Nanyang Polytechnic
Minimum Entry Requirements
for GCE 'O' level holders

Health Sciences Courses

 


Dental Hygiene & Therapy *
Nursing

To apply, candidates must have the following minimum results taken at not more than two sittings of the GCE ‘O’ Level Examination :

 

Subject

Grade

 

English Language (EL1)

1 - 7

 

Elementary or Additional Mathematics

1 - 6

 

Any one of the following subjects

1 - 6

Biology Chemistry Combined Science
Engineering Science Food & Nutrition General Science
Human & Social Biology Physical Science Physics
Science (Physics/Biology) Science (Chemistry/Biology)
Science (Physics/Chemistry)

Additional Requirements

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

* Dental Hygiene & Therapy candidates will be required to take a manual dexterity test by the relevant Selection Committee to determine their suitability for admission to the course.

Last updated on 22 August 2008 by Doris Chng
Email: Admissions Office

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