All About A Levels

[pirated]

Elrek01:

I've read about the NYP HealthScience course for A level holder.

http://www.nyp.edu.sg/future-students/a ... h-sciences

But I've some doubts, whats their admission criteria? coz i cant seem to find the IGP for those courses. And the degree obtain after 4 years is it the same as those from university?

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[havok_ex]

Elrek01:

I've read about the NYP HealthScience course for A level holder.

http://www.nyp.edu.sg/future-students/a ... h-sciences

But I have some doubts, whats their admission criteria? coz i cant seem to find the IGP for those courses. And the degree obtain after 4 years is it the same as those from university?

The NYP programme is a 3+1. Meaning that you will spend 3 years in NYP doing a diploma. And 1 year doing a degree in an overseas uni or at SIT, the new local uni.

I understand that it seems doubtful. But theres no need to be. Everyone in the course will be bonded to MOHH and you will graduate with a job. As long as you keep your grades up.

If you feel that the diploma + top-up is weird. You can just apply directly to SIT. Some info here:
http://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/health- ... iences-hss

Under the new system, you will spend 4 years at SIT getting a degree. So instead of a 3+1, its a direct 4 year degree. The content and job opportunities will be the same as the 3+1 NYP route.

It shouldn't be that hard to get in. I know a few people who couldn't make the cut into local uni that ended up in NYP's 3+1 programme and are doing pretty well for themselves. Their minimum requirements is at least 2 H2 science passes. But of course, you will be admitted based on the competition. But as long as you get an average of all Cs, you should be admitted easily. There is no IGP because its not a huge intake IMO.

[pirated]

havok_ex:

Elrek01:

I've read about the NYP HealthScience course for A level holder.

http://www.nyp.edu.sg/future-students/a ... h-sciences

But I have some doubts, whats their admission criteria? coz i cant seem to find the IGP for those courses. And the degree obtain after 4 years is it the same as those from university?

The NYP programme is a 3+1. Meaning that you will spend 3 years in NYP doing a diploma. And 1 year doing a degree in an overseas uni or at SIT, the new local uni.

I understand that it seems doubtful. But theres no need to be. Everyone in the course will be bonded to MOHH and you will graduate with a job. As long as you keep your grades up.

If you feel that the diploma + top-up is weird. You can just apply directly to SIT. Some info here:
http://www.singaporetech.edu.sg/health- ... iences-hss

Under the new system, you will spend 4 years at SIT getting a degree. So instead of a 3+1, its a direct 4 year degree. The content and job opportunities will be the same as the 3+1 NYP route.

It shouldn't be that hard to get in. I know a few people who couldn't make the cut into local uni that ended up in NYP's 3+1 programme and are doing pretty well for themselves. Their minimum requirements is at least 2 H2 science passes. But of course, you will be admitted based on the competition. But as long as you get an average of all Cs, you should be admitted easily. There is no IGP because its not a huge intake IMO.

let me add on a little on this:

the NYP diploma is vetted by the overseas uni to be rigorous enough to go straight to 4th year for direct conversion to their degree, and the overseas uni is vetted by MOHH to be suitable to send the students there for gold plating and bond them when they are back

let's put it this way - such DEGREE courses are not available in SG, so the NYP is like a bridging course and MOHH is happy to recognise the overseas degree and save some resources from NUS / NTU in trying to cater to a small cohort that is needed in the local healthcare scene

[Jangus]

Hi everyone! Sorry if I have posted on the wrong thread, as I am new to KiasuParents. My DS is currently in JC1, studying in a school offering Chem, Physics, and Biology H3. He takes the subject combi of H2 Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and H1 Economics. Currently, he is doing very well in JC, and as such, we have decided to discuss about H3 subjects with him. I understand that it is still early to discuss about H3s in detail at this stage, and we have only given him a brief discription of what to expect. I feel very strongly that he should pursue H3 Physics at NUS and MOE H3 Proteomics, as he is extremely interested in these subjects, however, the H2 subject pre-requisites for H3 proteomics are H2 Biology and H2 Chemistry. Unfortunately, my DS does not offer H2 Biology as part of his subject combo. At the same time, I am also extremely confused with the current policies, as according to the HCI website on H3 Programmes (as of 2015), students are allowed to appeal for another H3 subject which they have not met the subject requirement, which in this case, is H3 Proteomics. Could someone please clarify with me on the current policies for offering H3 subjects? Thank you very much! Your help will be much appreciated!

:thankyou:

[Jangus]

Note: I have also heard from DS that some of his seniors have managed to appeal for H3 Proteomics (which is an integrated H3 Science Programme of Biology and Chemistry), who have gone through the PCMe subject combi, but I am not sure if this is still possible. Could someone please confirm this? Thanks!

[Jennifer]

Jangus:

Note: I have also heard from DS that some of his seniors have managed to appeal for H3 Proteomics (which is an integrated H3 Science Programme of Biology and Chemistry), who have gone through the PCMe subject combi, but I am not sure if this is still possible. Could someone please confirm this? Thanks!

Maybe you should write to the school directly to get the definite answers?

[mindays]

True enough, value-add is important.


I have sources about NYJC's A Level 2015 Math's Distinction Rate. The percentage of students getting 'As' for H2 Mathematics is well above 60%. NYJC's math paper is comparable to HCI too.

In summary
HCI's distinction rate is approx. 80%
RI's distinction rate is approx. 75%
NY's distinction rate is approx. 65%

Do share information if you know

[engp9463]

So complicated.

[Parentstar]

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zbADv2 ... #responses


Please help my son in completing this survey for his JC project work!

[TheGPTutor]

2016 GP A-Level Paper


1. ‘Any adaptation of a novel for film, television or the theatre is never as effective as the original.’

2. Assess the view that traditional buildings have no future in your society.

3. ‘Longer life expectancy creates more problems than benefits.’ Discuss.

4. Considering the money involved, should developing countries be allowed to host major sporting events?

5. ‘Human need, rather than profit, should always be the main concern of scientific research.’ Discuss.

6. ‘Countries experiencing conflict should be left to sort out their own problems.’ How far do you agree?

7. How far has modern technology made it unnecessary for individuals to possess mathematical skills?

8. ‘People who do the most worthwhile jobs rarely receive the best financial rewards.’ To what extent is this true of your society?

9. Evaluate the claim that equality of opportunity for females is desirable, but unrealistic, goal.

10. Assess the view that most natural disasters are the result of human activity.

11. Is competition always desireable?

12. ‘Everyone has an opinion, but not everyone’s opinion is of equal value.’ What is your view?


A fairly broad paper that focuses on the format prior to 2003. There are some questions with topics that are regularly discussed in schools, like Science, Environment, Media, Government & Politics, but the emphasis is on hybrid discussion and evaluation.

Question #3, 5, 6 and 9 are common questions. Their manifestations are not that varied. Any hardworking student who has eye-balled several dozen questions would have come across such questions quite regularly.

For Student Reference Only. All rights belong to Source. I own no rights to the above question set.