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Co-Operative Education
The SPMS Co-Operative Education Programme is a SkillsFuture Work-Study Degree programme that places students in leading companies during their undergraduate studies. Participating students undergo a sequence of credit-earning structured work experiences, learning how to put their academic knowledge to use at the workplace.
Benefits
Practical Training — The job training programmes are designed jointly by the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS) and the participating companies to supplement academic knowledge with practical examples.
Mentoring by Professors — Each participant receives personal mentorship and guidance from an SPMS professor.
In-depth Exposure — Extended training experiences in the same company exposes students to different functions in the organisation.
Career Opportunities — The skills and insight acquired by participating students give them an advantage for future hires!
Participating Companies
Genome Institute of Singapore •
GIC •
Ikeda Group
International Flavors and Fragrances, Asia Pacific •
Lubrizol Southeast Asia •
Pensees Systems Singapore
PricewaterhouseCoopers •
PSA International •
Shimadzu Asia Pacific
Singapore Prison Service •
Sumitomo Chemical Asia •
Sumitomo Seika Singapore •
Symrise Asia
... and more!
How to Apply
Applicants must apply to an SPMS degree programme before applying to the SPMS-CEP. The application period is during Semester 2 of the first year of study.
The following materials are needed for the application (please note that these materials will be forwarded to the participating companies):
- Cover Letter and Resume (as a single file, in PDF format)
- A brief explanation of interest in the programme
To be admitted to the programme, students must also successfully secure an internship placement with a participating company. The School will facilitate this placement.
For all enquiries, please email [email protected].
Programme Curriculum
For students admitted in AY2021/2022
Chemistry and Biological Chemistry
| Core | 63 AU |
| Major PE (Co-Op) | 5 AU |
| Major PE (Non Co-Op) | 17 AU |
| Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core: Common Core | 17 AU |
| Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core: Foundational Core | 10 AU |
| Broadening and Deepening Electives (Co-Op) | 15 AU |
| Broadening and Deepening Electives (Non Co-Op) | 12 AU |
| Total | 139 AU |
Mathematical Sciences
For students majoring in Mathematical Sciences, the SPMS-CEP is considered a distinct programme track. Any students who later decide to opt out of the SPMS-CEP must convert to a standard track, and comply with the respective AU requirements.
| [PMAS, AMAS] | [STAT] | [BA] | |
| Core | 52 AU | 53 AU | 50 AU |
| Major PE (Co-Op) | 5 AU | 5 AU | 5 AU |
| Major PE (Non Co-Op) | 19 AU | 18 AU | 21 AU |
| Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core: Common Core | 17 AU | 17 AU | 17 AU |
| Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core: Foundational Core | 10 AU | 10 AU | 10 AU |
| Broadening and Deepening Electives (Co-Op) | 15 AU | 15 AU | 15 AU |
| Broadening and Deepening Electives (Non Co-Op) | 11 AU | 11 AU | 11 AU |
| Total | 129 AU | 129 AU | 129 AU |
Physics and Applied Physics
| Core | 61 AU |
| Major PE (Co-Op) | 5 AU |
| Major PE (Non Co-Op) | 8 AU |
| Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core: Common Core | 17 AU |
| Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core: Foundational Core | 10 AU |
| Broadening and Deepening Electives (Co-Op) | 15 AU |
| Broadening and Deepening Electives (Non Co-Op) | 15 AU |
| Total | 131 AU |
For students admitted in AY2019/2020 and AY2020/2021
Chemistry and Biological Chemistry
| Core | 60 AU |
| Major PE (Co-Op) | 10 AU |
| Major PE (Non Co-Op) | 18 AU |
| GER Core | 18 AU |
| GER PE | 9 AU |
| UE (Co-Op) | 15 AU |
| UE (Non Co-Op) | 3 AU |
| Total | 133 AU |
Mathematical Sciences
For students majoring in Mathematical Sciences, the SPMS-CEP is considered a distinct programme track. Any students who later decide to opt out of the SPMS-CEP must convert to a standard track, and comply with the respective AU requirements.
