COURSES AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FOR HIGHER NITEC GRADUATES
Applicable to Higher Nitec graduates attaining the following ITE qualifications:
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Higher Nitec in Community Sport & Recreation Management
To be eligible for consideration for admission to the various polytechnic courses, you must achieve, in your Higher Nitec
course, the minimum NET Grade Point Average (GPA) (including CCA bonus points) for the different polytechnic course
durations as shown in Table 1 below.
Some polytechnic courses also have additional prerequisites, in addition to the course entry requirements. You must fulfil
the additional prerequisites to be considered for the relevant courses. Please refer to the footnotes, if any, for the
additional prerequisites.
Table 1 – Eligibility Criteria For Admission To Polytechnic Courses
Polytechnic Course
Offered
By
Course
Code
Accountancy & Finance
Arts and Theatre Management
Banking and Finance
Business Management
Consumer Behaviour and Research
Design for User Experience
Food & Beverage Business
Fund Management & Administration
Game Design
Health Management and Promotion
Health Services Management
Hospitality & Tourism Management
Human Resource Management with Psychology
Human Resource Management with Psychology
Integrated Events & Project Management
Integrated Events Management
Maritime Business
Marketing
Mass Media Management
Media Production and Design
Outdoor and Adventure Learning
NYP
RP
NYP
NYP
RP
RP
NYP
NYP
RP
RP
RP
NYP
RP
SP
SP
RP
SP
NYP
NYP
RP
RP
C98
R25
C96
C94
R48
R36
C46
C56
R35
R43
R45
C67
R52
S48
S50
R28
S74
C99
C93
R19
R33
Social Enterprise Management
Sonic Arts
Sport & Wellness Management
Sports and Exercise Sciences
Sports and Leisure Management
Sports Coaching
Wellness, Lifestyle and Spa Management
RP
RP
NYP
RP
RP
RP
RP
R51
R24
C81
R26
R27
R49
R44
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Minimum GPA for entry to
the following course
durations
2.0
2.5
3.0
Years
Years
Years
3.0
2.0
3.0
3.0
2.0
2.0
3.0
3.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
3.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
3.0
3.0
2.0
2.0
-
-
2.0
2.0
3.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
Refer to
footnote
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r1, r3
r1, r9
r1, r9
r1, r3
r1, r3
r1, r3
r1, r3, r4
r1, r9
r1, r3, r4,
r5
r1, r3
r1, r3, r9
r1, r3
r1, r3
r1, r3, r8
r1, r3, r4
Footnotes
c1
Applicants applying these courses must ensure that they do not suffer from either colour vision deficiency or
hearing deficiency.
c2
Applicants applying for these courses must ensure that they do not suffer from colour vision deficiency.
c5
Admission to the 3-year programmes with module exemptions for relevant modules will be granted to
applicants with good GPA.
c6
Note for 2.5 years Nursing course : Course will commence in April if there are sufficient number of candidates.
c7
Note for 2.5 years Nursing course : Exemption from Semester 1 of year 1 for those with GPA of > 3.5.
c8
Applicants with colour vision deficiency will be required to attend an interview to determine their suitability for
admission to the course.
c9
All Higher Nitec graduates applying for Direct Entry to Year 2 must pass ITE Bridging Mathematics programme
(BM1) or obtain at least a C6 grade in GCE ‘O’ level Mathematics.
n1
Applicants with severe vision deficiency should not apply for these courses.
n2
Applicants must ensure that they do not suffer from colour vision deficiency. For N40, N43, N44, N50, N55,
N74, N76, N84 and N92, applicants with colour vision deficiency may be considered subject to an in-house
test.
n3
Applicants must ensure that they do not suffer from hearing deficiency.
n4
For those with GPA of > 3.5, admission will be to the 3-year programmes with module exemptions for relevant
modules in which an applicant has scored at least a ‘C’ grade in the ITE examinations. Module exemptions will
be at the discretion of the Polytechnic.
n5
Those with GPA of > 3.5 may be granted direct entry to the 2nd year of a 3-year course provided that they
passed Bridging Maths 1 (BM1) programme at ITE or obtained at least a C6 grade in GCE ‘O’ Level
Mathematics.
n6
Applicants have to pass a medical examination and must be free from physical handicap.
n7
Entry to first year with exemption of first 6 months in Year 1 for those with GPA of > 3.5 (Course commences in
Semester 2). Entry to Year 1 Semester 1 with no exemption for those with 3.0 < GPA < 3.5.
n8
Applicants granted direct entry to Year 2 of the Marine & Offshore Technology course (N42) are required to
take a Year 1 module, Fundamentals of Naval Architecture 2.
r1
Applicants with severe vision deficiency should not apply for these courses. All successful applicants are
required to pass a pre-admission medical examination to ensure suitability for the posted course. Applicants
may be assessed on a case-by-case basis to verify the severity of the conditions to determine suitability for the
course.
r2
This course will demand from students a considerable amount of involvement in water based activities. As
such, students should be able to show confidence in water related activities.
r3
Applicants with hearing deficiency should not apply for these courses.
r4
For safety reasons, applicants applying for these courses must ensure that they do not suffer from epilepsy.
r5
Due to the nature of the outdoor and adventure learning job requirements, candidates seeking admission into the
Diploma in Outdoor and Adventure Learning (DOAL) should enjoy working with youth in the outdoor environment
consisting of natural and adventurous elements. The course will demand from students a substantial amount of
involvement in physical activity and water based experiential activities. As such, having an affinity for the outdoors
and adventure pursuits will be advantageous. Additionally, students should be able to show confidence in water
whilst donning a personal flotation device.
