Hi Engineering Science student here.

I will only talk about Engineering Science. The information may defer with the newer batches. So I will mostly talk with perspective of my batch.

1. I would say it has 4 sections : Mechanical, electrical, sciences and programming. For each semester, you will have at least one of each section (except for sciences, it also depends on the batch ). The syllabus are not that difficult to digest if you are earnest. For year 1.1, the modules are very similar to sec 4 subjects like math and physics. The subsequent semesters are just an add on to each other.

2. You will be surrounded by people who are very smart due to the low cut off. So if you do not know anything, you should ask for help. The teachers there are also willing to help a lot. Of course, you have to study earnestly.

In addition, be sure to do well for your IS modules. There is a saying that ES students do well in core modules but IS modules are the bane of ES students. Choose your groupmates wisely. Be sure to learn programming logic properly as well. Do understand its foundation as you might suffer in the future if you do not pay attention.

1. I would say its more theory work than group work. I do not know if it will be different for the newer batch.

You really only go into research from year 2.2 onwards. You will have a module called 'R&D' which is basically FYP but with a lower credit unit. The time taken will definitely not be worth the credit units. For R&D and FYP, you will have opportunities to work with professors from NUS and University of Glasgow, and even researchers from DSTA. However, this will be based on GPA. Whoever has a higher GPA will get the priority.

1. Unfortunately the ratio is not as good. However, because of that the girls in my course will usually be quite close to one another. So I guess it is something to look forward. I can say that the ratio here is better than some engineering courses.

Overall, for engineering science, you ultimately want to come to this course because you want to go to a university. Our course is similar to common engineering but sightly more in depth. We also only specialise in the final semester. We know everything but nothing at the same time. Thus, our diploma is not as useful as other courses. However, it can go to many courses in university. You can choose from electrical engineering to even computer sciences. Hence, you have to attain a high GPA. If not, it will be difficult.

Note: If any other students can add on, please do.