Family Practice Dermatology

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: 

• All required fields are accurately filled, and all supporting documents are uploaded into the system. 
• The non-refundable application fee payment is successful and supported by Tax Invoice (also known as the receipt), which is downloadable from the system. 

The following documents must be submitted together with your application: 

• Recent passport-sized photograph (image has to be 400 by 514 pixels) 
• 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): 
• Identification documents: 
  • NRIC: for locals / permanent residents 
  • Employment Pass and Passport: for foreigners (residing in Singapore) 
• A copy of one’s CV (employment history; in ascending order) to be submitted in the template provided HERE. 
• To include 150-200 words on what interests you in applying for the Graduate Diploma in Family Practice Dermatology programme. 
• At least 2 Testimonials from direct Heads of Department / Supervisors (where applicable)   
• Recognised basic medical degree certificate 
• Valid practising certificate from SMC 
• Certificates of other medical qualifications, where applicable 
• English Language Proficiency Test scores, where applicable 

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:  

• Issuing University of Medical School; 
• Medical Council of which you are registered and licensed to practice; 
• Ministry of Health, Singapore; 
• Notary public or Justice of the Peace; 
• Division of Graduate Medical Studies (DGMS) - For authentication by DGMS office, original certificates and documents must be produced. 

^#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. 

Applicants who fail to present their original documents for verification without acceptable reasons will not be admitted to the programme. 

Applicants whose original documents have been damaged or misplaced must apply to the relevant organisations / authorities for replacements or letters of verification. 

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.  

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.