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BACHELOR
OF
            NURSING
                   Post-Registration                                      Honours

www.simge.edu.sg
The programmes are developed and awarded by the University of Sydney, Australia
CRICOS Number: 00026A
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           Sydney Nursing   Bachelor of Nursing
           School           (Post-Registration)

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Network for Greater   The University
Success               of Sydney

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Bachelor of Nursing   Application
(Honours)             and Admission

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NURSING BACHELOR - SIM Global Education
WELCOME
MESSAGE
                   Welcome to SIM Global Education          respective fields and communities.
                   (SIM GE) – A global campus with          We also aim to inspire passion
                   over 10 top-ranking international        in them to excel and to strive for
                   universities from the UK, the US,        bigger goals.
                   Europe and Australia. As a premier
                   institution of higher learning, we are   In today’s fast-changing world, the
                   a gateway to the world with a wide       ability to adapt and evolve will give
                   range of academic programmes             you an edge. With our multicultural
                   to choose your ideal learning            learning environment and diverse
                   pathways from.                           campus life, you will gain the skills,
                                                            knowledge and insights you need
                   SIM GE is the global education           to be career ready. These will
                   arm of the Singapore Institute of        enable you to gain a Global Edge
                   Management (SIM Group) which             as you make your mark in the
                   was an initiative started in 1964        global workplace of the future.
                   by the Economic Development
                   Board to support Singapore's             I invite you to come and be a
Gain a Global      industrialisation. As one of the
                   largest and leading private
                                                            member of our community, and
                                                            discover how, like them, you can
Edge at SIM GE     educational institutions in
                   Singapore, we take pride in our
                                                            fulfil your aspirations by embarking
                                                            on an exciting educational journey
for the global     reputation for quality academic
                   standards and a vibrant student
                                                            with us.

workplace in the   experience.

future economy     At SIM GE, we are committed to
                   delivering a holistic education
                                                            Dr Lee Kwok Cheong
                                                            Chief Executive Officer
                   to empower individuals in their          SIM Global Education

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NURSING BACHELOR - SIM Global Education
I am delighted you are considering    Our programmes continuously
                    undertaking the Bachelor of           undergo academic and industry
                    Nursing (Post-registration)           review to ensure that they remain
                    offered by The University of          relevant and focus on what is
                    Sydney Susan Wakil School of          important to those seeking care
                    Nursing and Midwifery (Sydney         and support at times of illness or
                    Nursing School) in partnership        vulnerability.
                    with Singapore Institute of
                    Management. During our 22nd           The health faculties of the
                    year partnership with SIM GE,         University of Sydney are working
                    over 3,500 of Singapore’s most        together to reconceptualise health
                    talented health professionals have    and health care as a whole of
                    graduated with nursing and health     university concern. At Sydney
                    science related degrees.              Nursing School, we seek to ensure
                                                          that the focus of our work remains
                    The future of healthcare relies       aligned to the genuine needs of
                    on nurses and midwives who are        people and their communities.
The work at         competent to work with people
                    in many and varied contexts –         I look forward to welcoming
Sydney Nursing      professionals who can deliver
                    the most appropriate care, at
                                                          you to our thriving academic
                                                          community and wish you every
School is aligned   the right time, in the right place.
                    Our vision at Sydney Nursing
                                                          success in your studies.

to the genuine      School is to explore and expand
                    ways of thinking about teaching       Professor Donna Waters
needs of people     and researching the practices
                    and outcomes of nursing and
                                                          Susan Wakil Professor of Nursing
                                                          Head of School and Dean,
and their           midwifery, and to prepare
                    graduates who are personally and
                                                          The University of Sydney School
                                                          of Nursing and Midwifery (Sydney
communities.        professionally aware.                 Nursing School)

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NURSING BACHELOR - SIM Global Education
SIM
GROUP

SIM Global Education
A leading private education
institution

SIM Global Education is the global
education arm of the Singapore
Institute of Management (SIM
Group). Founded in 1964 on
the initiative of the Economic
Development Board to support
Singapore’s industrialisation,
the SIM Group also offers its
educational and training services
through four other brands: SIM
International Academy (SIM
IA), Singapore (Cambodia)

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International Academy (SCIA),
SIM Professional Development
(SIM PD) and Platform E.

