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INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT PROSPECTUS

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Vision
The choice for lifelong learning with global recognition.

Mission
An institution that maximises the future readiness of individuals and organisations through globally recognised and
competency-based programmes.

Core Values
The acronym for MDIS’ core values is LEARN.
L: Lifelong Learning      - We embrace lifelong learning.
E: Excellence		- We strive for excellence in customer care.
A: Ability-driven         - We offer ability-driven education and training.
R: Responsibility         - We take utmost responsibility in ensuring high quality programmes.
N: Nurture		- We nurture talents for the new economy.

Culture
MDIS embraces a culture of lifelong learning to nurture and maximise the potential of our stakeholders.

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CONTENTS

About MDIS                                                                           04
Academic Advancement Track                                                           06
School of Business and Social Sciences (Business)                                    07
School of Business and Social Sciences (Media and Communications)                    12
School of Business and Social Sciences (Psychology)                                  15
School of Engineering and Technology (Engineering)                                   16
School of Engineering and Technology (Technology)                                    19
School of Life Sciences                                                              22
School of Health and Nursing                                                         23
School of Fashion and Design                                                         25
School of Tourism and Hospitality                                                    28
School of Languages and Education                                                    31
MDIS College                                                                         32
Student Testimonials                                                                 34
MDIS University Partners                                                             36
MDIS Residences@Stirling                                                             38
How to Get to MDIS                                                                   40

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ABOUT MDIS
Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS)
Founded in 1956, the Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) is
Singapore’s oldest not-for-profit professional institute for lifelong learning. MDIS
has two main subsidiaries: Management Development Institute of Singapore Pte
Ltd which oversees its Singapore academic operations, and MDIS International
Pte Ltd which focuses on MDIS’ globalisation strategy.
MDIS offers internationally-accredited courses in Business and Management,
Education, Engineering, Fashion and Design, Health and Nursing,
Information Technology, Languages and Education, Life Sciences, Media and
Communications, Psychology, Tourism and Hospitality Management, and Safety
and Environmental Management. These programmes are offered in collaboration
with renowned universities in the United Kingdom.
MDIS is EduTrust certified, attesting to its exemplary education and business excellence standards. The institute was first
awarded the certification in 2010 – subsequently renewed for four years in 2014 and 2018. MDIS was also one of the first Private
Education Institutions (PEIs) to be registered under the Enhanced Registration Framework.
Apart from the main Singapore campus, MDIS has international campuses in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, as well as in Johor, Malaysia.
MDIS also has representative offices in India, and Indonesia, as well as agents throughout Southeast Asia.

MDIS FACILITIES
MDIS prides itself on a long-standing history of providing education and
training services to the nation. Its S$35 million campus in Stirling Road
occupies a three-hectare land boasting well-equipped classrooms, five
computer laboratories, four life sciences laboratories, four engineering
laboratories and workshops, three fashion studios, a psychology laboratory,
a hospitality training centre, a media hub (TV and radio studios), a nursing
practicum laboratory, as well as a bakery and culinary studio. The campus
also has an amphitheatre to house art performances and other events, as
well as fully-equipped sports facilities including a gymnasium and badminton
courts.
Vested with a technologically-competent and future-ready ethos, MDIS’
campus is Wi-Fi enabled, powering campus-wide online access. Through
the Blackboard Learning System and video streaming technologies, readily
accessible learning resources augment student’s learning experiences
anytime, anywhere.

MDIS INTEGRATED CAMPUS
The S$80 million MDIS Residences@Stirling is the very first hostel in
Singapore to be awarded the Green Mark GoldPlus Award. With 15-storeys,
the hostel consists of 782 air-conditioned rooms, 14 suites, a 500-seater
auditorium, and a cafeteria. The eco-friendly MDIS Residences@Stirling can
accommodate some 1,700 tenants and is fully-integrated so that students can
live, learn, and play in an interactive and conducive environment.
                                                                                       MDIS Residences@Stirling

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ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT TRACK

                                                                           Doctorate

                                                                            Master’s

                                                                          Bachelor’s

                                                           Advanced / Higher Diploma

                                                                            Diploma

                                                      International Foundation Diploma

Note: The chart above is for illustration purposes only. To enrol into the next level, applicants must meet the Admission and English requirements.

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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
                                                                  BUSINESS

               Programme                                   Entry Requirement                                    English Requirement

Doctorate in Business Administration          • Applicants should have a Master’s degree in a         • IELTS 6.5 (with no elements lower than 5.5)
Awarded by Teesside University, UK              subject related to business and/or management           or
                                                (for example MBA), together with a minimum of         • University approved equivalent
Duration (months): 27                           three years of managerial experience

Course Fee (S$) (inclusive of GST): 44,940    • Applicants will be also be asked to send a short
                                                research proposal
Intakes: Mar, Dec                             • All applicants will be interviewed and must
                                                show that they have undertaken recent and
                                                relevant study or practice in the field of business
                                                and/or management.

                                                 Note:
                                                 All applications are subjected to University's
                                                 approval.

Master of Business Administration             • Bachelor (Hons) Degree at 2:2 or above plus 2         • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall, with no
(Leadership and Innovation) (E-Learning)        years work experience or                                component below 5.5
Awarded by Edinburgh Napier University, UK                                                              or
                                              • Mature candidates 30 years old and above with
                                                                                                      • TOEFL Internet Based Test 80 overall
                                                8 years of relevant work experience
Master of Business Administration                                                                       (minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20
(Marketing) (E-Learning)                                                                                in speaking and 17 in writing)
Awarded by Edinburgh Napier University, UK                                                              or
                                                                                                      • Pearson’s Test of Academic English 56
Duration (months): 21                                                                                   overall with a minimum of 51 in each
                                                                                                        component
Course Fee (S$) (inclusive of GST):                                                                     or
19,934.10                                                                                             • Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly
                                                                                                        Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)) 169
Intakes: Jan, May, Sep                                                                                  overall a minimum of 162 in each component
                                                                                                        or
                                                                                                      • Cambridge B2 First (formerly Cambridge
                                                                                                        English First (FCE)) 169 overall with a
                                                                                                        minimum of 162 in each component
                                                                                                        or
                                                                                                      • Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly
                                                                                                        Cambridge English Advanced (CAE)) 169
                                                                                                        overall with a minimum of 162 in each
                                                                                                        component
                                                                                                        or
                                                                                                      • Trinity Integrated Skills Test (ISE) – ISEII,
                                                                                                        ISEIII, ISEIV with a pass in each component
                                                                                                        or
                                                                                                      • C6 in English at GCE ‘O’ Level
                                                                                                        or
                                                                                                      • Pass grade for MDIS Professional Certificate
                                                                                                        in English at Advanced Level
                                                                                                        or
                                                                                                      • Pass the MDIS Placement Test at Advanced
                                                                                                        Level

Master of Business Administration             • A relevant degree. All levels of practical work/      • Possess a minimum C6 grade in English at
Awarded by the University of Sunderland, UK     work experience will be considered including            GCE 'O' Level
                                                applications from candidates with pre-                  or
Duration (months): 12                           graduation or limited/no work experience or           • IELTS 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)
                                                                                                        or
Course Fee (S$) (inclusive of GST): 26,215    • An equivalent professional qualification. All         • MDIS Professional Certificate in English
                                                levels of practical work/work experience will           (PCIE)
Intakes: Jan, May, Sep                          be considered including applications from               or
                                                candidates with pre-graduation or limited/no          • Pearson PTE 56 (no element lower than 51)
                                                work experience or                                      or
                                              • Applications from those in senior roles without a     • Cambridge English Test Advanced - 169 (no
                                                formal academic background will be considered           element below 162)
                                                by academic judgment. Applications should be            or
                                                made with a portfolio of evidence demonstrating       • Pass MDIS English Placement Test
                                                capability and managerial experience                    or
                                                                                                      • Letter from College / University clearly
                                                 Note:                                                  stating the Medium of Instruction of the
                                                 This course is designed to support career              highest qualification to be English
                                                 acceleration for suitably academically qualified       or
                                                 candidates who can display that they will            • Equivalent
                                                 benefit from a programme of this type.

