Why HS?
Embrace Technology-Enabled Learning
Get Trained By The Best
Explore Fulfilling Opportunities In Healthcare
Real-World Learning With Industry
About the School
Are you driven by a compassion for others and a commitment to enhancing their well-being? Founded in 2005, the School of Health Sciences (HS) is dedicated to nurturing future healthcare leaders through innovation and personalized learning experiences.
At HS, you will immerse yourself in 480 hours of intensive practice in our Nursing and Simulation labs, where innovative AR/VR and simulation technologies enhance your learning experience.Our state-of-the-art facilities at the Optometry Centre ensure that you receive the most relevant and advanced training available in the healthcare sector.
Our comprehensive facilities and technologies include :
| Patient Simulation Centre | Operating Theatres | Intensive,Emergency & Nursing Care Units | ZEISS Management Suite @Optometry Centre |
| Artificial Intelligence | Augment Reality Virtual Reality & the Metaverse | Gamifications | ZEISS Myoconsult platform |
Your journey includes 32-week clinical training program in nursing that begins in your very first year! For optometry students, you can choose between a internship at two different locations or a internship either locally or overseas. These immersive experiences allow you to apply your skills in diverse healthcare settings, boosting your confidence and competence as a future healthcare professional.
Customize your nursing education to align with your passions by choosing from electives in Disease Management, Digital Health, or Evidence-Based Nursing. Optometry students will explore specialised courses designed to deepen their understanding of vision care and related fields, equipping them with the tools to tackle the pressing challenges of modern healthcare.
Your diploma opens doors to degrees at top universities, both locally and abroad. With 40% of our nursing graduates, likely the highest rate among similar diploma, gaining entry to Nursing, Medicine, and other Allied Health programs at NUS, SIT, and overseas. Optometry graduates have pursued degrees at prestigious international universities with advanced standing. Locally, NP’s Specialist Diploma in Community Optometry helps deepen expertise. Your diploma opens doors to diverse opportunities in healthcare and beyond, giving you a competitive edge both locally and internationally.
Full-time Courses
Two Courses, One Health Sciences
Part-time Courses
- Specialist Diploma in Community Optometry
- Specialist Diploma in Palliative Care Nursing
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Highlights
NP x ZEISS Management Suite
We’ve successfully launched the NP X ZEISS Management Suite (NPZMS) and the MyoConsult at NPOC on 18 September 2024, marking a significant milestone in our partnership with ZEISS Vision Care Singapore.
This new suite enhances your learning and patient care, particularly in myopia management and age-related eye disease treatment. You will get hands-on experience with ZESS’s cutting-edge optometric instruments to monitor ocular health and track myopia progression. The new ZEISS MyoConsult platform will prepare you to co-manage myopia with hospital-based eyecare professionals, giving you a competitive edge for career advancement in the optometric sector.
Broadening World Perspectives
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 Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, China, and the Philippines.
Internship at Carl Zeiss Philippines
Optometry students (from left) Hansel Kan and Jevon Lee
Hansel Kan (left) and Jevon Lee were the first Optometry students to complete a 6-month overseas internship at Carl Zeiss Philippines. During their internship, they shadowed and worked closely with local optometrists and ophthalmologists, gaining hands-on experience in managing patients with diverse eye conditions. Beyond the clinic, they also participated in community initiatives to support the less fortunate. This invaluable experience sharpened their skills and broadened their perspectives on global healthcare practices.
Overseas Merit Fellowship to Brisbane, Australia
Nursing student (in photos below) Vania Lum, Natasha Tan, Alicia Jen and Jovial Goh
Vania, Natasha, Alicia, and Jovial participated in the two-week Overseas Merit Fellowship (OMF), a unique, immersive experience that broadened their understanding of global sustainability and inclusivity. During the programme, they explored how technology and innovation can drive social, economic, and environmental sustainability, with a strong emphasis on creating inclusive societies that support people with disabilities.
Through a combination of curated field trips, thought-provoking lectures, and industry visits, they worked on multidisciplinary projects aimed at addressing real-world challenges in sustainability and inclusion. This transformative experience pushed them to think critically about global issues, sharpening their problem-solving skills and inspiring them to become compassionate, forward-thinking advocates for a more sustainable and inclusive future.
Accolades
Gold Victory at HACK CARE: YOLO 2024 – Breaking Barriers!
Nursing students ( from left) , Tan Pui Lok, Natasha Tan and Miranda Tan clinched the top gold award at HACK CARE: YOLO 2024, organised by the Singapore Hospice Council. Their project, Legacy Odyssey, focuses on promoting open discussions about death and palliative care. By gamifying these often-stigmatised topics, they aim to break down barriers and create engaging learning experiences.
Bridging Nursing and Law
Hafashah’s journey is a true testament to constant self-improvement. From his early studies in Nursing at ITE and NP to pursuing degrees in both Nursing and Law, he has never stopped growing. Now in his third year of graduate-level law studies at SUSS, Hafashah is combining his healthcare expertise with legal knowledge to educate fellow nurses at NUH on the laws governing healthcare, all while serving as a nurse clinician in the intensive care unit.
Muhammad Hafashah Mohd Aslam
Nursing graduate, Class of 2012
The Doctor-Nurse
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.
Dr Kelvin Koh
Nursing graduate, Class of 2007
Late Bloomer Turned PSC Scholar
Despite his initial struggles, 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.
Fiqri Nur Haziq bin Abu Bakar
Nursing graduate, Class of 2020
A Globetrotting NGO Volunteer
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.
Jovian Nigel Brandon
Optometry graduate, Class of 2017
Made It To Medical School
(from left) Tan Si Hui, Jolene,A Helena Cattherine,Vanessa Natalia Sutristio, Muhammad Afiq Nabil bin Atiman, Natalie Kui, Ryan Krishnan and Kou Zi Qian (not in picture)
Since 2022, seven NP Nursing graduates have made history by earning coveted spots at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.
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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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