Hi there . Oh yes, we do have seniors who are Pharmacy majors who come from different backgrounds including Cambridge A-Levels, STPM, SAT and Singapore A-levels.

Hi there . Since you're using your forecast A-levels result for your application with the actual results being released after the application deadline...you would have to sit for SAT as stated in the application requirements. However, if you are really intending to study in NUS, you can apply for it next year and use this gap year to discover your interests, check for the courses you intend to take, work part time, apply for scholarships etc. What's most important is that you know what you want. All the best!!

I'm not exactly sure whether there are any Malaysians getting Pharmacy last year using Cambridge A levels(we do have SAM and SG A levels though) but there are a few 2 years ago. You will stand a chance if you obtain good results in your A levels. All the best

This post has been edited by Kahsing: Mar 5 2014, 09:54 AM

That is very good !! There's no need to worry too much since this section only bears some(not much) influence on the outcome decision unless you took part in International Olympiad Competitions or something....and now the application for A-levels is closed, all you have to do is to wait for their reply and hope for the best. Good Job

Haha you're welcome I'm in my first year majoring in Chemistry. Good luck for your application and hope to see you in MSL UFO9

Glad to know that you're so keen on studying in Singapore I applied to NUS using my STPM results(I was in the Biology Stream) with Science being my first choice. Well, when I was applying, I did face a dilemma between Chemistry and Pharmacy. In the end I chose chemistry because I wasn't very interested in the medical field(or drugs) and Chemistry fulfills my interests more(i'm more interested in the fundamentals ).
Non professional degrees doesn't mean there are no jobs for it. In fact, there are a wide range of occupations that require chemistry majors like academia, R&D, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, polymer industries, biomedical and many more. Furthering your studies is also an option upon getting your BSc. degree. To me, what's most important is to choose a major which you truly enjoy and not what others want you to do or what kind of jobs you will get in the future(you only live once...so enjoy the most out of it!! ). As for in Singapore, a career in Pharmacy is quite good as Singapore requires more pharmacists since its pharmaceutical industry is expanding. To be a qualified pharmacist in singapore, you would need to register with the Singapore Pharmacy Council after 12 months of pre-registration training. You can find out more info in these websites...
http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/nusbulleti...mbsc-pharm-hons
http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/nusbulleti...ience/chemistry

Wish you all the best

It should be find since you love human biology. From what my pharmacy friends told me, you need to learn a lot about human anatomy and physiology if you're entering pharmacy. Quite some chemistry is also involved in it also.

For Chemistry major, topics like proteins and DNA will be covered in one of the core modules(Fundamentals of Biochemistry). However, not much biology will be involved throughout the entire course(as biology is more towards life sciences). Majority of topics taught in Chemistry would be physical, inorganic and organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, experiments in chemistry and etc....unless for medicinal chemistry specializations where more biochemistry topics will be taught in year 3 and 4. However, you can take life sciences(biology) modules as electives, minor or even second major.

It's okay, it is perfectly normal to ask lots of questions to better prepare yourself for university .
Basically, second major means that you will be taking a certain number of modules which are not of your primary major to further broaden your knowledge beyond that of your primary major. The number of modules taken to fulfill the requirements of a second major(which will be reflected on your graduation transcript) is less than your primary major requirements but still offers a significant depth on the subject you chose as a second major. However, the workload would be rather heavy because you will be taking extra modules aside from your primary major modules every semester so proper time planning is required.
Minor programme is a smaller-scaled version of a second major where you will take even lesser modules required of the subject you chose as a minor.
The restrictions of taking a second major or minor differs depending on your primary major. For example, pharmacy majors are not allowed to take a minor in pharmaceutical sciences while chemistry majors are not allowed to minor in analytical chemistry. Some of the second major or minor programmes require direct application to the related department after enrolling into the university. You can check for more info in these websites:
http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/UG/spu...inor-progs.html
http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/UG/spu...uble-major.html

Hope that answers your doubts

It wouldn't be stressful as long as you manage your time effectively

You're welcome

Hi It's no problem at all
1) Yes, I did get 4.0 for my STPM.