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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
                                                               BUSINESS

                Programme                                  Entry Requirement                              English Requirement

Master of Business Administration            • At least a Lower Second Class Honours degree or    • IELTS 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)
in Banking and Finance                         higher or                                            or
Awarded by Bangor Univeristy, UK                                                                  • TOEFL internet based test (IBT) 75
                                             • Overseas degree level qualification and grade or
                                                                                                    (Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20,
Duration (months): 12                        • MDIS Graduate Diploma in Business and Finance        Writing 18)
                                               or                                                   or
Course fee (S$) (inclusive of GST): 23,540                                                        • Pearson PTE 56 (no element lower than
                                             • Mature Candidates of minimum 30 years old            51)
Intakes: Mar, Jul, Nov                         with 8 years of working experience.                  or
                                                                                                  • Cambridge English Test Advanced - 169
                                                                                                    (no element below 162)
Master of Business Administration                                                                   or
                                             • At least a Lower Second Class Honours degree or
in International Marketing                                                                        • MDIS Professional Certificate in English
Awarded by Bangor Univeristy, UK             • Overseas degree level qualification and grade or     (PCIE)
                                             • Mature Candidates of minimum 30 years old            or
Duration (months): 12                          with 8 years of working experience.                • Pass MDIS English Placement Test
                                                                                                    or
Course fee (S$) (inclusive of GST): 23,540                                                        • Letter from College/University clearly
                                                                                                    stating the Medium of Instruction of the
Intakes: Mar, Jul, Nov                                                                              highest qualification to be English
                                                                                                    or
                                                                                                  • Equivalent

Master of Science Digital and Social         • A good honours degree, first or second class, or   • At least a Grade 'C6' at GCE ‘O’ Levels in
Media Marketing                                equivalent, in any discipline or                     English Language
Awarded by the University of Plymouth, UK    • Mature candidates 30 years and above with 8          or
                                               years of working experience                        • Academic IELTS score 6.5 (with no
Duration (months): 12                                                                               element below 5.5)
                                                                                                    or
Course fee (S$) (inclusive of GST):            Note:                                              • MDIS Professional Certificate in English
26,750                                         All applications are subjected to University’s       (PCIE)
                                                                                                    or
                                               approval.
Intakes: May, Oct                                                                                 • Pass the MDIS English Placement test
                                                                                                    or
                                                                                                  • Equivalent

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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
                                                                  BUSINESS

               Programme                                      Entry Requirement                                     English Requirement

Bachelor of Arts (Hons)                        • Higher National Diploma in Business-related                • Possess a minimum C6 grade in English
Business and Marketing (Top-up)                  discipline or                                                at GCE 'O' Level
Awarded by the University of Sunderland, UK    • MDIS Advanced Diploma in Management Studies                  or
                                                 (Business Adminstration/Accounting and Finance)            • IELTS 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)
Duration (months): 9                             or                                                           or
                                                                                                            • MDIS Professional Certificate in English
                                               • Business-related diplomas from local/overseas
Course fee (S$) (inclusive of GST): 16,050                                                                    (PCIE)
                                                 polytechnics with entry requirement of 10 years
                                                                                                              or
                                                 of formal education or
Intakes: Feb, Jun, Oct                                                                                      • Pearson PTE 56 (no element lower than
                                               • PEIs qualification (equivalent to 1st and 2nd                51)
                                                 year external degree programme) with entry                   or
                                                 requirement of 12 years of formal education                • Cambridge English Test Advanced - 169
                                                                                                              (no element below 162)
                                                  Note:                                                       or
                                                  All applications are subjected to University’s            • Pass MDIS English Placement Test
                                                  approval.                                                   or
                                                                                                            • Letter from College / University clearly
Bachelor of Arts (Hons)                       Year 2 Entry                                                    stating the Medium of Instruction of the
Business and Management (Top-up)               • MDIS Diploma in Management Studies or                        highest qualification to be English
Awarded by the University of Sunderland, UK                                                                   or
                                               • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in a business-
                                                                                                            • Equivalent
Duration (months): 18                            related discipline or
                                               • Non-business related Diploma from local/overseas
Course fee (S$) (inclusive of GST): 21,400       polytechnic with entry requirement of 10 years of
                                                 formal education or
Intakes: Mar, Jun, Oct
                                               • Business related PEIs diploma (with entry
                                                 requirement of 12 years of formal education)

                                              Year 3 Entry
                                               • Higher National Diploma in business-related
                                                 discipline or
                                               • MDIS Advanced Diploma in Management Studies
                                                 or
                                               • Business related Diploma from local polytechnics
                                                 or
                                               • PEI's business-related diploma and advanced
                                                 diploma (equivalent to 1st & 2nd year external degree
                                                 programme) with entry requirement of 12 years
                                                 formal education.

                                                  Note:
                                                  All applications are subjected to University’s
                                                  approval.

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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
                                                                     BUSINESS

               Programme                                       Entry Requirement                                   English Requirement

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Supply Chain and      •      Advanced Diploma in Management Studies               • A minimum Grade ‘C6’ at GCE ‘O’ Levels in
Operations Management (Top-up)                       (Business Administration/Accounting and                English Language
Awarded by the University of Plymouth, UK            Finance) awarded by MDIS or                            or
                                                                                                          • IELTS 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)
                                              •      Relevant Diplomas from local polytechnics,
Duration (months): 8                                                                                        or
                                                     equivalent to Year 1 and Year 2 of University        • Completion of MDIS Professional Certificate
Course fee (S$) (inclusive of GST): 14,980           Programme or                                           in English (PCIE)
                                              •      Relevant Diplomas from overseas polytechnics,          or
Intakes: May, Oct                                    equivalent to Year 1 and Year 2 of University        • Pass the MDIS Placement Test at advanced
                                                     Programme, with 10 years of formal education or        level
                                              •      Other PEI’s qualifications in Business disciplines     or
                                                                                                          • Equivalent
                                                     (equivalent to 1st & 2nd year of University
                                                     Programme) with entry requirement of 12 years
                                                     of formal education will be considered on a case
                                                     by case basis or
                                              •      Mature candidates 30 years old and above with
                                                     8 years of relevant work experience

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Airline and Airport   •      Bachelor Degree in tourism-related or business
                                                                                                          • A minimum Grade ‘C6’ at GCE ‘O’ Levels in
Management (Top-up)                                  subject or                                             English Language
Awarded by Teesside University, UK            •      MDIS Advanced Diploma in Management                    or
                                                     Studies (Accounting and Finance) or                  • IELTS 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)
Duration (months): 9                          •      MDIS Advanced Diploma in Management                    or
                                                     Studies (Business Administration) or                 • MDIS Professional Certificate in English
Course fee (S$) (inclusive of GST): 14,980    •      MDIS Higher Diploma in Tourism, Hospitality            (PCIE)
                                                     and Events Management or                               or
Intakes: May, Oct                             •      Higher National Diploma (HND) in tourism-            • Pass the MDIS English Placement Test
                                                     related subject or a business course or                or
                                              •      Relevant local polytechnic diplomas with a           • Equivalent
                                                     minimum achieved GPA of 2.4/4 or
                                              •      Relevant local polytechnic specialist or advanced
                                                     diploma with a pass grade or
                                              •      Relevant overseas polytechnic diplomas in a
                                                     tourism-related subject or a business course,
                                                     with 10 years of formal education or
                                              •      Relevant PEI qualifications in a tourism-related
                                                     subject or a business course, with 12 years of
                                                     formal education or
                                              •      Mature candidates 30 years old and above with
                                                     8 years of relevant work experience

                                                    Note:
                                                    All applications are subjected to the University’s
                                                    approval.

