School of Health Sciences

Why HS?

Be equipped for the digital future of healthcare

Be equipped for the digital future of healthcare when you learn with the latest innovative educational technology such as AI tutors, AR, VR, virtual simulation, gamification, e-textbooks and other tools!

USP2

With immersive learning in real-world environments and hands-on practice in top-notch facilities, you will be career-ready!


Amanda HS

Excellent prospects for further studies, with many alumni gaining admission and credit exemption in local and overseas universities

USP4

Expand your world view and develop the skills to thrive in the global healthcare system through overseas immersions and Service-Learning trips to countries like Australia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Thailand and India.


About the School

Have great empathy for people and a strong desire to improve the lives of others? At the School of Health Sciences (HS), you will find fulfilment as a healthcare professional and lead in the transformation of the healthcare industry. Here, you will learn in acute and community-based settings, and be equipped with clinical skills and knowledge to overcome the health issues of tomorrow.

As a HS student, you will learn from the industry’s best by attending off-campus lessons. You will get to go on clinical practice with leading healthcare institutions such as SingHealth Group, National Healthcare Group and National University Health System. Similarly, our Optometry students will attend classes co-delivered by our industry partners such as Carl Zeiss Vision Singapore Pte. Ltd, EssilorLuxottica, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, OWNDAYS Singapore PTE.LTD and Stan Isaacs: Myopia Specialist Centre.

HS also provides the best learning environment to prepare you for the rigours of work and industry demands. Our top-notch facilities include the Patient Simulation Centre and the Optometry Centre, as well as fully equipped operating theatres, intensive care units, optometry and nursing laboratories. That means that even before you go on your clinical practice, you’ll already get hands-on experience in real-world environments.

At HS, you will be exposed to the latest technologies in nursing and be better prepared to deliver healthcare services in the era of digital innovation. For example, you can look forward to using the latest innovative educational technology such as virtual simulation, gamification, virtual and extended reality and other productivity tools tailored to enhance your learning. You will learn from a highly qualified team of professionals with many years of experience in teaching and working in hospitals and the private sector.

 

Full-time Courses

Part-time Courses

What Students/Alumni Say

Photo of NSG graduate, Ryan Krishnan

I am thankful for the opportunity to work with experienced healthcare professionals and engage with a wide range of patients during my hospital attachments. These experiences fuelled my passion for healthcare and motivated me to pursue Medicine to deepen my skills. I believe the rigorous training at HS will shape me into becoming a better doctor.

Headshot of Natalie Yeh

I was inspired to join the medical profession by the nurses who helped care for my godfather during his final moments. The heart they put in their work made me realise my calling. That’s why I am truly grateful for all the opportunities the school has provided to help me realise my passion.

Portrait of Jordan Tan

It’s taken a tremendous amount of sacrifice to juggle both my nursing studies with my sporting passion, but it’s definitely worth every effort to not only realise my dreams of representing Singapore as a national athlete, but also keeping to my commitment of helping others in the nursing profession.

Headshot of Phua Shi Yong

The OPT course prepared me well for the industry as an optometrist. It also gave me the confidence and skills to put myself in leadership positions. Once travel restrictions are lifted, I look forward to volunteering in overseas ICARE community service events as a way of paying it forward for the opportunities I’ve had.

Highlights

Made it to Medical School

Photo of NSG grads that made it to NUS' Medical School

Five NP Nursing graduates (from left) Natalie Kui, Ryan Krishnan, Muhammad Afiq Nabil Bin Atiman, A Helena Cattherine and Jolene Tan have made history by securing coveted spots at NUS' Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

Internships

Headshot of Glennys Beh

My greatest takeaway from my internship as a student optometrist was the chance to observe the entire process of ortho-k fitting and after-care for young kids. I also had ample opportunities to conduct eye examinations and engage parents in caring for their child’s eyesight. The experience has sharpened my clinical and people skills, and prepared me well for a career in optometry.

Headshot of Natalie Kui wearing NUS medical coat

As a Nursing student, I was given the opportunity to serve others and experience the intricacies of the healthcare system. I hope to use my knowledge and experiences to deliver better care to patients in the future.

Accolades

Photo of Nursing graduate, Natalie Yeh

Natalie Yeh
Nursing graduate, Class of 2022

During her time at NP, Natalie was selected to be a part of a multidisciplinary team that collaborated with Metropolia University of Applied Sciences in Finland and Hovi Care Singapore to develop a game to aid the rehabilitation of patients with dementia. Her outstanding performance made her the first Nursing graduate in NP to clinch the prestigious Ngee Ann Kongsi Gold Medal. Natalie is currently pursuing a nursing degree at NUS.

Headshot Amanda HS in graduation gown

Amanda Lim
Optometry graduate, Class of 2016

NP Optometry graduate Amanda’s love for the medical side of healthcare prompted her to switch from allied health to nursing. She topped her cohort in NUS and won several awards, including the Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medal, Lilly Medal & Prize in Pharmacology, Singapore Nurses Association Medal and Prize in Nursing, as well as the Thio Kok Foe and Choo Kim Beng Medal and Prize in Nursing. Amanda is currently an emergency nurse at Woodlands Health.

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Dr Kelvin Koh, 
Health Sciences (Nursing)* graduate, Class of 2007

NP Nursing graduate Kelvin Koh firmly believed that his nursing background would make him a better doctor. Armed with this motivation, Kelvin decided to pursue medicine. He subsequently graduated from the University of Western Australia with a medical degree and is currently working in Melbourne as a general practice registrar.

*Renamed the Diploma in Nursing

Photo of Nursing grad, Fiqri Nur Haziq

Fiqri Nur Haziq Bin Abu Bakar
Health Sciences (Nursing)* graduate, Class of 2020

Despite struggling with his studies in secondary school, Fiqri persevered and scored well in the N-levels, clinching a spot in NP’s Nursing course. He had opportunities to interact with patients, work with experienced professionals, and undergo training through clinical attachments. His efforts paid off as he was offered a PSC scholarship. He is currently pursuing a degree with a double major in Social Work and Public Health at NUS

*Renamed the Diploma in Nursing

Student assisting child on eyecare

Jovian Nigel Brandon, 
Optometry graduate, Class of 2017

While working as an assistant manager at Essilor Amera’s Philanthropy division, Jovian Brandon volunteers with Non-Governmental Organisations like Essilor Vision Foundation and Sight to Sky. He has travelled as far as Nepal and India to provide eye care services to the underprivileged.

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Ng Wen Xin,
Optometry graduate, Class of 2017

Wen Xin furthered her studies at Aston University and graduated with first class honours in Optometry & Clinical Practice in 2020. Currently the Senior Optometrist at Stan Issacs Optometrists and a clinical researcher at I & Vision Research Centre, Wen Xin runs commercial research projects for practitioners in lens companies.

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Contact

Blk 81, Level 7, 535 Clementi Road
Singapore 599489

(+65) 6797 8861

Contact_HS@np.edu.sg

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