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Last Updated: 18 May 2026

Higher Nitec in Nursing (3 Years)

Nursing: The Caring Heartbeat of Our Nation. Course curriculum aligns with Healthcare Industry Transformation Map to meet national needs through enhanced knowledge, deepen skills and holistic development to nurture students as Enrolled Nurse.

ITE College East
Admission type: JIEN, ITE EAE
Course duration: 3 years
Course codes and net aggregates for 2026 JIE 'N':
CollegeCourse code
ELMAB2 net aggregate
ITE College East
HF3NS2 - 7

Applicants for this course must clear a pre-entry medical check-up.

Applicants posted by merit to Nursing course will be given conditional offer. They will be given confirmed offer once they pass a pre-course evaluation.

All prospective healthcare students must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a vaccine regime recognised in Singapore. Those who are Medically-Ineligible will be subjected to prevailing MOH and healthcare institutions’ policies. Those who are Medically-Eligible but wish to remain unvaccinated may not be able to access the healthcare and community care settings to complete their clinical posting and meet the clinical training requirement necessary for graduation or their course completion may be delayed due to restrictions on clinical training.

Due to the job-specific requirements of the healthcare profession in the delivery of direct patient care, all applicants applying for 3-year Higher Nitec in Nursing course have to pass a prescribed medical examination and comply with the ‘Fitness Advisory for Nursing Students' stipulated by the Singapore Nursing Board at https://for.edu.sg/fitness-advisory-for-nursing-students

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Course details

Field of studyHealth Sciences
Certification offered
Higher Nitec in Nursing
Learn more about the course

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For N-Level students seeking admission through JIE
SubjectGrade
English LanguageA-D or 1-5
Additional Mathematics or MathematicsA-D or 1-5
Any 1 other subject
    		A-D or 1-5

    Internship

    Internship duration9 months

    Career prospects

    Graduates from Higher Nitec in Nursing are eligible for registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board. They can expect to start a rewarding career in healthcare institutions, the community and healthcare sectors with good remuneration package.

    How to register

    Joint Intake Exercise 'N' (JIE 'N')

    You can apply directly to the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) in mid-December. Learn the process and how to apply.

    ITE Early Admissions Exercise (ITE EAE)

    You may register using the ITE EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.