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Come join NYP and experience our unique teaching environment that allows you to develop to your fullest potential. We have more than 40 full-time Diploma courses covering various academic disciplines such as Built Environment, Business Management, Chemical & Life Sciences, Design, Engineering, Information Technology, Interactive Digital Media and Health Sciences, to suit your interest.
MAKE NYP YOUR 1ST CHOICE POLY TAKE A TOUR TO On the day you receive your ‘O’ level results, you OUR ACADEMIC SCHOOLS TO will have many choices to choose from. When • view our training facilities & that time comes, we invite you to visit us at our environment campus where we will be setting up a JAE (Joint Admissions Exercise) Centre during the JAE • get to know our unique training methods application period. Our lecturers and staff will be at the JAE Centre It is very important that you make to provide you with advice and information on: the 12 choices carefully so as to maximise your chances of getting • courses you would like to pursue based on into a course of your choice. your academic interest • minimum entry requirements for courses • course curriculum Come and visit us • career prospects before you make • opportunities for further education • how to strategise your 12 choices in JAE those choices!
2 COURSES & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR GCE ‘O’ LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (FOR GCE ‘O’ LEVEL)
To be eligible for consideration for admission, applicants must obtain 26 points or better for the net ELR2B2 aggregate score (i.e. English Language, 2 relevant subjects and best 2 other subjects, including CCA bonus points) and meet the minimum entry requirements for their course choices.
‘O’ LEVEL AGGREGATE SCORES COMPUTATION ELR2B2 : FOR POLYTECHNIC COURSES AGGREGATE TYPE ELR2B2 -A ELR2B2 -B ELR2B2 -C ELR2B2 -D EL English Art/Art & Design Business Studies Combined Humanities Commerce Commercial Studies Economics Geography Higher Art Higher Music History Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in English) Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in Chinese) Humanities 1st Group (Social Studies, Elementary Mathematics of Relevant R2 Literature in Malay) Additional Mathematics Subjects Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in Tamil) Humanities (Social Studies, History) Humanities (Social Studies,Geography) Intro to Enterprise Development Literature in English Literature in Chinese Literature in Malay Literature in Tamil Media Studies (English) Media Studies (Chinese) Music
4 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (FOR GCE ‘O’ LEVEL) (cont’d)
ELR2B2 : FOR POLYTECHNIC COURSES AGGREGATE TYPE ELR2B2 -A ELR2B2 -B ELR2B2 -C ELR2B2 -D Additional Mathematics Art / Art & Design Addn Combined Addn Combined Art/Art & Design Business Studies Science Science Business Studies Combined Humanities Additional Science Additional Science Chinese Commerce Biology Art / Art & Design Combined Humanities Commercial Studies Biotechnology Biology Commerce Economics Chemistry Biotechnology Commercial Studies Geography Combined Science Chemistry Creative 3D Animation Higher Art Computing/Computer Combined Science Design & Technology Higher Music Studies Computing/Computer Design Studies History Creative 3D Animation Studies Economics Humanities Design & Technology Creative 3D Animation Elementary Mathematics (Social Studies, Food & Nutrition Design & Technology Food & Nutrition Literature in English) Electronics/ Design Studies Geography Humanities Fundamentals of Food & Nutrition Higher Art (Social Studies, Electronics Electronics/ Higher Chinese Literature in Chinese) General Science Fundamentals of Higher Malay Humanities Human & Social Biology Electronics Higher Music (Social Studies, Integrated Science General Science Higher Tamil Literature in Malay) Physics/Engineering Higher Art History Humanities Science Human & Social Biology Humanities (Social Studies, (Social Studies, Science (Chem, Bio) Integrated Science 2nd Group of Literature in English) Literature in Tamil) Science (Phy, Bio) Media Studies (English) Relevant R2 Humanities (Social Studies, Humanities Science (Phy, Chem)/ Media Studies (Chinese) Subjects Literature in Chinese) (Social Studies, History) Physical Science Physics/Engineering Humanities (Social Studies, Humanities Science (Phy, Chem, Science Literature in Malay) (Social Studies, Bio) Science (Chem, Bio) Humanities (Social Studies, Geography) Science (Phy, Bio) Literature in Tamil) Intro to Enterprise Science (Phy, Chem)/ Humanities (Social Studies, Development Physical Science History) Literature in English Science (Phy, Chem, Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in Chinese Bio) Geography) Literature in Malay Intro to Enterprise Literature in Tamil Development Media Studies (English) Literature in English Media Studies (Chinese) Literature in Chinese Music Literature in Malay Principles of Accounts Literature in Tamil Malay Media Studies (English) Media Studies (Chinese) Music Principles of Accounts Tamil B2 Best 2 other subjects excluding CCA
CCA BONUS POINTS Bonus points are given in the computation of net aggregate scores as follows:
Types of Bonus Points No. of Bonus Points Awarded Excellent 2 points Grades of A1-A2 Good 1 point Grades of B3-C6
5 The JAE Form A will indicate the NYP diploma courses you are eligible to apply. SAMPLEThe JAE Form FORM A will indicate A the NYP diploma courses you are eligible to apply. Sample Form A
JAE PIN
Subject and grade based on examination results
Aggregate types and scores
Course codes beginning with ‘C’ are NYP Courses
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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Diploma in: MINIMUM ENTRY GRADES • Accountancy & Finance [C98] REQUIREMENTS • Banking & Finance [C96] • Business Management [C94] English Language 1 – 6 • Common Business Programme [C34] Mathematics (Elementary / 1 – 6 • Food & Beverage Business [C46] Additional) • Hospitality & Tourism Management [C67] Any three other subjects 1 – 6 • Mass Media Management [C93] • Sport & Wellness Management [C81] COURSE DURATION 3 Years
To be eligible for admission, you must also have sat for one subject listed in the 2nd Group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-B Aggregate Type on page 4 & 5.
