About Course
Course Structure
Entry Requirements
Financial Matters
Course Schedule
About Course
Course Objectives
The WSP-Specialist Diploma in Veterinary Clinical Practice (SDVCP) allows fresh polytechnic grad uates with a local life sciences diploma to embark on a one year, work study post diploma programme. This post diploma program is suitable for passionate individuals who are seeking to deepen and master various relevant skill sets required for them to be effective at their workplace and give them a career head start in the area of veterinary care.Course Description
The WSP-Specialist Diploma in Veterinary Clinical Practice aims to assist in reducing the shortage of veterinary nurses and technicians in Singapore by deepening and/or enhancing diploma graduates' knowledge and skills in veterinary clinical practice. There is also a need to continue improving the academic and training standards of the current veterinary support staff (i.e. veterinary nurses and technicians).Trainer's Profile
Ng Hui Li
Dr. Ng Hui Li is a lecturer in the School of Life Sciences and Chemical Technology at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. As a registered pharmacist trained in medicinal chemistry (PhD), she has conducted research in the fields of drug discovery, pharmacological evaluation of natural products, and food science. You may find out more about Dr Ng's interests and expertise in her LinkedIN profile: www.linkedin.com/in/hui-li-ng-968b3277.Course Structure
TPG course reference No.
TGS-2022017252
Specialist Diploma in Veterinary Clinical Practice
Post-Diploma Certificate in Clinical Procedures
(a) Haematology, Cytology and Urinalysis Techniques & Concepts
This component will cover standard equipment and supplies (e.g. routine laboratory tests, automated analysers), sample types, and sample collection, storage, and preparation. The haematology subcomponent will focus on blood cell parameters, and the evaluation of erythrocytes, leukocytes, thrombocytes and their associated pathologies (e.g. atypical cells, haemoparasites) on blood smears, as well as fundamentals of diagnostic testing for haemostasis. The urinalysis subcomponent will cover basic renal physiology, common cells, crystals and microorganisms, examination of the urine sample, and the use of dipstick for urine chemistry. The cytology subcomponent will cover cell types and criteria of malignancy, as well as common infectious agents.
(b) Imaging Techniques & Concepts
This component will cover the physics and principles of radiology, as well as the fundamentals of positioning of the patient for thoracic, abdominal, pelvic, skull, limbs, and spinal radiography. This will be coupled with radiographic interpretation of the different body systems and anatomical regions (dog, cat, and birds) with a clinical emphasis. It will also offer fundamentals on the use of contrast media in radiology, and fundamentals of ultrasonography."
Post-Diploma Certificate in Professional Practices
and reflect on the skills and competencies of an animal healthcare/welfare related job scope and provide a presentation at the end of the module.
Entry Requirements
Condition 1
Citizenship type
Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident. And Highest qualification:Polytechnic graduates (within 3 years of graduation) with the following relevant diploma qualifications are eligible to apply:
Nanyang Polytechnic
- Diploma in Molecular Biotechnology
- Diploma in Medicinal Chemistry
- Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition
- Diploma in Biologics & Process Technology
- Diploma in Applied Chemistry
- Diploma in Nursing
- Diploma in Biomedical Science
- Diploma in Molecular Biotechnology
- Diploma in Pharmacy Science
- Diploma in Veterinary Bioscience
- Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Diploma in Biomedical Engineering
- Diploma in Nursing
- Diploma in Optometry
- Diploma (Conversion) in Veterinary Clinical Science
- Diploma in Biomedical Sciences
- Diploma in Biotechnology
- Diploma in Marine Science & Aquaculture
- Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Diploma in Biological Sciences
- Diploma in Environmental and Marine Science
- Diploma in Applied Chemistry
- Diploma in Biomedical Science
- Diploma in Biotechnology
- Diploma in Applied Chemistry
- Diploma in Food Science and Technology
- Diploma in Perfumery and Cosmetic Science
- Diploma in Optometry
- Diploma in Biomedical Science
- Diploma in Biotechnology
- Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science
- Diploma in Veterinary Technology
- Diploma in Medical Biotechnology
- Diploma in Food, Nutrition & Culinary Science
or
Condition 2
Citizenship type
Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident. And National Service:Male Polytechnic graduates can apply within 3 years of completing National Service (NS) operationally ready date.
Nanyang Polytechnic
- Diploma in Molecular Biotechnology
- Diploma in Medicinal Chemistry
- Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition
- Diploma in Biologics & Process Technology
- Diploma in Applied Chemistry
- Diploma in Nursing
- Diploma in Biomedical Science
- Diploma in Molecular Biotechnology
- Diploma in Pharmacy Science
- Diploma in Veterinary Bioscience
- Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Diploma in Biomedical Engineering
- Diploma in Nursing
- Diploma in Optometry
- Diploma (Conversion) in Veterinary Clinical Science
- Diploma in Biomedical Sciences
- Diploma in Biotechnology
- Diploma in Marine Science & Aquaculture
- Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Diploma in Biological Sciences
- Diploma in Environmental and Marine Science
- Diploma in Applied Chemistry
- Diploma in Biomedical Science
- Diploma in Biotechnology
- Diploma in Applied Chemistry
- Diploma in Food Science and Technology
- Diploma in Perfumery and Cosmetic Science
- Diploma in Optometry
- Diploma in Biomedical Science
- Diploma in Biotechnology
- Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science
- Diploma in Veterinary Technology
- Diploma in Medical Biotechnology
- Diploma in Food, Nutrition & Culinary Science
Financial matters
Course fees payable (incl. GST & excl. supplementary fee)
Description | Post-Diploma Certificate in Clinical Procedures | Post-Diploma Certificate in Professional Practices | Total course fee |
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Full Course fee | $4,900.10 | $5,444.55 | $10,344.65 |
PR Sponsored by SME (WSP) | $510.23 | $566.93 | $1,077.16 |
Singapore Citizen Sponsored by SME (WSP) | $510.23 | $566.93 | $1,077.16 |
Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40 (WSP) | $735.01 | $816.68 | $1,551.69 |
Singapore PR (WSP) | $1,960.04 | $2,177.82 | $4,137.86 |
GST rate
The course fees payable above are inclusive of 9% GST rate.
Payment option
The first payment needs to be made after accepting the offer.
Allowed payment by
The course fee allows to be paid by:
Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form);
Post-Secondary Education Account (Standing order form);
SkillsFuture Credits (SFC);
Credit card (e-payment);
Debit card (e-payment);
PayNow (e-payment).
Important note: All course fees are determined based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review and revision annually.
Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form);
Post-Secondary Education Account (Standing order form);
SkillsFuture Credits (SFC);
Credit card (e-payment);
Debit card (e-payment);
PayNow (e-payment).
Important note: All course fees are determined based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review and revision annually.
Nett Supplementary Fees Payable
- GPA Insurance Fee S$2.11,subject to GST,fees payable S$2.30 Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form); Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Standing order form)
- Other Fees S$7.43,subject to GST,fees payable S$8.10 Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Adhoc withdrawal form); Allow payment by Post-Secondary Education Account (Standing order form)
Refund and withdrawal policy
- Please note that a 100% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted more than or equal to 14 days before the course start date.
- Please note that a 50% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted less than 14 days before the course start date.
- Please note that no refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted on or after the course start date.
Course
Schedule
Class Days: Mon, Tue &Wed
Time: 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Delivery Mode: Classroom, Synchronous eLearning and Asynchronous eLearning
Time: 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Delivery Mode: Classroom, Synchronous eLearning and Asynchronous eLearning