Last Updated: 18 October 2021
Health Services Management
Offers a strong management-oriented training in health services and administration in Singapore’s care continuum, from primary to acute and community based settings.
Applicants with colour vision deficiency, visual impairment or hearing impairment may encounter difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations, and may be assessed on a case-by-case basis to determine their suitability for admission. Interested applicants with these conditions should check directly with Republic Polytechnic for more information.
Course details
| Field of study | Health Sciences |
| Certification offered |
Diploma in Health Services Management |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This a Group 1 PFP course.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-3 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
|
Any one of the following subjects
|
1-3 |
|
Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA |
1-4 |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-7 |
| Mathematics (Elementary/Additional) | 1-6 |
|
Any one of the following subjects
|
1-6 |
Course modules
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
- Communication in the Global Workplace
- Innovation and Practice
- Singapore, the World and I
- Life Skills I
- Life Skills II
- Life Skills III
- ECG I: Exploring the Future of Work
- ECG II: Becoming Future-Ready
- Health and Wellness
- Sociology of Sports, Health and Leisure
- Biopsychosocial Aspects of Ageing
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Patient Care
- Business Statistics
- Financial Accounting
- Marketing
- Data Analytics and Visualisation
- Service Quality and Professional Etiquette
- Introduction to Counselling and Communication
- Health Psychology
- Human Diseases
- Health Ethics and Law
- Healthcare Systems
- Community and Social Care
- Case Management
- Healthcare Operations Management
- Financing for Healthcare
- Quality Management in Healthcare
- Project
- Industry Immersion Programme
- Entrepreneurial Immersion Programme
- Corporate Innovation Immersion Programme
- Special Project or 2 modules to be selected from a list of freely chosen modules
Internship
| Internship duration | 20 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Admissions Officer
- Business Office Assistant/Officer
- Care Coordinator Associate
- Case Management Assistant
- Clinic Coordinator
- Community Care Executive
- Community Care Cordinator/Senior Community Care Coordinator
- Corporate Services Assistant
- Executive Assistant in various departments such as Corporate Planning, Finance, Human Resource, Medical Affairs, Medical Disciplines, Operations and Quality
- Operations Executive/Assistant
- Senior Patient Service Associate
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.
How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.