About The Program
Take your love for nature into the field on a clean, green, and biologically rich tropical island. Venture into distinct ecosystems and conduct field studies in seawater and freshwater habitats, swamps, rainforests, and coral reefs. Dynamic field classes include rigorous hikes, swimming, and exploring remote areas and rough terrain. These field excursions will test your physical and mental stamina and are a core part of the curriculum. During a research trip to Malaysia, join daily debriefs with experienced field biologists. By the end of the program, you'll have a finished research presentation for your portfolio. From the campus, Singapore's city center is 20 minutes away by fast and comfortable public transport. The island is multicultural, with a fascinating contrast of traditions, flavors, and sights. Traces of Chinese, Indian, and Malaysian influences are everywhere, along with remnants of a former British colony. The National University of Singapore arranges cultural activities and trips throughout the program. On weekends, go on a canopy walk above the trees or visit the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
Where you'll study
In addition to classes at the National University of Singapore (NUS), you will go on a number of field trips to build valuable field study skills and practice working as a team with classmates. These field excursions explore Singapore's local natural surroundings and include hikes and other physical activities in tropical weather, like swimming in both freshwater and ocean habitats. During a trip to the remote island of Pulau Tioman, rugged living and travel conditions offer a chance to test your physical and mental stamina. The field activities are physically demanding and involve long-distance hiking over rough terrain, a core part of the curriculum.
On campus, you'll have access to the ultra-modern UTown, one of the latest green building projects undertaken by NUS. Built around existing trees, UTown incorporates teaching facilities, residential spaces, and study clusters. The town green is a wide lawn where you can picnic, play sports, and enjoy concerts under the stars at night. UTown distinguishes the university by creating a lively social, intellectual, and cultural environment.
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TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES
Optional field trips and activities to introduce the local culture are available through your host university. Most events are free or discounted, but some come with an additional cost not included in UCEAP fees.
Indian batik painting workshop
Field trip to Joo Chiat exploring Peranakan culture
Weeklong bio field trip on the tropical Tioman Island
