Information for Reserves

June - August 2024

Ad-Hoc Offers

Offers will be made on an ad-hoc basis when a candidate withdraws, rejects an offer or does not disrupt NS

For candidates on the reserve list:

Candidates on the reserve list are those who fall just outside the number of offered places.
They will be offered a place if a candidate on the offer list is unable to matriculate this coming year (AY2024) or turns down the offer.
Candidates who are eventually not offered will be able to re-apply to NUS Medicine via the Aptitude-Based Admissions Scheme (ABAS).

If you are subsequently not offered and would like to re-apply:

You would need to apply through the Aptitude-Based Admissions Scheme (ABAS).
The Admissions Committee will consider achievements from your academic history as well as accomplishments during the intervening period.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many candidates are placed on the reserve list each year?

70 candidates are placed on the reserve list.

What are the chances of being offered a place in NUS Medicine?

It depends year to year on the number of offered candidates who withdraw, reject the offer or are unable to matriculate due to NS.

Can I know my posititon on the reserve list?

While we recognise that being on the reserve list may evoke feelings of uncertainty, it’s important to note that knowing one’s position on the list may not always provide significant clarity. This is because the number of offers extended to reserve list candidates can fluctuate significantly from year to year, making it challenging to accurately gauge individual standing.

Does accepting other courses affect my place on the reserve list?

No, accepting other courses does not affect your place on the reserve list.

Will I be able to accept the NUS Medicine offer if I accept other courses?

Yes, you will be contacted by the NUS Office of Admissions if you are eventually offered NUS Medicine. You will then be provided with the instructions on accepting the NUS Medicine offer.

I have received an email from NUS Office of Admissions stating that I have been rejected. Is my place on the reserve list affected?

No, your place on the reserve list is unaffected. The email you received from the Office of Admissions is an automated response triggered by the system due to no courses being offered at this time.

Are candidates placed on the reserve list allowed to appeal?

As a candidate on the reserve list, your prospects of receiving an offer are significantly higher.

Given the very competitive demand for the limited number of places available in the NUS Medicine undergraduate degree programme, all applications for admission have been reviewed thoroughly and extensively. Candidates lodging appeals should therefore note the highly unlikely eventuality of success.

If I were to be offered a place in NUS Medicine and if I am unable to matriculate the year that I am offered due to NS, does the offer still stand in 2025? Do I have to re-apply to the school?

Yes, your place will be kept for you until the end of your NS if your accept the offer.

If I am offered, how long will I be given to respond?

The NUS Office of Admissions will give an appropriate amount of time to respond and will be sure to contact you directly should they not heard from you within the response window.

NUS Medicine Admissions Team (Medicine Admissions & Portfolio Related enquiries)
Email: medadmissions@nus.edu.sg

NUS Office of Admissions (NUS Application Portal & General Application enquiries)
Website: https://www.askadmissions.nus.edu.sg/

NUS Medicine Office for Students (Financial Aid & Health Requirement enquiries)
Email: medstudentaffairs@nus.edu.sg

Information for Reserves

1st Acceptance Deadline

2nd Acceptance Deadline

Ad-Hoc Offers

For candidates on the reserve list:

If you are subsequently not offered and would like to re-apply:

Frequently Asked Questions