Instructions for Polytechnic graduates wishing to apply to the Faculty of Dentistry under the Exceptional Individual Scheme for
AY 2012/2013
Rationale
The Exceptional Individual Admissions Scheme (EIS) was introduced in 2007 as a means of exercising discretionary criteria in admitting a small number of polytechnic graduates to the Faculty of Dentistry. Applications submitted through this route will be evaluated by the Selection Committee on the basis of exceptional talent and achievement in addition to academic excellence. Applicants (regardless of nationality) must present an acceptable Diploma from a Polytechnic in Singapore but eligibility will be subject to courses which your Diploma is accredited for.
Application Process
You must first apply for admission to NUS and pay the application fee through the Office of Admissions. The application for admission under Category B is available at
For the list of acceptable Polytechnic Diplomas, please click here.
You must indicate Dentistry as one of your course choices. You will then be issued with an Application Number when you successfully submit an online application to the NUS Office of Admissions. Subsequently when completing the special application form for submission to the Faculty of Dentistry, you will be asked for your Application Number.
If you have not applied for admission to NUS through the Office of Admissions, or if you have not indicated Dentistry as one of your choices in your application, you cannot be considered for Dentistry under EIS.
Deadlines
The special form with all required documents for consideration under EIS must reached the Faculty by 23 March 2012 at the address shown below. Prior to this, the formal NUS application for admission should have already been submitted to the NUS Office of Admissions by the appropriate deadline.
Dean's Office
Faculty of Dentistry
National University of Singapore
Level 1, 11 Lower Kent Ridge Road
Singapore 119083
Attn: Exceptional Individual Scheme for Admission
Selection Process
Applicants shortlisted by the Selection Committee will be invited to attend an interview and manual dexterity test along with students who were shortlisted via the traditional route.
| Shortlisted applicants will be notified |
early April 2012 |
| Manual Dexterity test & Interview |
mid April 2012 |
The decisions of the Selection Committee are final.
Application form and checklist
To be considered under the Exceptional Individual scheme, please complete the application form, checklist and attach the required supporting documents:
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A letter of nomination from one of the following: |
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your Polytechnic (preferably someone who is well acquainted with your academic strengths and achievements)
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a registered charity (includes religious organizations)
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an agency such as the National Arts Council, the Singapore Sports Council, the Singapore National Olympic Council, the Singapore International Foundation, or the National Council of Social Service
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A second letter of recommendation from someone, not related to you, who knows you well (preferably someone who is well acquainted with your intellectual ability, character and potential). |
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A personal statement (one page). Please tell us about experiences that have shaped your desire to study dentistry. Specific details will be more effective than vague generalities. |
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A resume or list of your extracurricular accomplishments (one page). These activities may be covered under the PEARLS scheme, but they may also lie outside the scope of the PEARLS evaluation, such as community service, activities related to religious or cultural organizations, interest in the arts, awards/honours won, or relevant employment. |
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Copies of your educational certificates and SAT score reports, if applicable. |
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Copies of relevant certificates or letters supporting your academic (includes award of academic related medals and prizes) and extracurricular achievements. |
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Queries
If you have questions about the admission process, please email .
Thank you for your keen interest in the Faculty of Dentistry.
We are looking forward to reviewing your application.