7 SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL & LIFE SCIENCES
MINIMUM ENTRY GRADES Diploma in: REQUIREMENTS • Biologics & Process Technology [C49] English Language 1 – 7 • Chemical & Pharmaceutical Technology [C73] • Food Science & Nutrition [C69] Mathematics (Elementary / 1 – 6 • Medicinal Chemistry [C45] Additional) • Pharmaceutical Science [C65] Any one of the following subjects • Biology • Biotechnology • Chemistry • Combined Science • Food & Nutrition 1 – 6 • Physics/ Engineering Science • Science (Physics, Biology) • Science (Chemistry, Biology) • Science (Physics, Chemistry)/ Physical Science COURSE DURATION 3 Years
8 SCHOOL OF DESIGN
Diploma in: • Industrial Design ④ [C83] • Spatial Design ④ [C64] • Visual Communication ④ [C63]
MINIMUM ENTRY GRADES REQUIREMENTS English Language 1 – 7 Mathematics 1 – 7 (Elementary / Additional) Any two other subjects 1 – 6 COURSE DURATION 3 Years
To be eligible for admission, you must also have sat for one subject listed in the 2nd Group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-D Aggregate Type on pages 4 & 5.
④ Applicants with severe colour vision deficiency may encounter difficulties in some modules with high reliance on colour usage. Such candidates may be required to attend an interview to determine their suitability for admission to the course.
Diploma in: • Architecture [C38]
MINIMUM ENTRY GRADES REQUIREMENTS English Language 1 – 7 Mathematics 1 – 6 (Elementary / Additional) Any two other subjects 1 – 6 COURSE DURATION 3 Years
To be eligible for admission to the Diploma in Architecture, you must also have sat for one subject listed in the 2nd Group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-C Aggregate Type on pages 4 & 5.
9 SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
MINIMUM ENTRY GRADES Diploma in: ⑤ REQUIREMENTS • Aeronautical & Aerospace Technology [C51] • Aerospace Systems & Management ⑤ [C52] English Language 1 – 7 • Advanced & Digital Manufacturing [C62] Mathematics {Previously known as Digital & Precision Engineering} 1 – 6 (Elementary / Additional) • Biomedical Engineering ① [C71] Any one of the following subjects • Common Engineering Programme [C42] ① • Biology • Electronic & Computer Engineering [C89] • Biotechnology {Previously known as Electronic Systems} • Chemistry • Engineering with Business [C41] ① • Combined Science • Infocomm & Media Engineering [C75] • Computing/Computer Studies {Previously known as Multimedia & • Design & Technology Infocomm Technology} 1 – 6 ① • Electronics/Fundamentals of • Nanotechnology & Materials Science [C50] ① Electronics • Robotics & Mechatronics [C87] • Physics/Engineering Science • Science (Physics, Biology) • Science (Chemistry, Biology) ① • Science (Physics, Chemistry)/ Applicants with colour appreciation deficiency may encounter difficulties meeting the course Physical Science requirements and expectations. Interested COURSE DURATION 3 Years applicants with these conditions are highly encouraged to contact Nanyang Polytechnic for more information. ⑤ Applicants with colour appreciation deficiency, hearing and other physical impairment may encounter difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations. Interested applicants with these conditions are highly encouraged to contact Nanyang Polytechnic for 10 more information. SCHOOL OF HEALTH & SOCIAL SCIENCES
Diploma in: ② Due to the special requirements of the healthcare • Nursing ② [C97] professions, all applicants have to pass a medical examination and be certified to have the following • Oral Health Therapy ② ③ [C72] abilities to perform patient care activities in a safe and effective manner: MINIMUM ENTRY GRADES • Mental ability (interpersonal ability and behavioural stability) to provide safe care REQUIREMENTS to populations, as well as safety to self, and English Language 1 – 7 demonstrate self-control and behavioural stability to function and adapt effectively and Mathematics sensitively in a dynamic role. 1 – 6 (Elementary / Additional) • Physical ability to move around in clinical Any one of the following subjects environment, walk/stand, bend, reach, lift, climb, push and pull, carry objects and perform • Biology complex sequences of hand eye coordination. • Biotechnology • Auditory ability to hear faint body sounds, • Chemistry auditory alarms and normal speaking level • Combined Science sounds (i.e. blood pressure sounds, monitors, • Food & Nutrition call bells and person-to-person report). 1 – 6 • Human & Social Biology • Visual ability to detect changes in physical • Physics /Engineering Science appearance, colour and contour, read • Science (Physics, Biology) medication labels, syringes, manometers, and written communication accurately. • Science (Chemistry, Biology) • Science (Physics, Chemistry)/ ③ Candidates will have to take and pass a manual Physical Science dexterity test (MDT) as the MDT is required under industry standards to assess the COURSE DURATION 3 Years candidate’s fine motor skills crucial for handling of specialized instruments for effective and safe delivery of dental treatment.