SIM Global Education (SIM GE)
offers quality overseas academic
programmes awarded by top-
                                         COUNTRIES

                                      150,000
ranking and reputable universities.
SIM GE’s approach towards a
holistic education is to develop
students with a global edge for
the global workplace with ability
and adaptability for employability
in the future economy. With over
150,000 alumni and about 19,000
students from over 40 countries,
SIM GE is a leading private
education institution in Singapore.                  ALUMNI
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Over 10
                                                                              international
                                                                              universities,
                                                                              1 global
                                                                              campus

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Why Study at SIM GE?
AWARD-WINNING INSTITUTION               STUDENT-CENTRIC CAMPUS                 BOND-FREE SCHOLARSHIP &
Top 3 Best Private Institute for        Wi-Fi enabled campus with              BURSARY
eight consecutive years in the annual   comprehensive facilities for           Scholarships are available to
AsiaOne People’s Choice Awards.         students’ academic and recreation      students who excel in academics,
                                        needs.                                 sports or arts.
BOOST EMPLOYABILITY
82.7% of graduates found jobs           VIBRANT STUDENT LIFE                   NETWORK FOR SUCCESS
within 6 months of completing           Participate in over 70 student         A multitude of learning resources and
their Bachelor studies.                 clubs with year-round activities in    networking events for students and
Source: SIM GE Graduate Employment      arts, culture and sports.              graduates o­ffered through SIM GE
Survey 2016/2017                                                               platforms and SIM Membership.
                                        DEDICATED STUDENT SUPPORT
THROUGH-TRAIN PATHWAY                   Support services include               ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT
Over 80 full-time and part-time         academic support at Student            Stay connected even after
academic programmes through             Learning Centre, a dedicated           graduation – benefit from events
over 10 partner universities at         Student Services Centre, Student       organised by SIM GE Alumni
diploma, undergraduate and              Wellness Centre, and initiatives       Office or volunteer your time
postgraduate levels.                    such as financial assistance           through mentorship initiatives.
                                        schemes and counselling services.
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES &
INSIGHTS
Exposure to diverse cultures and
a global network of faculty and
peers bring broader perspectives
to learning.

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NURSING BACHELOR - SIM Global Education
NETWORK FOR
GREATER SUCCESS

With a blend of 40 nationalities       even after you graduate. The SIM
from across the globe, SIM GE’s        GE Alumni Family will help you
remarkable global mix of cultural      develop and expand your network
diversities provides an excellent      as you further your career aspirations.
platform for cultural exchange         You can look forward to privileges
and knowledge sharing. A diverse       and preferential access to
student population, coupled with       professional development courses.
international faculty, is your         Take advantage of our unparalleled
gateway to a learning experience       networking opportunities such as
with a global mindset.                 Industry Forums, Networking
                                       Sessions, CEO Dialogue, annual
Tap into the rich resource pools       Homecoming dinners, and Overseas
offered by our membership              Alumni Chapter events. Be updated
activities and stay plugged into       on our calendar of events through
the latest industry trends through     SIM GE and SIM Membership
8 Special Interest Groups. Connect     newsletters and publications.
with other like-minded professionals
for sharing of best practices and      Embark on your journey with us
experiences. With a community          to build meaningful connections
boasting over 37,000 individual and    as a student, a graduate and a
corporate members, you can leverage    professional.
our networks for greater success.
Your relationship with us continues                                              Homecoming

 Networking Session                                SIM GE Industry Forum

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Interact and
                                                                      build rapport
                                                                      with industry
                                                                      experts through
                                                                      our networking
                                                                      platforms