Bachelor of Science (Hons)                    Year 1 Entry                                                • IELTS 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)
in Business Studies and Finance                 • GCE ‘A’ Levels with 2 ‘A’ and 2 ‘AO’ passes or            or
Awarded by Bangor University, UK                • Non-business related diplomas from local                • TOEFL internet based test (IBT) 75
                                                   polytechnics or                                          (Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20,
 Duration (months):                                                                                         Writing 18)
                                                • Other PEI’s qualifications with entry requirement
24 (Year 1 Entry)                                                                                           or
                                                   of 10 years of formal foreign education or
16 (Year 2 Entry)                                                                                         • Pearson PTE 56 (no element lower than 51)
                                                • International Foundation Diploma in Science,              or
Course fee (S$) (inclusive of GST):                Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Art           • Cambridge English Test Advanced - 169 (no
35,310 (Year 1 Entry)                                                                                       element below 162)
25,894 (Year 2 Entry)                         Year 2 Entry                                                  or
                                                • MDIS Diploma in Management Studies or                   • MDIS Professional Certificate in English
Intakes: Apr, Nov                                                                                           (PCIE)
                                                  • Business-related diplomas from local
                                                                                                            or
                                                    polytechnics or
                                                                                                          • Pass MDIS English Placement Test
                                                  • Other PEI’s business qualification                      or
                                                    (equivalent to 1st year of External Degree            • Letter from College/University clearly
                                                    Programme) with an entry requirement of 12              stating the Medium of Instruction of the
                                                    years of formal foreign education or                    highest qualification to be English
                                                  • Higher National Diploma or at least one year of         or
                                                                                                          • Equivalent
                                                    study at a degree level in other field

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                                                               BUSINESS

                Programme                                     Entry Requirement                                 English Requirement

Advanced Diploma in Management               • MDIS Diploma in Management Studies or                       • C6 pass in English at GCE ‘O’ Level
Studies (Business Administration)            • Relevant Diplomas from other recognised local/overseas        or equivalent
Awarded by MDIS                                polytechnics or other PEIs (with an entry requirement of      or
                                               12 years of formal education) or                            • Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in
Duration (months): 6                         • Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant        IELTS or equivalent
                                               work experience)                                              or
Course Fees (S$) (inclusive of GST): 9,630                                                                 • Pass the English Entrance Test
                                                                                                             conducted by MDIS
Intakes: Mar, Jun, Nov                                                                                       or
                                                                                                           • MDIS Professional Certificate in
                                                                                                             English
                                                                                                             or
                                                                                                           • Online English Placement Test
                                                                                                             conducted by MDIS
                                                                                                             or
Diploma in Management Studies                • 2 GCE 'A' Levels or
                                                                                                           • Letter from College/University
Awarded by MDIS
                                             • International Foundation Diploma in Science,                  clearly stating the Medium
                                               Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Art or               of Instruction of the highest
Duration (months): 7
                                                                                                             qualification to be English
                                             • International applicants must have completed
                                                                                                             or
Course Fees (S$) (inclusive of GST): 8,025     12 years of formal education or
                                                                                                           • Achieve a minimum score of 85 and
                                             • Relevant Foundation Diplomas from other recognised            above in Duolingo English Test
Intakes: Feb, May, Jul, Nov
                                               local/overseas polytechnics or other PEIs (with an entry
                                               requirement of 10 years of formal education) or
                                             • Mature candidates
                                               (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience)

International Foundation Diploma             • At least 1 GCE 'O' Level Pass* or                           • C6 pass for English at GCE ‘O’
in Science, Technology, Engineering,         • At least 1 IGCSE Level Pass* or                               Levels or equivalent
Mathematics and Art                                                                                          or
Awarded by MDIS                              • Higher NITEC or NITEC qualifications or                     • Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in
                                             • International applicants must have completed 10 years of      IELTS or equivalent
Duration (months): 6                           formal education or                                           or
                                             • Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years’ relevant     • Pass the English Entrance Test
Course Fees (S$) (inclusive of GST): 4,494     work experience)                                              conducted by MDIS
                                                                                                             or
Intakes: Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct                    *English language subject is not applicable                 • MDIS Professional Certificate in
                                                                                                             English
                                                                                                             or
                                                                                                           • 1 IGCSE Level Pass (either English
                                                                                                             1st or 2nd language)
                                                                                                             or
                                                                                                           • Online English Placement Test
                                                                                                             conducted by MDIS
                                                                                                             or
                                                                                                           • Letter from College/University
                                                                                                             clearly stating the Medium
                                                                                                             of Instruction of the highest
                                                                                                             qualification to be English
                                                                                                             or
                                                                                                           • Achieve a minimum score of 85 and
                                                                                                             above in Duolingo English Test

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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
                                                  MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS

                Programme                                     Entry Requirement                                  English Requirement

Bachelor of Arts (Hons)                       Year 2 Entry                                               • Possess a minimum C6 grade in English
Media and Digital Practice (Top-Up)             • Higher Diploma+ in Mass Communications                   at GCE 'O' Level
Awarded by the University of Portsmouth, UK        awarded by MDIS or                                      or
                                                • Relevant Diploma level qualifications awarded          • IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element below
Duration (months):                                 by other Private Education Institutions (PEIs) or       5.5)
16 (Year 2 Entry)                                  recognised Higher Education providers in a media-       or
8 (Year 3 Entry)                                   and-communications-related discipline, (which are     • TOEFL score of 550
                                                   deemed by the University to be equivalent to Year 1     or
Course Fee (S$) (inclusive of GST):                of the University course) with an entry requirement   • Completed MDIS Professional Certificate
24,610 (Year 2 Entry)                              of 12 years of formal education*                        in English (PCIE)
12,305 (Year 3 Entry)                                                                                      or
                                              Year 3 Entry                                               • Equivalent
Intakes:                                       • Relevant polytechnic diplomas in a media-and-
Mar, Jul, Dec (Year 2 Entry)                       communications-related discipline, (which are
Jul (Year 3 Entry)                                 deemed by the University to be equivalent to Year
                                                   1 AND Year 2 of the University course) with a pass
                                                   grade* or
                                               • Relevant overseas polytechnic diplomas in a
                                                   media-and-communications-related discipline,
                                                   (which are deemed by the University to be
                                                   equivalent to Year 1 AND Year 2 of the University
                                                   course) with an entry requirement of 10 years of
                                                   formal education* or
                                               • Higher National Diploma (HND) in media-and-
                                                   communications-related disciplines* or
                                               • Relevant PEI qualification in a media-and-
                                                   communications-related discipline (which are
                                                   deemed by the University to be equivalent to Year 1
                                                   AND Year 2 of the University course) with an entry
                                                   requirement of 12 years of formal education*.

                                                   Note:
                                                   Some applicants may need to take bridging
                                                   modules within the programme and/or from Higher
                                                   Diploma in Mass Communications awarded by
                                                   MDIS to secure entry onto the programme.

                                                   * All applications are subject to University's
                                                   approval through its Recognition of Prior Learning
                                                   Policy and procedures.
                                                   + Formerly known as International Diploma in
                                                   Mass Communications.

