Newbie
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hiya pls help this newbie out.I'm a j2 student.My combi consists of math,econs.chem.
I read that the pre-requisites demand that i must meet the criteria of a level pass in AO-physics to be admitted into chemical engineering.I have only taken physics at O-level so does this preclude me pursuing the discipline of my choice?
Will i have to seek an appeal(if its possible)or take any steps otherwise?I'm a rather mis-informed person so i'd love to hear some suggestions or advice ty 
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Very Senior Member
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Hi there ,
Sad to say, AO Physics means you have to take A level physics and obtain at least a O level pass for that subject. I don't think O Level Physics qualifies. And you have to know that even for Chem Eng, you will be taking subjects that builds on your A Level Physics, such as heat and momentum transfer, fluid mechanics, Thermodynamics and such. Without A Level Physics, you will definitely be disadvantaged. I also applied to NUS Chem E, though I didn't enroll even when I was offered a place there...but I do have frens there, and we compared our syllabus.
Of course if you are to come to the US, it doesn't matter. You can start from the basics up by taking elementary college physics.
Why Chem E when u don't have A Level Physics? Science might be a better option.
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Member
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hi there sweetie. Yes, what gogo57 has posted is true. To get into NUS Chem Eng, u need to have a Physics background in the A levels. A lot of Physics work is involved here.
Since u've only studied physics in the O levels, that gives u a very big disadvantage here, plus, without a Physics credit in the A level, ur chance of getting into Chem Eng is slimmer.
Every year, there are many pple vying for a place in the Chem E fac in NUS and u need a minimal of 3As for ur 3 subjects preferably Physics and Chem as 2 of them and finally both ur language results must be at least a B4 and above. Certain years when it's real competitive, in addition to the 3As, u need distinctions in ur language in order to get in. That is how tough the situation is.
And I dun think any appeal esp for ur case helps. Sorry, not to be a wet blanket but that's the situation... 
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Newbie
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thanks for the help ppl.but i have heard of this general course in the U that the government is planning to implement in a few years time.Will there still be distinction between those with different combis then? pls tell me more thanks
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Very Senior member
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I don't suppose the new scheme would help you much. The idea of the scheme is to allow students to have a feel of the different courses before choosing.
If you wish to do Chemical Engineering subjects, you would still be required to have Physics A as a prerequisite for the physics-based modules.
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Very Senior Member
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On hindsight, after enrolling in the ChE program, I do not understand why the Chem E degree course is able to attract the best students every year. It is the same here in the US. The intense academic competition at times makes me wonder if it is worth it. There is a slimmer chance that a chemical engineering graduate will able to practise what he/she learnt in school.
Quite unlike the EE and Computer engineering graduates.
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Member
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of coz worth it lah, trust me....
but its real tough in chem Eng....in fact thoughout my academic
life, i would grade my undergraduate years the worst....so bad
that i am going for my post graduate studies in a different fac
altogether.....si beh siong....lost a total of 10kg from end to end
in NUS...
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Very Senior Member
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Chem E grads like him gives the impression that the chem engine course is easy.
http://www.cyberway.com.sg/~brachy/uiuc/ resume.htm
I need to slog like hell just to maintain my GPA at a respectable score.
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Senior Member
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Really smart guy... Impressive!
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Fri 25 May 2001 04:37 PM
