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Sponsorship - Bachelor of Science with Honours in Physiotherapy
Role summary
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Singapore General Hospital offers sponsorship for eligible students pursuing a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Physiotherapy. Applicants are generally expected to meet the university’s academic entry requirements, demonstrate interest in rehabilitation and patient-centred care, and satisfy Singapore General Hospital’s sponsorship and interview criteria. Candidates should show good communication skills, empathy, teamwork, responsibility and a willingness to work in a hospital environment. Sponsored students typically receive financial support for approved tuition and may receive allowances, in return for a service commitment after graduation. Successful candidates are expected to complete the physiotherapy degree, maintain satisfactory academic and conduct standards, and register with the relevant professional authority before practising.
Can I work in Singapore?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Hospital offer first; it registers you with the Nursing Board (equivalent training, valid licence, maybe an exam) and sponsors an S Pass (SGD 3,300+) or Employment Pass.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Only healthcare institutions with inpatient services can bring in foreign nurses, and the Singapore Nursing Board deals with their HR teams only, never with agents.
Official source: Singapore Nursing Board: foreign-trained nurses and midwives. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Singapore
Usual for Healthcare jobs in Singapore, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Hospital applies to the Nursing Board for you: training, licence, practice in last 5 years; maybe an exam |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Work Permit staff: employer pays levy, bond and insurance (by law); relocation help is an expat perk |
| Housing | Public hospital groups offer foreign nurses a housing allowance (Ministry of Health, May 2023) |
| Flights | Work Permit staff: flight home paid by the employer (by law); others only if the offer says so |
| Contract | Work Permit up to 2 years; S Pass and Employment Pass up to 2, then 3; notice 1 day to 4 weeks by default |
| Leave | 7 to 14 days (by law; many get more); 11 public holidays; 14 days' sick leave, 60 in hospital |
| Income tax | 0% up to SGD 20,000 a year, then 2% to 24% (about 3% at SGD 60,000); resident rates on a 1-year pass |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Singapore General Hospital Pte Ltd
Singapore General Hospital (SGH), operated by Singapore Health Services (SingHealth), is Singapore’s oldest and largest acute-care hospital. It provides a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, rehabilitation and allied health services, serving patients locally and internationally. SGH is also a major teaching hospital and research centre, working closely with medical schools and healthcare institutions to train doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals. The hospital supports multidisciplinary care, innovation and evidence-based practice across a wide range of specialties. As part of SingHealth, SGH offers structured education, professional development and career opportunities in a large public healthcare system. Its physiotherapy teams work with patients recovering from injury, illness, surgery and chronic conditions, making the organisation a suitable environment for students seeking practical experience and a long-term career in rehabilitation and patient care.