of the virtual course that you have selected. Note that you are only able to enrol in one NTU virtual course.
Application Deadline
Students must submit an application to the VSE Central Office before:
Nov 15, 2024 12:00 noon Hong Kong Time (UTC+8)
Academic Requirements
Before applying, please make sure you have fulfilled the course offering university's academic requirements listed below:
- CGPA 3.5 or above (out of 5.0)
- Enrolment is restricted to undergraduate students only.
For more details, please contact the VSE coordinator at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
English Language Proficiency Requirements
Before applying, please make sure you have fulfilled the course offering university's English language proficiency requirements listed below:
Proof of English language proficiency is not required for students who are native speakers of English, or where English is the core language of instruction in the home institution.
Below are the guidelines for the level of English proficiency best suited to studying at NTU:
- General Paper of the Singapore Cambridge GCE 'A' Level Examination (sat in 2007 onwards): A, B, C, D, E
- General Paper of the Singapore Cambridge GCE 'A' Level Examination (sat in 2006 or earlier): A1, A2, B3, B4, C5, C6
- IELTS: a minimum of 6 for the Writing sub-test
- TOEFL: a minimum of 570 (paper) or 90 (internet) or 237 (computer)
- SAT1: a minimum of 600 for the Verbal section; or 7 for the Essay section
- IB: a minimum of 4 for Higher Level English or 4 for Standard Level English
- MUET: Band 6 and a minimum of 50 for writing
- GEPT: High intermediate Stage 2 consisting of writing and speaking modules (applies to students from Taiwan universities only)
For more details, please contact the VSE coordinator at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Course Information
Course information posted on this page are provided by the course offering university and may be changed or updated anytime without prior notice.
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Number of Credits | 2 | ||
Offering Department | School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CHEM) | ||
Course Teacher | Prof. Roderick Bates | ||
Language of Instruction | English | ||
First Day of Class | Jan 17, 2025 | ||
Last Day of Class | Apr 11, 2025 | ||
Course Component | Lecture | ||
Mode of Teaching | Synchronous | ||
Meeting Time | Fri 2000-2050 | ||
Time Zone | UTC+08 | ||
Course Description | Introduction to how basic science can be applied to the solution of criminal cases. You will learn the basic chemistry, physics and biology behind forensic science, and how forensic science fits into the legal system alongside other forms of police work. You will appreciate not only what forensic science can do, but also what lies beyond its scope. | ||
Course Outline | |||
Course Prerequisites/Restrictions | N/A | ||
Points to Note for Students | Course is synchronous. Please be aware of the time difference between countries. | ||
Fees to be Borne by Students | N/A |
Number of Credits | 1 | ||
Offering Department | College of Humanities, Art and Social Sciences/ School of Humanities | ||
Course Teacher | Jacob Mok | ||
Language of Instruction | English | ||
First Day of Class | Jan 13, 2025 | ||
Last Day of Class | Apr 18, 2025 | ||
Course Component | Lecture | ||
Mode of Teaching | Asynchronous | ||
Meeting Time | N/A | ||
Time Zone | UTC+08 | ||
Course Description | HY0001 will introduce students to three major ethical theories' utilitarianism, Kant's deontology, and virtue ethics. Then, four weeks will be devoted to teaching the ethical principles underlying academic integrity, research ethics, and intellectual property. Finally, students will discuss issues related to the ethics of environmental sustainability and conservation. All the while, students will be challenged apply the ethical theories learned to concrete moral problems, including world poverty, corporate accountability and whistleblowing, and workplace discrimination. | ||
Course Outline | |||
Course Prerequisites/Restrictions | N/A | ||
Points to Note for Students | N/A | ||
Fees to be Borne by Students | N/A |
Before Making an Application
Make sure you have thoroughly read the information on this page and the Academics page before making an application. If you have a question, email us at [email protected] or contact the VSE Coordinators at your home university or course offering university.