Program Overview

Programmes

The university offers a range of programmes, including:

• Master of Medicine
  • Anaesthesiology
  • Diagnostic Radiology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Family Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Obstetrics & Gynaecology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Paediatric Medicine
  • Psychiatry
  • Surgery
• Graduate Diploma
  • Child and Adolescent Health
  • Family Medicine
  • Family Practice Dermatology
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Mental Health
  • Occupational Medicine
  • Palliative Medicine
• Continuing Ed & Training/Programmes
  • Advanced Skills and Techniques for Diagnostic Radiology (ASTDR)
  • Cataract Detection and Post Surgery Care: Insights and Hands-On Workshops for Community Optometrists (Intermediate)
  • Collaborative Practitioners Prescribing Programme (CP3)
  • Executive Certificate in Healthcare Improvement via Informatics
  • Fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • Navigating Medical Law and Ethics in the Current and Future Landscape
  • Osteoporosis Management (Intermediate)
  • Paediatric Refraction and Myopia Management Programme
  • Respiratory Medicine MCQ Assessments for ICU Nurses
  • Total Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Implementation Programme
• Other Master’s Degree
  • Master of Clinical Mental Health & Psychotherapy
  • MSc – Audiology
  • MSc – Speech & Language Pathology
• Fellowship
  • Lee Foundation/Tan Sri Dr Runme Shaw Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery

Family Medicine

Family Medicine Applied Knowledge Test (FM AKT)

Important Information

• Candidates are advised to keep their availability for the entire day.
• Candidates’ briefing on Examplify is scheduled by NUS Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT).

Examination Date

• Saturday, 03 May 2025

Application Period

• Friday, 17 January 2025 to Friday, 31 January 2025

Examination Details

Assessment/Examination

• 180 Single-Best Answer Multiple Choice Questions – 2 Papers (90 MCQs per paper, 2 hours per paper)
• The examination will be administered via Examplify, a digital examination software.

Admission

Eligibility Criteria

• In-training Year 2 GDFM trainees
• GDFM trainees who have completed their training
• Trainees undergoing Year 2 of GDFM refresher course before re-entry into MMed FM College Programme
• In-training Year 2 and 3 FM residents
• Residents who have completed their training
• In-training Year 1 and 2 MMed FM College Programme trainees
• MMed FM College Programme trainees who have completed their training

Application

• Applicants are required to submit an online application via DGMS Online System for Course Applications (OSCA) by the stipulated closing date.
• 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 uploaded in OSCA by the closing date:
  • 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)
    • Recognised basic medical degree
    • Valid practising certificate from SMC

Fees

Fees

• Description | Fee (SGD)
  • Application Fee* | 87.20
  • Examination/Programme Fee | 1,822.80
  • Payment Mode | PayNow / Credit Card

Notes

• All fees listed are in Singapore Dollars, including the prevailing Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate unless stated otherwise.
• *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.
• 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.

Withdrawal

Withdrawal Policy

• All withdrawal and refund requests will be subject to 10% administrative charges capped at SGD500.00.
• 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.
• Supporting documents must be submitted via email in all cases after submission of the online request.
• The Division will generally consider providing refunds to candidates under the following circumstances:
  • Medical – Refund request must be accompanied by a medical certificate.
  • Pregnancy – Refund request must be accompanied by a medical report.
  • 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.
  • 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.
• Requests for refund under the following reasons will not be considered:
  • Lack of preparedness or readiness for the Examination/Programme for which the candidate/student has enrolled.
  • Failure to arrange time away from work.
  • Inability to secure a visa or other travel documents required to attend the Examination/Programme.

Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine Examination

Examination Dates

• OSCE 1 to OSCE 4: Friday, 4 July 2025
• OSCE 5 to OSCE 8: Saturday, 5 July 2025
• OSCE 9 to OSCE 10: Friday, 11 July 2025

Application Period

• Wednesday, 21 May 2025 to Monday, 2 June 2025

Admission

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed the Family Medicine Applied Knowledge Test (FM AKT).
• Completed and fulfilled the training requirements of the GDip (Fam Med) programme offered by the College of Family Physicians, Singapore (CFPS).
• Possess a valid Singapore Medical Council (SMC) Practising Certificate.
• Hold a valid Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification.

Application

• Applicants are required to submit an online application via Graduate Admission System (GDA3) by the stipulated closing date.
• 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)
  • Valid SMC Practising Certificate (for Singapore applicants, screenshot a copy from the SMC portal)
  • BCLS certificate - both front and back view (valid throughout the examination)

Fees

Fees

• Description | Fee (SGD)
  • Application Fee* | 87.20
  • Examination/Programme Fee | 3,482.80
  • Payment Mode | PayNow / Credit Card

Notes

• All fees listed are in Singapore Dollars, including the prevailing Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate unless stated otherwise.
• *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.
• 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.

Withdrawal

Withdrawal Policy

• All withdrawal and refund requests will be subject to 10% administrative charges capped at SGD500.00.
• 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.
• Supporting documents must be submitted via email in all cases after submission of the online request.
• The Division will generally consider providing refunds to candidates under the following circumstances:
  • Medical – Refund request must be accompanied by a medical certificate.
  • Pregnancy – Refund request must be accompanied by a medical report.
  • 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.
  • 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.
• Requests for refund under the following reasons will not be considered:
  • Lack of preparedness or readiness for the Examination/Programme for which the candidate/student has enrolled.
  • Failure to arrange time away from work.
  • Inability to secure a visa or other travel documents required to attend the Examination/Programme.