Family Practice Dermatology
Graduate Diploma in Family Practice Dermatology Programme
PROGRAMME DATES
2026/2027 Intake
Wednesday, 6 May 2026 to Saturday, 24 April 2027
APPLICATION PERIOD
Wednesday, 3 December 2025 to Friday, 9 January 2026
[In GDA3, select programme under Graduate Diploma, Part-Time, Term = May 2026 Special Term]
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The Graduate Diploma in Family Practice Dermatology [GDip (FP Derm)], a joint programme offered by the Division of Graduate Medical Studies (DGMS) and the National Skin Centre (NSC) aims to equip Medical Officers or General Practitioners (both locals and overseas) with the knowledge and skills to deal with skin diseases at a primary care level. Â
There is an Orientation, held over Zoom, on 6 May 2026, 5pm. Students are strongly encouraged to attend the Orientation. More details will be announced. Â
Distance-Learning (Course Assessments) 
The Programme is conducted in a distance-learning format (E-Learning) and consists of 5 Courses. The main topic areas are as follows: Â
| Course 1  | Introduction to Dermatology and Common Skin Conditions in Family Practice  |
| Course 2  | Dermatitis and Drug Eruptions  |
| Course 3  | Infective, Pigmentary, Blistering and Neoplastic Skin Diseases and Common Skin Diseases in Children and the Elderly  |
| Course 4  | Regional Dermatology and Principles of Dermatologic Surgery  |
| Course 5  | The Skin in Systemic Disease  |
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Programme Time TableÂ
| Activity | Course 1 | Course 2 | Course 3 | Course 4 | Course 5 |
| Course Handout available online | 6 May 2026 | 3 July 2026 | 28 August 2026 | 23 October 2026 | 18 December 2026 |
| End Course Test available | 5 June 2026 | 31 July 2026 | 25 September 2026 | 20 November 2026 | 15 January 2027 |
| Completion of End Course Test | 26 June 2026 | 21 August 2026 | 16 October 2026 | 11 December 2026 | 5 February 2027 |
| 5-Day Clinical Lectures and Case Discussions | 29 – 02 April 2027, Monday to Friday - Clinical Attachment 1 *
09 – 15 April 2027, Friday to Thursday - Clinical Attachment 2 * |
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| Pre-Exam Training Seminar | Friday, 16 April 2027 9am to 11am * | ||||
| Final Examination Written | Friday, 16 April 2027 1pm to 3pm * | ||||
| Final Examination VIVAÂ | Saturday, 17 April 2027 7am to 1pm *Â | ||||
| Results of Final Examination via email | Date to be confirmed | ||||
*Dates are subjected to changes by the organiserÂ
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1. One-Week Clinical Attachment and Slides Quiz Test (SQT) 
There will be a one-week Clinical Attachment held at the NSC:Â
- Session 1: 29 March – 02 April 2027, orÂ
- Session 2: 09 April – 15 April 2027
It is NOT mandatory but students are strongly encouraged to attend the Clinical Attachment. It is however mandatory for students to attempt and pass the SQT at the end of the Clinical Attachment in order to be eligible for the Final Examination. Â
2. Training Seminar 
The Training Seminar will be conducted for eligible students as a revision course prior to the Final Examination and it will be held at NSC. It is NOT mandatory but students are strongly encouraged to attend the Training Seminar.   Â
3. Final Examination Â
Students must score at least 50% in the End-of-Course assessments and Slides Quiz Test (conducted at the end of the Clinical Attachment) before the student is allowed to proceed to the Final Examination. The Final Examination will consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Slides Quiz Test (SQT) and Viva examination.Â
Students must also attempt and pass all the sections within 3 years of starting the programme in order to be awarded the Graduate Diploma, failing which the student must repeat the entire programme. The candidature will automatically lapse if the student is unable to complete the programme/exam within 3 years.Â
The student who is unsuccessful at the examination must sit the next immediate examination with payment of the re-examination fee. The re-examination fee is payable to the National University of Singapore.Â
The Programme commences in May annually and subject to minimum uptake of 28 students. The maximum capacity for each intake is 30 students. Please note that the start date is subject to change.Â
CME points will be awarded to doctors registered under the Singapore Medical Council (SMC). The number of points to be awarded will be subjected to the discretion of SMC.Â
- Hold a recognised basic medical degree.  Â
- Possess a valid Singapore Medical Council (SMC) Practising Certificate. Â
- Have a minimum [5] year(s) of general clinical experience post-housemanship. Â
- For overseas foreign doctors or non-recognised MBBS degrees: Â
- Meet the English language proficiency requirement. 
