University Preparatory Programme - Physics

Duration 40 hours

Frequency Twice a week

Certificate TP Certificate

Course Overview

Many polytechnic diploma holders who pursue university degrees in Engineering, IT or Science often find university Physics very challenging. The University Preparatory Programme (UPP) in Physics course is designed to prepare graduates from local polytechnics for university-level Physics. It will discuss topics in ‘A’-level Physics such as kinematics, dynamics, Forces, Work and Energy, Momentum, thermodynamics, Gravitation, Electromagnetics and Electromagnetic Induction.

Entry Requirements

Applicants for this course should have passed any one of the following:

GCE O-Level Physics subject: Pure Physics or Combined Science (Physics); or
TP Engineering Physics or any other Physics modules from local polytechnic

What You'll Learn

Vectors: Vector resolution and Vector Algebra
Kinematics: Kinematics equations, force and torque and equilibrium of rigid bodies
Dynamics: Newton’s laws of motion, impulse & momentum
Work, Energy and Power: Principle of conservation of energy, Kinetic and Potential Energy, Work done and Power
First Law of thermodynamics: the kinetic theory of gases and ideal gas laws
Electromagnetics: Coulomb’s Law, Gauss’s Law, electric field and electric potential, Biot-Savart Law, Ampere’s Law, Faraday’s Law, Lenz’s Law, induced electric fields and eddy currents
Circuits: Ohm’s law, DC Circuits and AC Circuits.

Exemption

Diploma Graduates holding the University Preparatory Programme Certificate in Physics will be exempted from the Physics bridging requirements in the Engineering undergraduate curriculum at the National University of Singapore (NUS). For the admission criteria applicable to the local universities, please do approach them for a consultation.

Certification

Participants who meet the 75% minimum attendance and passed the assessment will be awarded a Certificate in Physics.

Participants who meet the 75% minimum attendance but did not pass the assessment will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance.

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Hear from our Learners

Find out what our graduates have to say about this course.

"As an undergraduate pursuing Biomedical Engineering, possessing a good understanding of physics principles is particularly essential. My learning journey in UPP Physics not only helps strengthen my foundation in physics, but also acts as a smooth transition from polytechnic to university. It reinforced some physics concepts I have learned with more in-depth explanations such that I became aware of the connections between different theories and introduced some new concepts which allows me to gain better appreciation of more advanced topics. With the physics principles in mind, it helps me relate to a given scenario better since there is always a physics principle behind a phenomenon and most of them are interconnected to provide us the strong impacts. I then became more confident in applying the concepts to different scenarios."

Bon Hui Ting
Graduate of Diploma in Biomedical Engineering, Temasek Polytechnic (2023)
Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering), National University of Singapore

"Engineering Physics in Year 1 provides a broad overview of the subject, serving as an introduction to fundamental concepts. However, the University Preparatory Program (UPP) Physics delves deeper into the material, aligning more closely with university standards. This alignment better prepares students for the rigors of higher education, particularly in engineering programs where physics is often a core requirement. By offering a more in-depth exploration, UPP Physics provides students with a valuable opportunity to strengthen their understanding and build a solid foundation before entering university."

TAY WEI HANH
Year 3 students in Diploma in Computer Engineering, Temasek Polytechnic

"I joined UPP Physics to reinforce my understanding of my first-year engineering physics syllabus, delve deeper into various physics subjects, and challenge myself by balancing both an internship and UPP Physics. This course has helped me solidify concepts I've already learned while introducing new topics like Gauss’s Law, Biot-Savart Law etc,. After completing my first year at SUTD, I found UPP Physics to be an excellent bridging course for tackling complex topics that were taught intensively in two-hour sessions. I highly recommend UPP Physics to students who want to strengthen their foundation in physics and mathematics."

CHONG XING XIAO
Graduate of Diploma in Biomedical Engineering, Temasek Polytechnic (2024)
Bachelor of Engineering (Engineering Product Development), Singapore University of Technology and Design

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Temasek SkillsFuture Academy (TSA)

Temasek Polytechnic

East Wing Block 1A, Level 3, Unit 109

21 Tampines Avenue 1,

Singapore 529757

Temasek Polytechnic reserves the right to alter the course, modify the scale of fee, amend any other information or cancel course with low enrolment.

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