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2022HEALTHAND SOCIALSCIENCES
SIT ATA GLANCE56638 135 20095% rtnersUndergraduateDegree OptionsStudent Clubs,Committees, and ChaptersStudent Events and Activitiesof Students Secured aJob Within Six Months ofCompleting Their Final Exam Average Starting Salariesof Our Graduates Source: 2020 Graduate Employment Survey
SITizen-DNAThinking Tinkerers Fundamentally Sound Practice-orientedAble to Learn,Unlearn and Relearn Embracing Change Learning Beyond UniversityCatalysts forTransformation Improving Efficiency Creating Value Through Innovation Challenging Status QuoGrounded inthe Community Serving the Community ThroughKnowledge and SkillsHealth and Social Sciences 01
WHY PURSUEHealth andSocial Sciences?AN AGEING SOCIETYBy 2030, the number of people aged 65 andabove is projected to increase from 430,000today to more than 900,000, and make up20% of the population1. An ageing societywould mean a greater need for healthcareservices and providers.Gan, KY. Ageing in Singapore in the Next 50 Years. Speech presented at: SG50 Scientific Conference on Ageing.(2015, Mar 19). Available from: 15102 Singapore Institute of Technology
MEANINGFUL ANDREWARDING INDUSTRYYou can look forward to a fulfilling career,impacting the lives of individuals andcommunities in hospitals, polyclinics, specialistcentres, intermediate and long-term carefacilities, schools, or social care industries.PROGRAMMES TO MEET THENEEDS OF SOCIETYSIT offers entry-level honours degreeprogrammes in Diagnostic Radiography,Dietetics and Nutrition, Physiotherapy,Radiation Therapy, Occupational Therapy,Speech and Language Therapy, as wellas a post-registration honours degree inNursing. Co-created with clinical partnersand stakeholders, the curriculum fostersinterprofessional learning and adopts asystems thinking approach where clinicalpractice education forms an integral part ofthe programme.Health and Social Sciences 03
Applied ResearchOur students are given the opportunity to work on applied research projects with our faculty,healthcare, and government organisations, to benefit the wider community. Such projects canalso involve students and faculty members from multiple disciplines and address either clinical,professional, or community problems that require holistic solutions.Design Solutions for SpecialNeeds Classrooms and Furniturein SingaporeAn SIT team from the Health and SocialSciences, Engineering, and Business,Communication and Design clusters, workedwith a social service agency to designappropriate seating that provides stabilityand manoeuvrability in the classroom forchildren with developmental disabilities. Thiswill improve the engagement and learning ofchildren with special needs in Singapore.Virtual Reality Mobility Training(VRMT)A team of Physiotherapy students arecollaborating with our Engineering andInfocomm Technology students and facultymembers, as well as Ng Teng Fong GeneralHospital to design a Virtual Reality MobilityTraining (VRMT) system. This will allowusers such as patients with dementia, whocannot ambulate outside safely, to walk inan environment that is familiar to them whilestaying in a nursing home.04 Singapore Institute of Technology
Enhancing Vocational Ability ofPatients Through AugmentedReality GamesOur Occupational Therapy and InfocommTechnology faculty members have teamed upwith Bizlink Centre Singapore Ltd to developa gamified vocational rehabilitation platformusing augmented reality (AR) for persons withcognitive problems. This will enable them toimprove their vocational skills and undergotraining in a fun and safe environment.Teaming Up to Study theEffectiveness of Running SandalsA team of final-year Physiotherapy studentswere part of a multidisciplinary collaborationwith some engineering students and facultymembers to study lower limb muscle activitiesusing running sandals. The data collectedcould help allied health practitioners, especiallyphysiotherapists, understand the risks andpotential muscle strain runners could face whenrunning using this minimalist footwear.Encouraging Seniors’ Use ofDigital ToolsIn collaboration with Tsao Foundation’sCommunity for Successful Ageing, ourNursing students and faculty members haveproduced video clips to guide seniors inusing Zoom. This will encourage them tokeep in touch with family and friends andparticipate in social activities.Health and Social Sciences 05
