Introduction
Gripped by the drama in episodes of Grey’s Anatomy where doctors and nurses struggle to save lives? If you care enough to help others in life, look no further. The Diploma in Health Sciences (Nursing) prepares you for a fulfilling career as a healthcare professional. It is accredited by the Singapore Nursing Board and graduates may practise as a Registered Nurse in Singapore.
More Than Nursing
Nursing, as a globally respected profession, has expanded beyond its traditional scope of work. In addition to regular nursing modules, you will learn about life sciences and the latest developments in biomedical sciences such as cell and molecular biology, clinical trials and drug discovery.
You will also gain knowledge in the fields of biological and behavioural sciences, further equipping you to help patients recover.
Learning Differently
You will have many opportunities for hands-on training at major healthcare institutions such as government, restructured and private hospitals. You will also be attached to polyclinics, community hospitals, rehabilitation centres and nursing homes. Such close industry collaboration will put you right at the heart of modern healthcare practice in Singapore.
You will undergo a total of 45 weeks of clinical attachment throughout your three-year course. You may obtain a hospital sponsorship and enjoy a monthly allowance of between $850 and $950. Get paid to study!
Global Exposure
If you are keen on experiencing a different culture and work environment, the Overseas Academic Exchange Programme is for you. It will cultivate your adaptability while exposing you to the regional healthcare systems. Our School has strong ties with tertiary institutions, both regionally and globally, such as the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Assumption University in Thailand, University of Sydney, Griffith University (Australia) and Fudan University (China).
At Ngee Ann Polytechnic, every student has the opportunity to go overseas at least once during their three years here. You can take part in community projects as well as go on study visits or adventure camps in countries like China, India, Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia. Past community projects include health-screening, health education and setting up health assessment centres in these countries.
Career Prospects
The Diploma in Health Sciences (Nursing) is more than a gateway to the nursing profession – it leads you to a large number of employment opportunities. There is increasing demand for healthcare professionals, not only in primary healthcare but in a whole lot of other related industries.
Besides being employed as a Registered Nurse, you can also work in pharmaceutical, biomedical and research institutions, as well as the life sciences industry engaged in drug discovery and clinical research. |
Career Path
| Qualifications |
Management |
Paths
Clinical |
Education |
| Master / PhD Degree |
Assistant Director / Director |
Advanced Practice Nurse |
Director / Principal Nurse Educator |
Bachelor Degree / Advanced Diploma |
Nurse Manager |
Nurse Clinician |
Nurse Educator |
| Diploma |
Staff Nurse |
This is the career path for a typical nurse in Singapore. The starting salary of a Staff Nurse with a Diploma in Health Sciences (Nursing) is around $1700 per month. The career path of a staff nurse after the diploma level depends on performance, qualifications, and the choice of the nurse as to which of the three paths (management, clinical, or education) to follow.
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Accreditation for Further Studies
For further clinical specialisation and career development,you may choose to take up post-registration clinical courses. With your diploma, you will be able to pursue degrees such as Bachelors, Masters or PhD, locally at the National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore Management University (SMU) or accredited overseas universities. The Exceptional Individual Scheme offers graduates accreditation to Medicine and Dentistry courses at NUS.
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Attachments & nursing research projects with major healthcare institutions |
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State-of-the-art facilities that simulate medical scenarios |
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First in Asia with instant access to medical information via PDAs for students |
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Training extends beyond the traditional boundaries of nursing and healthcare education to include life sciences & psychology |
Contact Us
For more information, please contact: Mdm Sarathambal School of Health Sciences Blk 81, Level 7 Tel: 6460 7308 Fax : 6465 2248 Email: ssa6@np.edu.sg Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Toll free: 1800-4607333 (admission to full-time courses)
Tel: 6466 6555
Fax: 6468 3207
Website: www.np.edu.sg
Email: JoinNP@np.edu.sg
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