11 SCHOOL OF HEALTH & SOCIAL SCIENCES (cont’d)
Diploma in: • Social Sciences (Social Work) [C47]
MINIMUM ENTRY GRADES REQUIREMENTS English Language 1 – 6 Mathematics 1 – 7 (Elementary / Additional) Any three other subjects 1 – 6 COURSE DURATION 3 Years
To be eligible for admission, you must also have sat for one subject listed in the 1st Group of Relevant Subjects and another different subject listed in the 2nd Group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-A Aggregate Type on pages 4 & 5.
12 SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
MINIMUM ENTRY GRADES Diploma in: REQUIREMENTS • Business Intelligence & Analytics [C43] English Language 1 – 7 • Business & Financial Technology [C35] • Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics [C54] Mathematics 1 – 6 • Common ICT Programme [C36] (Elementary / Additional) • Infocomm & Security [C80] Any two other subjects 1 – 6 • Information Technology [C85] COURSE DURATION 3 Years
To be eligible for admission, you must also have sat for one subject listed in the 2nd Group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-C Aggregate Type on pages 4 & 5.
13 SCHOOL OF INTERACTIVE & DIGITAL MEDIA
Diploma in: • Game Development & Technology [C70]
MINIMUM ENTRY GRADES REQUIREMENTS English Language 1 – 7 Mathematics 1 – 6 (Elementary / Additional) Any two other subjects 1 – 6 COURSE DURATION 3 Years
To be eligible for admission, you must also have sat for one subject listed in the 2nd Group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-C Aggregate Type on pages 4 & 5.
14 SCHOOL OF INTERACTIVE & DIGITAL MEDIA (cont’d)
Diploma in: MINIMUM ENTRY GRADES ④ • Animation & Visual Effects [C33] REQUIREMENTS {New Course, formed from the merger of Animation and Digital Visual Effects} English Language 1 – 7 • Digital Game Art & Design ④ [C60] Mathematics 1 – 7 • Interaction Design ④ [C59] (Elementary / Additional) ④ • Motion Graphics Design [C66] Any two other subjects 1 – 6 {Previously known as Motion Graphics & Broadcast Design} COURSE DURATION 3 Years
④ Applicants with severe colour vision deficiency may encounter difficulties in some modules with To be eligible for admission, you must also have high reliance on colour usage. Such candidates sat for one subject listed in the 2nd Group of may be required to attend an interview to Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-D Aggregate determine their suitability for admission to the Type on page 4 & 5. course. For more information please check with Nanyang Polytechnic.
15 2019 JAE ELR2B2
The “2019 JAE ELR2B2” in the table below shows the range of net ELR2B2 aggregate of students who were admitted to these courses through the 2019 Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE). These range of aggregate scores are meant as a reference for applicants applying to these courses, and do not constitute the admission scores for subsequent admission exercises.
AGGREGATE Range of Net ELR2B2 COURSE NAME JAE CODE TYPE for Previous (2019) JAE Accountancy & Finance C98 ELR2B2-B 6 to 12 Aeronautical & Aerospace Technology C51 ELR2B2-C 6 to 15 Aerospace Systems & Management C52 ELR2B2-C 10 to 16 Animation & Visual Effects C33 ELR2B2-D - Architecture C38 ELR2B2-C 10 to 17 Advanced & Digital Manufacturing C62 ELR2B2-C 14 to 23 Banking & Finance C96 ELR2B2-B 3 to 14 Biologics & Process Technology C49 ELR2B2-C 8 to 13 Biomedical Engineering C71 ELR2B2-C 11 to 14 Business & Financial Technology C35 ELR2B2-C 7 to 15 Business Intelligence & Analytics C43 ELR2B2-C 8 to 16 Business Management C94 ELR2B2-B 6 to 16 Chemical & Pharmaceutical Technology C73 ELR2B2-C 10 to 15 Common Business Programme C34 ELR2B2-B 7 to 17 Common Engineering Programme C42 ELR2B2-C 11 to 26 Common ICT Programme C36 ELR2B2-C 7 to 17 Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics C54 ELR2B2-C 4 to 7 Digital Game Art & Design C60 ELR2B2-D 7 to 14 Electronic & Computer Engineering C89 ELR2B2-C 15 to 23 Engineering With Business C41 ELR2B2-C 9 to 18 Food & Beverage Business C46 ELR2B2-B 4 to 16 Food Science & Nutrition C69 ELR2B2-C 7 to 13 Game Development & Technology C70 ELR2B2-C 5 to 14 Hospitality & Tourism Management C67 ELR2B2-B 8 to 14 Industrial Design C83 ELR2B2-D 7 to 19 Information Technology C85 ELR2B2-C 6 to 16
16 2019 JAE ELR2B2 (cont’d)
AGGREGATE Range of Net ELR2B2 COURSE NAME JAE CODE TYPE for Previous (2019) JAE Infocomm & Security C80 ELR2B2-C 9 to 18 Infocomm & Media Engineering C75 ELR2B2-C 13 to 26 Interaction Design C59 ELR2B2-D 15 to 19 Mass Media Management C93 ELR2B2-B 4 to 13 Medicinal Chemistry C45 ELR2B2-C 3 to 11 Motion Graphics Design C66 ELR2B2-D 7 to 17 Nanotechnology & Materials Science C50 ELR2B2-C 5 to 17 Nursing C97 ELR2B2-C 5 to 28 Oral Health Therapy C72 ELR2B2-C 8 to 12 Pharmaceutical Science C65 ELR2B2-C 4 to 11 Robotics & Mechatronics C87 ELR2B2-C 10 to 26 Social Sciences (Social Work) C47 ELR2B2-A 6 to 10 Spatial Design C64 ELR2B2-D 9 to 19 Sport & Wellness Management C81 ELR2B2-B 9 to 16 Visual Communication C63 ELR2B2-D 5 to 17
17 ADMISSION EXERCISES FOR GCE ‘O’ LEVEL
1. JOINT ADMISSIONS EXERCISE [JAE] The Joint Admissions Exercise is open to: • All Singapore Citizens (SC) or Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR) with valid Singapore- Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level Examinations results from any year. • International students studying in a Government School, Government-Aided School or Independent School in Singapore with valid 2019 Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level Examination results.
