As Singapore’s national institute for teacher education, NIE has for decades prepared educators capable of engaging with scientific and technological change through research-informed practice.
The Physics and Energy Studies major covers the breadth of traditional and modern physics, alongside advanced energy studies topics such as nuclear physics and fission energy, as well as plasma physics and fusion energy.
Teaching modes including lectures, physics demonstrations, small-group tutorials, guided laboratory sessions, and research projects equip you with critical thinking, computational thinking, analytical reasoning, and communication skills.
NIE is ranked #3 in Asia and #8 globally for Education in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
NIE’s programme comprises courses on specialised subject knowledge in at least one academic discipline, education and pedagogy courses for effective teaching.
Student teachers can gain international perspectives on education, through our International Practicum, Semester Exchange and Service and Leadership Training programmes.
Altruistic virtues are also infused in our curriculum. For example, our student teachers can reach out and render service to the community through our Group Endeavours in Service Learning (GESL) projects.
Prospective applicants are required to fulfil both NTU/NIE and MOE requirements. For the MOE requirements, please refer to the link below for more information. For the academic discipline requirements, please see the details outlined below.
At least a Grade C at GCE 'A' Level in
Physics AND a pass at GCE 'AO' Level in Mathematics
Or
At least a Grade C at H2 level in Physics AND
a pass in H1 level in Mathematics
Or
At least a Grade 5 pass at Higher Level in
Physics (IB Diploma) and a pass at Standard Level in Mathematics (IB Diploma)
Or
At least a major CAP of 3.0 for NUS High
School Diploma in Physics AND an overall CAP of 2.0 for NUS High School Diploma
in Mathematics
Or
A good polytechnic diploma in approved
Physics-related disciplines
Important Note
Meeting the minimum requirement for a specific academic subject does not guarantee the allocation of the academic subject.
Allocation of academic subject is dependent on ranking based on student teachers’ qualifications and results (at the discretion of the departments) as well as the availability of vacancies.
Graduands will receive a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Physics & Energy Studies and Education conferred by Nanyang Technological University (NTU).
It is a sponsored undergraduate programme by the Ministry of Education.
NIE's double major degree programme gives recognition to the rigour and depth of content knowledge that NIE undergraduates go through.
In addition to a double major programme, undergraduates will also complete a minor in one of these areas, depending on their teaching track:
Primary Teaching Track:
* Primary Level Subjects must comprise subject knowledge courses from two primary level subjects. For example, a student teacher with 2 teaching subjects (e.g., English and Mathematics) would need to have courses in both English and Mathematics included in the Minor for Primary Level Subjects (NIE).
Secondary Teaching Track:
Please note that these minors are exclusive to NIE student teachers only.
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