The Common Science Programme is for students who are passionate about pursuing a career in an applied science discipline but are undecided on which discipline to pursue at the admission exercises. CSP provides more time and opportunities to experience the modules from the various science disciplines before making their choices. It allows students to explore their interests and aptitude through a broad-based curriculum over two semesters that provides a glimpse into the different disciplines offered by the School of Applied Science. The broad-based curriculum also forms a strong foundation in the science disciplines and provide flexibility for CSP students to pursue one of the five diploma courses after their first year.

To help them further make an informed decision, CSP students will get to participate in education and career guidance (ECG) activities, such as course sharing by lecturers, students and alumni, industry talks and visits, structured reflections, and course counselling sessions.

By the end of this one-year programme, students will be well-equipped to pursue one of the five School of Applied Science diploma courses for the next two years of study.

Students in the Common Science Programme will take subjects that equip them with the crucial 21st-Century life skills that they need to navigate the modern world as an agile, forward-thinking individual and team player.

This programme is uniquely diverse and comprehensive.  In addition to subjects in the basic sciences, mathematics and laboratory safety, it also offers subjects in digitalisation, nutrition and health, and statistics. These subjects equip students with skills and knowledge that prepare students for their diploma-specific subjects and industry, regardless of which diploma they choose to stream into after Year 1.

In TP School of Applied Science, CSP students will steam into any one of the five courses offered by the school at the end of Year 1, Semester 2.

Yes. CSP is offered for these admission exercises, just like the five diploma courses offered by the School of Applied Science.

There will be a streaming exercise at the end of Year 1, Semester 2. CSP students will be able to indicate their choice of diploma course ranked in order of their preference. Students will be streamed based on their preferred course ranking, as well as their overall performance and participation in the relevant ECG activities in Year 1.

The number of CSP students streamed into each of the five diploma courses will vary from year to year, depending on factors such as course demand and course intake numbers.

During the admission exercises, applicants are advised to select courses based on their ELR2B2 aggregate score, their aptitudes and interests, and other considerations such as post-diploma career or educational plans.

There is no guarantee that a CSP student will get into their preferred choice of diploma course during the streaming exercise at the end of Year 1. The Common Science Programme will benefit applicants who are certain that they would like to pursue an applied science discipline at the diploma level, but are undecided between two or more of the diploma courses offered by the School of Applied Science.

Because CSP students may not necessarily get streamed into the diploma course of choice at the end of Year 1, it is beneficial for CSP students to maintain an open mind and be receptive towards more than just their preferred choice of diploma course.

No, CSP students will not be disadvantaged. CSP students take the same subjects as Year 1 students who enter any one of the five diploma courses. In the School of Applied Science, all Year 1 students take a common suite of subjects, regardless of which course they are in, including CSP.

Compared to their peers who gain admission into one the five diploma courses from Year 1, CSP students will benefit from the opportunities to take part in variety of ECG activities offered by the five diploma courses in Year 1.

You will be guided through a wide variety of houghtfully curated ECG activities. Discover your strengths and interests through reflective exercises and customised workshops, experience the diploma courses through hands-on taster lessons, and connect with industry experts and mentors through learning journeys, all designed to help you gain clarity and confidence in choosing the diploma course that is right for you.

At the end of Year 1, Semester 1, CSP students will be invited to take part in a streaming exercise, where they will rank their preferred diploma courses. A CSP student’s progression into a specific diploma course  will depend on the student’s choice ranking, academic performance (GPA) during the first semester, and availability of places in each diploma course.

No, all students in the School of Applied Science, including those in CSP, take the same foundational modules in the first semester.
What sets CSP students apart is the additional support they receive through a wider range of ECG activities that offer exposure to all five diploma courses in the School of Applied Science. This gives CSP students a broader perspective and helps them make more informed choices for the diploma course.

Having an open mind and a willingness to explore across all applied science disciplines will help CSP students make the most of the programme. Active participation in the wide array of ECG activities offered to all CSP students will help CSP students gain deeper understanding about themselves, uncover new pathways and guide them toward the diploma course that best fits their interests.

During the admission exercises, applicants are encouraged to choose courses based on their aggregate scores, aptitudes, interests, and future career or educational goals.
CSP is best suited for applicants who are keen to pursue applied science but are open to exploring multiple disciplines offered by the School of Applied Science. While CSP provides valuable exposure and support to help CSP students make an informed decision, placement into a preferred diploma course is not guaranteed. It depends on the CSP student’s GPA, course preference ranking and availability of places during the streaming exercise at the end of Semester 1.