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                                                   MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS

              Programme                                           Entry Requirement                                    English Requirement

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Broadcast          Year 2 Entry                                                            • C6 in English at GCE ‘O’ Levels
Media Production (Top-up)                    • Higher Diploma+ in Mass Communications or                             or
Awarded by Teesside University, UK           • Relevant diploma level qualifications awarded by other Private      • IELTS 6.0
                                                Education Institutions (PEIs) with an entry requirement of 12        (with no elements lower than 5.5)
Duration (months):                              years of formal education                                            or
16 (Year 2 Entry)                                                                                                  • MDIS Professional Certificate in
8 (Year 3 Entry)                           Year 3 Entry                                                              English
                                             • Relevant polytechnic diplomas with a pass grade or                    or
Course fee (S$) (inclusive of GST):          • Overseas polytechnic diplomas with an entry requirement of 10       • Pass the MDIS Placement Test
23,540 (Year 2 Entry)                           years of formal education or                                         or
11,235 (Year 3 Entry)                        • Higher National Diploma level qualifications in Mass Media          • Equivalent
                                                related disciplines or
Intakes:                                     • Relevant PEI qualification (equivalent to 1st and 2nd year EDP)
Mar, Nov (Year 2 Entry)                         with entry requirement of 12 years of formal education.
Jul (Year 3 Entry)
                                                + Formerly known as International Diploma in Mass
                                                Communications.

                                                Note:
                                                All applications are subjected to approval by the University.

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Media, Culture     Year 1 Entry                                                            • Possess a minimum C6 grade in
and Communication                            • International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology,              English at GCE 'O' Level
Awarded by the University of Sunderland,        Engineering, Mathematics and Art or                                  or
UK                                                                                                                 • IELTS 6.0 (with no element below
                                            • At least two (2) GCE ‘A’ Levels, or equivalent or
                                                                                                                     5.5)
Duration (months):                          • Relevant qualifications awarded by other Private Education             or
27 (Year 1 Entry)                             Institutions (PEIs) or recognised Higher Education providers         • MDIS Professional Certificate in
18 (Year 2 Entry)                             in a media-and-communications-related discipline, (which               English (PCIE)
9 (Year 3 Entry)                              are deemed by the University to be suitable as pathway                 or
Course fee (S$) (inclusive of GST):           programmes for entry onto Year 1 of the University course) with      • Pearson PTE 56 (no element
33,170 (Year 1 Entry)                         an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education                   lower than 51)
22,470 (Year 2 Entry)                                                                                                or
13,696 (Year 3 Entry)                      Year 2 Entry                                                            • Cambridge English Test
                                             • Higher Diploma in Mass Communications awarded by MDIS                 Advanced - 169 (no element
Intakes:                                        or                                                                   below 162)
Jun, Sep (Year 3 Entry)                                                                                              or
                                            • Relevant diploma level qualifications awarded by other Private
                                                                                                                   • Pass MDIS English Placement
                                              Education Institutions (PEIs) or recognised Higher Education
                                                                                                                     Test
                                              providers in a media-and-communications-related discipline,
                                                                                                                     or
                                              (which are deemed by the University to be equivalent to Year 1       • Letter from College / University
                                              of the University course) with an entry requirement of 12 years        clearly stating the Medium
                                              of formal education or                                                 of Instruction of the highest
                                            • Polytechnic diplomas which have covered the content and                qualification to be English
                                              learning outcomes of Year 1                                            or
                                                                                                                   • Equivalent
                                           Year 3 Entry
                                             • Relevant polytechnic diplomas in a media-and-
                                                communications-related discipline, (which are deemed by
                                                the University to be equivalent to Year 1 AND Year 2 of the
                                                University course) with a pass grade or
                                            • Relevant overseas polytechnic diplomas in a media-and-
                                              communications-related discipline, (which are deemed by
                                              the University to be equivalent to Year 1 AND Year 2 of the
                                              University course) with an entry requirement of 10 years of
                                              formal education or
                                            • Higher National Diploma (HND) qualifications in
                                              media-and-communications-related disciplines or
                                            • Relevant PEI qualification in a media-and-communications-
                                              related discipline (which are deemed by the University to be
                                              equivalent to Year 1 AND Year 2 of the University course)
                                              with an entry requirement of 12 years of formal education

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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
                                               MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS

                Programme                                  Entry Requirement                               English Requirement

Higher Diploma in Mass Communications        • 2 GCE ‘A’ Levels or                                 • At least a C6 pass for English at GCE ‘O’
Awarded by MDIS                                                                                      Levels or equivalent
                                             • International Foundation Diploma in Science,
                                                                                                     or
Duration (months): 7                           Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Art or     • Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS
                                             • Relevant Diplomas from local polytechnics or          or equivalent
Course Fee (S$) (inclusive of GST): 8,025      other PEIs (with an entry requirement of 10 years     or
                                               of formal education) or                             • Pass the English Entrance Test conducted
Intakes: Feb, Apr, Aug, Nov                  • International applicants must have completed          by MDIS
                                               12 years of formal Education or                       or
                                                                                                   • MDIS Professional Certificate in English
                                             • Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years         or
                                               relevant work experience)                           • Online English Placement Test conducted
                                               or                                                    by MDIS
                                             • International Foundation Diploma in Mass              or
                                               Communication from MDIS                             • Letter from College/University clearly
                                                                                                     stating the Medium of Instruction of the
                                                                                                     highest qualification to be English
                                                                                                     or
                                                                                                   • Achieve a minimum score of 85 and
                                                                                                     above in Duolingo English Test

International Foundation Diploma             • At least 1 GCE 'O' Level Pass* or                   • C6 pass for English at GCE ‘O’ Levels or
in Science, Technology, Engineering,         • At least 1 IGCSE Level Pass* or                       equivalent
Mathematics and Art                                                                                  or
Awarded by MDIS                              • Higher NITEC or NITEC qualifications or             • Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS
                                             • International applicants must have completed 10       or equivalent
Duration (months): 6                           years of formal education or                          or
                                             • Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years’      • Pass the English Entrance Test conducted
Course Fees (S$) (inclusive of GST): 4,494     relevant work experience)                             by MDIS
                                                                                                     or
Intakes: Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct                    *English language subject is not applicable         • MDIS Professional Certificate in English
                                                                                                     or
                                                                                                   • 1 IGCSE Level Pass (either English 1st or
                                                                                                     2nd language)
                                                                                                     or
                                                                                                   • Letter from College/University clearly
                                                                                                     stating the Medium of Instruction of the
                                                                                                     highest qualification to be English
                                                                                                     or
                                                                                                   • Online English Placement Test conducted
                                                                                                     by MDIS
                                                                                                     or
                                                                                                   • Achieve a minimum score of 85 and
                                                                                                     above in Duolingo English Test

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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
                                                            PSYCHOLOGY

           Programme                              Entry Requirement                                   English Requirement

Higher Diploma in Psychology       • 2 GCE ‘A’ Levels (Grade E at GCE A Levels in any 2   • At least a C6 pass for English at GCE ‘O’ level or
Awarded by MDIS                      Subjects) or                                           equivalent
                                                                                            or
                                   • International Foundation Diploma in Science,         • Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS or
Duration (months): 10                Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Art or        equivalent
Course Fees (S$)                   • International applicants must have completed           or
(inclusive of GST): 9,630            12 years of formal education or                      • Pass the English Entrance Test conducted by
                                   • Mature candidates                                      MDIS
Intakes: Feb, Apr, Oct               (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant                   or
                                     work experience)                                     • MDIS Professional Certificate in English
                                                                                            or
                                                                                          • Online English Placement Test conducted by
                                                                                            MDIS
                                                                                            or
                                                                                          • Letter from College/University clearly stating the
                                                                                            Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification
                                                                                            to be English
                                                                                            or
                                                                                          • Achieve a minimum score of 85 and above in
                                                                                            Duolingo English Test