                             CEO Dialogue

"The various knowledge sharing
and industry networking events
organised by SIM GE have helped
to open doors for me. At one such
event, I connected with a recruiter
who helped me get an internship
with Citibank, which then led
to a permanent position. The
events also provided an excellent
platform for me to prepare for
the challenging interviews and
eventual role." (2018)
Ali Yaakub
SIM GE Alumnus
                                            Overseas Alumni Chapter

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NURSING BACHELOR - SIM Global Education
THE UNIVERSITY
OF SYDNEY

The University of Sydney,               innovations of our alumni, who         to world and regional society.
Australia’s first university has        include prime ministers, Nobel         Within the region, the University
an international reputation             laureates, Oscar winners, business     is also one of three Australian
for outstanding teaching, as a          leaders, medical pioneers, artists,    universities in the Association of
centre of research excellence           intellectuals and activists.           Pacific Rim Universities. This is a
and as an active and engaged                                                   group of prestigious universities
community leader. Our vision as         The University of Sydney has           drawn from Asia, the United States
a global university is to ensure        active Alumni associations             and South America that aims to
the students and staff we attract       overseas, particularly in North        foster education, research and
are the best and brightest from         America, the United Kingdom,           enterprise thereby promoting
around the world; that our              Malaysia, Singapore and Hong           scientific, educational and cultural
teaching and learning is of the         Kong. The Alumni Relations             collaboration among Pacific Rim
highest quality; and that the           Office at the University of Sydney     economies. The University is also
University is recognised as a           maintains strong contact with          an official knowledge partner of
centre of learning where leaders        each overseas group and the            the Organisation for Economic
can grow and thrive.                    University regularly hosts Alumni      Cooperation and Development
                                        events in each location.               (OECD).
The University of Sydney is ranked
1st in Australia and 4th in the world   International Links                    Leaders in Research and
for Graduate Employability (QS          The University of Sydney is a key      Teaching
Graduate Employability Rankings         member of the Group of Eight,          The University of Sydney is a
2018). With more than 50,000            which represents Australia’s leading   research-intensive university.
students from 145 countries, we         research-intensive universities. The   Our partners include some of
are unique among Australia’s            University is also a member of the     the world’s leading universities,
leading universities in the             Worldwide Universities Network         and with them we take part in
breadth of disciplines we offer,        and Academic Consortium 21,            research collaborations, academic
providing wide opportunities for        which is an international network of   and student exchanges, and
personal development and cross-         educational, research and industrial   discourse on global issues.
disciplinary study that delivers        organisations in Asia, the United
unique insights and breakthroughs.      States and Europe. The Consortium      Our researchers pursue cutting-
                                        was established to encourage the       edge breakthroughs, researching
The University of Sydney                further advancement of global          across disciplinary barriers to find
graduates are found across the          cooperation to the benefit of          unique solutions to improve and
globe. We constantly build on the       higher education and to contribute     transform our lives. By studying

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The University of
                                      Sydney, Australia’s
                                      first university has
                                      an international
                                      reputation for
                                      outstanding
                                      teaching, as a
                                      centre of research
                                      excellence and as an
                                      active and engaged
                                      community leader.

alongside these top researchers,
and in some cases contributing to
their research, Sydney students
are exposed to excellence – and
challenged to succeed as leaders in
whatever career field they choose.

Because of our research excellence,
our teaching is informed by up-
to-date scholarship, which means
all students have the opportunity
to engage in research activities
as part of their studies. The
University provides students with
an effective knowledge base of
language, concepts, key technical
skills and learning structures to
both assimilate and create new
knowledge.

A Commitment to Quality
The University of Sydney places
a high priority on continuous
quality improvement and on
ensuring appropriate linkages with
national educational and research
priorities. The University runs a
programme of regular academic
and administrative reviews, and
conducts annual reviews of its
strategic and budgetary priorities
to improve its performance.

