MASTER OF SCIENCE (CIVIL ENGINEERING)
The Master of Science (Civil Engineering) course, or MSc (CE), is hosted by the
Department of Civil Engineering. The program accepts both full time and part time
students. To qualify for the MSc (CE) degree with or without specialization, a
candidate must successfully complete a programme of study consisting of at least 40
Modular Credits (MCs). At least 30 MCs must be taken from 5000 and 6000 level
modules. In addition, a student must obtain a minimum CAP of 3.0 (Grade B-) for
the best modules equivalent to 40 MCs (inclusive of compulsory modules, where
required). A student may choose to graduate with the following degrees:
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MSc (Civil Engineering)
MSc (Civil Engineering) with specialization in Structural Engineering
MSc (Civil Engineering) with specialization in Geotechnical Engineering
MSc (Civil Engineering) with specialization in Offshore Engineering (for
intakes prior to Semester 1 AY 2011/2012 only)
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MSc (Civil Engineering) with specialization in Infrastructure Project
Management
For those who wish to graduate with a specialization, they must also meet the
requirements for that specialization stipulated below.
Specialization in Structural Engineering
Candidates who wish to obtain the MSc (CE) with specialization in Structural
Engineering must pass five (20 MCs) of the following distinct modules, each with a
grade point of at least 2.0 (Grade C):
CE5509
CE5510
CE5513
CE5514
CE5604
CE5610
CE5611
CE6006
CE6705
Advanced Structural Steel Design
Advanced Structural Concrete Design
Plastic analysis of structures
Plate and Shell Structures
Advanced Concrete Technology
Assessment and Retrofit of Concrete Structures
Precast Concrete Technology
Advanced Finite Element Analysis
Analysis and Design of Buildings against Hazards
Should a student have sufficient reasons to replace any of the above modules by
another appropriate module, approval must be sought from the Head, Department of
Civil Engineering or his nominee.
The remaining five modules (20 MCs) to satisfy the degree requirements may be
selected from level 5000 and 6000 modules offered by the Department of Civil
Engineering. For modules outside the Department of Civil Engineering, prior
approval must be sought from the Head, Department of Civil Engineering or his
nominee.
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Specialization in Geotechnical Engineering
Candidates who wish to obtain the MSc (CE) with specialization in Geotechnical
Engineering must pass five (20 MCs) of the following distinct modules, each with a
grade point of at least 2.0 (Grade C):
CE5101
CE5104
CE5105
CE5106
CE5107
CE5108
Seepage & Consolidation of Soils
Underground Space
Analytical & Numerical Methods in Foundation Engineering
Ground Improvement
Pile Foundation
Earth Retaining Structures
Should a student have sufficient reasons to replace any of the above modules by
another appropriate module, approval must be sought from the Head, Department of
Civil Engineering or his nominee.
The remaining five modules (20 MCs) to satisfy the degree requirements may be
selected from level 5000 and 6000 modules offered by the Department of Civil
Engineering. For modules outside the Department of Civil Engineering, prior
approval must be sought from the Head, Department of Civil Engineering or his
nominee.
Specialization in Offshore Engineering (for intakes prior to Semester 1 AY
2011/2012 only)
Candidates who wish to obtain the MSc (CE) with specialization in Offshore
Engineering must pass at least five (20 MCs) of the following distinct modules, each
with a grade point of at least 2.0 (Grade C):
CE5307
OT5202 / CE5703
OT5203 / CE5710
OT5204 / CE5711
OT5205 / CE5712
OT5206 / CE5713
OT5101 / CE5714
OT5207 / CE5715
OT5881 / CE5887
Wave Hydrodynamics and Physical Oceanography
Analysis and Design of Offshore Structures
Design of Floating Structures
Offshore Moorings & Risers
Offshore Pipelines
Offshore Foundations
Production and Exploration of Petroleum
Arctic Engineering
Topics in Offshore Engineering
Should a student have sufficient reasons to replace any of the above modules by
another appropriate module, approval must be sought from the Head, Department of
Civil Engineering or his nominee.
In addition, he/she must complete at least three (12 MCs) of the following modules:
CE4257
CE4258
CE5105
CE5308
Linear Finite Element Analysis
Structural Stability and Dynamics
Analytical & Numerical Methods in Foundation Engineering
Coastal Engineering and Sediment Transport
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CE5509
CE5514
CE5603
CE5701
CE5702
CE5804
CE6003
CE6006
CE6101
Advanced Structural Steel Design
Plate and Shell Structures
Engineering Economics and Project Evaluation
Engineering Fracture Mechanics
CE Reliability Analysis & Design
Global Infrastructure Project Management
Numerical Methods in Engineering Mechanics
Advanced Finite Element Analysis
Geotechnical Constitutive Modelling
The remaining two modules (8 MCs) to satisfy the degree requirements may be
selected from level 5000 and 6000 modules offered by the Department of Civil
Engineering, which also include the above mentioned modules. For modules outside
the Department of Civil Engineering, prior approval must be sought from the Head,
Department of Civil Engineering or his nominee.
Specialization in Infrastructure Project Management
For this specialization, students must pass at least five (20 MCs) of the following six
modules, each with a grade point of at least 2.0 (Grade C):
CE5603
CE5804
CE5805
CE5806
PM5103
PM5109
Engineering Economics and Project Evaluation
Global Infrastructure Project Management
Construction Equipment & Methods
Construction Project and Site Control
Contract Management
Project Management Law
Should a student have sufficient reasons to replace any of the above modules by
another appropriate module, approval must be sought from the Head, Department of
Civil Engineering or his nominee.
In addition, he/she must complete at least three (12 MCs) of the following modules:
CE5207
CE5604
CE5610
CE5611
CE5880
CE6001
PM5104
PM5105
IE5122
IE5208
IE5404
CN5191
SH5201
SH5401
Pavement Network Management Systems
Advanced Concrete Technology
Assessment and Retrofit of Concrete Structures
Precast Concrete Technology
Topics in Project Management Engineering
Operations and Management of Infrastructure Systems
Development Management
Development Finance
Statistical Quality Control
Systems Approach to Project Management
Large Scale Systems Engineering
Project engineering
Hazard Identification and Evaluation Techniques
SHE and Quality Management Systems
The remaining two modules (8 MCs) to satisfy the degree requirements may be
selected from level 5000 and 6000 modules offered by the Department of Civil
Engineering, which also include the above mentioned modules. For modules offered
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outside the Department of Civil Engineering (except those listed above), prior
approval must be sought from the Head, Department of Civil Engineering or his
nominee.
Finally, students must ensure that at least five (20 MCs) of the ten modules to be
counted for this specialization must be those offered by the Department of Civil
Engineering (i.e. with the CE prefix in the module code).
*Not all modules listed are necessarily available in any one year.
For more details about the modules offered, please refer to the web site at
http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/civil/programmes/MSc_ce.html
Date: 01 Aug 2009
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