International Foundation Diploma   • At least 1 GCE 'O' Level Pass* or                    • C6 pass for English at GCE ‘O’ Levels or
in Science, Technology,            • At least 1 IGCSE Level Pass* or                        equivalent
Engineering, Mathematics                                                                    or
and Art                            • Higher NITEC or NITEC qualifications or              • Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS or
Awarded by MDIS                    • International applicants must have completed 10        equivalent
                                     years of formal education or                           or
Duration (months): 6               • Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years’       • Pass the English Entrance Test conducted by
                                     relevant work experience)                              MDIS
Course Fees (S$) (inclusive of                                                              or
GST): 4,494                                                                               • MDIS Professional Certificate in English OR
                                     *English language subject is not applicable
                                                                                          • 1 IGCSE Level Pass (either English 1st or 2nd
Intakes: Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct                                                                 language)
                                                                                            or
                                                                                          • Online English Placement Test conducted by
                                                                                            MDIS
                                                                                            or
                                                                                          • Letter from College/University clearly stating the
                                                                                            Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification
                                                                                            to be English
                                                                                            or
                                                                                          • Achieve a minimum score of 85 and above in
                                                                                            Duolingo English Test

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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
                                                                   ENGINEERING

             Programme                                            Entry Requirement                                      English Requirement

Master of Engineering (Hons)                Year 1 Entry                                                            • C6 in English at GCE ‘O’ Levels
Mechanical                                   • Applicant with MDIS International Foundation Diploma in                or
Awarded by Teesside University, UK             Engineering with overall grade of at least C or                      • IELTS 5.5 for Year 1 entry
                                             • International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology,               or
Duration (months):                             Engineering, Mathematics and Art or                                  • IELTS 6.0 for Year 2 entry
48 (Year 1 Entry)                            • At least two GCE ‘A’ Levels including grade B in Mathematics           or
36 (Year 2 Entry)                              and an analytical science subject such as Biology, Chemistry,        • MDIS Professional Certificate in
                                               Computer Sciences, Physics or Technology or                            English (PCIE)
Course fee (S$)(inclusive of GST):           • 12 years of formal education (with maths and physics                   or
33,384 (Year 1 Entry)                          background or another related science/technology/engineering         • Pass the MDIS Placement Test
16,692 (Year 2 Entry)                          subject) or                                                            or
                                             • PEI qualifications that include Mathematics and an analytical        • Equivalent
Intakes: May, Sep                              science subject (60-65% overall pass grade/overall grade C),
                                               equivalent to pathway programmes, with 10 years of formal
*Price not inclusive of Year 3 and Year 4      education
study in Teesside University.
                                            Year 2 Entry^
Year 3 and Year 4 pricing at Teesside
University can be found at:                  • Relevant polytechnic diplomas in engineering related fields with
https://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/               a credit (60-65%), equivalent to Year 1 or
international/fees.cfm                       • Relevant overseas polytechnic diplomas in engineering related
                                               fields with a credit (60-65%), equivalent to Year 1, with 10 years
                                               of formal education or
                                             • Relevant PEI qualifications in engineering related fields with
                                               a credit (60-65%), equivalent to Year 1, with 12 years of formal
                                               education or
                                             • Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma
                                               (HND) in fields of science/technology/engineering

                                                Note:
                                                ^Direct entry into Year 2 will be processed
                                                at the discretion of the University.

Master of Engineering (Hons)                Year 1 Entry                                                            • C6 in English at GCE ‘O’ Levels
Electronic and Electrical                    • Applicant with MDIS International Foundation Diploma in                or
Awarded by Teesside University, UK             Engineering with overall grade of at least C or                      • IELTS 5.5 for Year 1 entry
                                             • International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology,               or
Duration (months):                             Engineering, Mathematics and Art or                                  • IELTS 6.0 for Year 2 entry
48 (Year 1 Entry)                            • At least two GCE ‘A’ Levels including grade B in Mathematics or        or
36 (Year 2 Entry)                            • 12 years of formal education (with maths and physics                 • MDIS Professional Certificate in
                                               background or another related science/technology/engineering           English (PCIE)
Course fee (S$)(inclusive of GST):             subject) or                                                            or
33,384 (Year 1 Entry)                        • PEI qualifications that include Mathematics and an analytical        • Pass the MDIS Placement Test
16,692 (Year 2 Entry)                          science subject (60-65% overall pass grade/overall grade C),           or
                                               equivalent to pathway programmes, with 10 years of formal            • Equivalent
Intakes: May, Sep                              education

*Price not inclusive of Year 3 and Year 4   Year 2 Entry^
study in Teesside University.
                                             • Relevant polytechnic diplomas in engineering related fields with
Year 3 and Year 4 pricing at Teesside          a credit (60-65%), equivalent to Year 1 or
University can be found at:                  • Relevant overseas polytechnic diplomas in engineering related
https://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/               fields with a credit (60-65%), equivalent to Year 1, with 10 years
international/fees.cfm                         of formal education or
                                             • Relevant PEI qualifications in engineering related fields with
                                               a credit (60-65%), equivalent to Year 1, with 12 years of formal
                                               education or
                                             • Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma
                                               (HND) in fields of science/technology/engineering

                                                Note:
                                                ^Direct entry into Year 2 will be processed
                                                at the discretion of the University.

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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
                                                              ENGINEERING

               Programme                                         Entry Requirement                                    English Requirement

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Robotics     Year 1 Entry                                                         • At least a Grade 'C6' at GCE 'O'
Technology                                    • 2 GCE “A” - to include grade C at Mathematics and grade            Levels in English Language
Awarded by the University of Plymouth, UK        C at second relevant subject. Relevant subjects include           or
                                                 design technology, electronics, engineering, further            • Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no
Duration (months):                               mathematics, physics, pure mathematics, statistics, and           element below 5.5)
36 (Year 1 Entry)                                use of mathematics or chemistry; excluding general                or
24 (Year 2 Entry)                                studies or                                                      • Completion of MDIS Professional
                                              • International Baccalaureate: 30 overall to include 4 at            Certificate in English (PCIE)
Course Fees (S$) (inclusive of GST):             Higher Level Math and 4 at Higher Level relevant second           or
41,730 (Year 1 Entry)                            science/technology subject or                                   • Pass MDIS English Placement test
28,890 (Year 2 Entry)                         • International Foundation Diploma in Engineering awarded            or
                                                 by MDIS or                                                      • Equivalent
Intakes: Jan, Apr, Sep                        • International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology,
                                                 Engineering, Mathematics and Art awarded by MDIS or
                                              • 12 years of formal education (with math and physics
                                                 background or another related science/technology/
                                                 engineering subject) or
                                              • PEI qualifications in engineering related fields, equivalent
                                                 to pathway programs, with 10 years of formal education

                                            Year 2 Entry
                                              • Relevant polytechnic diplomas in engineering related
                                                 fields with a pass grade, equivalent to Year 1 or
                                              • Relevant overseas polytechnic diplomas in engineering
                                                 related fields, equivalent to Year 1, with 10 years of formal
                                                 education or
                                              • Relevant PEI qualifications in engineering related fields,
                                                 equivalent to Year 1, with 12 years of formal education or
                                              • Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National
                                                 Diploma (HND) in fields of science/technology/
                                                 engineering or
                                              • Mature candidates 30 years and above with relevant work
                                                 experience

