| Typically, a USP student completes his/her First-Tier Requirement in the first four semesters and embarks on his/her Advanced Curriculum in Semesters 4-6. He/she would normally concentrate on the honours programme in the last two semesters. Students should therefore decide on an Advanced Curriculum Option by the end of Semester 3.
While there are no standard schedules, the following are some possible ones, and should serve as a guide:
(A - 1) Academic Inquiry
Semester |
What |
1 - 4 |
USP First-Tier** |
3 |
Choose Advanced Curriculum Option |
4 |
Preparatory programme
(eg research seminars, USP Advanced Multidisciplinary Seminar, etc) |
Summer after Sem4 |
Summer programme or research internship/attachment |
5 |
SEP* |
6 |
Advanced Curriculum |
7 - 8 |
Honours Year |
| * |
Students should as much as possible incorporate part of their Advanced Curriculum into the SEP. They are also encouraged to seek vacation internship/ attachment in the SEP University or country following the SEP semester. |
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Typically, for one-semester SEP, students may apply to substitute one USP First-Tier module and one USP Advanced Module substitution. |
(A - 2) Academic Inquiry (For students on Double Degree Programme with French Grandes Ecoles)
| Semester |
What |
1 - 2 |
Students are selectively invited to apply for the French DPP by the Program committee (IRO and participating faculties) |
1 - 4 |
At least four USP First-Tier modules |
3 |
Choose Advanced Curriculum Option |
5 - 8 |
Study at designated French institution* |
9 & onwards |
Masters years |
* |
Students may apply for up to 4 First-Tier module substitutions. USP students pursuing a French double-degree programme administered by their home faculties will be able to have their USP advanced curriculum requirements met upon successful completion of the French DDP. Certification letter and transcript from the foreign university must be submitted to the USP Office for the waiver of the USP advanced requirements. |
(B) Cultural Immersion
Semester |
What |
1 - 3 |
USP First-Tier*** |
3 |
Choose Advanced Curriculum Option |
4 |
Preparatory programme (required modules) |
Summer after Sem4 |
Summer programme or internship/attachment |
5 - 6 |
Immersion in host university |
7 - 8 |
Honours Year |
*** Students may apply to substitute up to two USP First-Tier modules.
(C) Entrepreneurship Development
Semester |
What |
1 - 4 |
USP First-Tier**** |
3 |
Choose Advanced Curriculum Option |
4 |
Preparatory programme (First-Tier module on entrepreneurship) |
5 - 6 |
NOC / iLEAD |
7 - 8 |
Honours Year***** |
**** No First-Tier substitution will be given
***** In some cases, as not all NOC credits can count towards the minimal graduation requirement, students may not be able to complete their honours degree within eight semesters.
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