Note: • Successful DSA-JC (Direct School Admission-Junior College) or Early Admissions Exercise [EAE] candidates will not be able to participate in the JAE. • Candidates who are current JC, Millennia Institute or polytechnic students, or who were previously admitted to a JC, MI or polytechnic will not be eligible for the institution in the same category through JAE. (For e.g. if you are currently studying in a polytechnic or you have studied in a polytechnic before, you will not be eligible for a polytechnic in the JAE).
APPLICATION PERIOD The JAE will open for registration on the same day as the official announcement of the 2019 Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level Examination results, for a duration of five calendar days. The exact registration dates will be announced in the media together with the announcement on the release of the GCE ‘O’ Level Examination results.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION Applicants are required to submit their applications online through the MOE’s JAE Internet System, using their SingPass / JAE PIN.
NOTIFICATION ON OUTCOME OF APPLICATION Applicants will be notified by MOE of the outcome of their application about two weeks after the JAE registration period. Thus, it is not necessary to contact the Joint Admissions Board or the polytechnics prior to the release of the posting results.
JAE applicants may check their posting results through the following channels: • JAE-IS at http://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/joint-admissions-exercise • Short Messaging System (SMS) via applicant’s mobile number (if a valid Singapore mobile number is provided by applicants during the JAE application)
MOE’S HOTLINE For more information, students may call the MOE Customer Service Centre at 6872-2220 during office hours. FAQs Please refer to MOE’s website for more information: http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/jae/faqs
18 ADMISSION EXERCISES FOR GCE ‘O’ LEVEL (cont’d)
2. EARLY ADMISSIONS EXERCISE [EAE] EAE is open to: • Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who have registered to sit for the GCE ‘O’ Level examinations in the year of the EAE; and • International Students enrolled in Government, Government-aided and Independent Schools during the year of the application, and who have registered to sit for the GCE O-Level Examination in the year of the EAE.
For the EAE Exercise, the polytechnics will take into account students’ abilities, talents and interests in the specific courses that they have applied for. Students with other outstanding talents and achievements, such as in sport, arts, leadership, entrepreneurship and community service, may also be considered.
APPLICATION PERIOD The Early Admissions Exercise (EAE) will commence in June/July every year, for admission into polytechnics the following year.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION Online application through the EAE portal at https://eae.polytechnic.edu.sg. Applicants can apply for a maximum of three courses from a single polytechnic, across different polytechnics or any other combinations. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a selection interview.
NOTIFICATION OF OUTCOME OF APPLICATION Applicants may retrieve posting results from the EAE website in mid-August 2019. Successful EAE applicants will receive only one offer regardless of the number of polytechnics they have applied to.
19 ADMISSION EXERCISES FOR GCE ‘O’ LEVEL (cont’d)
3. DIRECT ADMISSIONS EXERCISE [DAE]
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION • Online application via Nanyang Polytechnic’s website at http://www.nyp.edu.sg. • Submission of duly-completed application printout and supporting documents (photocopy of results, CCA records and NRIC) must reach the polytechnic by the due date stipulated: i@Central Blk A, Level 1, Nanyang Polytechnic 180 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8, Singapore 569830.
NOTIFICATION OF OUTCOME OF APPLICATION Applicants may retrieve their application outcome from Nanyang Polytechnic’s DAE website in end March or early April 2020. Only successful applicants will be notified by sms and email.
20 COURSES & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR GCE ‘N(A)’ LEVEL POLYTECHNIC FOUNDATION PROGRAMME (PFP) ADMISSION EXERCISE
PFP is opened to: • Students enrolled in government, government-aided and Independent Schools, and have sat for the GCE ‘N’-Level examinations in 2019.