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)                                                                                   • C6 in English at GCE ‘O’ Levels
Mechanical                                  Year 1 Entry                                                           or
Awarded by Teesside University, UK            • MDIS International Foundation Diploma in Engineering or          • IELTS 5.5 for Year 1 entry
                                              • International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology,           or
Duration (months):                              Engineering, Mathematics and Art or                              • IELTS 6.0 for Year 2 entry
36 (Year 1 Entry)                             • At least two GCE ‘A’ Levels including grade C in                   or
24 (Year 2 Entry)                               Mathematics and an analytical science subject such               • MDIS Professional Certificate in
                                                as Biology, Chemistry, Computer Sciences, Physics or               English (PCIE)
Course Fee (S$) (inclusive of GST):             Technology or                                                      or
39,590 (Year 1 Entry)                         • 12 years of formal education (with Maths and Physics             • Pass the MDIS Placement Test
26,215 (Year 2 Entry)                           background or another related Science/ Technology/                 or
                                                Engineering subject) or                                          • Equivalent
Intakes:                                      • PEI qualifications in Engineering related fields, equivalent
May, Sep (Year 1 Entry)                         to pathway programmes, with 10 years of formal
May, Sep (Year 2 Entry)                         education

                                            Year 2 Entry^
                                              • Relevant polytechnic diplomas in Engineering related
                                                fields with a pass grade, equivalent to Year 1 or
                                              • Relevant overseas polytechnic diplomas in Engineering
                                                related fields, equivalent to Year 1, with 10 years of formal
                                                education or
                                              • Relevant PEI qualifications in Engineering related fields,
                                                equivalent to Year 1, with 12 years of formal education or
                                              • Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National
                                                Diploma (HND) in fields of science/technology/
                                                engineering

                                                 Note:
                                                 ^Direct entry into Year 2 will be processed
                                                 at the discretion of the University.

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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
                                                            ENGINEERING

                Programme                                      Entry Requirement                            English Requirement

International Foundation Diploma             • At least 1 GCE 'O' Level Pass* or                       • C6 pass in English at GCE ‘O’
in Science, Technology, Engineering,                                                                     Levels or equivalent
                                             • At least 1 IGCSE Level Pass* or
Mathematics and Art                                                                                      or
Awarded by MDIS                              • Higher NITEC / NITEC Qualifications or                  • Achieve a minimum band of
                                             • International applicants must have completed              5.5 in IELTS or equivalent
Duration (months): 6                           10 years of formal education or                           or
                                                                                                       • Pass the English Entrance Test
Course Fees (S$) (inclusive of GST): 4,494   • Mature candidates                                         (EET) conducted by MDIS
                                               (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience)     or
Intakes: Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct                                                                            • MDIS Professional Certificate
                                                *English language is not applicable.                     in English
                                                                                                         or
                                                                                                       • 1 IGCSE Level Pass
                                                                                                         (either English 1st or 2nd language)
                                                                                                         or
                                                                                                       • Online English Placement Test
                                                                                                         conducted by MDIS
                                                                                                         or
                                                                                                       • Letter from College/University
                                                                                                         clearly stating the Medium
                                                                                                         of Instruction of the highest
                                                                                                         qualification to be English
                                                                                                         or
                                                                                                       • Achieve a minimum score of 85
                                                                                                         and above in Duolingo English Test

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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
                                                               TECHNOLOGY

                Programme                                           Entry Requirement                                 English Requirement

Master of Science Data Science and             • Applicants should hold first or second class honors degree or     • Possess a minimum C6 grade
Business Analytics                               equivalent in any discipline* or                                    in English at GCE ‘O’ Level
Awarded by the University of Plymouth, UK      • Mature candidates 30 years and above with 8 years of                or
                                                 working experience.                                               • IELTS score of 6.5 (with no
Duration (months): 12                                                                                                element below 5.5)
                                              * Applicants need not have any prior knowledge of data analysis or     or
Course Fees (S$) (inclusive of GST): 26,750   statistics and/or work experience                                    • Pearson Academic score of
                                                                                                                     62 (or above) with a minimum
Intakes: Mar, Jul                                                                                                    score in each component of
                                                                                                                     Reading, Writing, Listening
                                                                                                                     and Speaking of 51
                                                                                                                     or
                                                                                                                   • MDIS Professional Certificate
                                                                                                                     in English
                                                                                                                     or
                                                                                                                   • Pass the MDIS English
                                                                                                                     Placement test
                                                                                                                     or
                                                                                                                   • Equivalent

Master of Science Cybersecurity                • A minimum 2:2 Bachelor's degree in related discipline or          • A minimum grade C6 in
Awarded by Teesside University, UK               equivalent international qualifications or                          English at GCE "O" Level
                                               • A degree in any discipline with relevant work experience or         or
Duration (months): 12                          • Mature Candidates 30 years and above with 8 years of work         • IELTS score of 6.0 (with no
                                                 experience                                                          element below 5.5)
Course Fee (S$) (inclusive of GST): 26,750                                                                           or
                                                                                                                   • MDIS Professional Certificate
Intakes: May, Sep                                                                                                    in English
                                                                                                                     or
                                                                                                                   • Pass the MDIS Placement Test
                                                                                                                     or
                                                                                                                   • Equivalent

Bachelor of Science (Hons)                    Year 1 Entry                                                         • C6 in English at GCE 'O' Level
Cybersecurity and Networks                      • International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology,           or
Awarded by Teesside University, UK                 Engineering, Mathematics and Art or                             • IELTS 6.0 (with no element
                                               • At least two GCE ‘A’ Levels or                                      lower than 5.5)
Duration (months):                                                                                                   or
16 (Year 2 Entry)                              • Relevant foundation diploma qualifications in Information         • MDIS Professional Certificate
8 (Year 3 Entry)                                 Technology related disciplines awarded by other Private             in English (PCIE)
                                                 Education Institutions (PEIs) (equivalent to pathway                or
Course Fee (S$) (inclusive of GST):              programme) with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal        • Pass MDIS English Placement
21,400 (Year 2 Entry)                            education or                                                        test
11,235 (Year 3 Entry)                          • MDIS International Foundation Diploma in Information                or
                                                 Technology                                                        • Equivalent
Intakes:
Jan (Year 2 Entry)                            Year 2 Entry
Sep (Year 3 Entry)                              • MDIS Higher Diploma in Information Technology or
                                               • MDIS Higher Diploma in Ethical Hacking and Forensic
                                                 Investigations Countermeasures or
                                               • Relevant diploma level qualifications in Information
                                                 Technology related disciplines awarded by other Private
                                                 Education Institutions (PEIs) (equivalent to 1st year EDP)
                                                 with an entry requirement of 12 years of formal education

                                              Year 3 Entry
                                                • Relevant local/overseas polytechnic diplomas in Information
                                                   Technology related disciplines with an entry requirement of
                                                   10 years of formal education or
                                               • Higher National Diploma level qualifications in Information
                                                 Technology related disciplines or
                                               • Relevant PEIs qualifications (equivalent to 1st and 2nd year
                                                 EDP) in areas related to Information Technology with entry
                                                 requirement of 12 years of formal education

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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
                                                           TECHNOLOGY

                Programme                                    Entry Requirement                                   English Requirement