MEET KEVINChen Zhenqiang KevinYear 2Diagnostic RadiographyAbout myselfI am an aspiring radiographer who enjoysplaying the saxophone. My wife, daughter,and family members are my world. I wouldlike to thank them for their support when Idecided to embark on this career switch.Before studying at SITI was an education officer with the Ministry ofEducation at the primary level for a decade.Having an interest in the medical field sinceyoung, I seized the opportunity to pursueDiagnostic Radiography through the CareerConversion Programme (CCP).One song to describe my SIT experience‘Try Everything’ by Shakira.Being an adult learnerBeginning at entry-level as a Year 1undergraduate takes humility. Starting fromscratch where your past experiences mightnot count for much is challenging. But Itreat it as a second chance to do better andview this as a gateway to more employmentopportunities.Tip on having a school-life balancePlan your time well and don’t be too hardon yourself.Support from SIT for Adult LearnersFaculty members double up asour academic advisors, and are part of ourlearning journey throughout.One tip for prospective adult learnersSeize every opportunity to be able to learn,unlearn, and relearn.06 Singapore Institute of TechnologyClick here to watch my video.
Click hereto find outmoreDiagnostic RadiographyCampus LocationSIT@DoverCareer OpportunitiesYou can be employed as a diagnosticradiographer in a variety of settings, such as: Public and Private HospitalsPrivate ClinicsMedical CentresThe Diagnostic Radiography programme is afour-year, direct honours degree programmethat prepares you for the role of a professionalradiographer. It is the only diagnosticradiography programme offered by anautonomous university in Singapore.The curriculum is developed in closeconsultation with the radiography industry toensure relevance and graduates’ employability.The programme is accredited by the AlliedHealth Professions Council (AHPC), thusenabling graduates to practise as professionalradiographers in Singapore.Curriculum Highlights Anatomy and PhysiologyPatient Care and SafetyGeneral Radiographic PracticeCT and MRIRadiobiology and Radiation ProtectionImage Interpretation32-week Clinical Practice EducationAt Changi General Hospital (CGH),we’re committed to grooming the nextgeneration of health professionals,which is why we have decided to takein SIT students through its clinicalplacement programme. Havingstudents at CGH gives our staff achance to support their developmentand personally mentor these up-andcoming health professionals. It hasbeen rewarding to see the studentsdevelop, both professionally andpersonally, in their clinical placements.The maturity, enthusiasm, andprofessionalism of SIT students isindeed, promising for our healthcaresector ahead.MR GABRIEL LEONGHead, RadiographyChangi General HospitalHealth and Social Sciences 07
Click hereto find outmoreDieteticsand NutritionCampus LocationSIT@DoverIn my work at the Dietetic & FoodServices department in ChangiGeneral Hospital (CGH), we areresponsible for providing dietaryconsultations to patients to supportthem on their journey to goodhealth. Students can gain hands-onexperience within the hospital settingto better understand and addressthe social determinants of health thatimpact our patients’ health outcomes.Through my observations, I see thatCareer OpportunitiesYou can be employed as a dietitian in a varietyof settings, such as: Public and Private HospitalsCommunity HospitalsIntermediate and Long-Term CareOrganisations, including Nursing Homesand Rehabilitation CentresPrivate PracticePolyclinicsSIT students are dedicated, passionate, andThe Dietetics and Nutrition programme is afour-year, direct honours degree programmethat addresses the growing demand for dieteticmanpower in hospitals and intermediate longterm care (ILTC) settings in Singapore.As the first dietetics degree programme tobe offered by an autonomous university inSingapore, this programme will provide youwith evidence-based theoretical knowledge,research skills, and practical experience acrossall domains of dietetic practice (individual clinicalcase management, community and public healthnutrition, and food service management).The programme is designed to meet theacademic requirements and clinical competenciesfor graduate entry-level professional dietitians,based on international educational standardsfor professional dietetic practice. The