CRICOS Number: 00026A

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SYDNEY NURSING
SCHOOL

Sydney Nursing School is               development and engagement           programmes offered in Singapore
currently ranked 2nd in Australia      with all health professions          at the Singapore Institute of
and 15th in the world for University   enables us to provide advice and     Management. The school is proud
nursing education and research         consultancy across many key          to be educating the best nurses
excellence (QS World University        areas of nursing and midwifery       and midwives for communities
Rankings by Subject 2019).             and make real differences to         near and far and to be
                                       patient care.                        undertaking research to influence
Our vision is to create and sustain                                         future trends in treatment, patient
a vibrant environment of engaged       Sydney Nursing School has            care and disease prevention.
enquiry of the highest quality and     designed its nursing programmes
impact; one which emphasises           at both pre and post-registration    Within a research-intensive
the indivisibility of nursing and      levels to help students develop      university, Sydney Nursing
midwifery research, education,         the knowledge, skills and            School values the development
practice and policy. The purpose       experience to prepare them           of a strong research community
of our engaged enquiry is the          for rewarding careers in clinical    among staff and students and
advancement of health and              practice and nursing and             encourages cross-disciplinary and
wellbeing, through nursing and         midwifery research. Our students     collaborative research. At Sydney
midwifery, at all levels from          learn in an academically rigorous    Nursing School students enjoy
individual care to issues of global    environment, which, at the           interdisciplinary research and
health.                                same time, is stimulating and        practice by learning from leading
                                       supportive.                          clinical experts and academics,
Sydney Nursing School’s values                                              many of whom are writing key
ensure research, education,            Our international reputation in      health textbooks and driving
policy and practice development        research is significant, with an     health policy both locally and
are carried out in a culture           Australian Research Council ERA      internationally. Some are working
of transparency, respect,              rating of 5, ranked for its 'above   in front-line health care and others
inclusiveness, collegiality and        world class' research in 2015.       are engaging in research, making
cultural safety. This is a culture,                                         real differences to the health care
which relishes constructive,           Our research and coursework          landscape and bringing innovation
critical debate and intellectual       degrees have a strong                to students’ learning experiences.
challenge. It rewards innovation       international reputation,
and creativity for students, staff     including the Bachelor of
and our clinical and professional      Nursing (Post-registration) and
partners. Our practice and policy      Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)

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Sydney Nursing
                                                 School is ranked
                                                 2nd in Australia for
                                                 University nursing
                                                 education and
                                                 research excellence

“The Bachelor of Nursing (Post-Registration)
will prepare nurses with the knowledge, skills
and critical thinking ability needed to care
for patients in the contemporary healthcare
setting. Students will be taught by academics
who are leaders in their fields in areas of
cutting edge research, education and clinical
practice and will have the opportunity to
build professional networks. This degree
program offers scope for professional
development, personal growth and
preparation for nursing leadership. All nurses
who are serious about furthering their career
in nursing should take up this degree.”
Associate Professor Jacqueline Bloomfield
Director of International Strategy
Sydney Nursing School

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BACHELOR OF NURSING
(POST-REGISTRATION)