To be eligible to apply for the PFP, Secondary 4 Normal (Academic) students must obtain: i. ELMAB3 (English, Math, Best 3 Subjects) raw aggregate score of 12 points or better (excluding CCA bonus points) at the GCE ‘N’-Level examination; and ii. the following subject-specific requirements:
FOR GROUP 1* COURSES MINIMUM REQUIRED GRADES English Language Syllabus A 3 Mathematics (Syllabus A / Additional) 3 One of the following relevant subjects: 3 • Science (Physics, Chemistry) • Science (Physics, Biology) • Science (Chemistry, Biology) • Food and Nutrition • Design and Technology Any two other subjects excluding CCA 3
FOR GROUP 2* COURSES MINIMUM REQUIRED GRADES English Language Syllabus A 2 Mathematics (Syllabus A / Additional) 3 One of the following relevant subjects: 3 • Principles of Accounts • Literature in English • History • Combined Humanities • Geography • Art Any two other subjects excluding CCA 3 iii. Bonus points will be awarded for good CCA grades. These bonus points will be used in computing the ELMAB3 net aggregate score for course posting within the PFP. CCA bonus points for the PFP are computed as follows:
CCA GRADE BONUS POINTS A1 - A2, Excellent 2 B3 - C6, Good 1
22 POLYTECHNIC FOUNDATION PROGRAMME (PFP) ADMISSION EXERCISE (cont’d)
SECONDARY 4 NORMAL (ACADEMIC) STUDENTS WHO HAVE SAT FOR GCE ‘O’ LEVEL EXAMS IN A FEW SUBJECTS.
The PFP is also available to Secondary 4 Normal (Academic) students who have sat for GCE ‘O’- Level subjects. These students are allowed to combine their ‘N’ and ‘O’-Level examination results to compute their eligibility. If a student takes the same subject at both ‘N’ and ‘O’ Levels, only the better grade will be computed into his or her aggregate.
The following GCE ‘O’-Level Grade conversion matrix will be adopted during the computation of aggregates.
‘O’ LEVEL GRADE AGGREGATE POINT FOR PFP A1 - B3 1 B4 - C6 2 D7 3
‘O’-Level grades not listed above cannot be used to determine PFP eligibility (i.e. ‘O’-Level grades E8 and F9 do not count towards either the ELMAB3 aggregate score computation or in determining if minimum entry requirements for the PFP course have been met).
APPLICATION PERIOD The PFP Admission Exercise is conducted jointly by the five polytechnics. The exercise will take place concurrently with JAE in January 2020.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION Under the PFP Admission Exercise, applicants can apply for a maximum of five courses. These applications can be submitted online via the PFP website at https://pfp.polytechnic.edu.sg.
NOTIFICATION ON OUTCOME OF APPLICATION Applicants may retrieve posting results from the PFP website in late January 2020. Successful PFP applicants will receive only one offer regardless of the number of courses they have applied to.
23 POLYTECHNIC FOUNDATION PROGRAMME (PFP) ADMISSION EXERCISE (cont’d)
PFP COURSES GROUP 1 GROUP 2 SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT • Aeronautical & Aerospace Technology - C51 • Accountancy & Finance - C98 • Aerospace Systems & Management - C52 • Banking & Finance - C96 • Biomedical Engineering - C71 • Business Management - C94 • Common Engineering Programme - C42 • Common Business Programme - C34 • Advanced & Digital Manufacturing - C62 • Food & Beverage Business - C46 • Electronic & Computer Engineering - C89 • Hospitality & Tourism Management - C67 • Engineering with Business - C41 • Mass Media Management - C93 • Infocomm & Media Engineering - C75 • Sport & Wellness Management - C81 • Nanotechnology & Materials Science - C50 • Robotics & Mechatronics - C87 SCHOOL OF HEALTH & SOCIAL SCIENCES • Social Sciences (Social Work) - C47 SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL & LIFE SCIENCES • Biologics & Process Technology - C49 • Chemical & Pharmaceutical Technology - C73 • Food Science & Nutrition - C69 • Medicinal Chemistry - C45 • Pharmaceutical Science - C65 SCHOOL OF HEALTH & SOCIAL SCIENCES • Oral Health Therapy - C72 • Nursing - C97 SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY • Business & Financial Technology - C35 • Business Intelligence & Analytics - C43 • Common ICT Programme - C36 • Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics - C54 • Infocomm & Security - C80 • Information Technology - C85 SCHOOL OF DESIGN • Industrial Design - C83 • Spatial Design - C64 • Architecture - C38 • Visual Communication - C63 SCHOOL OF INTERACTIVE & DIGITAL MEDIA • Animation & Visual Effects - C33 {New} • Digital Game Art & Design - C60 • Game Development & Technology - C70 • Interaction Design - C59 • Motion Graphics Design - C66
24 POLYTECHNIC FOUNDATION PROGRAMME (PFP) ADMISSION EXERCISE (cont’d)
Notes: 1. Applicants with colour appreciation deficiency may encounter difficulties in meeting the requirements and expectations of the following courses. Interested applicants with these conditions are highly encouraged to contact Nanyang Polytechnic for more information: • Common Engineering Programme • Diploma in Electronic & Computer Engineering • Diploma in Infocomm & Media Engineering • Diploma in Robotics & Mechatronics • Diploma in Biomedical Engineering • Diploma in Nanotechnology & Materials Science
2. Applicants with colour appreciation deficiency, hearing and other physical impairment may encounter difficulties in meeting the requirements and expectations of the following courses. Interested applicants with these conditions are highly encouraged to contact Nanyang Polytechnic for more information: • Diploma in Aerospace Systems & Management • Diploma in Aeronautical & Aerospace Technology
3. Due to the special requirements of the healthcare professions, all applicants for the Diploma in Nursing and Diploma in Oral Health Therapy have to pass a medical examination and be certified to have the following abilities to perform patient care activities in a safe and effective manner: • Mental ability (interpersonal ability and behavioural stability) to provide safe care to populations, as well as safety to self, and demonstrate self-control and behavioural stability to function and adapt effectively and sensitively in a dynamic role. • Physical ability to move around in clinical environment, walk/stand, bend, reach, lift, climb, push and pull, carry objects and perform complex sequences of hand- eye coordination. • Auditory ability to hear faint body sounds, auditory alarms and normal speaking level sounds (i.e. blood pressure sounds, monitors, call bells and person-to-person report). • Visual ability to detect changes in physical appearance, colour and contour, read medication labels, syringes, manometers, and written communication accurately.