Applicants are required to submit an online application via Graduate Admission System (GDA3) by the stipulated closing date. A step-by-step guide to applying online can be found here. A completed application would have fulfilled the following:Â
- All required fields are accurately filled, and all supporting documents are uploaded into the system.Â
- The non-refundable application fee payment is successful and supported by Tax Invoice (also known as the receipt), which is downloadable from the system.Â
The following documents must be submitted together with your application:Â
- Recent passport-sized photograph (image has to be 400 by 514 pixels)Â
- Certified true copy / scanned coloured copy of the following documents (Official English translations will be required for stamps or certificates sent that are not in English):Â
- Identification documents:Â
- NRIC: for locals / permanent residentsÂ
- Employment Pass and Passport: for foreigners (residing in Singapore)Â
- A copy of one’s CV (employment history; in ascending order) to be submitted in the template provided HERE.Â
- To include 150-200 words on what interests you in applying for the Graduate Diploma in Family Practice Dermatology programme.Â
- At least 2 Testimonials from direct Heads of Department / Supervisors (where applicable)  Â
- Recognised basic medical degree certificateÂ
- Valid practising certificate from SMCÂ
- Certificates of other medical qualifications, where applicableÂ
- English Language Proficiency Test scores, where applicableÂ
Photocopies of certificates and/or official translations (in English)# including any other official supporting documents will be accepted only if they have been prepared and/or authenticated by one of the following: Â
- Issuing University of Medical School;Â
- Medical Council of which you are registered and licensed to practice;Â
- Ministry of Health, Singapore;Â
- Notary public or Justice of the Peace;Â
- Division of Graduate Medical Studies (DGMS) - For authentication by DGMS office, original certificates and documents must be produced.Â
#Applicants must submit an authenticated translation if their official supporting documents are not in English. A fresh ink stamp must be used to authenticate the copy or translation of the primary medical qualification.Â
Applicants who fail to present their original documents for verification without acceptable reasons will not be admitted to the programme.Â
Applicants whose original documents have been damaged or misplaced must apply to the relevant organisations / authorities for replacements or letters of verification.Â
An applicant is only allowed to enrol concurrently in another programme offered by NUS or another University only if granted approval from the Vice Dean of Faculty and the Head of Department. The Degree Programme refers to any programme (including examination-only programmes) which leads to NUS Degree conferment. Â
Successful applicants will be notified via email to accept the placement and make the Examination/Programme fee payment via the application portal. Placement will be confirmed only after payment receipt. The Division of Graduate Medical Studies (DGMS) is not obliged to provide any reasons for unsuccessful applications.Â
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| Description | Fee (SGD) |
| Application fee* | 98.10 |
| Programme fee (inclusive of Examination fee) | 7,902.80 |
| Payment Modes | PayNow / Credit Card |
Notes:
- All fees listed are in Singapore Dollars, including the prevailing Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate unless stated otherwise.Â
- *The Application fee is non-refundable and must be paid at the time of application.
- All successful payments will receive a Tax Invoice (also known as the receipt) via a system-generated email. Â
- Successful applicants will be notified via email to accept placement. Placement will be confirmed only after a successful payment transaction.
- DGMS reserves all rights to review and adjust fees as necessary and accordingly without prior notice.
The student who is unsuccessful at the examination must sit the next immediate examination with payment of the re-examination fee. The re-examination fee is payable to the National University of Singapore.Â
| Description  | Fee (SGD) |
| Re-Examination Fee:Â
Written Examination and OSCE Viva |
1,910.00Â |
| Payment Mode | PayNow / Credit Card |
This programme is eligible for the Skillsfuture Credit (SFC) scheme. At the point of programme registration, please inform the programme administrator that you intend to use your SkillsFuture Credit in part or in full for the qualifying programme fee. You should then submit your claim on the MySkillsFuture Portal within 60 days before the programme start date (date inclusive). Please visit the Skillsfuture site for more information.Â
Students who wish to defer will need to write to DGMS, citing the reason for deferment and providing supporting evidence where applicable after acceptance of placement. This request will be considered on a case-by-case basis. No deferment will be accepted after the allocation of clinical attachment. The candidature will automatically lapse should an enrolled student fail to complete the course within 3 years from the date of matriculation.Â
- All withdrawal and refund requests will be subjected to 10% administrative charges capped at SGD500.00. To submit your request, please use this form.  Â
- All requests must be submitted within 14 calendar days from the last day of Examination end date or before the programme commencement date, where applicable. Â
- Supporting documents must be submitted via email in all cases after submission of the online request. Â
- The Division will generally consider providing refunds to candidates under the following circumstances:Â Â
- Medical – Refund request must be accompanied by a medical certificate. Â
- Pregnancy – Refund request must be accompanied by a medical report. Â
- Involvement in an accident, e.g. victim of crime, accident or disaster – Refund request must be supported by evidence such as a medical report and/or police report. Â
- Compassionate grounds - Bereavement in the immediate family refers to the loss of parent(s), grandparent, sibling, spouse, or child and must be supported by relevant documents such as a death certificate, proof of the relationship, etc. Â
- Requests for refund under the following reasons will not be considered:Â Â
- Lack of preparedness or readiness for the Examination/Programme for which the candidate/student has enrolled. Â
- Failure to arrange time away from work. Â
- Inability to secure a visa or other travel documents required to attend the Examination/Programme. Â
For further inquiries, please contact:
Subashini (Ms) / Theeba Rani (Ms)
Tel: (65) 6516 3311 /Â (65) 6601 1498
Email: gsmv128@nus.edu.sg / theebarani@nus.edu.sg