The Bachelor of Nursing (Post-        • develop enhanced skills for            • SNGP 3010: Law and Ethics in
Registration) programme offered         critical thinking in relation to top     Healthcare
by Sydney Nursing School at the         nursing practice and advance           • SNGP 3005: Nursing
University of Sydney is developed       your problem solving skills in           Management and Clinical
to equip you with critical thinking     clinical practice                        Governance
skills and research understanding.    • develop greater clinical and           • SNGP 3004: Clinical Practice
It provides you with the                professional leadership within           Project
opportunity to study for two            the context of nursing workforce
additional years to graduate with       skillmix changes and 21st century      Mode of Delivery
Honours and potentially progress        health care advancement.               Blended learning comprising:
to doctoral work.                                                              • Activities
                                      Duration and Intake                      • Exercises
Objectives                                                                     • Laboratory work
The main objective of the               Programme Duration      Intakes        • Lectures
programme is to enable you to be                                               • Online learning
more confident in your role as a          1 Year Part-time        July         • Guided and self-directed study
nurse in the health care team and                                              • Tutorials
provision of excellence in nursing       2 Years Part-time    January, July    • Workshops
care.
                                      Units of Study                           Each lecture is typically 3 hours.
By completing this programme,         • SNGP 3009: Nursing Knowledge           Each tutorial or clinical laboratory
you will:                               and Practice                           session is typically 2 to 4 hours.
• gain a greater understanding        • SNGP 3001: Comprehensive
  of the role of nursing in the         Nursing Assessment                     Assessment
  provision of health care globally   • SNGP 3003: Clinical and Patient        • Assignments / Projects
• gain a greater appreciation of        Education                              • Practical Examinations
  the value of research to practice   • SNGP 3011: Primary Health Care         • Written Examinations
  and an ability to translate           and Community Nursing                  • Continuous Assessments such as:
  research into practice              • SNGP 3007: Inquiry and                   - Class participation
                                        Research in Nursing                      - Essays

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-   Clinical laboratory exercises   Accreditation                         The University of Sydney
 -   Presentations                   The Bachelor of Nursing (Post-        undertakes selection for admission
 -   Quizzes                         Registration) programme is            to the course. Applicants for the
 -   Tests                           accredited by the Singapore           1-year course are advised not
 -   Tutorial exercises              Nursing Board.                        to attempt to maintain full-time
                                                                           employment while completing
Candidature Period: 1 to 4 years     Admission Criteria                    the course. Sydney Nursing
There will not be any refund or      • A Diploma in Nursing from           School considers a full-time
recourse should the student fail       Nanyang Polytechnic or Ngee         workload will preclude students
to complete the programme              Ann Polytechnic, Singapore; OR      from satisfactorily meeting the
within the maximum period of         • An approved Diploma in              academic requirements of the
candidature.                           Nursing from an approved            course. However, the level of
                                       institution; OR                     employment a student wishes to
Minimum Class Size: 90               • A Certificate in Nursing from the   maintain during the course is at
In the event that the class            Singapore School of Nursing or      the student’s discretion.
cannot commence due to                 its equivalent; AND
low take-up rate, applicants         • Current registration with the       Programme Fees
will be informed within one            Singapore Nursing Board, and,       S$26,065.20
month before programme               • ‘O’ level English or English
commencement.                          language proficiency as detailed    Fees are inclusive of prevailing GST
                                       in the faculty resolutions.         and payable in four instalments.
                                                                           The amount of each instalment is
Career Prospects
                                                                           dependent on the number of units
A Bachelor’s degree is the           Applicants who obtained their         undertaken for each semester. Fees do
springboard for further study        qualifications from countries         not include textbooks. Please refer to
and the pursuit of a career in       where English is not the standard     SIM GE website for the latest fees.
advanced nursing practice,           medium of instruction or the
research, education or ward          first language, will be required to
management.                          provide evidence of proficiency in
                                     English language.

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BACHELOR OF NURSING
(HONOURS)