4. Candidates posted to the Diploma in Oral Health Therapy will have to take and pass a manual dexterity test (MDT) as the MDT is required under industry standards to assess the candidate’s fine motor skills crucial for handling of specialised instruments for effective and safe delivery of dental treatment.
5. Applicants with severe colour vision deficiency may encounter difficulties in some modules with high reliance on colour usage. Such candidates may be required to attend an interview to determine their suitability for admission to the following courses. • Diploma in Animation & Visual Effects • Diploma in Digital Game Art & Design • Diploma in Interaction Design • Diploma in Motion Graphics Design • Diploma in Industrial Design • Diploma in Spatial Design • Diploma in Visual Communication
25 SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE NYP SCHOLARSHIP
Nanyang Polytechnic is offering the NYP Scholarship to top performing GCE ‘O’ Level students who choose to study in NYP. As a motivation to achieve greater success in studies, the Scholarship is open to all newly-enrolled first-year students in ALL COURSES.
WHO CAN APPLY: • Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents • New students with net score of 10 points or less at GCE ‘O’ Level • Active participation in co-curricular activities • Not in receipt of any other scholarships/sponsorships
WHAT YOU GET: • Annual educational expenses allowance of $3,000 • No bond obligation for scholarship recipients
TENURE: This scholarship is tenable for up to 3 years of study at NYP provided the following conditions are fulfilled: • Outstanding academic results • Good discipline and exemplary character • Participation in the leadership developmental programme
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION: http://www.nyp.edu.sg/scholarships
27 NYP INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP
NYP is honoured to have strong ties with leading industry partners to bring in relevant and real- life practice to our students. As a result of years of cultivating these strong ties, the industry has partnered with NYP to provide prestigious scholarships for our students in the relevant courses.
WHO CAN APPLY: • Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents • Second-year students who have obtained a cumulative GPA of not less than 3.80 at the end of the second semester in year one • Active participation in co-curricular activities • Not in receipt of any other scholarships/sponsorships
WHAT YOU GET: • Annual educational expenses allowance of $3,000 • No bond obligation for scholarship recipients
TENURE: This scholarship is tenable for up to two years of study at NYP provided the following are fulfilled: • Outstanding academic results • Good discipline and exemplary character • Participation in the leadership developmental programme
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION: http://www.nyp.edu.sg/scholarships
28 CSIT - NANYANG SCHOLARSHIP
In partnership with Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT) The CSIT- Nanyang scholarship is open to students who enroll in the following courses. • Common ICT Programme • Diploma in Business & Financial Technology • Diploma in Business Intelligence & Analytics • Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics • Diploma in Information Technology • Diploma in Infocomm & Security
WHO CAN APPLY • Applicant must be enrolled into any of the above-mentioned courses. • Applicant must be a Singapore Citizen • GCE ‘O’ level (ELR2B2) aggregate ≤ 10 points • Good CCA Record and strong passion in IT
WHAT YOU GET • Tuition Fees (after tuition grant) for up to three academic years • $2500 annual allowance • One-time laptop allowance • Talent development programme during the course of study • No bond obligation for scholarship recipients
TENURE This scholarship award is tenable for up to three years of study in NYP provided the following are fulfilled: • Consistent outstanding academic performance • Good character reference • Good CCA record
HOW TO APPLY Application will commence during the Joint Admission Exercise (JAE) in January.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION http://www.nyp.edu.sg/schools/sit/scholarships.html
29 SINGAPORE DIGITAL (SG:D) SCHOLARSHIP (POLYTECHNIC)
In partnership with Info-communications and Media Development Authority (IMDA)
WHO CAN APPLY: Applicants must meet the following criteria: • Be a Singapore citizen; • Possess good ‘O’ level results and excellent CCA record; • Demonstrate strong interest in ICM, and • Matriculate into an approved ICM-related course* offered at any of the five local polytechnics. * As approved by IMDA
List of eligible courses are as follows: • Infocomm & Security • Interaction Design • Business Intelligence & Analytics • Digital Game Art & Design • Business & Financial Technology • Game Development & Technology • Common ICT Programme • Animation & Visual Effects • Industrial Design • Motion Graphics Design • Mass Media Management • Information Technology • Spatial Design • Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics • Visual Communication
CONDITIONS FOR RENEWAL OF SCHOLARSHIP: Scholarship recipients are required to fulfil the following requirements during their course of studies for the bond-free scholarship: • To graduate with a GPA of 3.5 • Complete at least one course /certification * and • To gain overseas exposure in at least one of the following o complete an overseas internship, o complete an overseas competition, or o complete a study trip or a student exchange programme.
