Yes, with the exception of being a Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Diagnostic Radiographer & Radiation Therapist - Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) need at least a recognised degree specific to their chosen area of practice. Clinical Psychology requires a Masters degree.
| Profession |
Minimum Requirements |
Institution for Training |
| Physiotheraphy |
Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy |
Nanyang Polytechnic (A-level entry) or
Course from recognised overseas institutions. |
| Occupational Therapy |
Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy |
| Diagnostic Radiography |
Diploma or Degree in Diagnostic Radiography |
| Radiation Theraphy |
Diploma or Degree in Radiation Therapy |
| Optometry |
Diploma or Degree in Optometry |
Singapore Polytechnic or
Course from recognised overseas institutions. |
| Speech Therapy |
Degree or Graduate Entry Masters in Speech Language Pathology |
National University of Singapore or
Course from recognised overseas institutions. |
| Medical Social Work |
Degree in Social Work |
| Clinical Psychology |
Degree in Psychology & Masters in Clinical Psychology |
| Pharmacy |
Degree in Pharmacy |
| Medical / Laboratory Technology |
Degree in Biomedical Science / Biomedical Technology |
| Dietetics |
Degree in Dietetics |
Course from recognised overseas institutions. |
| Podiatry |
Degree in Podiatry |
| Prosthetics & Orthotics |
Degree in Prosthetics & Orthotics |
| Respiratory Therapy |
Degree in Respiratory Therapy |
| Audiology |
Degree in Audiology |
| Orthoptist |
Degree in Orthoptics |
