Program Overview

Overview of Graduate Certificate in Structural Engineering (GC SE)

The Graduate Certificate in Structural Engineering (GC SE) is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to create sustainable, resilient, and liveable future cities and communities. This program offers a unique and holistic training experience, covering topics in state-of-the-art developments in structural materials, advanced design and analyses of engineering structures, modern construction technologies, as well as retrofitting and assessment solutions to optimize the life-cycle cost of structures.

Admission and Fee

Eligibility

Applications are open to individuals with a Bachelor’s degree with relevant professional experience.

Period of Candidature

The maximum period of candidature is 2 years.

Course Fee

The course fee is SGD 1,450 (before GST) per unit of course.

Refund Policy

• For 100% refund for course registration cancellation: Cancellation must be made in writing 14 working days before the first day of lecture.
• Cancellation request is subject to approval by the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering.
• Fees paid are non-refundable after the above-mentioned period.

Application

Application for the January 2026 intake will open on 6 Oct 2025.

Deadline

The application deadline for the January 2026 intake is 3 Nov 2025.

Award Certificate

Award of Graduate Certificate

Upon completion of 12 Units with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.50 out of 5.00.

Alternative Pathway – Admission to Master of Science Programme

• Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate programme, graduates with an overall GPA ≥ 3.00 may apply for a relevant MSc programme, subject to approval by the host department.
• Submission of MSc programme application is required.
• Successfully completed courses with a grade point ≥ 3.00 may be transferred, up to a maximum of 12 Units.
• Units transfer within 5 years from the award of Graduate Certificate.

Courses

Course Requirements: Complete at least 12 units of courses

List of Courses

• CE5010A - Finite Element Concepts & Applications
• CE5010B - Finite Element Analysis for Civil Engineering
• CE5509A - Advanced Structural Steel Design
• CE5509B - Design of Composite Steel and Concrete Structures
• CE5510A - Advanced Structural Concrete Design
• CE5510B - Rational Design of Structural Concrete Systems
• CE5516A - Structural Stability Concepts & Applications
• CE5516B - Structural Dynamics Concepts & Applications
• CE5610A - Special Types of Concrete and Cementitious Material
• CE5610B - Concrete Repair and Retrofitting of Structural Concrete
• CE5611A - Advanced Prestressed Concrete Design
• CE5611B - Precast Structural Concrete Design
• CE6077A - Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering

Schedule of Courses

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering reserves the right to make changes to the schedule. In case of changes, all registered students will be informed accordingly, ahead of time.

Important Notes

• The Timetable is subject to change. Please revisit the respective link or refer to the latest class schedule on NUSMods closer to the start of the Semester.
• Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering reserves the right to make updated changes when necessary - registered students will be informed.