WHAT YOU GET: Successful applicants will be given support for: • Full tuition fees and compulsory polytechnic fees; • One-time laptop allowance; • Course and certification* sponsorship support • Overseas Competitions, Study trips, Student exchanges, and • Overseas Internships, covering: o Travel-related expenses and o Cost of Living allowances (COLA) *As approved by IMDA
APPLICATION PERIOD Application opens in January every year.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.imda.gov.sg/imtalent/programmes/sgd-polytechnic
30 HEALTHCARE SCHOLARSHIPS / SPONSORSHIPS
A host of scholarships/sponsorships from the healthcare sector are available to Health Sciences students who are taking the following courses in NYP:
• Nursing • Oral Health Therapy • Social Sciences (Social Work)
FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.nyp.edu.sg/scholarships
31 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
At NYP, we provide a number of avenues for those who are in need of financial assistance.
1) STUDY LOAN SCHEME This scheme is opened to all full-time subsidised Diploma students who are Singapore Citizens & Singapore Permanent Residents in any year or course of study in the Polytechnic (Not applicable to Polytechnic Foundation Programme students). Eligible students may apply for Study Loan, to pay for part of their tuition fees and living expenses for any two consecutive semesters.
2) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR NOTEBOOK Financial Assistance for Notebook offers full-time newly enrolled non-sponsored NYP students from low income households the opportunity to own a brand new computer at an affordable price. For details, please visit website: https://www.nyp.edu.sg/admissions/full-time- diploma/financial-matters-financial-assistance.html
3) BURSARIES Full-time Diploma and Polytechnic Foundation Programme students who require financial assistance may apply for bursaries. Please refer to https://www.nyp.edu.sg/admissions/full-time-diploma/ financial-matters-financial-assistance.html for more information. Announcement on each major application exercise will be made to students through their NYP student email account.
FEES
The following are annual tuition fees for newly enrolled students admitted in Academic Year 2020/2021:
SINGAPOREAN SINGAPORE PR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (S$) (S$) (S$) TUITION FEE 2,900.00 6,000.00 10,800.00
Besides the above tuition fees (subsidised), students would have to pay supplementary fees and GST on all fees. For students who have opted-out of MOE’s Tuition Grant Subsidy Scheme, they will have to further pay for Tuition Grant and the GST thereon.
Tuition Fees and Tuition Grant are subject to MOE review yearly.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.nyp.edu.sg/admissions/full-time-diploma/ financial-matters-financial-assistance.html
32 OUR TOP GRADUATES
SOH YONG BIN Diploma in Accountancy & Finance (Class of 2019)
AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS/ACHIEVEMENTS • NYP Scholar • DBS Award • EY Gold Medal • Baker Tilly TFW LLP Award for Best Performance in the Internship Programme
PROJECTS & CCA INVOLVEMENTS • Secretary & Treasurer, NYP Life Saving Team – clinched 4 medals for NYP • NYP Scholarship Capstone Programme - Led Community Service Project for the Elderly • Participated in Bright Vision Hospital Race, NUS Bizad Charity Run and Swim for Hope events to raise funds for different segments of society, namely hospital, needy undergraduates and the disabled.
LAU JUN WEI Diploma in Aeronautical & Aerospace Technology (Class of 2019)
AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS/ACHIEVEMENTS • Lee Kuan Yew Award • WorldSkills Competition 2019, Russia: Medallion of Excellence for Aircraft Maintenance • WorldSkills Singapore 2018: National Champion (Gold) for Aircraft Maintenance. • NTU Nanyang Scholarship to pursue Aerospace Engineering • EON Reality Gold Medal • STAR Award for Special Achievement – INDIVIDUAL
PROJECTS & CCA INVOLVEMENTS • People’s Association Youth Documenter for the Singapore Bicentennial Story • Represented Singapore as youth host to foreign delegates at the International Transport Workers’ Federation Congress 2018 • Volunteered in Community services such as Muscular Dystrophy Association (Singapore) MDAS and NKF Befriender events • Student Mentor and Peer Student Tutor
33 OUR TOP GRADUATES
TAN HONG MENG Diploma in Infocomm & Security (Class of 2019)
AWARDS / SCHOLARSHIPS / ACHIEVEMENTS • Tay Eng Soon Award for ITE Upgrader • Cisco Systems (USA) Silver Award • Star Awards winner (Individual and Group)
PROJECTS & CCA INVOLVEMENT • Internship at Five9 Corporation, Hanoi Vietnam. • Participated in various competitions such as WorldSkills, Splash Awards, Cisco NetRiders and Huawei Infocomm Technology Competition. • Took up leadership roles such as President, NYP Library Champion Club, Organising Lead at Youth Corp Aspirant, NYP Integration Ambassador and Student Leader for NYP Open House.