| Core | 56 AU |
| Major PE (Co-Op) | 8 AU |
| Major PE (Non Co-Op) | 22 AU |
| GER Core | 18 AU |
| GER PE | 9 AU |
| UE (Co-Op) | 17 AU |
| UE (Non Co-Op) | 4 AU |
| Total | 134 AU |
Physics and Applied Physics
| Core | 63 AU |
| Major PE (Co-Op) | 10 AU |
| Major PE (Non Co-Op) | 20 AU |
| GER Core | 18 AU |
| GER PE | 9 AU |
| UE (Co-Op) | 15 AU |
| UE (Non Co-Op) | 0 AU |
| Total | 134 AU |
Students in the SPMS-CEP are required to complete three Professional Attachments/Internships during the following periods:
- Year 1 Special Semesters I & II (10 weeks)
- Year 2 Special Semesters I & II (10 weeks)
- Year 3 Semester 2 + Special Semesters I & II (30 weeks)
OR Year 3 Special Semesters I & II + Year 4 Semester 1 (30 weeks).
The course codes and titles, for students in the different major programmes, are shown below:
Chemistry and Biological Chemistry
| CM2900 - Professional Attachment I (Co-op) | 10 Weeks | 5 AU (UE/ ICC*) | Pass/Fail |
| CM3900 - Professional Attachment II (Co-op) | 10 Weeks | 5 AU (UE/ MPE*) | Pass/Fail |
| CM4900 - Professional Internship I (Co-op) | 30 Weeks | 15 AU (10 MPE + 5 UE^ / BDE*) | Letter-Graded |
^ for students admitted in AY2019/2020, CM4900 which is worth of 15 AU will be registered as MPE in the system (Degree Audit). However, only 10 AU will be counted towards MPE, and the rest of 5 AU will be regarded as UE, as already reflected in the programme curriculum AU requirement above. Students are advised to plan accordingly.
* for students admitted in AY2021/2022 and later
Mathematical Sciences
| MH2900 - Professional Attachment I (Co-op) | 10 Weeks | 5 AU (UE/ ICC*) | Pass/Fail |
| MH3900 - Professional Attachment II (Co-op) | 10 Weeks | 5 AU (UE/ MPE*) | Pass/Fail |
| MH4908 - Professional Internship I (Co-op) (with FYP) | 30 Weeks | 15 AU (8 MPE + 7 UE^/ BDE*) | Letter-Graded |
| MH4909 - Professional Internship II (Co-op) (w/o FYP) | 30 Weeks | 15 AU (8 MPE + 7 UE^/ BDE*) | Pass/Fail |
^ for students admitted in AY2019/2020, MH4908/MH4909 which is worth of 15 AU will be registered as MPE in the system (Degree Audit). However, only 8 AU will be counted towards MPE, and the rest of 7 AU will be regarded as UE, as already reflected in the programme curriculum AU requirement above. Students are advised to plan accordingly.
* for students admitted in AY2021/2022 and later
Physics and Applied Physics
| PH2900 - Professional Attachment I (Co-op) | 10 Weeks | 5 AU (UE/ ICC*) | Pass/Fail |
| PH3900 - Professional Attachment I (Co-op) | 10 Weeks | 5 AU (UE/ MPE*) | Pass/Fail |
| PH4900 - Professional Internship I (Co-op) (with FYP) | 30 Weeks | 15 AU (10 MPE + 5 UE^/ BDE*) | Letter-Graded |
| PH4901 - Professional Internship I (Co-op) (w/o FYP) | 30 Weeks | 15 AU (10 MPE + 5 UE^/ BDE*) | Pass/Fail |
^ for students admitted in AY2019/2020, PH4900/PH4901 which is worth of 15 AU will be registered as MPE in the system (Degree Audit). However, only 10 AU will be counted towards MPE, and the rest of 5 AU will be regarded as UE, as already reflected in the programme curriculum AU requirement above. Students are advised to plan accordingly.
* for students admitted in AY2021/2022 and later