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Nursing and Allied Health Study in Singapore

Where and how to study nursing and allied health in Singapore — NUS and SIT programmes, clinical placements, and how professional registration works.

Last updated 13 July 2026

Key facts

Nursing (degree): NUS Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies; SIT post-registration degree — details on official pages
Allied health (degree): Singapore Institute of Technology — physiotherapy, OT, diagnostic radiography, dietetics, etc.
Diplomas: Offered by polytechnics — check each polytechnic
Practise in Singapore: Nurses → SNB registration; allied health → AHPC registration
Clinical placements: Required; hours vary by programme — verify on the official website
Fees & scholarships: Vary by programme — verify on the official website

Where nursing is taught

The main degree provider is the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies at NUS, which offers undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programmes. Singapore's polytechnics offer nursing diplomas, and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) offers a post-registration nursing degree.

Programme structures, intakes and whether a route is open to international students all vary, so confirm current details on each institution's official pages (for example, the SIT nursing page at singaporetech.edu.sg) rather than assuming.

Allied health programmes

The Singapore Institute of Technology is the main provider of allied health degrees, covering fields such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, diagnostic radiography, and dietetics and nutrition. These are typically full honours degrees that include substantial supervised clinical placement.

The exact list of programmes, entry requirements and placement structure change over time — check the official SIT allied health pages for what is currently offered.

Admission and English requirements

Nursing and allied health places are competitive. Admission usually considers academic prerequisites plus health and fitness-to-practise requirements, and English-language evidence where the institution asks for it.

Specific grades, prerequisite subjects, health requirements and English thresholds differ by programme and change each cycle, so verify them on the official admissions page before you apply.

Clinical placements and registering to practise in Singapore

These programmes include supervised clinical placements, and passing them is normally required to graduate. To then practise in Singapore, nursing graduates register with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) and allied health professionals register with the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC).

Registration requirements are set by these regulators and are stated as neutral fact here — confirm the current criteria and process on the official SNB and AHPC websites and verify before relying on them.

Practising back in India or elsewhere

If your goal is to practise nursing or an allied health profession in another country — for example, in India — registration and licensing there are decided by that country's own regulator, not by your Singapore qualification alone. In India, that means the national nursing regulator and your state nursing council for nurses, and the relevant professional body for allied health.

No one can guarantee registration, a licence or a job in any country, so be cautious of agents promising 'guaranteed' placement or licensing. This guide is study-focused and does not give any clinical or medical advice — check the official regulator in the country where you intend to practise.

Costs, funding and next steps

Tuition, scholarships and living costs vary by institution and programme and change each year. Do not rely on second-hand figures — check the official fee and scholarship pages, and see the region's Singapore cost and scholarship guides for how to plan.

Where a programme involves clinical hours, factor in the placement schedule when planning your time and budget, and verify everything on the official site.

Frequently asked questions

Can international students study nursing in Singapore?

Some programmes are open to international applicants, but places are competitive and subject to admission and fitness-to-practise requirements. Confirm eligibility on the official NUS Nursing or SIT pages.

Do I need Singapore Nursing Board registration?

To practise as a nurse in Singapore you generally need to register with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB). The requirements are set by the SNB — verify the current criteria on the official SNB website.

Can I practise in India after studying nursing in Singapore?

That is decided by India's nursing regulator and your state nursing council, not by the Singapore qualification alone. Check the official Indian regulator; registration and jobs are never guaranteed.

Which institution offers allied health degrees?

The Singapore Institute of Technology is the main provider of allied health degrees such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, diagnostic radiography and dietetics. Check the official SIT allied health pages for the current list.

Do these programmes include clinical training?

Yes — nursing and allied health degrees include supervised clinical placements, and passing them is usually required to graduate. Placement hours vary by programme; verify on the official site.

Official sources

This guide explains the process and is for guidance only. Eligibility, dates, fees and rules change every year — always confirm the current details on the official site before you act.

Verified against: NUS Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies; Singapore Institute of Technology — Allied Health degrees; Singapore Nursing Board (SNB); Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC).

Last verified: 13 July 2026.