2) In secondary school and form 6, I can't say that I am very very active in CCA but I did hold some positions in a few major Uniformed bodies like Voluntary Aid Detachment(treasurer) and Red Crescent Society(Asst. Sect). As for academic competitions, I didn't take part in international olympiad competitions(I'm not that good lol) but I did take part in the UNSW ICAS quiz and the Australian National Chemistry Quiz. (These wouldn't influence much on the admission outcome as they focus on results more...but might make a difference when you're submitting your resume for scholarship application)

3) If you're applying using your STPM result, then you would need your STPM result slip, MUET cert(which will be your Eng. Qualification), Form Six year end report card, SPM cert, E1119 cert, form 5 year end report card, and your CCA certs(must be national level and above, but it doesn't bear much influence unless its international olympiad....)

4) Yes, but I'm under the Singapore Scholarship, not ASEAN.

Hope that clears your doubts. Cheers.

Sorry, I made a slight mistake about the previous statement...it's SAM not SAT...

Hi . If you wish to pursue a physics degree in NUS, put science in the choice of courses(you will only choose your major once you got accepted). As for the double degree in MSE and physics,you must first be accepted into either science(physics) or material science and engineering first before applying for this double degree. You will receive a brochure regarding this double degree in the admission package sent to you via mail once your admission application to NUS is successful.

Comments from some seniors taking a double degree: sometimes it might be better if you apply for a second degree after your first 2 semester to give you time to adapt to life in university with a single degree first instead of committing directly to two different degrees. Reading a double degree can be rather hectic especially if the two degrees are of completely different disciplines and pedagogy.

It really depends on how competitive the course you've chosen is. The quota may change from year to year.

Hi there, Sorry for the late reply....
Copy of National Level High School Examination result slip(if applicable)
Copy of High School Examination transcript/ result slip
Copy of Secondary school examination results slip
University academic transcripts (if applicable)
Copy of Additional result slip (if applicable) i.e. IELTS, TOEFL, AP, SAT and SAT Subject Tests
Birth Certificate or Identification Card
Passport (if applicable)
Certificates or certification of exceptional talents and/orexceptional achievements in co -curricular activities and competitions (if applicable) i.e. International Science Olympiad medals, top national awards, national team sportsmen and exceptional rank in top university entrance examinations
Copy of Medical reports if you have or had any major illnesses or disabilities (if applicable)
Copy of Criminal records (if applicable)

Congrats to you all for getting an offer
If you're planning to appeal, you would have to go to the Online Application Status Facility to do so. I don't think the appeal period is open yet(it should be available around May) so you would have to accept the offer first.

Hi . Applying for a double major won't be difficult as long as you meet the academic requirements.

The monthly expenses(calculated based on the rates of AY2014/15) are roughly like this:
Accommodation:
Single room(SGD110 per week/approx. 440 per month), double room(SGD75 per week/approx. 300 per month). The room rates are charged on a semester basis..(SGD1980 for semester 1 and SGD1870 for semester 2)

Food:
If you're staying in hall, breakfast and dinner will be provided every weekday plus breakfast on saturday morning and dinner on sunday evening totaling to 12 meals per week. Each meal costs roughly SGD2 (which is really cheap). Assuming the meals taken for lunch as well as dinner on saturday night and breakfast on sunday morning costs around SGD3-4, your monthly expenses on food would be more or less SGD180.

If you're staying in student residences in which no meal plans are available(but you can have your meals in the food court there), and assuming each meal costs about SGD3(depending on what you're eating), your monthly expenses on food would be around 250-300 SGD.

Transport: Traveling within the campus via the internal shuttle bus is free. For traveling outside campus(bus, taxi, MRT..), around 10-20 SGD would do(I hardly used more than 5SGD per month..LOL..)

Miscellaneous:
Telephone bills(depends on you...but I think 10-20 SGD per month would do as many uses whatsapp and line for instant messaging instead of SMS)
Photocopy of lecture notes:Price is 4 cents per page for black and white...if you're the kind of person who hates digital reading materials and prefer hardcopies like me , then the expenses should be around 10SGD(depending on how much lecture notes your lecturer uploaded...)

Hope that clears your doubts

*By the way, Eric and I are in the same ethnic dance...make a guess .... lol!!