University Scholars Programme
Students can be part of the Environmental Studies Programme and still join the University Scholars Programme (USP).
The USP curriculum occupies 48 MCs and students can be part of the Environmental Studies Programme as well as USP without adding to the total number of MCs required for graduating with an Honours degree.
The following USP Inquiry Tier Modules fit well with the scope of the programme. USP students can read any 2 of the following USP Inquiry Tier Modules to fulfil the Level 2000 programme requirements for the BES degree:
UPI2205 Ethics and the Environment
ULS2204 Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
USE2310 Questioning Sustainable Development
USE2306 Disasters and Responses
USP also recognises ENV3102 Environmental Challenges: Asian Case Studies II as fulfilling the requirements for a USP Independent Study Module within the Inquiry Tier.
University-level Requirements (ULRs): For students admitted in AY2015/16 and earlier, the USP modules you read will replace the ULRs.
Summary of the BES Degree Requirements (specialisation in Environmental Biology) with USP
Summary of Requirements | MCs |
UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS | |
Foundation Tier Modules | 12 |
Inquiry Tier Module |
28 [extra 4 MCs fulfilled by ENV3102 Environmental Challenges: Asian Case Studies II which counts as a USP ISM] |
Reflection Tier Modules | 4 |
UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVES | 0-8 |
PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS |
108-117 [choose any 2 of the following USP Inquiry Tier modules: UPI2205 Ethics and the Environment ULS2204 Biodiversity and Conservation Biology USE2310 Questioning Sustainable Development USE2306 Disasters and Responses to count towards the overall Programme requirements] |
TOTAL | 160-161 |
Summary of the BES Degree Requirements (specialisation in Environmental Geography) with USP
Summary of Requirements | MCs |
UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS | |
Foundation Tier Modules | 12 |
Inquiry Tier Modules |
28 [extra 4 MCs fulfilled by ENV3102 Environmental Challenges: Asian Case Studies II which counts as a USP ISM] |
Reflection Tier Modules | 4 |
UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVES | 0-8 |
PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS |
109-118 [choose any 2 of the following USP Inquiry Tier modules: UPI2205 Ethics and the Environment ULS2204 Biodiversity and Conservation Biology USE2310 Questioning Sustainable Development USE2306 Disasters and Responses to count towards the overall Programme requirements] |
TOTAL | 161-162 |
The following USP Inquiry Tier Modules fit well with the scope of the programme. USP students can read any 2 of the following USP Inquiry Tier Modules to fulfil the Level 2000 programme requirements for the BES degree:
UPI2205 Ethics and the Environment
ULS2204 Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
USE2310 Questioning Sustainable Development
USE2306 Disasters and Responses
USP also recognises ENV3102 Environmental Challenges: Asian Case Studies II as fulfilling the requirements for a USP Independent Study Module within the Inquiry Tier.
University-level Requirement (ULRs): General Education Pillar
USP students admitted in AY2016/2017 are required to read a module from the Quantitative Reasoning pillar in partial fulfilment of the University Level Requirements for General Education. Also, USP students do not have to read four GE pillars, namely Thinking and Expression, Singapore Studies, Human Cultures and Asking Questions as the USP modules will be read in place of the GE pillars (4 out of 5 pillars).
Summary of the BES Degree Requirements (specialisation in Environmental Biology) with USP
Summary of Requirements | MCs |
UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS | |
Foundation Tier Modules | 12 |
Inquiry Tier Module |
28 [extra 4 MCs fulfilled by ENV3102 Environmental Challenges: Asian Case Studies II which counts as a USP ISM] |
Reflection Tier Modules | 4 |
UNIVERSITY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS (GER1000) | 4 |
UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVES | 0-4 |
PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS |
108-117 [choose any 2 of the following USP Inquiry Tier modules: UPI2205 Ethics and the Environment ULS2204 Biodiversity and Conservation Biology USE2310 Questioning Sustainable Development USE2306 Disasters and Responses to count towards the overall Programme requirements] |
TOTAL | 160-161 |
Summary of the BES Degree Requirements (specialisation in Environmental Geography) with USP
Summary of Requirements | MCs |
UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS | |
Foundation Tier Modules | 12 |
Inquiry Tier Modules |
28 [extra 4 MCs fulfilled by ENV3102 Environmental Challenges: Asian Case Studies II which counts as a USP ISM] |
Reflection Tier Modules | 4 |
UNIVERSITY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS (GER1000) | 4 |
UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVES | 0-4 |
PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS |
109-118 [choose any 2 of the following USP Inquiry Tier modules: UPI2205 Ethics and the Environment ULS2204 Biodiversity and Conservation Biology USE2310 Questioning Sustainable Development USE2306 Disasters and Responses to count towards the overall Programme requirements] |
TOTAL | 161-162 |
The following USP Inquiry Tier Modules fit well with the scope of the programme. USP students can read any 2 of the following USP Inquiry Tier Modules to fulfil the Level 2000 programme requirements for the BES degree:
UPI2205 Ethics and the Environment
ULS2204 Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
USE2310 Questioning Sustainable Development
USE2306 Disasters and Responses
USP also recognises ENV3102 Environmental Challenges: Asian Case Studies II as fulfilling the requirements for a USP Independent Study Module within the Inquiry Tier.
University-level Requirement (ULRs): General Education Pillar
USP students admitted in AY2017/2018 onwards are required to read a module from the Quantitative Reasoning and Thinking and Expression pillar in partial fulfilment of the University Level Requirements for General Education. Also, USP students do not have to read three GE pillars, namely Singapore Studies, Human Cultures and Asking Questions as the USP modules will be read in place of the GE pillars (3 out of 5 pillars).
Summary of the BES Degree Requirements (specialisation in Environmental Biology) with USP
Summary of Requirements | MCs |
UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS | |
Foundation Tier Modules | 12 |
Inquiry Tier Module |
28 [extra 4 MCs fulfilled by ENV3102 Environmental Challenges: Asian Case Studies II which counts as a USP ISM] |
Reflection Tier Modules | 4 |
UNIVERSITY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS (GER1000 & GET1031A) |
8 |
UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVES | 0 |
PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS |
108-117 [choose any 2 of the following USP Inquiry Tier modules: UPI2205 Ethics and the Environment ULS2204 Biodiversity and Conservation Biology USE2310 Questioning Sustainable Development USE2306 Disasters and Responses to count towards the overall Programme requirements] |
TOTAL | 160-161 |
Summary of the BES Degree Requirements (specialisation in Environmental Geography) with USP
Summary of Requirements | MCs |
UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS | |
Foundation Tier Modules | 12 |
Inquiry Tier Modules |
28 [extra 4 MCs fulfilled by ENV3102 Environmental Challenges: Asian Case Studies II which counts as a USP ISM] |
Reflection Tier Modules | 4 |
UNIVERSITY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS (GER1000 & GET1031A) |
8 |
UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVES | 0 |
PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS |
109-118 [choose any 2 of the following USP Inquiry Tier modules: UPI2205 Ethics and the Environment ULS2204 Biodiversity and Conservation Biology USE2310 Questioning Sustainable Development USE2306 Disasters and Responses to count towards the overall Programme requirements] |
TOTAL | 161-162 |