For information on the medical conditions to be examined for admission to DOAL, please refer to
http://www.rp.edu.sg/Diploma_in_Outdoor_And_Adventure_Learning_(R33).aspx.
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r6
Applicants with colour appreciation deficiency should not apply for these courses.
r7
Common Engineering Programme allows a student to take a common course of study in the first semester and
will subsequently be streamed into one of the following Engineering diplomas:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Aerospace Avionics
Aerospace Engineering
Aviation Management
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Engineering Systems and Management
Green Building Energy Management
Industrial and Operations Management
Supply Chain Management
r8
Students enrolled in this diploma will have to produce documentary proof of school representation in sports
recognised by the Singapore Schools Sports Council or its equivalent at point of enrolment.
r9
Applicants with colour appreciation deficiency may apply for and be admitted into these courses if determined
suitable at an interview.
r10
All DPP graduates applying to year 2 of the courses must pass ITE Bridging Maths 1 (BM1) or obtain at least a
C6 grades in O Level maths.
s1
Applicants must ensure that they do not suffer from colour vision deficiency.
s2
Applicants must ensure that they do not suffer from either colour vision deficiency or hearing deficiency.
s3
Applicants suffering from epilepsy will be required to submit a medical report from a Designated Workplace
Doctor who will assess their fitness for the posted courses.
s4
Applicants suffering from impairments must be prepared to appear for interviews and to undergo any manual
dexterity or aptitude tests.
s5
Those with GPA of 3.5 or more and passed the Bridging Maths 1 (BM1) programme, or have obtained at least
C6 grade in GCE ‘O’ Level Mathematics, may be admitted to the 2nd year of the 3-year course.
t1
Applicants with complete Colour Vision Deficiency are not eligible to apply.
t2
Applicants with partial or complete Colour Vision Deficiency are not eligible to apply.
t3
For safety reasons, applicants applying for these courses must ensure that they do not suffer from medical
conditions such as uncontrolled epilepsy or profound hearing loss.
t4
Applicants with severe vision impairment are not eligible to apply.
t5
In addition to satisfying the Fitness requirement at the Polytechnic’s pre-enrolment medical examination and
medical requirements of other regulatory authorities (if applicable), applicants offered a place in T54 (Diploma
in Early Childhood Studies) must also be free from physical disabilities.
Whilst not comprehensive, the following medical conditions may lead to non-acceptance into the Early
Childhood Studies course:
Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndrome (AIDS)
Mobility restricted
Uncontrolled asthma
Active tuberculosis
Physical dependence upon
mobility equipment
Uncontrolled diabetes
HBsAg positive / Hepatitis B
Carrier
Profound deafness
Uncontrolled epilepsy
Legal Blindness
Psychiatric condition
Uncontrolled hypertension
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t6
The first year in T01 (Business/Logistics & Operations Management/Marketing) is common to all students and
they will opt for one of the diplomas (i.e. Diploma in Business, Diploma in Logistics & Operations Management,
or Diploma in Marketing) at the end of Year 1.
t7
Applicants applying for T09 (Diploma in Law & Management) must also possess at least a B4 grade in English
Language (EL1) in the GCE O Level/SPM examinations.
t8
The first semester in the following courses is common to all students and they will opt for one of the diplomas
at the end of Semester 1 or 2. Students must ensure that they satisfy the requirements as stated in the
footnotes under the respective courses.


Electrical & Electronic Engineering Programme (T05):
Diploma course
Refer to footnote
Diploma in Aerospace Electronics
t2, t3, t4
Diploma in Computer Engineering
t1, t3, t4
Diploma in Electronics
t1, t3, t4
Diploma in Media & Communication Technology
t1, t3, t4
Diploma in Microelectronics
t1, t3, t4
Mechatronics/ Aerospace Engineering (T06):
Diploma course
Refer to footnote
Diploma in Aerospace Engineering
t2, t3, t4
Diploma in Mechatronics
t1, t3, t4
t9
For entry to Year 2 of the following courses, applicants applying through the Joint Polytechnic Admissions
Exercise (JPAE) are to select the respective polytechnic course code as indicated in the bracket below:
• Diploma in Computer Engineering (T132)
• Diploma in Electronics (T052)
• Diploma in Media & Communication Technology (T122)
• Diploma in Microelectronics (T142)
• Diploma in Mechatronics (T062)
t10
Applicants applying for entry to Year 2 of the courses must also pass ITE Bridging Mathematics 1 (BM1) or
obtain at least Grade C in GCE ‘O’ Level Mathematics.
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