Bachelor of Science (Hons)                Year 1 Entry                                                      • C6 in English at GCE ‘O’ Levels
Information Technology                      • International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology,        or
Awarded by Teesside University, UK             Engineering, Mathematics and Art or                          • IELTS 6.0 (with no elements lower
                                           • At least two GCE 'A' Levels or                                   than 5.5)
Duration (months):                                                                                            or
24 (Year 1 Entry)                          • Relevant foundation diploma qualifications awarded by          • MDIS Professional Certificate in
16 (Year 2 Entry)                            other Private Education Institutions (PEIs) with an entry        English (PCIE)
 8 (Year 3 Entry)                            requirement of 10 years of formal education or                   or
                                           • MDIS International Foundation Diploma in Information           • Pass the MDIS English placement
Course Fees (S$) (inclusive GST):            Technology                                                       test
31,030 (Year 1 Entry)                                                                                         or
21,935 (Year 2 Entry)                     Year 2 Entry                                                      • Equivalent
11,235 (Year 3 Entry)                       • MDIS Higher Diploma in Information Technology or
                                           • MDIS Higher Diploma in Ethical Hacking and Forensic
Intakes:                                     Investigations Countermeasures or
May (Year 2 Entry)                         • Relevant diploma level qualifications awarded by other
May (Year 3 Entry)                           Private Education Institutions (PEIs) with an entry
                                             requirement of 12 years of formal education

                                          Year 3 Entry
                                            • Relevant local polytechnic diplomas with
                                               a pass grade or
                                           • Relevant overseas polytechnic diplomas with an entry
                                             requirement of 10 years of formal education or
                                           • Higher National Diploma level qualifications in
                                             Information Technology related disciplines or
                                           • Relevant PEIs qualifications (equivalent to 1st and 2nd year
                                             external degree programme) with entry requirement of 12
                                             years of formal education

                                               Note:
                                               Some applicants may need to take bridging modules to
                                               secure Year 3 Entry into the programme and subjected to
                                               approval by Teesside University, UK.

Higher Diploma in Ethical Hacking and      • Obtained at least a Grade 'E' at GCE 'A' Levels in any         • C6 pass in English at GCE ‘O’ level
Forensic Investigations Countermeasures      2 subjects or                                                    or equivalent
Awarded by MDIS                            • International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology,         or
                                             Engineering, Mathematics and Art or                            • Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in
Duration (months): 7                                                                                          IELTS or equivalent
                                           • Diploma from recognised local polytechnics / pathway             or
Course Fees (S$) (inclusive GST): 8,025      programmes from other PEIs or                                  • To pass the MDIS English Entrance
                                           • International applicants must have completed 12 years            Test
Intakes:                                     of formal Education or                                           or
Feb, Apr, Oct                              • Mature candidates                                              • MDIS Professional Certificate in
                                             (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience) or         English
                                                                                                              or
                                           • MDIS International Foundation Diploma in Information           • Online English Placement Test
                                             Technology                                                       conducted by MDIS
                                                                                                              or
                                             Mathematics Entry Requirement                                  • Letter from College/University
                                           • At least a Grade 'C6' at GCE 'O' Levels in Mathematics or        clearly stating the Medium
                                           • To pass the MDIS Mathematics Entrance Test                       of Instruction of the highest
                                                                                                              qualification to be English
                                               Note:                                                          or
                                               If an applicant fails the MDIS Mathematics Entrance Test,    • Achieve a minimum score of 85
                                               he or she is required to study, complete and pass the          and above in Duolingo English Test
                                               Online Mathematics Preparation Course. The applicant
                                               will then proceed to take the MDIS Mathematics Entrance
                                               Test the 2nd time.

                                               International applicants who do not meet all the
                                               minimum entry requirements must sit for MDIS On-line
                                               Mathematics Test / On-line English Placement Test
                                               (OEPT) administered by the Central Registry.

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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
                                                             TECHNOLOGY

                Programme                                      Entry Requirement                                 English Requirement

Higher Diploma in Information Technology     • Obtained at least a Grade 'E' at GCE 'A' Levels in any       • C6 pass in English at GCE ‘O’ level
Awarded by MDIS                                2 subjects or                                                  or equivalent
                                             • International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology,       or
Duration (months): 7                           Engineering, Mathematics and Art or                          • Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in
                                                                                                              IELTS or equivalent
Course Fees (S$) (inclusive of GST): 8,025   • Diploma from recognised local polytechnics / pathway           or
                                               programmes from other PEIs or                                • To pass the MDIS English Entrance
Intakes: Feb, Apr, Oct                       • International applicants must have completed 12 years          Test
                                               of formal Education or                                         or
                                             • Mature candidates                                            • MDIS Professional Certificate in
                                               (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience) or       English
                                                                                                              or
                                             • MDIS International Foundation Diploma in Information         • Online English Placement Test
                                               Technology                                                     conducted by MDIS
                                                                                                              or
                                               Mathematics Entry Requirement                                • Letter from College/University
                                             • At least a Grade 'C6' at GCE 'O' Levels in Mathematics or      clearly stating the Medium
                                             • To pass the MDIS Mathematics Entrance Test                     of Instruction of the highest
                                                                                                              qualification to be English
                                                Note:                                                         or
                                                If an applicant fails the MDIS Mathematics Entrance Test,   • Achieve a minimum score of 85
                                                he or she is required to study, complete and pass the         and above in Duolingo English Test
                                                Online Mathematics Preparation Course. The applicant
                                                will then proceed to take the MDIS Mathematics Entrance
                                                Test the 2nd time.

                                                International applicants who do not meet all the
                                                minimum entry requirements must sit for MDIS On-line
                                                Mathematics Test / On-line English Placement Test
                                                (OEPT) administered by the Central Registry.

International Foundation Diploma             • At least 1 GCE 'O' Level Pass or                             • C6 pass for English at GCE ‘O’
in Science, Technology, Engineering,                                                                          Levels or equivalent
                                             • At least 1 IGCSE Level Pass or
Mathematics and Art                                                                                           or
Awarded by MDIS                              • NITEC / Higher NITEC Qualifications or                       • Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in
                                             • International applicants must have completed                   IELTS or equivalent
Duration (months): 6                           10 years of formal education or                                or
                                                                                                            • Pass the English Entrance Test
Course Fees (S$) (inclusive of GST): 4,494   • Mature candidates                                              conducted by MDIS
                                               (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience)          or
Intakes: Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct                                                                                 • MDIS Professional Certificate in
                                                *English language subject is not applicable.                  English
                                                                                                              or
                                                                                                            • 1 IGCSE Level Pass (either English
                                                                                                              1st or 2nd language)
                                                                                                              or
                                                                                                            • Online English Placement Test
                                                                                                              conducted by MDIS
                                                                                                              or
                                                                                                            • Letter from College/University
                                                                                                              clearly stating the Medium
                                                                                                              of Instruction of the highest
                                                                                                              qualification to be English
                                                                                                              or
                                                                                                            • Achieve a minimum score of 85
                                                                                                              and above in Duolingo English Test

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SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES

               Programme                                    Entry Requirement                                 English Requirement

Bachelor of Science (Hons)                  Year 1 Entry                                              • IELTS 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)
Biomedical Science                            • International Foundation Diploma in Biomedical          or
Awarded by Northumbria University, UK            Science or                                           • MDIS Professional Certificate in English
                                              • GCE ‘A’ Levels, in science stream subjects (Grades      (PCIE)
Duration (months):                               BBB, with B in Biology) or                             or
36 (Year 1 Entry)                            • Life-Science related diplomas from local               • Pearson Average 54, minimum
24 (Year 2 Entry)                              polytechnics (GPA 2.0 to 2.49) or                        component 51
                                                                                                        or
Course fee (S$) (inclusive of GST):          • Other PEI's foundation qualifications related to       • Pass MDIS English Placement Test (EPT)
42,800 (Year 1 Entry)                          science with an entry requirement of 10 years of         or
28,890 (Year 2 Entry)                          formal education                                       • Letter from College/University clearly
                                                                                                        stating the Medium of Instruction of the
Intakes:                                    Year 2 Entry                                                highest qualification to be English
Apr, Oct                                      • Life-Sciences related diplomas from local               or
                                                 polytechnics (GPA 2.5 & above)                       • Equivalent

