As a student nurse, you will learn comprehensive nursing theories and practices. You will also develop a strong foundation in biological and behavioural sciences, research and management skills. This will prepare you to make significant contributions to the health of patients.
Clinical placements
Beyond classroom learning, you will be attached to various healthcare institutions. You will gain first-hand experience by caring for patients. There are also simulation laboratories which resemble actual wards, where you can develop your clinical expertise and confidence.
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"I have learnt that nursing is about head, heart and hands. My lecturers have taught me that more than just knowledge, nursing requires empathy and compassion, as well as patient management and understanding the perspectives of their caregivers and families."
N(T) or Nitec (non-nursing) graduates
ITE College East |
Grade D in:
Submit an appeal to ITE. Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Other requirements:
Applicants who are shortlisted for the course will need to pass an interview conducted by ITE, which will assess interest, aptitude and course fit.
Applicants will also need to meet nursing-specific medical requirements stipulated by SNB (which includes a medical examination to assess physical/mental fitness to deliver patient care).
N(A) Level graduates
Nanyang Polytechnic |
Ngee Ann Polytechnic |
Grade 5 in:
ELMAB3 raw aggregate of 12 points (i.e. excluding CCA), and
Grade 3 in all of the following:
Grade 4 in all of the following: Any 2 other subjects
Submit an appeal to the polytechnic. Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
PFP students who intend to progress into the Diploma in Nursing will need to meet nursing-specific medical requirements stipulated by SNB (which includes a medical examination to assess physical/mental fitness to deliver patient care).
O-level graduates
3-year Higher Nitec in Nursing
Grade E8 in any 2 subjects
2-year Higher Nitec in Nursing
Minimum grades in all of the following:
ELR2B2 net aggregate of 28 points (i.e. including CCA) and
Applicants will need to meet nursing-specific medical requirements stipulated by SNB (which includes a medical examination to assess physical/mental fitness to deliver patient care).
Nitec in Nursing graduates
Duration depends on Nitec GPA:
Accumulate EN work experience first, then apply for Certificate in Bridging Studies for Enrolled Nurses (CBSEN):
CBSEN completers will be eligible to enter the 3-year Diploma in Nursing.
Nil
(Assumed to have already met the nursing-specific medical requirements stipulated by SNB.)
Graduates from relevant Nitec/Higher Nitec courses
Nitec GPA 3.5 in any of the following:
Higher Nitec GPA 3.0 in any of the following:
Graduated from Nitec in Nursing and either of the following:
Duration depends on Higher Nitec GPA:
National University of Singapore |
Singapore Institute of Technology |
Polytechnic diploma graduates
No GPA requirement, so long as the diploma is from one of the local polytechnics
Submit an appeal to NUS. Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
In-service diploma-level registered nurse
Diploma in Nursing from NYP or NP, with GPA 3.0 and
Diploma must have been attained not more than 7 years ago, at the time of application.
At least 1 year of RN work experience and valid SNB registration at the time of application
Diploma in Nursing from NYP or NP, with GPA 3.0
Submit an appeal to SIT. Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Valid SNB registration at the time of application
H2 pass (Grade E) in any 2 of the following:
Pass in any 2 of the following, at Higher Level:
Cumulative Average Point (CAP) of 2.0 in any 2 of the following:
Missed the MERs?
Application will be assessed on the basis of O-Level equivalent academic performance in their school-based Year 4 examinations, i.e. equivalent of O-Level Grade D7 in Year 4 English, and equivalent of O-Level Grade C6 (passing grades) in Year 4 Mathematics and Science.
IB Grade 5 in all of the following:
Applicants who do not meet the IB Year 6 requirements above can also be assessed on the basis of their IB Year 4 grades.
Submit an appeal to the polytechnic. Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
