At the upper secondary level, students at SST are free to choose from a range of Applied Subjects which suit their interests. These are offered as O-level subjects and are characterised by rigorous coursework with a strong emphasis on experiential learning and a practice-oriented assessment.
1. Biotechnology
Biotechnology is the application of biological organisms or bio-processes to improve or solve problems in healthcare, agriculture, and the environment. Students will study the developments and applications of biotechnology in medicine, agriculture, bioengineering & bioremediation with interesting lab-work, projects and site visits.
2. Design Studies
Students will be facilitated to leverage on various mediums of expression that best suit them, for example, photography, sculpturing and graphics. Learning is experiential and will involve field trips, studio sessions, case studies and project work. The subject is especially suited for students with interest in art and design.
3. Environmental Science & Technology
Environment science refers to the study of the relationship between the physical environment (earth) and its non-living and living inhabitants, including humans. This subject explores the impacts of human activities to the environment and how the use of technology can contribute to solving environmental problems faced by the world today.
4. Fundamentals of Electronics
Students will learn the basics of electronics through a variety of projects and hands-on activities such as electronic circuit construction. The knowledge gained from this subject will be relevant to many fields of engineering.
5. Media Studies (EL)
This subject is especially suited for students who would like to pursue their interest in the area of mass communication and related fields. It will develop students' ability to critically evaluate the media and skills to communicate effectively using media.
