Course Exemptions
Exemption Criteria
Students with GCE 'A' Level
- Grade ‘A’ for a H2 subject relevant to the course to be exempted (Refer to Table).
Students with IB
- Grade ‘7’ for a HL subject relevant to the course to be exempted (Refer to Table).
Students with NUSHS Diploma
- Major Cap of 4.7 for a subject relevant to the course to be exempted (Refer to Table).
| Relevant A Level / IB / NUSHS Subject | Course (Maximum 3) |
| Computing / Computer Science / Computing Studies | IE1005 From Computational Thinking to Programming |
| Mathematics | MH1810 Mathematics I |
| Physics | PH1011 Physics |
International Science Olympiad Medalists
| Exemption / Credit Transfer for International Science Olympiad (ISO) Medallist (Criteria: Gold, Silver or Bronze Medals only) | ||
| S/N | ISO Competition | Exempted Course |
| 1 | International Physics Olympiad Competition (IPhO) | Physics |
| 2 | International Olympiad in Informatics Competitions (IOA) | From Computational Thinking to Programming |
| 3 | International Mathematical Olympiad Competition (IMO) | Mathematics I |
Students with Polytechnic Diploma
| Diploma Subjects | Course (Up to 4 courses not exceeding 12 AUs) |
| Year 1 Entry Admission | |
Diploma Certificate with minimum Grade “A” in all the relevant/related courses with at least one Distinction. Other Acceptable Certificates
|
o FE1073 + EE1071
*Related course with good grade. Diploma Certificate with Merit not required. |
| Year 2 Direct-Entry Admission + Part-Time Year 1 Admission | |
Diploma Certificate with Merit with minimum Grade “A” in all the relevant/related courses with at least one Distinction. Other Acceptable Certificates
|
*Related course with good grade. Diploma Certificate with Merit not required. |
Exemption Considerations
Students who are granted course exemptions are considered to have earned the credits for the exempted courses. However, please note that these exemptions do not contribute to the students' grade point average (GPA) since they do not carry any grades. As a result, the GPA calculation will only reflect grades from higher-level courses, which often require greater effort to achieve high scores.
While course exemptions can provide students with the opportunity to advance to more advanced courses sooner, potentially accelerating their academic journey, students must ensure that they possess a solid understanding of the exempted course content. This is critical to avoid any knowledge gaps that could hinder their success in subsequent courses.
How to Apply
This is a one-time opportunity for eligible students to accept or opt out of course exemptions. Freshmen who qualify for these exemptions will receive a notification via email by mid to late July. This will include a link to an online exemption form that they must complete. There is no need for separate application.
The online form will display the courses for which students can apply for exemption. Students will receive the outcome of their exemption request via email before the start of the semester.