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Biotechnology    Year 1 Entry
Awarded by Northumbria University, UK         • International Foundation Diploma in Biomedical
                                                 Science or
Duration (months):                           • At least 3 GCE 'A' Level subjects with Grade B
36 (Year 1 Entry)                              (including Grade B in Biology) or
24 (Year 2 Entry)
                                             • Life-Science related diplomas from local
Course fee (S$) (inclusive of GST):            polytechnics (GPA 2.0 to 2.49) or
40,660 (Year 1 Entry)                        • Other PEI's foundation qualifications related to
28,087.50 (Year 2 Entry)                       science with an entry requirement of 10 years
                                               of formal foreign education
Intakes:
Apr, Oct                                    Year 2 Entry
                                              • Life-Science related diplomas from
                                                 local polytechnics (GPA 2.5 & above)

International Foundation Diploma             • At least 1 GCE 'O' Level Pass* or                      • C6 pass in English at GCE ‘O’ level or
in Biomedical Sciences                       • Higher Nitec / Nitec Qualifications or                   equivalent
Awarded by MDIS                              • International applicants must have completed 10          or
                                               years of foreign formal education or                   • Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS
Duration (months): 7                                                                                    or equivalent
                                             • Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years            or
Course fee (S$) (inclusive of GST): 8,774      relevant work experience) or                           • Pass the MDIS English Entrance Test
                                             • At least 1 IGCSE Level Pass                              (EET)
Intakes: Mar, May, Aug, Nov                                                                             or
                                                 Note:                                                • MDIS Professional Certificate in English
                                                 *1 GCE 'O' Level subject would need to be relevant     (PCIE)
                                                 science subject.                                       or
                                                                                                      • 1 ‘IGCSE’ Level Pass (either English 1st
                                                                                                        language or 2nd language)
                                                                                                        or
                                                                                                      • Online English Placement Test conducted
                                                                                                        by MDIS
                                                                                                        or
                                                                                                      • Letter from College/University clearly
                                                                                                        stating the Medium of Instruction of the
                                                                                                        highest qualification to be English
                                                                                                        or
                                                                                                      • Achieve a minimum score of 85 and
                                                                                                        above in Duolingo English Test

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SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND NURSING

            Programme                                   Entry Requirement                                        English Requirement

Master of Business Administration          • Bachelor (Hons) Degree at 2:2 or above plus 2          • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall, with no component
(Health Management) (E-Learning)             years work experience or                                 below 5.5
Awarded by Edinburgh Napier                • Mature candidates 30 years old and above with 8          or
University, UK                               years of relevant work experience                      • TOEFL Internet Based Test 80 overall (minimum
                                                                                                      of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and
Duration (months): 21                                                                                 17 in writing)
                                                                                                      or
Course Fees (S$) (inclusive of GST):                                                                • Pearson’s Test of Academic English 56 overall
19,934.10                                                                                             with a minimum of 51 in each component
                                                                                                      or
Intakes: Jan, May, Sep                                                                              • Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge
                                                                                                      English Proficiency (CPE)) 169 overall a minimum
                                                                                                      of 162 in each component
                                                                                                      or
                                                                                                    • Cambridge B2 First (formerly Cambridge English
                                                                                                      First (FCE)) 169 overall with a minimum of 162 in
                                                                                                      each component
                                                                                                      or
                                                                                                    • Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge
                                                                                                      English Advanced (CAE)) 169 overall with a
                                                                                                      minimum of 162 in each component
                                                                                                      or
                                                                                                    • Trinity Integrated Skills Test (ISE) – ISEII, ISEIII,
                                                                                                      ISEIV with a pass in each component
                                                                                                      or
                                                                                                    • C6 in English at GCE ‘O’ Level
                                                                                                      or
                                                                                                    • Pass grade for MDIS Professional Certificate in
                                                                                                      English at Advanced Level
                                                                                                      or
                                                                                                    • Pass the MDIS Placement Test at Advanced Level

Master of Public Health                •     An undergraduate degree in a relevant subject          • Applicants should have an IELTS score of 6.5
Awarded by Northumbria University,           area (related to health or health sciences) with         (with no element below 6)
UK                                           a minimum award of a lower second (2ii) class            or
                                             qualification or equivalent or                         • Letter from College/University clearly stating the
Duration (months): 12                      • Mature candidates of min 30 years old with 8             Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification
                                             years of working experience in public health/            to be English
Course Fees (S$) (inclusive of GST):         healthcare management role with a commitment             or
26,750.00                                    to a career in public health                           • MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)
                                                                                                      or
Intakes: Oct                                 Note:                                                  • Pass MDIS English Placement Test
                                             All applications are subject to University approval.     or
                                                                                                    • Equivalent

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SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND NURSING

               Programme                             Entry Requirement                                       English Requirement

Master of Science Healthcare           • An undergraduate degree with a minimum award            • IELTS score of 6.5 (with no element below 6.0)
Management                               of a lower second (2ii) class qualificaion or its         or
Awarded by Northumbria University,       equivalent in a relevant subject and senior work        • Letter from College/University clearly stating the
UK                                       experience in healthcare practice or evidence of          Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification
                                         commitment working in Health Management or                to be English
Duration (months): 12                                                                              or
                                       • Mature candidates 30 years old and above with           • MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)
                                         8 years of working experience in healthcare               or
Course Fees (S$) (inclusive of GST):     management role
26,750.00                                                                                        • Pass MDIS English Placement Test
                                                                                                   or
                                          Note:                                                  • Equivalent
Intakes: Oct                              All applications are subject to University approval.

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in             For Year-1 (Level-4) Entry:                            • IELTS - 6.0 (with no elements lower than 5.5) or
Nutrition Science                                                                                • C6 in English at GCE “O” Level or
                                       • International Foundation Diploma in Biomedical          • MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)
University of Roehampton, UK             Sciences awarded by MDIS or                               (with no elements lower than 5.5) or
Duration (months): 36                  • At least 2 GCE A level subjects / BTEC (or              • Pass in MDIS English Placement Test (with no
                                         equivalent qualification) in science stream               elements lower than 5.5) or
Course Fees (S$) (inclusive of GST):     subjects or Home Economics (e.g. Food Nutrition         • University approved equivalent
41,730 (Year 1)                          & Health) or
14,980 (Year 3)                        • Science related diplomas from local polytechnics
                                         (GPA 2.0 to 2.49) or
Intakes:                               • Other PEI’s foundation qualifications related to
Sep (Year 1)                             science with an entry requirement of 10 years of
Jun (Year 3)                             formal education

                                          For Year-3 (Level-6) Entry:
                                       • Relevant polytechnic diploma in Nutrition and
                                         Health or related subjects (which are deemed by
                                         the University to be equivalent to Level-4 / Year-1
                                         AND Level 5 /Year 2 of the University Course)
                                         with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal
                                         education or
                                       • Relevant PEI qualification in Nutrition and Health
                                         or related subjects (which are deemed by the
                                         University to be equivalent to Level-4 / Year-1
                                         AND Level- 5 / Year 2 of the University Course)
                                         with an entry requirement of 12 years of formal
                                         education or
                                       • Higher National Diploma with an overall Merit
                                         (60%) or above in Nutrition subjects or
                                       • Mature candidate of 30 years and above with 8
                                         years of relevant work experience

                                          Note: All applications are subject to University
                                          approval.

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