The Bachelor of Nursing                 literature; constructing a concise   Mode of Delivery
(Honours) is a 48 credit-point,         thesis argument; and presenting      Blended learning comprising:
two-year part-time degree. It is        your research findings to peers;     • On-campus Research
designed to equip you with the        • engage in experiences                  Workshops*
readiness to undertake research         that promote personal and            • Individual Research Supervision
and potentially progress to             professional development               Meetings
doctoral studies and a research         through interactions with            • E-Learning.
career.                                 colleagues and experts in the
                                                                             *Students are required to attend a 5
                                        theory and practice of nursing;      days research theory workshop which
Objectives                              and,                                 is held at Sydney Nursing School as
Throughout the programme you          • be prepared for higher degree        part of their candidature.
will be introduced to a variety of      research studies and/or research
research perspectives from which        in the clinical setting.             Assessment
an individual research project is                                            • Literature review (5,000 words)
developed as an honours thesis.       Duration and Intake                    • Research proposal presentation
You will work with research                                                  • Thesis (15,000 words)
supervisor(s) to develop both          Programme Duration      Intakes
the theoretical and practical                                                Candidature Period: 2 to 3 years
components of your individual            2 Years Part-time   January, July   There will not be any refund or
honours project.                                                             recourse should the student fail to
                                      Students enrolled in the Bachelor      complete the programme within
By completing this programme,         of Nursing (Honours) offshore in       the candidature period.
you will:                             Singapore may only enrol part-
• gain a comprehensive overview       time in order to meet Singapore        Minimum Class Size
  of contemporary research            Nursing Board requirements for         There is no minimum class size
  philosophies and methodologies;     their research projects                because this degree is based on
• enhance your knowledge of                                                  individual research.
  ethical considerations, research    Units of Study
  design, data collection, data       • NURS 4020: Theory, Method and        Career Prospects
  management and analysis;              Ethics in Research                   Eligible to apply and gain entry to a
• further develop your skills for     • NURS 4021: Honours Thesis A          PhD. The research training is also a
  comprehensively searching,          • NURS 4022: Honours Thesis B          valuable asset for any nurse because
  reviewing and critiquing research   • NURS 4023: Honours Thesis C          of the emphasis on evidence-

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based nursing. It may be seen as an       education and development. In
advantage for gaining promotion.          these cases, admission will be at the
                                          discretion of the Dean.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Nursing                   Candidates who do not meet the
(Honours) is accredited by the            above criteria may be admitted
Singapore Nursing Board.                  by the Dean on the advice of the
                                          Associate Dean (Research).
Admission Criteria
• Bachelor of Nursing or                  Entry will be on a case-by-case
  equivalent awarded by the               basis however, a minimum grade
  University of Sydney with a             point average (GPA) of 3.25 or
  credit average or above; OR             65% (credit average) will be the
• Equivalent qualifications               benchmark for admission.
  from other universities with a
  minimum of WAM of 65; AND               Students are required to provide a
• Satisfaction of the English             brief research proposal when they
  language proficiency                    submit their application.
  requirements detailed in the
  faculty resolutions: AND                Programme Fees
• Current Registration as a               S$23,540
  registered nurse in Australia or a
  country other than Australia            Fees are inclusive of prevailing GST
                                          and payable in four instalments.
                                          The amount of each instalment is
Qualifications used as the basis
                                          dependent on the number of units
of admission must have been               undertaken for each semester. Fees
completed less than 10 years prior        do not include textbooks, airfares and
to application.                           accommodation expenses. Please refer
                                          to SIM GE website for the latest fees.
Qualifications older than 10 years will
be considered subject to the applicant
providing further information
substantiating appropriate continuing

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"The course has a forward-looking focus
                                             approach on the development of nursing
                                             leadership, changes to the skill-sets and
                                             21st century healthcare advancement.
                                             The programme is also taught by leading
                                             clinicians and academics, who share their
                                             professional experiences in the classroom.
                                             This makes learning relatable and
                                             understandable." (2018)
                                             Tan Jian Fu
                                             Student
                                             Bachelor of Nursing (Post-Registration)
                                             Staff Nurse
                                             Singapore General Hospital

"Through this course, I’ve gained a deeper
understanding of nursing and global
issues, polished my critical thinking and
clinical reasoning abilities, and came to
appreciate the art of leading a team as
a nurse manager. Being able to translate
theory into practice at NUH makes nursing
even more fulfilling." (2018)
Judith Kaylene Lee
Graduate, Class of 2014
Bachelor of Nursing (Post-Registration)
Nurse Manager
National University Hospital