curriculumis developed in close consultation with chiefdietitians from major healthcare clusters inSingapore, to provide you with up-to-date andrelevant knowledge, as well as specialised skills inall domains of dietetic practice.08 Singapore Institute of Technologyeager to learn, and we hope that they willcontribute to our local healthcare sector.MRS MAGDALIN CHEONGHead and Deputy DirectorDietetic and Food ServicesChangi General HospitalCurriculum Highlights Nutrition Throughout the LifespanNutritional AssessmentNutrition, Health, and DiseaseCommunity and Public Health NutritionMedical Nutrition TherapyCommunication Skills andNutritional CounsellingHonours Thesis32-week Clinical Practice Education
Click hereto find outmoreNursingCampus LocationSIT@DoverCareer OpportunitiesYou can pursue further career advancements inclinical practice, education, and management,in positions such as: Nurse ClinicianNurse EducatorNurse ManagerNurse ResearcherThe SIT and University of Glasgow joint degreein Nursing is a two-year post-registrationhonours programme, jointly developed by bothuniversities and accredited by the SingaporeNursing Board. Co-created and designed inpartnership with stakeholders from healthcareinstitutions, nursing education partners, andthe Ministry of Health (MOH), you will build onthe foundation you have established throughyour nursing diploma at Nanyang Polytechnicor Ngee Ann Polytechnic.The SIT-UofG Nursing degreeprogramme is designed to build onexisting foundation knowledge learntat a diploma level and refine students’critical and leadership skills. SIT-UofGnursing students that I have interactedwith have been highly engaged andmotivated, andIn line with MOH’s Healthcare IndustryTransformation Map, you will be equipped withcritical, analytical and innovative skills, as wellas leadership, research, teaching, and clinicalcompetencies – much needed qualities for thenew roles that you will be performing to meetthe healthcare challenges Singapore faces.I am confident that they will raise thestandard of nursing in Singapore withtheir skill sets and positive attitude.MS PAULIN KOHChief Nursing OfficerMinistry of HealthCurriculum Highlights Health Assessment and Clinical ReasoningDesign InnovationPrinciples and Practice of Population HealthManaging Long Term Conditionsin CommunitiesEvidence-Based PracticeElectives (Palliative Care and Global Health) Honours ThesisSix-week Clinical PlacementsOverseas Immersion Programme (OIP)Health and Social Sciences 09
Click hereto find outmoreOccupationalTherapyIt has been a pleasure for us to workclosely with SIT faculty and students.Through their clinical placements at ourorganisation, we find the students to bewell-informed and prepared for a careerin the healthcare and social care sectors.Campus LocationSIT@DoverCareer OpportunitiesYou can be employed as an occupationaltherapist in a variety of settings, such as: The dedication and commitment we seePublic, Private, and Community HospitalsIntermediate and Long-Term CareOrganisations, including Nursing Homes,and Rehabilitation CentresPrivate Practice Clinics and ConsultancyGovernment AgenciesSpecial Schools, Early Intervention, andChild Development CentresThe Occupational Therapy programme is afour-year, direct honours degree programmethat is designed to provide an excellenteducational experience in the theory andpractice of occupational therapy. Uponsuccessful completion of academic modulesand clinical practice education, you will havethe knowledge, skills, and understandingto support contemporary development anddelivery of occupational therapy, to meet theevolving needs of Singapore’s population.The programme is accredited by the AlliedHealth Professions Council (AHPC) and WorldFederation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT).This will enable graduates to practise asprofessional occupational therapists in Singaporeand internationally, subject to local laws.in the faculty members are also highlycommendable as they come with aunique blend of academic credentialsand work experiences, coupled with anintrinsic motivation to see their studentssucceed. The relationship we have withthe university is invaluable and criticalto our effort to hire the best, who canassimilate in their future workplace.MR ABHIMANYAU PALChief Executive OfficerSPDCurriculum Highlights 10 Singapore Institute of TechnologyOccupational Therapy Clinical ReasoningOccupational Therapy Practice SkillsOccupational Therapy and Chronic DiseaseManagement with Older AdultsPlay, School and TransitionApplication of Psychopathology inOccupational TherapyOccupational Therapy EntrustableProfessional Activities30-week Clinical Practice Education
