This course is the only full-time diploma course in Singapore that combines nutrition, health and wellness. The science-based curriculum will let you explore the factors that contribute to disease prevention and control; as well as the promotion and maintenance of good health. The course is supported by a first-of-its-kind Nutrition, Health and Wellness Centre (NHWC) that integrates training and provides support for community health initiatives.
In the third year, you can choose between the following concentrations:
Nutrition & Dietetics Option
Health & Fitness Option
Exciting career opportunities await you when you graduate.Your career options include
Nutrition, Health and Wellness Technologist
Assistant Nutritionist
Wellness Coordinator
Public Health Coordinator
Healthy Lifestyle Promotion Coordinator
Marketing and Sales Executive
Further Studies:
You can pursue further education at local and overseas universities offering courses in nutrition and dietetics, health promotion, sports science, education as well as in other disciplines. With this SP diploma, you may be granted credit exemptions for some degree programmes.
Expected October 2023
School of Chemical and Life Sciences
Singapore Polytechnic,
500 Dover Road,
139651, Singapore
Applicants must have obtained the following qualification: GCE 'O' Levels, relevant Institute of Technical Education Higher NITEC (ITC/CBS) qualifications, or relevant Institute of Technical Education NITEC (NTC2) qualifications (with minimum GCE 'N' Level qualifications). A 'B' average overall would be minimally sufficient for candidates to make a competitive application. those from Integrated Programme (IP) Schools in Singapore who have completed the equivalent of Sec 4 as well as those who have graduated from IP schools can be considered for admission; eligibility is similar to GCE 'O' level; for those who have completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma, the entry requirements are minimum Grade 4 for English (1st Lang) except for Creative Writing for Television and New Media and Media and Communication courses where a Grade 5 (1st Lang) is required, minimum Grade 5 for Mathematics, minimum Grade 5 for relevant subject, overall aggregate should be at least 22 (based on 5 subjects including English, Mathematics and relevant subject); or equivalent qualification. Students from other countries should have country specific requirements equivalent to Singapore. Also they must fulfill the following English language requirements: TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based); or IELTS (International English Language Testing System - overall minimum 6.0; for China qualifications 6.0 is also required for reading and speaking components), or passes English language entrance test.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
