Enjoy a rewarding career as a highly-skilled healthcare or social service professional with a diploma from the School of Health & Social Sciences (SHSS).
You will study in a vibrant environment, where you will gain the knowledge and skills to emerge in the workplace as a competent and well-rounded healthcare or social service professional.
Our programmes are tailored to meet the specific needs of the dynamic healthcare and social service industries. Here you will develop a strong foundation for a successful career in your chosen field.
Why SHSS?
- Study at the most established health and social sciences school in Singapore.
- Practise in authentic hospital, healthcare or social service environments under the guidance of specialists.
- Enjoy advanced standing and overseas clinical attachments with our university partners in Australia, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the United States.
- Experience a forward-looking curriculum with innovative and hands-on experiential learning opportunities
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Director's Message
Fascinated by the intricacies of the human body? Perhaps you are excited by the challenge of working in a healthcare environment; or you may enjoy working with people and have a passion to help the less fortunate in society? If you said yes to any of these, then NYP's School of Health & Social Sciences (SHSS) is the place for you. -
Innovative Teaching and Learning
At SHSS, we nurture skills and enthusiasm for self-directed and self-paced learning. We continuously expand our e-Learning curriculum by developing new multimedia packages that are made available to you on demand.
Currently, we have more than 40 web-based integrated e-Learning packages that let you learn anytime, anywhere. They cover a variety of topics such as emergency resuscitation, blood transfusion and administration of medication.
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Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Diagnostic Radiography & Radiation Therapy Alumni
Request for curriculum verification for graduates of the Diplomas in Diagnostic Radiography, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Radiation Therapy
Please contact Ms Ho Ah Hiong (ho_ah_hiong@nyp.edu.sg) or 65501300 or 65501310, for all request pertaining to curriculum or clinical placement verification for application of registration to practice overseas.
Information on request for copies of transcript can be found on NYP i@Central Information & Service Centre. Alternatively, graduates can log on to the NYP Alumni webpage for such requests.
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28 Aug 2019
It’s Two Golds for Singapore and NYP in WorldSkills
NYP competitors bagged two golds for Singapore at the 45th WorldSkills Competition in Kazan, Russia.
Read More >26 Jul 2019
NYP Hosted Rare Visit by President Halimah Yacob
President Halimah Yacob visited NYP's School of Health & Social Sciences.
Read More >21 Jun 2019
Nursing Student Won Good Neighbour Award
She was recognised for her kindness towards a neighbour and fellow nursing classmate.
Read More >26 Jan 2019
SHSS Students Organised Fun Activities In Partnership With Chinatown Heritage Centre
In conjunction with the launch of Caregivers Alliance Limited, our nursing students organised an afternoon of fun activities for caregivers
Read More >07 Jan 2019
SHSS Graduate Embarks on Dream Career with NYP-SUSS Work and Learn Programme
SHSS Graduate, Joanna Tay got a headstart in her career when she enrolled in new NYP-SUSS Work and Learn Programme
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"The field placements in my second and third years taught me that every client, as well as the probl
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The School of Health and Social Sciences offers you the opportunity to enjoy a rewarding career as a highly skilled healthcare or social care professional in the related industries. You will study in a vibrant multi-disciplinary health and social care environment, which will provide you with well-rounded knowledge and skills to deliver quality holistic patient/client care. With many of our programmes developed to meet the specific needs of these dynamic industries, you will get relevant and quality training in your chosen field, leading to further education or career advancement opportunities.
Choices after 'O's Brochure
This brochure highlights the advantage that NYP gives to our learners to bring out the best in them. It provides succinct information on how our strong industry connection, our NYP fam culture, holistic programmes and facilities prepare our students for work and life – with a well-rounded education.