Click hereto find outmorePhysiotherapyCampus LocationSIT@DoverCareer OpportunitiesYou can be employed as a physiotherapist in avariety of settings, such as: SIT’s clinical practice education is animportant and valuable opportunityfor both students and the healthcareindustry. It allows the students toput what they have learnt into realpractice. At the same time, it alsogives healthcare institutions a chanceto share real-life experiences with thestudents. Our journey with the SITPhysiotherapy students has been veryencouraging and positive.Public and Private HospitalsIntermediate and Long-Term CareOrganisations, including CommunityHospitals, Nursing Homes, andRehabilitation CentresPolyclinicsPrivate PracticeGovernment AgenciesSports and Military SettingsSpecial SchoolsThe students demonstrated a high level ofThe Physiotherapy programme is a fouryear, direct honours degree programme.The programme aims to train you tobecome a professional physiotherapist whois theoretically-grounded and clinicallyoriented to practise autonomously in differentspecialities of physiotherapy.You will have the opportunity to gain clinicalexperience through clinical attachments withvarious major hospitals and healthcare facilitiesin Singapore. Mid-career individuals with priordegree qualification in a science-related fieldmay apply for the Physiotherapy programmeunder the Career Conversion Programme(CCP). The programme is accredited by theAllied Health Professions Council (AHPC), thusenabling graduates to obtain direct registrationto practise as physiotherapists in Singapore.Curriculum Highlights Neurological PhysiotherapyMusculoskeletal PhysiotherapyCardiopulmonary Physiotherapyprofessionalism, a positive learning attitude,and a strong passion in acquiring new skills.This has led to many of them joiningTan Tock Seng Hospital as their firstcareer, and we are happy to be part oftheir professional journey even beforethey graduate.MR CHRISTOPHER NG THONG LIANHead of DepartmentSenior Principal PhysiotherapistTan Tock Seng Hospital Chronic Disease RehabilitationExercise Physiology and ClinicalExercise PrescriptionPhysiotherapy Across LifespanHealth Promotion and Population Health30-week Clinical Practice EducationHealth and Social Sciences 11
Click hereto find outmoreRadiation TherapyCampus LocationSIT@DoverCareer OpportunitiesYou can be employed as a radiation therapistin the public or private sector to serve in aradiation therapy centre.The Radiation Therapy programme is a fouryear, direct honours degree programme thatprepares you for the role of a professionalradiation therapist. As the only radiationtherapy degree programme offered inSingapore, the curriculum is developed inclose consultation with the radiation therapyindustry to ensure relevance and graduates’employability.The programme is accredited by theAllied Health Professions Council (AHPC),thus enabling graduates to obtain directregistration to practise as radiation therapistsin Singapore.Curriculum Highlights Patient Care and SafetyCancer PathologyRadiation OncologyPrinciples of Radiation TherapyAdvances in Radiation Therapy32-week Clinical Practice EducationThe SIT Radiation Therapy programme isclosely aligned to industry practices.Graduates are prepared for their clinicalpractice from year one and readyto enter the exciting and rewardingRadiation Therapy profession upongraduation. Beyond producing good,competent radiation therapists,the programme has also nurturedempathetic and strong communicatorswith a heart for the patients they serve.The curriculum is future-oriented,interdisciplinary, and interprofessional,preparing them to become visionaryleaders and compassionate radiationtherapists of tomorrow.DR MICHAEL WANGChairmanDivision of Radiation OncologySenior ConsultantNational Cancer Centre SingaporeStudents admitted to the Radiation Therapy programmemay be required to have secured a sponsorship fromtheir employer at the point of enrolment. Refer toSingaporeTech.edu.sg for updates.12 Singapore Institute of Technology
