Health Sciences

Health Sciences Courses for ITE Certificate holders

 Nursing

Higher NITEC in Paramedic & Emergency Care Holders (IT62)

To be eligible for admission to the 2.5-year Nursing course, applicants should have GPA 3.50 or higher (including CCA bonus points).

NITEC in Nursing Holders (NT45)

To be eligible for admission to the 2.5-year Nursing course, applicants should also have sat for the Singapore Cambridge 'N' or 'O' level examination in addition to the NTC2/NITEC qualification with GPA 3.50 or higher (including CCA bonus points).

To be eligible for admission to the 3-year Nursing course, applicants should also have sat for the Singapore Cambridge 'N' or 'O' level examination in addition to the following requirements :

• GPA between 3 and 3.50 (including CCA bonus points)
• have at least one year of working experience as an Enrolled Nurse, and
• have been recommended by employer.

Due to the special requirements of the healthcare professions, all applicants have to pass a medical examination and be free from physical handicap to be admitted into the programme.

Whilst not comprehensive, the following conditions will lead to non-acceptance into the course:

• HBsAg positive/
• Hepatitis B Carrier
• Legal blindness
• Active tuberculosis
• Profound deafness
• Psychiatric condition
• Uncontrolled asthma
• Uncontrolled epilepsy
• Uncontrolled diabetes
• Uncontrolled hypertension
• Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
• Mobility restricted (hindering performance)
• Physical dependence upon mobility equipment