Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the purpose of reading the Minor in Health and Social Sciences?
The purpose of reading the Minor in Health and Social Sciences, as with any minor, is to provide coherence and focus for the elective, non-major courses one is required to take at NUS. Further, a minor helps develop and foster areas of interest outside a major that might or might not directly complement the major. In this way, a minor simultaneously provides focus and breadth to one's undergraduate experience.
The objective of the Minor in Health and Social Sciences is to introduce NUS students to the rich and varied expertise from the social sciences and humanities on health phenomena.
Q2. How do I declare a Minor in Health and Social Sciences?
The Minor in Health and Social Sciences is an open minor – students do not need to apply for approval for this minor.
FASS students can declare their intention to do this minor within the Graduation and Academic Planning System (GAPS).
Non-FASS students can declare their intention to do this minor at the CORS website under the link – Declaration of Major/Minor.
Q3. Do I still have to bid for courses?
Yes, the declaration of open minor will not guarantee enrolment in the courses. Students will still have to bid for the minor courses.
Q4. Which account do I use when bidding for minor courses?
A minor student will bid for courses using the Programme Account if the courses are offered by his/her own Faculty/School.
For courses offered outside his/her Faculty/School, a minor student will bid using the General Account.
Q5. Can I S/U my minor courses?
No. All courses read in fulfilment of the minor requirements should be graded. Courses taken on Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory basis may not be counted towards the minor requirements. (Cohort 2013 and before)
Q6. When should I read the two essential minor courses?
It would be good to take the two essential minor courses as soon as possible, but it is not vital to do so.
ACADEMIC CONVENOR
Dr Kriti Vikram