Click hereto find outmoreSpeech andLanguage TherapyCampus LocationAs the only local, autonomous universitythat offers a bachelor’s degree inSpeech and Language Therapy, thisprogramme will provide students witha robust and relevant curriculum thatcaters to the rapidly changing landscapeof Singapore’s healthcare sector. Thefaculty, who are also clinical practitionersthemselves, are well renowned in theirrespective fields of speech-languagetherapy, and students will be able tolearn from their expertise.SIT@DoverCareer OpportunitiesYou can be employed as a speech and languagetherapist in a variety of settings, such as: Child Development CentresSpecial SchoolsSocial Service AgenciesAcute HospitalsCommunity HospitalsIntermediate and Long-Term CareOrganisations, including Nursing Homesand Rehabilitation CentresPrivate PracticeStudents will be able to contextualise theirlearning through the clinical placements,which no class or textbook can replicate.As part of their clinical placements,students will be exposed tointerprofessional work and direct patientcare experiences, which are invaluable.The first Speech and Language Therapyundergraduate degree programme inSingapore has been carefully developed withinput from senior speech and language therapypractitioners across the local public healthcare,community care, social services, and privatesectors.The four-year, direct honours degreeprogramme serves to meet the nationalneeds by training a new generation of highlycompetent and market-ready speech andlanguage therapists, who will help individualswith communication, feeding, and swallowingdifficulties across lifespans. The programmewill seek accreditation from the Allied HealthProfessions Council (AHPC), thus enablinggraduates to practise as professional speechand language therapists in Singapore.MS MELISSA CHUAHead and Senior Principal Speech TherapistSengkang General HospitalCurriculum Highlights Communication DevelopmentCommunication Disorders in ChildrenDysphagia Management in AdultsFluency and Related DisordersVoice Sciences and DisordersPaediatric Feeding and SwallowingDisorders30-week Clinical Practice EducationHealth and Social Sciences 13
MEET NAFISAHNafisah Binte ZulkifliYear 2Speech and Language TherapyAbout myselfI truly love writing. I’m currently working onmy second compilation of poetry and prose!I keep these compilations for myself, but I doshare my work with others occasionally.One common myth about SITThat it is for those who didn’t do well in theirGCE ‘A’ Levels or Polytechnic diploma.Pursuing Speech and Language TherapyI hope to help others enjoy and experiencelife more by helping them with their reading,writing, and speaking skills.One thing I wished I knew when choosingSpeech and Language TherapyThat I would need to learn about children andadults simultaneously and learn to switch codewhen speaking to different groups of people.One tip for prospective studentsSocialise and make friends, especiallywith your coursemates. It will make youruniversity experience more fun.Advice to my younger selfDon’t take your losses too hard. In acouple years, you might realise they were“wins” all along!14 Singapore Institute of TechnologyClick here to watch my video.
START YOURNEXT STEP HEREWe adopt an aptitude-based approach in assessing applicantsfor admission. This means we look beyond your grades andsee you as an individual with diverse qualities, talents, and lifeexperiences. We are interested in who you are, and how you cancontribute to the community and industry.We look out for Academic Proficiencyand Prior LearningRelevant Work ExperienceRelated Exposure and AchievementsPassion and AptitudePerformance During InterviewsSubmit and check your application status via Admission.SingaporeTech.edu.sg.For application dates and deadlines, visit SingaporeTech.edu.sg.Health and Social Sciences 15
ADMISSIONSTIMELINEMID-JAN – MID-MARShortlisted applicants will be assessedfor Admissions and a Scholarshipconcurrently. For specific degreeprogrammes, you may have to submitportfolios or essays, and/or be assessedthrough written or technical tests.APR – MAYIf you are successful, accept our offer!JUNEAdmissionsSIT Scholarship16 Singapore Institute of TechnologyApplication OpensSIT Scholarship Application OpensFEB – MAY heck your Admissions ApplicationCOutcome. Students awarded Scholarshipswill receive their offers concurrently.BY JOINT ACCEPTANCEDEADLINEFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION OPENSWhen you have accepted our offer, you willreceive a pre-matriculation package.
