Applicable to Nitec graduates attaining the following ITE qualifications: - Nitec in Social Media & Web Development Course and Entry Requirements For Nitec Graduates To be eligible for consideration for admission to the various polytechnic courses, you must achieve the minimum NET Grade Point Average (GPA) (including CCA bonus points) in your Nitec course for the different polytechnic course durations as shown in Table 1 below. Some polytechnic courses also have additional prerequisites, in addition to the course entry requirements. You must fulfil the additional prerequisites to be considered for the relevant courses. Please refer to the footnotes, if any, for the additional prerequisites. The JPAE in the table(s) below shows the GPA band in which the average (for the last 3 consecutive years) NET GPA of the lowest ranked students who was posted to these courses falls in. These bands are meant as a reference for applicants applying to these courses, and do not constitute the admission GPA for subsequent admission exercises. If a polytechnic course is newly offered under JPAE or a polytechnic course has no ITE intake for the last 3 consecutive years, the JPAE is denoted as -. Admission into the courses of your choice is based on merit and subject to the availability of vacancies. Table 1 - Eligibility Criteria For Admission To Polytechnic Courses 2.0 Years 2.5 Years 3.0 Years Polytechnic Course Offered By Course Code Refer to footnote Animation NYP C61 - - 3.5 3.900 to 4.000 c8 Arts and Theatre Management RP R25 - - 3.5 3.900 to 4.000 Big Data Management & Governance TP T60 - - 3.5 3.900 to 4.000 t1 Business Applications RP R18 - - 3.5 3.700 to 3.799 Business Enterprise IT NYP C68 - - 3.5 3.800 to 3.899 Business Informatics NYP C78 - - 3.5 3.900 to 4.000 Business Information Systems RP R13 - - 3.5 3.600 to 3.699 Page 1 of 10
Applicable to Nitec graduates attaining the following ITE qualifications: - Nitec in Social Media & Web Development Course and Entry Requirements For Nitec Graduates Table 1 - Eligibility Criteria For Admission To Polytechnic Courses 2.0 Years 2.5 Years 3.0 Years Polytechnic Course Offered By Course Code Refer to footnote Business Intelligence & Analytics NYP C43 - - 3.5 3.800 to 3.899 Business Intelligence & Analytics TP T57 - - 3.5 3.900 to 4.000 t1 Communication Design TP T59 - - 3.5 3.800 to 3.899 t2, t4 Consumer Behaviour and Research RP R48 - - 3.5 3.700 to 3.799 Cyber Security & Forensics NYP C54 - - 3.5 3.900 to 4.000 Design for User Experience RP R36 - - 3.5 3.900 to 4.000 Electrical and Electronic Engineering RP R50 - - 3.5 3.500 to 3.599 Electrical Engineering with Eco-Design NYP C48 - - 3.5 3.800 to 3.899 c2 Electronics, Computer & Communications Engineering NYP C89 - - 3.5 3.500 to 3.599 c2 Engineering Design with Business RP R56 - - 3.5 - Engineering Informatics NYP C80 - - 3.5 3.900 to 4.000 Financial Informatics NYP C58 - - 3.5 3.900 to 4.000 Financial Informatics NP N81 - - 3.5 3.800 to 3.899 n1 Game Design RP R35 - - 3.5 3.800 to 3.899 Game Design & Development TP T58 - - 3.5 3.900 to 4.000 t1 Page 2 of 10
Applicable to Nitec graduates attaining the following ITE qualifications: - Nitec in Social Media & Web Development Course and Entry Requirements For Nitec Graduates Table 1 - Eligibility Criteria For Admission To Polytechnic Courses 2.0 Years 2.5 Years 3.0 Years Polytechnic Course Offered By Course Code Refer to footnote Game Development & Technology NYP C70 - - 3.5 3.700 to 3.799 Games Design and Development SP S56 - - 3.5 3.900 to 4.000 Health Services Management RP R45 - - 3.5 3.600 to 3.699 Infocomm Security Management RP R55 - - 3.5 3.900 to 4.000 Infocomm Security Management SP S54 - - 3.5 3.800 to 3.899 Information Technology NYP C85 - - 3.5 3.900 to 4.000 Information Technology NP N54 - - 3.5 3.800 to 3.899 n1 Information Technology RP R12 - - 3.5 3.700 to 3.799 Information Technology SP S69 - - 3.5 3.800 to 3.899 Information Technology TP T30 - - 3.5 3.900 to 4.000 Integrated Events Management RP R28 - - 3.5 3.900 to 4.000 Interaction Design NYP C59 - - 3.5 3.900 to 4.000 c8 Interactive and Digital Media RP R31 - - 3.5 3.700 to 3.799 IT Service Management RP R23 - - 3.5 3.500 to 3.599 Media Production and Design RP R19 - - 3.5 3.800 to 3.899 Page 3 of 10
