Admission Requirements (Quick Check)
In addition to NTU’s general admission criteria, applicants are expected to fulfil these minimum subject requirements.
H2 Level pass / Higher Level pass or equivalent in:
- Mathematics
- One Science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Computing)
If you meet the above, you are likely eligible to apply.
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Singapore Cambridge GCE A-Level
Requirements
- H2 Level pass in Mathematics
- H2 Level pass in Physics / Chemistry / Biology / Computing
Possible Course Exemptions
- CV1014 Introduction to Computational Thinking
(Relevant Subject: Computing / Computer Science / Computing Studies) - MH1810 Mathematics I
(Relevant Subject: Mathematics) - PH1011 Physics
(Relevant Subject: Physics)
* Grade ‘A’ for a H2 subject relevant to the course to be exempted.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Requirements
- Mathematics at Higher Level
- Physics / Chemistry / Biology / Computer Science at Higher Level
Possible Course Exemptions
- CV1014 Introduction to Computational Thinking
(Relevant Subject: Computing / Computer Science / Computing Studies) - MH1810 Mathematics I
(Relevant Subject: Mathematics) - PH1011 Physics
(Relevant Subject: Physics)
* Grade ‘7’ for a HL subject relevant to the course to be exempted.
NUS High School Diploma
Requirements
- Major CAP of 2.0 in Mathematics
- Major CAP of 2.0 in Physics / Chemistry / Biology
Possible Course Exemptions
- CV1014 Introduction to Computational Thinking
(Relevant Subject: Computing / Computer Science / Computing Studies) - MH1810 Mathematics I
(Relevant Subject: Mathematics) - PH1011 Physics
(Relevant Subject: Physics)
* Major Cap of 4.7 for a subject relevant to the course to be exempted.
International and Other Qualifications
Requirements
- Mathematics at Senior High School Level
- Physics / Chemistry / Biology at Senior High School Level
- Physics at Junior High School Level (Only applicable to applicants who have not read Physics at Senior High School Level)
Possible Course Exemptions
- CV1014 Introduction to Computational Thinking
(ISO Competition: International Olympiad in Informatics Competitions (IOI) / International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) ) - MH1810 Mathematics I
(ISO Competition: International Mathematical Olympiad Competition (IMO) ) - PH1011 Physics
(ISO Competition: International Physics Olympiad Competition (IPhO) )
* Exemption / Credit Transfer For International Science Olympiad (ISO) Medalist (Gold, Silver or Bronze Medals only)
Polytechnic Diploma
Requirements
- Relevant diplomas from one of the local polytechnics may apply for admission
Possible Course Exemptions
Polytechnic Diploma Course Exemptions
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Course Exemptions Guide
Who Qualifies?
- Strong A-Level / IB results
- Relevant Polytechnic diploma
What Can Be Exempted?
- Selected Year 1 courses
- Typically up to 2–3 courses
How It Works
- Submit Course Exemption Application
- School reviews the request
- Receive outcome via email
Application Form
Environmental Engineering Course Exemption Application Form
To be submitted by the first day of the teaching week
Open Form
To be submitted by the first day of the teaching week
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- Exempted courses earn credits but do not contribute to GPA computation.
- Exemptions may allow students to take advanced courses earlier and potentially accelerate their studies.
- Students should ensure they have strong foundational knowledge before accepting exemptions to avoid learning gaps in higher-level courses.