                                             “I learned to make evidence-based
                                             decisions that enable me to provide
                                             quality care for patients and their families.
                                             The course has equipped me with
                                             greater awareness of the local and global
                                             healthcare systems and how nurses can
                                             exercise leadership to shape the future
                                             of healthcare and in improving patient
                                             outcomes." (2018)
                                             Nur Sakinah Binte Sani
                                             Student
                                             Bachelor of Nursing (Post-Registration)
                                             Staff Nurse
                                             Singapore General Hospital

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How to Apply                                     Following are the requirements           SIM PL has appointed Etiqa Insurance
Visit www.simge.edu.sg/ge/how-to-apply           which Singapore Institute of             Pte. Ltd. and Lonpac Insurance Bhd
for the application process, list of             Management Pte Ltd (SIM PL) has          as our FPS insurance providers.
required supporting documents,                   put in place:                            Under the FPS insurance scheme,
documents verification process and                                                        students’ fees will be insured by the
more information.                                PEI-Student Contract                     FPS insurance provider pre-assigned
                                                 CPE, in aiming to enhance the            by SIM PL. In case of events as stated
For an international applicant                   confidence of students and their         above, students will be able to claim
applying to a full-time programme,               parents in the quality of education      their paid fees from the respective
you must submit an online Student’s              in Singapore, has stipulated that        FPS insurance provider.
Pass (STP) application form.                     all PEIs must sign a PEI-Student
Your Student’s Pass application                  Contract with students. The contract     More details of the FPS can also be
is subjected to approval of                      sets out the terms and conditions        found in the FPS Instruction Manual,
the Singapore Immigration &                      governing the relationship               available at www.cpe.gov.sg.
Checkpoints Authority (ICA).                     between the student and PEI.
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An application fee is payable                    communication materials.                 insurance scheme for all its students.
for each application form that is                                                         This medical insurance scheme
submitted. This fee (inclusive of the            Students may request for a copy of       will have a minimum coverage as
prevailing GST) is non-refundable                the PEI-Student Contract from SIM        follows: an annual coverage limit
and non-transferable. The fee will be            PL or view it on the CPE website         of S$20,000 per student, covers
fully refunded only if the intake does           (www.cpe.gov.sg).                        up to B2 ward in government and
not commence. Unpaid applications                                                         restructured hospitals and provides
will not be processed.                           Cooling-Off Period                       for 24 hours coverage in Singapore
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Payment Mode: MasterCard/Visa                    7 working days after signing the PEI-    in SIM PL-related activities)
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*This does not include all fees related to       (refer to Clause 2.3 of PEI-Student      Absence and Withdrawal Policies
Student's Pass application.                      Contract). After the cooling-off         For refund, course transfer, leave of
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Private Education Act                            apply.                                   please refer to
Under the Private Education Act,                                                          www.simge.edu.sg/ge/refund.
legislated in December 2009, a                   Fee Protection Scheme
Council for Private Education was                SIM PL adopts a mandatory Fee            Confidentiality
set up to regulate the private                   Protection Scheme (FPS) to protect       SIM PL is committed to maintaining
education industry in Singapore.                 the paid fees of both local and          the confidentiality of the student's
From 03 October 2016, the Council                international students. The FPS          personal information and undertakes
for Private Education became part                serves to protect the student’s          not to divulge any of the student's
of a new statutory board -                       fees in the event that the PEI is        personal information to any third
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). Under              unable to continue operations due        party without the prior written
the new structure, the SSG Board                 to insolvency, and/or regulatory         consent of the student SUBJECT TO
appointed the Committee for Private              closure. In addition, the FPS protects   the obligation of SIM PL to disclose
Education (CPE) to carry out its                 the student if the PEI fails to pay      to any Singapore government
functions and powers relating to                 penalties or return fees to the          authority any information relating
private education under the Private              student arising from judgments           to the student in compliance with
Education Act.                                   made against it by the Singapore         the law and/or to the organisation
                                                 courts.                                  conferring/awarding the qualification.
All Private Education Institutions
(PEIs) are required to comply with
the regulations under the Act in
order to continue operations.

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