Applicable to Nitec graduates attaining the following ITE qualifications: - Nitec in Social Media & Web Development Course and Entry Requirements For Nitec Graduates Table 1 - Eligibility Criteria For Admission To Polytechnic Courses 2.0 Years 2.5 Years 3.0 Years Polytechnic Course Offered By Course Code Refer to footnote Mobile Software Development RP R47 - - 3.5 3.500 to 3.599 Multimedia & Animation NP N55 - - 3.5 3.800 to 3.899 n1, n2, n3 Multimedia & Infocomm Technology NYP C75 - - 3.5 3.500 to 3.599 Outdoor and Adventure Learning RP R33 - - 3.5 3.600 to 3.699 r2 Social Enterprise Management RP R51 - - 3.5 3.500 to 3.599 Sonic Arts RP R24 - - 3.5 3.900 to 4.000 r4 Sports and Leisure Management RP R27 - - 3.5 3.800 to 3.899 Telematics & Media Technology NYP C53 - - 3.5 3.600 to 3.699 c2 Visual Communication and Media Design SP S93 - - 3.5 3.700 to 3.799 Page 4 of 10
Footnotes: c1 Applicants applying these courses must ensure that they do not suffer from either colour vision deficiency or hearing deficiency. c2 Applicants applying for these courses must ensure that they do not suffer from colour vision deficiency. c6 Note for 2.5 years Nursing course : Course will commence in April if there are sufficient number of candidates. c7 Note for 2.5 years Nursing course : Exemption from Semester 1 of year 1 for those with GPA of > 3.5. c8 Applicants with colour vision deficiency will be required to attend an interview to determine their suitability for admission to the course. c9 All Higher Nitec graduates applying for Direct Entry to Year 2 must have passed ITE Bridging Mathematics programme (BM1) or obtained at least a C6 grade in GCE O level Mathematics. n1 Applicants with severe vision deficiency should not apply for these courses. n2 Applicants must ensure that they do not suffer from colour vision deficiency. For N43, N44, N50, N55, N76, N84 and N92, applicants with colour vision deficiency may be considered subject to an in-house test. n3 Applicants must ensure that they do not suffer from hearing deficiency. n4 For those with GPA of > 3.5 for Higher NITEC, admission will be to the 3-year programmes with module exemptions for relevant modules in which an applicant has scored at least a C grade in the ITE examinations or for Network Systems & Security (N64), completed CCNA or pass equivalent practical CCNA test. Module exemptions will be at the discretion of the Polytechnic. Page 5 of 10
n5 Applicants applying for Mechanical Engineering (N41) from the Higher NITEC IT52 with a GPA of > 3.5 may be granted direct entry to the 2nd year of a 3-year course provided that they pass Bridging Maths 1 at ITE. n6 Applicants applying for Marine and Offshore Technology (N42) from the Higher NITEC IT31, IT60, IT71 with a GPA of > 3.5 may be granted direct entry to the 2nd year of a 3-year course provided that they pass Bridging Maths 1 at ITE. Applicants granted direct entry to Yr 2 are required to take a Year 1 module, Fundamentals of Naval Architecture 2. n7 Applicants applying for Health Sciences (Nursing) (N69) from the NITEC NT45, Higher NITEC IT62, IT79 with GPA of 3.5 will be granted entry to first year with exemption of first 6 months in Year 1 (Course commences in Semester 2). Entry to Year 1 Semester 1 with no exemptions for those with 3.0 < GPA < 3.5. n8 Applicants applying for Electronic & Computer Engineering (N44), Electrical Engineering (N43) from the Higher NITEC IT21, IT22, IT31, IT41 with a GPA of > 3.5 may be granted direct entry to the 2nd year of a 3-year course provided that they pass Bridging Maths 1 at ITE. n9 Applicants applying for Automation and Mechatronics (N50) from the Higher NITEC IT22 with a GPA of > 3.5 may be granted direct entry to the 2nd year of a 3-year course provided that they pass Bridging Maths 1 at ITE. n10 Applicants applying for Aerospace Technology (N65) from the Higher NITEC IT74 with a GPA of > 3.5 may be granted direct entry to the 2nd year of a 3-year course provided that they pass Bridging Maths 1 at ITE. Applicants applying for Aerospace Technology (N65) from the NITEC NT53 will be admitted to the 3-year programmes with module exemptions for relevant modules. n11 Applicants have to pass a medical examination and must be free from physical handicap. r1 Applicants with the following medical conditions should not apply for Diploma in Hotel & Hospitality Management (R37) and Diploma in Restaurant and Culinary Operations (R46) Epilepsy / Fits Hepatitis B/E Physical Disability / Impaired Page 6 of 10
