NUS YLLSoM Portfolio for Admission

NUS Medicine Portfolio Submission

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Step 1: Submit an online application through the NUS Office of Admissions (OAM) http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/

Upon application, you will receive an 8-digit NUS Application Number. You will need to provide the NUS Application Number at the personal particulars section of your portfolio submission.

Step 2: Submit your NUS Medicine Portfolio from 31 January 2024

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Aptitude Based Admissions (ABA) Scheme

○	Applications submitted through this route will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee on the basis of exceptional talent and achievement in addition to academic results.
○	All applicants who have attended the FSA and/or SJT previously must submit their application under ABAS. An applicant will only be granted a chance for repeat assessments under this scheme.
○	If you have been shortlisted for medicine previously, please highlight your accomplishments since your last interview.
○	The portfolio review and academic grades will determine if applicants are shortlisted for the interview.
○	If you meet the cut-off point for Medicine, you will be shortlisted and invited for the FSA and SJT, and will not be considered an ABAS candidate.

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Standard Scheme

○	Applications submitted through this route will be evaluated purely based on academic grades.
○	Your portfolio will be reviewed during the Focused Skills Assessment (FSA).

Deadline

Scheme	Applicant Portfolio	Referee Report*
ABA Scheme	5 Mar 2024, 12 noon	5 Mar 2024, 12 noon
Standard Scheme	19 Mar 2024, 12 noon	22 Mar 2024, 12 noon

* Please provide sufficient time for your referee to submit their recommendation report. The earlier you start on your portfolio, the more time your referee will have to complete it.

Shortlisting will take place from 20 March – 31 March 2024.

Please check your shortlist status via https://myaces.nus.edu.sg/uasonline/. You will not receive any hardcopy or email notifications. Applicants who provide a valid mobile number on the NUS Office of Admissions application form will receive an SMS notification.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

You are required to submit a portfolio consisting of the following items.
The portfolio submission will take approximately 20-30minutes to complete.

Personal Statement

This is an introduction of yourself to the admissions committee and the interviewer, we will like to learn about experiences that have shaped your desire to study medicine.

Word Limit: 500 words

* This is separate from the mandatory 5 short questions and answers on the NUS application form (Step 1). The 5 short questions and answers is not applicable if you decide to apply only for Medicine. It is required if you are applying for other NUS courses.

List of Achievements

Please provide your top achievements and the activities you have participated in over the past 2-3 years.

You may include both school and non-school activities/achievements.

Max Limit: 10 Items.

View Sample List of Achievements

Official Testimonial

The testimonial is an official document by your school providing insight on both academic ability and character of the student. Your form teacher, counsellor or principal usually writes the testimonial. Please submit the official testimonial from your JC, Polytechnic or high school. It should be on your school/MOE letterhead. If it is not available at the time of submission, you may submit the draft certified with your school stamp.

Please note:
We only require the 1-2 page report of your testimonial in school.
Please do not submit the MOE report that includes your CCA list and grades.
You may upload 1 file of up to 1MB. Please check that the scanned document is legible and clear.

Referee Reports

Please nominate 2 referees. Your referee should know you well but must not be related to you.
You will require the following information from your referee:
- Full Name
- Designation
- Organisational Email Address (Exception to use personal emails is allowed for MINDEF email domains)
- Contact Number

Once you have provided your referee details, an email will automatically be sent to your referee.
View Sample Referee Report (you may provide this to your referee)

Supporting Documents (Only for ABAS)

You may upload any supporting documents that will help you with your application.
You may upload 1 file of up to 3MB.

Contact Details:	medadmissions@nus.edu.sg We have a high call volume during this period. If you are unable to reach us through phone, please email us. We will respond within 1-2 working days.
Office hours:	Mon – Thu: 8:30am - 6:00pm Fri: 8:30am - 5:30pm Sat, Sun and Public Holidays: CLOSED

Have you attended the FSA/SJT before
Are you applying via ABAS?

Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Portfolio for Admission