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Overview
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About Our Programme
A rebate of up to S$850 is available to local applicants for the 2024 intakes of this programme. Please contact our Programme Consultant for more information.
For N-level holders, please approach our Programme Consultants for information on the IGCSE preparatory course.
For O-level/NITEC/Higher NITEC holders, please approach our Programme Consultants for information on the Kaplan Foundation Diploma programme.
Graduation & Degree Awarded
Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the programme structure will be awarded the Diploma in Health Services Management from Kaplan Higher Education Academy, Singapore.
Advanced Diploma and Diploma graduates can progress to pursue Degree programmes offered by our university partners and other higher education institutions from Australia, Ireland and the United Kingdom (relevant disciplines and/or subject to university’s requirements).
Key factsDuration8 monthsIntake MonthApril, August & DecemberNumber Of Modules8Mode Of DeliveryBlended LearningRecorded ClassesYesAssessmentA combination of assignments and examinations




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Intakes
There are 3 intakes per year.
Commencement- April
- August
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December
Please contact our programme consultant to obtain a copy of the class schedule.
Minimum Class Size-
20 students
Minimum class size is subject to change and approval by Kaplan Higher Education Academy.
Class may commence with fewer students than indicated above, depending on resource availability. If there are changes to the scheduled commencement date, you will be informed at least 1 week before the scheduled date.
The Diploma programme consists of 8 modules. The following modules are covered in the programme:
- Business Statistics and Data-Driven Decision Making
- Healthcare Management and Leadership
- Healthcare Organisations and Systems
- Healthcare Strategies and Service Delivery
- Introduction to Health Systems
- Principles of Accounting
- Principles of Management
- Principles of Project Management
Click here for module descriptions.
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Admission Criteria
For O-level/NITEC/Higher NITEC holders, please approach our Programme Consultants for information on the Kaplan Foundation Diploma programmes.
For N-level holders, please approach our Programme Consultants for information on the IGCSE preparatory course.
Academic Requirements- Kaplan Foundation Diploma; OR
- Minimum 1 GCE A-Level pass; OR
- Other private or foreign qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis (based on the equivalence to the GCE A-Level); OR
- Mature candidates (30 years old and above, with a minimum of 8 years of work experience)
English Language Requirements- At least C6 in GCE O-Level English or equivalent
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Fees
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Local ApplicantsApply Now
Part-time (Local Applicants) – Click here to apply online.
Course FeeTuition Fee
The total tuition fee covers registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops, and main assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Diploma (if earned), and e-transcript.
S$5,995 payable in 4 instalments
Fee inclusive of 9% GSTReceive a S$300 Referral Incentive when you recommend a friend to enrol in our Diploma programme*.
Receive a S$500 Study Rebate*.
Receive a S$600 Upgrader Rebate (only applicable if you are progressing from Foundation Diploma to Diploma programme)*.
*Click here for Terms and Conditions for Rebates and Offers.
NTUC members are eligible for funding support under the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP). The maximum claimable is capped annually at S$250 for NTUC members below 40 years old and S$500 for NTUC members aged 40 and above.
For application guidelines, please click here.
For FAQs, please click here.
Non-Refundable Application Fee
S$130.80
Fee inclusive of 9% GSTStudent Development Fee
S$163.50*
Fee inclusive of 9% GST*Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.
The Student Development Fee covers the provision of a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the career and industry-readiness of Kaplan students, such as programmes aimed at improving interpersonal skills, technical and digital skills, as well as career advisory and job matching services. More details can be found here.
Education Resource Fee
S$109*
Fee inclusive of 9% GST*Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.
The Education Resource Fee grants access to recorded lectures, which are invaluable resources for reinforcing learning, revisiting complex concepts, and aiding in exam preparation.
Payment OptionsFlywire (Domestic):
New students who wish to pay their application fee or 1st instalment of the programme fee via Flywire may contact their programme consultant for assistance.
PayNow, Mastercard, and Visa are now available for payment via Flywire at https://payment.kaplan.com.sg.
Flywire (International):
For international students making overseas remittance payments through Flywire, please make payment via https://flywire-pay.kaplan.com.sg/#/ (application and programme fees only).
SingPost SAM Kiosk/Mobile App/Web:
For New Students
New students who wish to pay their application fee or their 1st instalment of the programme fee via the SAM kiosk, mobile app, or web can contact the programme consultant for assistance.
Download the SAM mobile app:
Google Playstore
Apple AppstoreSAM online payment website:
https://mysam.singpost.com/webhomeCredit Card 0% Interest Instalment Payment:
Payment to be made at the Payment Counter:
- 6/12 months – DBS/POSB/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank/UOB
- 6/12/24 months – AMEX
Online Instalment Payment Plan (IPP):
- 6/12 months – AMEX/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank
Education Loan:
Choose from flexible repayment schemes through the DBS Further Study Assist or OCBC Frank Education Loan.
DBS Further Study Assist
- Pursue your academic dreams with low interest rate of 4.38% p.a. with 2.5% processing fee.
- Loan up to 10x of monthly or combined income with guarantor.
- Standard Repayment: Begin monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
- Flexible repayment options up to 10 years. You can pay back in full or partially without additional fees.
- Terms and conditions apply, subject to bank’s approval.
For assistance, please contact your programme consultant, or click here to get in touch with the loan officers.
OCBC Frank Education Loan
- Low interest rate of 4.5% per year (EIR: 5.17% per year* with 2.5% processing fee)
- Loan up to 10x your monthly income
- Up to 8 years tenure with 3 flexible repayment options to choose from:
1. Standard: Pay monthly instalments (Principal + Interest) once your loan is disbursed
2. Graduated: Pay only interest while studying, and Principal + Interest after graduation
3. Graduated Plus: Pay only interest while studying + 1 year after graduation, and pay Principal + Interest from third year onwards - Terms and conditions apply, subject to bank’s approval.
*Effective Interest Rate (EIR) is assumed on a 2-year course with repayment period of 8 years and Standard Repayment Method. The EIR comprises of 4.5% per year interest rate which is calculated on a monthly rest basis and 2.5% of processing fee of the approved loan amount that is applicable upon disbursement of loan.
Cheque Payment (Singapore banks only):
Cheque should be made payable to “Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd”.
Interbank Transfer/Telegraphic Transfer:
Students can make application fee and programme fee payments via Interbank Transfer or Telegraphic Transfer.
Kaplan Higher Education Academy
Bank account details:
Bank name: DBS Bank
Bank address: 12 Marina Boulevard, DBS Asia Central, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore 018982
Beneficiary’s name: Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd
Bank code: 7171
Branch code: 001
Account no.: 001-900452-7
Swift code: DBSSSGSGImportant Note:
- Please fill in the “Payment description” column with your Invoice details and Student CT number which can be found in the student contract.
- If you wish to make an application fee payment via this method, please contact your programme consultant to acquire your Student CT number.
- For new students: please sign the student contract prior to making the transfer and provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) with your CT number to your programme consultant.
- For existing students: please provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) to [email protected] or call 6496 5661 for assistance.
Payment Counter Operating Hours:
Wilkie Edge Campus and Odeon 333 Campus, Level 2:
9am – 8pm (Mondays to Fridays)
9am – 3pm (Saturdays)Christmas Eve and New Year Eve: 9am - 1pm
(Closed on Sundays, Public Holidays, and Chinese New Year's Eve)
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DurationDuration
- 8 months
Maximum allowed candidature period-
16 months
If a student fails to complete the programme within the candidature period, they will not be entitled to any recourse or refund.
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Please do not hesitate to get in touch with our dedicated consultant for this programme for more information.
Nicky Ng