Bachelor of Science in Environmental Earth Systems Science and Public Policy and Global Affairs
Program Overview
Undergraduate Programmes
The university offers various undergraduate programmes with different aspects of sustainability incorporated in their curriculum. These programmes aim to develop students with critical skills to collaborate across disciplines and address sustainability challenges.
Interdisciplinary Core Curriculum (ICC) Courses
The ICC courses are designed to provide students with a broad-based education and include:
- Sustainability: Society, Economy and Environment
- Science and Technology for Humanity
- Healthy Living and Wellbeing
- Ethics and Civics in a Multicultural World
Sustainability-Related Undergraduate Degrees
The university offers several sustainability-related undergraduate degrees, including:
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Earth Systems Science and Public Policy and Global Affairs
- Bachelor of Engineering Degrees with a focus on sustainability
- Bachelor of Science Degrees with a focus on sustainability
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Earth Systems Science and Public Policy and Global Affairs
This multidisciplinary course develops a strong background in quantitative environmental earth systems science and communication, public affairs, and international relations. The programme accepts 'A' Level, IB, NUSHS Diploma, Polytechnic Diploma, and other equivalent international qualifications on a selective basis.
Admission Requirements
- A-Level Students: H1 Level Pass in Mathematics and H2 Level Pass in Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Economics/Computing
- IB Diploma Students: Mathematics at Standard Level and Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Economics/Computer Science at Higher Level
- International and Other Qualifications: Mathematics at O Level/Junior High School and equivalent, and Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Economics at Senior High School
- NUS High School Diploma: Major CAP of 2.0 in Mathematics and Major CAP of 2.0 in Physics/Chemistry/Biology
- Polytechnic Diploma: Eligible polytechnic diplomas are considered for the programme
Programme Structure
- Major Requirement: 66 AUs
- Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core (ICC): 52 AUs
- Broadening & Deepening Electives (BDE): 17 AUs
- Total: 148 AUs
Special Programmes
The university offers special programmes, including:
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Earth Systems Science
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Earth Systems Science with Second Major in Data Analytics
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Earth Systems Science with Second Major in Sustainability
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Earth Systems Science with Second Major in Entrepreneurship
Schools
The programme is offered by:
- The Asian School of the Environment (ASE)
Second Majors and Minors
The university offers several second majors and minors, including:
- Second Major in Sustainability
- Second Major in Food Science and Technology
- Second Major in Society and Urban Systems
- Minor in Environmental Sustainability
- Minor in Sustainable Urban Planning
- Minor in Environmental Management
- Minor in Environmental Humanities
- Minor in Science, Technology and Society
- Minor in Science of Learning
- Minor in Chemistry and Biological Chemistry
Bachelor of Business Degrees
The university offers several Bachelor of Business degrees with a focus on sustainability, including:
- Accountancy for Future Leaders - Bachelor of Accountancy (Sustainability Management and Analytics)
- Bachelor of Business with Second Major in Sustainability
- Bachelor of Accountancy with Second Major in Sustainability
Bachelor of Arts Degrees
The university offers several Bachelor of Arts degrees with a focus on education, including:
- Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Art and Education