Admission RequirementsGCE ‘A’ Level/IB Diploma/NUS High School DiplomaDEGREE PROGRAMMEDiagnostic RadiographyRadiation Therapy*GCE ‘A’ LEVELIB DIPLOMANUS HIGH SCHOOLDIPLOMAGood pass in two H2/HL subjects (Biology,Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics)Dietetics and NutritionGood pass in two H2/HL subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics,Sports, Exercise and Health Science, and Mathematics), oneof which must be ChemistryOccupational TherapyGood pass in two H2/HL subjects, one of whichmust be Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Sports,Exercise and Health Science, or MathematicsPhysiotherapyGood pass in two H2/HL subjects (Biology,Chemistry, Physics, Sports, Exercise and HealthScience, and Mathematics)Speech and Language TherapyGood pass in two H2/HL subjects, with a goodpass in H1/SL or H2/HL Biology, Chemistry,Physics, Mathematics, or Economics GCE ‘A’ Level applicants should have obtained passes in at least two H2 Level subjects and offered GeneralPaper (GP) or Knowledge & Inquiry (KI) in the same sitting.International Baccalaureate (IB) applicants should have obtained a minimum grade five for at least two HLand one SL subjects, and the IB Diploma.NUS High applicants should have obtained the NUS High School Diploma.Applicants with the above qualifications are also required to fulfil the Mother Tongue Language (MTL)requirements stipulated by the Ministry of Education.Applicants will also need to fulfil language requirements. Please refer to subsequent pages. tudents admitted to the Radiation Therapy programme may be required to have secured a sponsorship from their employerSat the point of enrolment.*For up-to-date information, please refer to SingaporeTech.edu.sg.Health and Social Sciences 17
Admission RequirementsDiploma from any local PolytechnicDEGREE PROGRAMMEDIPLOMA FROM ANY LOCAL POLYTECHNICDiagnostic RadiographyDietetics and NutritionOccupational TherapyPhysiotherapyCompleted a relevant Diploma*Radiation Therapy#Speech andLanguage Therapy Nursing Be qualified as a Registered NurseHold current registration with the Singapore Nursing Board(SNB)Completed an SNB-accredited Diploma in Nursing programmein Singapore. Only these two diplomas are accredited:–Nanyang Polytechnic: Diploma in Nursing– Ngee Ann Polytechnic: Diploma in Health Sciences(Nursing)/Diploma in NursingApplicants with other qualifications should complete at least 12 years of formal education deemed asacceptable, equivalent qualifications to be considered for admission.Applicants will also need to fulfil language requirements. Please refer to subsequent pages.Please refer to SingaporeTech.edu.sg for the detailed list of relevant diplomas.* Students admitted to the Radiation Therapy programme may be required to have secured a sponsorship from their employerat the point of enrolment. Refer to SingaporeTech.edu.sg for updates.# For up-to-date information, please refer to SingaporeTech.edu.sg.18 Singapore Institute of Technology
Admission RequirementsOther DegreesSuccessful applicants who have a Science-related honours degree from a recogniseduniversity may be offered a place in the two year, eight-month acceleratedPhysiotherapy Career Conversion Programme (CCP).EXAMPLES OF SCIENCE-RELATED HONOURS DEGREE Exercise and Sports SciencesAnatomy and PhysiologyNursing and MedicineLife Sciences/Biomedical SciencesOther Health SciencesOther degrees will be considered on a case-by-case basis.Applicants will also need to fulfil language requirements. Please refer to subsequent pages.For up-to-date information, please refer to SingaporeTech.edu.sg.Health and Social Sciences 19
