Natural & Mathematical Sciences Graduates SingaporeNatural & Mathematical Sciences Graduates Singapore
Official natural sciences graduate statistics from SingStat. 806 students graduated in natural & mathematical sciences in 2024 (360 male, 446 female). Significant restructuring from 2023.
Note: Course classification was restructured in 2023. Some programs previously under Natural Sciences may have been reclassified to other categories (e.g., Data Science moved to IT). Compare with caution.
Natural Sciences Graduates Trend (2020-2024)
Sharp drop in 2023 due to course reclassification
Gender Breakdown by Year
Male vs Female science graduates
Enrollment vs Graduates Pipeline
Enrollment also dropped 47% in 2023 due to reclassification
Data Sources
Graduate Data
- • Source: Singapore Department of Statistics
- • Table ID: M850781
- • Provider: Ministry of Education (MOE)
- • Coverage: NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT, SUSS
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Key Statistics (2024)
- • Total Graduates: 806
- • Male: 360 (44.7%)
- • Female: 446 (55.3%)
- • Current Enrollment: 3,645
- • Rank: #7 Largest Graduate Field
Key Insights
2023 Restructuring
The sharp drop from 1,629 (2022) to 875 (2023) reflects course reclassification, not actual decline in science education. Data Science moved to IT category.
Female Majority
55.3% of graduates are female, continuing the trend of higher female participation in life sciences and biological disciplines.
Core Sciences
Now primarily includes pure sciences: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics. Applied sciences like Data Science categorized elsewhere.
Science Disciplines
Chemistry
NUS, NTU. Strong research focus. Pathway to pharmaceutical and chemical industries.
Physics
NUS, NTU. Applied physics, quantum technologies research.
Life Sciences
Biology, biochemistry, microbiology. Strong biotech industry ties.
Mathematics
Applied and pure mathematics. Finance and tech career pathways.
Environmental Science
Growing field with sustainability focus. Climate research.
Food Science
NUS. Food technology and nutrition. Growing with Singapore's food-tech push.