Program Overview
The Geotechnical Engineering at National University of Singapore (NUS) is a MSc programme in Engineering over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Geotechnical Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Singapore and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Singapore, Singapore
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Geotechnical Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Linear Finite Element Methods
- Earth Retaining Structures
- Geotechnical Constitutive Modelling
- Underground Construction Project
- Excavation Support Systems
- Geotechnical Investigation & Monitoring
- Geotechnical Analysis
- Seepage and consolidation of soils
- Underground space
- Analytical and Numerical Methods in Foundation Engineering
- Ground improvement
- Pile foundation
- Topics in Geotechnical Engineering: Soil Dynamics
- Analysis of Civil Engineering Experiments
- Numerical Methods in Engineering Mechanics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
For admission as a candidate for the degree of MSc(Geotec), a person must have completed at least a Bachelor\'s Degree in Civil Engineering with 2nd Class Honours. Candidates with relevant working experience will be considered favourably.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2015-02-18
About National University of Singapore (NUS)
National University of Singapore (NUS)
Singapore, Singapore
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-21
- Language English
- Duration 24 months