KOH MIN XIANG Diploma in Industrial Design (Class of 2019)
AWARDS / SCHOLARSHIPS / ACHIEVEMENTS • HP Innovation Design Award 2019 • Grandwork Interior Gold Medal • Grandwork Interior Award for Outstanding Project Work 2019 • Calyon Creativity Award 2019
PROJECTS & CCA INVOLVEMENT • Leadership Camp – Student Mentor Programme • Student Leader – OIS-NYP Integration Ambassadors • Exco Member for School Activities – Freshman Orientation (2017), SDN Day, SDN Design Primer
34 OUR TOP GRADUATES
CHUAH QIN YI Diploma in Nursing (Class of 2019)
AWARDS / SCHOLARSHIPS / ACHIEVEMENTS • Tay Eng Soon Health Sciences Award for top nursing student, 2019 • NUHS Sponsorship • Director’s List for 3 years consecutively • Edusave Certificate of Academic Achievement 2017 & 2018
PROJECTS & CCA INVOLVEMENT • Overseas Internship Programme to University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, U.S.A 2018; a 7-week exchange programme with the University. • Youth Expedition Project (Cambodia) – Project Joy 2016; • Volunteer - NYP in Action for the Community – Party for Senior Citizens 2017; • NYP student representative at the Polytechnic Forum 2017; • Participated in the Harvard Business School Club of Singapore – Mentorship Programme, 2017-2018; • ‘Inspired by Singapore: Design for Healthy Ageing’ – Final Year Project with University of Canberra, Monash University, Kun Shan University and Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong 2018.
SHAHREYLL BIN KHAIROULLAH Diploma in Biologics & Process Technology (Class of 2019)
AWARDS / SCHOLARSHIPS / ACHIEVEMENTS • Lee Kuan Yew Award • Roche Singapore Technical Operations Gold Medal • NYP-DBS Innovation Challenge 2018 (Best Showcase Award) • Director’s List for 3 years consecutively
PROJECTS & CCA INVOLVEMENT • 8 months internship at Amgen Singapore Manufacturing - student secured employment in Amgen before the end of his internship due to his excellent performance • President – Aikido Club (2018 – 2019) • Served in Student Tutorship Program (2016 – 2017) • Active participation in SCL Club activities such as Leadership Training Program, Annual Recruitment Drive and Champions League • Keen involvement in community service projects including Toy Buffet (Food from the Heart) and Harmony-in-Motion (Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society)
35 OUR TOP GRADUATES
JOY WONG SHIQI Diploma in Digital Game Art & Design (Class of 2019)
AWARDS / SCHOLARSHIPS / ACHIEVEMENTS • Distinguished Lee Hsien Loong Award • Sony Interactive Entertainment Singapore Gold Medal • Sony Interactive Entertainment Singapore Award for Outstanding Project Work • NYP-ANIMAGINE Industry Scholarship • International 3D Digital Game Art Competition, Ningbo, China (Best Concept Award) • Director’s List for 3 years consecutively
PROJECTS & CCA INVOLVEMENT • NYP-Youth Corps Singapore Leadership Programme • Astronomy Club • Internship at IGG Singapore (one of the biggest mobile game developer giants in China)
36 Academic Calendar for Academic Year 2020/2021 SUMMARY OF ADMISSIONS EXERCISES
ADMISSIONS EXERCISES QUALIFICATION Joint Admissions Exercise [JAE] 2019 GCE ‘O’ Level • application opens in January 2020 Early Admissions Exercise [EAE] 2020 GCE ‘O’ Level • application opens in June 2020 Direct Admissions Exercise [DAE]* • Singapore GCE ‘A’ Level (* please check our website at http://www. • Singapore GCE’O’ Level nyp.edu.sg for details and exact dates for • ITE Certificates submission of application) • Integrated Programme (IP) (completed IP Year 4) • IGCSE • Holders of foreign qualifications • Malaysian SPM / STPM / UEC Special Direct Admissions Exercise (sDAE) For admission to Diploma in • application opens in January 2020 • Sport & Wellness Management • Mass Media Management • Animation & Visual Effects • Digital Game Art & Design SEMESTER 1 • Game Development & Technology Instruction Weeks 20 Apr 2020 - 14 Jun 2020 8 weeks • Industrial Design Mid-Semester Break 15 Jun 2020 - 28 Jun 2020 2 weeks • Interaction Design • Motion Graphics Design Instruction Weeks 29 Jun 2020 - 19 Jul 2020 3 weeks • Spatial Design E-learning & ASC 2020 ^ 20 Jul 2020 - 02 Aug 2020 2 weeks • Architecture Instruction Weeks 03 Aug 2020 - 23 Aug 2020 3 weeks • Visual Communication Study/Exam Weeks 24 Aug 2020 - 06 Sep 2020 2 weeks Polytechnic Foundation Programme Vacation 07 Sep 2020 - 18 Oct 2020 6 weeks Admissions Exercise 2019 GCE N (A) Level Total 26 weeks • application opens in January 2020 SEMESTER 2 Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise [JPAE] ITE Nitec and Higher Nitec Instruction Weeks 19 Oct 2020 - 20 Dec 2020 9 weeks • application opens in February 2020 Mid-Semester Break 21 Dec 2020 - 03 Jan 2021 2 weeks Instruction Weeks 04 Jan 2021 - 14 Feb 2021 6 weeks Study/Exam Weeks 15 Feb 2021 - 07 Mar 2021 3 weeks Vacation 08 Mar 2021 - 18 Apr 2021 6 weeks Total 26 weeks
^ A common 2-week break, including 1-week e-learning week, to support the 13th ASEAN Skills Competition 2020
Note: 1. The academic calendar may vary across the Schools and is subject to change. 2. Attachments/projects may be scheduled during vacations. 37