Last Updated: 23 Feb 2026

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) (Materials Engineering) With A Second Major in Sustainability

The Materials Engineering Programme with a 2nd Major in Sustainability integrates materials engineering with relevant courses to provide understanding on how the environment, economy and society interact, and applying this to develop engineering solutions and technological innovations.

National University of Singapore
School of Materials Science and Engineering
Course type: Full-time
Course duration: 4 years
Students with outstanding results may be eligible for exemptions of up to 3 selected first year courses. Course exemption for top local polytechnic students are on a case-by-case basis.

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Course details

Field of study
  • Engineering
  • Sciences
Track/Specialisation

This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:

  • Clean Energy
  • Industrial Materials Engineering
  • Innovation and Intellectual Property
  • Materials and Artificial Intelligence
  • Materials and Sustainability
  • Medical Materials
  • Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
The specialisation will be reflected on the academic transcript. Student must complete minimum 15 AU courses from a particular specialisation area. Find out more.
Certification offered
Bachelor of Engineering (Materials Engineering) with a Second Major in Sustainability
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Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the following entry requirements for the course application:

QualificationRequirement
A-Level
  • https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/admission-guide/singapore-cambridge-gce-a-level

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Polytechnic Diploma
  • https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/admission-guide/diploma-awarded-by-a-polytechnic-or-equivalent-institution-in-singapore

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International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/admission-guide/international-baccalaureate-diploma
NUS High School Diploma
  • https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/admission-guide/nus-high-school-diploma
International and other qualifications
  • https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/admission-guide/international-qualifications

Internship

Internship duration10 or 20 weeks
Internship timeframeYear 3 Semester 1 or 3

Internship is compulsory.

Overseas exposure programme

Non-compulsory.

Career prospects

You Can Explore the Following Career Options Upon Graduation:

  • Materials Engineer
  • Process Engineer
  • Product Development Engineer
  • Production Engineer
  • Quality Assurance Specialist
  • Research and Development Scientist/engineer
  • Sustainability Specialist
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

How to register

Direct Admissions with NUS

You may register here.