Language RequirementsDietetics and Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, and PhysiotherapyQUALIFICATIONSUBJECTGCE ‘O’ LevelEnglish as First LanguageC5GCE ‘A’ LevelGeneral Paper/Knowledge & InquiryDMinimum English RequirementApplicants to these Health Sciences programmes are alsorequired to fulfil one of the following English requirementsby the application closing date. The Allied HealthProfessions Council (AHPC) mandates the minimum Englishlanguage proficiency (ELP) requirements for the Allied Healthprogrammes to enable our graduates to practise in therespective Allied Health professions.SL/HL English A:Language & Literature orSL/HL English A:InternationalBaccalaureate (IB) Literature or4SL: Literature &PerformancePolytechnicFoundationProgramme (PFP)English modulesC NUS High SchoolDiplomaEL4101 or higher(EL5101, 6103) modulesC IELTS (Academic)IELTSTOEFLTOEFLOETOET7.0 (for all components)250 marks for computer-based test,or 600 marks for paper-based test,or 100 marks for internet-based testBApplicants to all Health Sciences Programmes (Diagnostic Radiography, Dietetics and Nutrition, Nursing,Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Radiation Therapy, and Speech and Language Therapy), are required toundergo a pre-enrolment medical examination prior to the commencement of their studies at SIT and shouldbe certified physically and mentally fit for the programme by the examining medical doctor. Please refer to theMandatory Medical Clearance here – irements.Applicants who hold a first degree from Singapore, Australia, Canada (except Quebec), New Zealand, Republicof Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, or the United States of America will be deemed to have fulfilled thestipulated English Language requirement for the programme.20 Singapore Institute of Technology
Language RequirementsDiagnostic Radiography and Radiation TherapyQUALIFICATIONSUBJECTGCE ‘O’ LevelEnglish as First LanguageC6GCE ‘A’ LevelGeneral Paper/Knowledge & InquiryDMinimum English RequirementApplicants to these Health Sciences programmes are alsorequired to fulfil one of the following English requirementsby the application closing date. The Allied HealthProfessions Council (AHPC) mandates the minimum Englishlanguage proficiency (ELP) requirements for the Allied Healthprogrammes to enable our graduates to practise in therespective Allied Health professions.SL/HL English A:Language & Literature orSL/HL English A:InternationalBaccalaureate (IB) Literature or4SL: Literature &PerformancePolytechnicFoundationProgramme (PFP)English modulesC NUS High SchoolDiplomaEL4101 or higher(EL5101, 6103) modulesC IELTS (Academic)IELTSTOEFLTOEFLOETOET6.0 (for all components)60 marks for internet-based testBApplicants to all Health Sciences Programmes (Diagnostic Radiography, Dietetics and Nutrition, Nursing,Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Radiation Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy), are required toundergo a pre-enrolment medical examination prior to the commencement of their studies at SIT and shouldbe certified physically and mentally fit for the programme by the examining medical doctor. Please refer to theMandatory Medical Clearance here – irements.Applicants who hold a first degree from Singapore, Australia, Canada (except Quebec), New Zealand, Republicof Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, or the United States of America will be deemed to have fulfilled thestipulated English Language requirement for the programme.Health and Social Sciences 21
Language RequirementsSpeech and Language TherapyQUALIFICATIONSUBJECTGCE ‘O’ LevelEnglish as FirstLanguageA2Higher Mother Tongue(HMTL) – C6/Mother TongueLanguage (MTL) – C5GCE ‘A’ LevelGeneral Paper/Knowledge &InquiryBH1 MotherTongue Language(MTL) – ESL/HL EnglishA: Language &Literature orInternationalSL/HL English A:Baccalaureate (IB)Literature orSL: Literature &Performance5HL/SL Mother TongueLanguage (MTL) A:Literature or Languageand Literat
Nursing Board. Co-created and designed in partnership with stakeholders from healthcare institutions, nursing education partners, and the Ministry of Health (MOH), you will build on the foundation you have established through your nursing diploma at Nanyang Polytechnic or Ngee Ann Polytechnic. In line with MOH's Healthcare Industry