Schizophrenia Tourrets Syndrome r2 Due to the nature of the outdoor and adventure learning job requirements, applicants with the following medical conditions should not apply for Diploma in Outdoor and Adventure Learning (R33) r3 Asthma Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asperger s Syndrome and Autism) Blood Disorder Cerebral Palsy Chronic Skin Disorder Deaf / Hearing Impairment Epilepsy / Fits Heart Problems High Blood Pressure Physical Disability/ Impairment Schizophrenia Tourrets Syndrome Applicants with the following medical conditions should not apply for Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences (R22) r4 Colour Appreciation Deficiency Applicants with the following medical conditions should not apply for Diploma in Sonic Arts (R24) r5 Deaf / Hearing Impairment Applicants with the following medical conditions should not apply for Diploma in Wellness, Lifestyle and Spa Management (R44) s1 Cerebral Palsy Applicants must ensure that they do not suffer from colour vision deficiency. Page 7 of 10
s2 Applicants must ensure that they do not suffer from either colour vision deficiency or hearing deficiency. s3 Applicants suffering from epilepsy will be required to submit a medical report from a Designated Workplace Doctor who will assess their fitness for the posted courses. s4 Applicants suffering from impairments must be prepared to appear for interviews and to undergo any manual dexterity or aptitude tests. s5 Those with GPA of 3.5 or more and passed the Bridging Maths 1 (BM1) programme, or have obtained at least C6 grade in GCE O Level Mathematics, may be admitted to the 2nd year of a 3- year course. t1 Applicants with complete Colour Vision Deficiency are not eligible to apply. t2 Applicants with partial or complete Colour Vision Deficiency are not eligible to apply. t3 For safety reasons, applicants applying for these courses must ensure that they do not suffer from medical conditions such as uncontrolled epilepsy or profound hearing loss. t4 Applicants with severe vision impairment are not eligible to apply. t5 In addition to satisfying the Fitness requirement at the Polytechnic s pre-enrolment medical examination and medical requirements of other regulatory authorities (if applicable), applicants offered a place in T54 (Diploma in Early Childhood Studies) must also be free from physical disabilities. Whilst not comprehensive, the following medical conditions may lead to non-acceptance into the Early Childhood Studies course: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) / Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Active tuberculosis Legal Blindness Page 8 of 10
Mobility restricted Physical dependence upon mobility equipment Profound deafness Psychiatric condition Uncontrolled asthma Uncontrolled diabetes Uncontrolled epilepsy Uncontrolled hypertension t6 The first year in T01 (Business/Logistics & Operations Management/Marketing) is common to all students and they will opt for one of the diplomas (i.e. Diploma in Business, Diploma in Logistics & Operations Management, or Diploma in Marketing) at the end of Year 1. t7 Applicants applying for T09 (Diploma in Law & Management) must also possess at least a B4 grade in English Language (EL1) in the GCE O Level/SPM examinations. t8 The first semester in the following 3-year courses is common to all students and they will opt for one of the diplomas at the end of Semester 1 or 2. Students must ensure that they satisfy the requirements as stated in the footnotes under the respective courses. - Electrical & Electronic Engineering Programme (T05) Diploma in Aerospace Electronics (Refer to footnote t2, t3, t4) Diploma in Computer Engineering (Refer to footnote t1, t3, t4) Diploma in Electronics (Refer to footnote t1, t3, t4) Diploma in Media & Communication Technology (Refer to footnote t1, t3, t4) Diploma in Microelectronics (Refer to footnote t1, t3, t4) - Mechatronics/ Aerospace Engineering (T06) t9 Diploma in Aerospace Engineering (Refer to footnote t2, t3, t4) Diploma in Mechatronics (Refer to footnote t1, t3, t4) For entry to Year 2 of the following courses, applicants applying through the Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE) are to select the respective polytechnic course code as indicated in the bracket below: Diploma in Computer Engineering (T132) Page 9 of 10
t10 Diploma in Electronics (T052) Diploma in Media & Communication Technology (T122) Diploma in Microelectronics (T142) Diploma in Mechatronics (T062) Applicants applying for entry to Year 2 of the courses must also pass ITE Bridging Mathematics 1 (BM1) or obtain at least Grade C in GCE 'O' Level Mathematics. Page 10 of 10