Entry Requirements and Application Period

Applicants holding the following qualification may apply for Nautical Studies:

• Singapore Cambridge GCE 'O' Level
• Relevant ITE qualification with minimum GPA of 2.0 (Higher Nitec) and 3.5 (Nitec)
• Other qualifications

Must meet the minimum entry requirements and eyesight requirements. Shortlisted candidates who are Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents are required to attend and pass an interview. International students must be sponsored by a Singapore shipping company.

Must have completed IP Year 4 (or Sec 4 equivalent). Candidates must produce school results and recommendations (if any). Candidates may be required to undergo tests and / or interviews.

The criteria are

• Minimum Grade '5' for English (Standard Level)
• Minimum Grade '5' for Mathematics (Standard Level)
• Minimum Grade '5' for 1 relevant subject (Standard Level)
• Minimum Grade '5' for 2 other subjects (Standard Level)

• Entry to 3-year course - All full-time diploma courses. Please check the individual courses for the entry requirements.

• Entry to 2-year course:
  • Diploma in Applied Chemistry
  • Diploma in Biomedical Science
  • Diploma in Food Science & Technology
  • Diploma in Human Resource Management with Psychology
  • Diploma in Perfumery & Cosmetic Science

• Click here for the list of diploma courses offered and the admissions criteria. Please check the individual courses for details.

Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents with at least 2 years of relevant work experience are invited to apply.

Candidates will be assessed based on work experience, course academic entry requirements [e.g., English, Maths, relevant subject(s)], interview and other assessments.

Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents with relevant WSQ Diploma (or higher)

• At least 1 year of relevant work experience
• Level 6 for both WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA and Workplace Numeracy SOA

Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents with relevant part-time Higher Nitec in Technology / Services

• Attained final net GPA of 2.0 or better
• With at least 1 year of relevant work experience

Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents with relevant part-time Nitec in Technology / Services

• Attained final net GPA of 3.5 or better
• With at least 1 year of relevant work experience

A 'B' average overall would be minimally sufficient for candidates to make a competitive application. We only accept English as 1st Language.

• ACS (International)
• Hwa Chong (International)
• SJI International

Note: IGCSE / GCSE Grades A to C is comparable to GCE 'O' levels Grades 1 to 6 and IGCSE / GCSE Grade D is comparable to GCE 'O' Grade 7.

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

Please check individual course pages for more details (for consideration of entry into 3-year or 2-year diploma courses). Click here: Full-Time Courses

For the minimum entry requirements, please refer to individual courses.

In general, applicants should have completed Year 12 and have the following:

• Minimum Grade 'B' for English
• Minimum Grade 'B' for Mathematics
• Minimum Grade 'B' for relevant subject
• Minimum Grade 'B' for 2 other subjects

Applicants fulfilling the above criteria may be shortlisted to sit for an Entrance Test in English, Mathematics and Science.

Must have completed at least Year 10. Application will be assessed on a case by case basis. Qualification attained must be equivalent to the GCE 'O' Level Certificate.

• Minimum grade 'B' for English
• Minimum grade 'B' for Mathematics
• Minimum grade 'B' for relevant subject
• Minimum grade 'B' for 2 other subjects

Applicants fulfilling the above criteria may be shortlisted to sit for an Entrance Test in English, Mathematics and Science.

For more information, please visit the following page.

Application will be assessed on a case by case basis. Qualification attained must be equivalent to the GCE 'O' Level Certificate.

• Minimum grade 'B' for English
• Minimum grade 'B' for Mathematics
• Minimum grade 'B' for relevant subject
• Minimum grade 'B' for 2 other subjects

Applicants fulfilling the above criteria may be shortlisted to sit for an Entrance Test in English, Mathematics and Science.

For more information, please visit the following page.