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Health Science Scholarship (3+1)

SingHealth Allied Health Professionals are highly trained, forward thinking and skilled individuals who are key to providing high quality, modern healthcare.  Our Allied Health Professionals work alongside doctors and nurses, making independent assessments and decisions on treatment based on their training and specialist expertise.  Many are also involved in teaching and research to improve patient care.
 
Although a diverse group they have some common traits:

  • Good knowledge of healthcare equipment and cutting edge technological advancements
  • An interest in human behaviours and how this affects people’s abilities to deal with the difficulties life throws at us!
  • Self awareness, maturity and professionalism
  • Excellent people skills and the ability to communicate with people from all walks of life

There are various professions under the banner of Allied Health Professions, some of whom are trained locally and some are trained overseas. This scholarship offers placement for Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Radiography and Radiation Therapy.

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Scholarship Application opens 5 March 2010 and closes 10 days later.

Requirements  - Singaporean or Singapore PR
 - Good GCE 'O' and 'A' level results, preferably in science subjects
 - Must meet entry criteria for chosen training institution
 - Good co-curricular record
 - Genuine interest and aptitude for chosen Profession
 - Maintain a minimum grade average throughout the course
 
Application
(Opens on day ‘A’ Level 
 results are released in
2010. Applications for
2009 are closed.) 
 Applicants should apply for the course at Nanyang Polytechnic
 (NYP) concurrently with their scholarship application. (Students who 
 are currently undertaking the Health Sciences courses at NYP may also
 apply.)
Training Institution
& Duration
 
 3 years at NYP and final year at a recognised overseas university 
Benefits   - Monthly Allowance
 - Tuition Fees
 - Compulsory Fees
 - Final year overseas: airfare and warm clothing allowance 
  
Service Commitment  4 years