Nanyang Polytechnic
Minimum Entry Requirements
for ITE Certificate holders

Health Sciences Courses


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 ensure suitability.

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

Last updated on 18 Nov 2008 by Doris Chng
Email: Admissions Office

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