Psychology Degrees in Australia, UK and USA that are Registrable in Singapore
A career in psychology involves planning ahead. Before you embark on your decision to study psychology, you have to ask yourself some questions. So do you want to achieve in the future with a psychology degree? We came across many teenage students who thinks that a psychology degree is about mind reading, like Professor X in X-Men. Some students think that because they are weak in mathematics and sciences thus, doing a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology would allow them to “escape” mathematics and sciences. Sorry to crush your hopes but Psychology is the science of mind and behavior. You can certainly reduce the amount coursework in sciences in a BA degree but you will not be able to “escape” science classes like biology. Since you are required to understand the behavior of people, it is not through mind reading, you must be able to work with data, run and interpret multiple regression models, understand mathematical statistics and run hypothesis testing. There are many fields in psychology but we will first go into the bachelor degree, Undergraduate psychology degrees are usually done at a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science level. The duration in Australia is 4 years with Honours), United States is 4 Years and the UK is 3 Years with Honours. Australia and UK Admission Requirements: The entry minimum entry requirements for being admitted to psychology degree is the A Level, IB or a 1 year foundation program. Find out more about doing a 1 year foundation in Australia and the UK after your O Level instead of doing the A Level or IB and progress to Group of 8 Universities in Australia and Russell Group Universities in the UK. United States Admission Requirements: Most US universities accept O level as admissions to the first year of university. Highly selective universities would require A Level, IB or equivalent qualification. The career outcomes for graduates with a bachelor degree in psychology are, but not limited to: Guidance Counselor Human Resources Staff Market Research Analyst Business Psychologist Sales Psychologist Associate However if your goal is to become a clinical psychologist, you will need to obtain a Master or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university. The qualification has to be registrable by the Singapore Psychological Society if you intend to return and practice as a registered psychologist in Singapore. What is a Clinical Psychologist? A clinical psychologist is a mental health professional with an accredited graduate degree in clinical psychology. A clinical psychologist is highly trained in the specialization in the diagnosis and psychological treatment of mental, behavioral and emotional illnesses, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Difference between a Clinical Psychologist and Psychiatrist? This is a question that many students and parents are confused about. It is important to note that ALL psychiatrists have an accredited medical degree (MBBS, MD, etc.) and are registered medical doctors. The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD.) and PhD in Psychology are NOT medical degrees. The biggest difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist is that a psychiatrist can prescribe medications, while most psychologists are not medical doctors and typically cannot prescribe medication. In […]
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Study Engineering in the USA, UK and Australia
(Photo credit: Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, United States) Interested to become an Engineer? First things you have to ask yourself is, do you have a passion for design, making processes more efficient and solving problems? Are you ready for advanced mathematics in calculus, physics and computer applications? If you are, you may consider an Engineering degree. As there are many fields in Engineering, we will only focus on Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering. Accreditation To be an accredited engineer in Singapore or any country that you may be pursuing your Engineering degree in, the degree has to be accredited by the respective engineering board. A rule of thumb for your degree to be accredited in 22 countries in the world is that the degree is completed at a university that is accredited by the respective accreditation board that is a signatory of the Washington Accord. The Washington Accord is an international accreditation agreement for undergraduate professional engineering academic degrees between the bodies responsible for accreditation in its signatory countries and regions. Established in 1989, the full signatories as of 2020 are Australia, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States. The Institution of Engineering, Singapore (IES), is the Singapore signatory to the Washington Accord with effect from June 2006. Engineering Degree in the United States The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) is the United States signatory to the Washington Accord since 1989. So before you decide on university to do your engineering degree, do make sure that it is ABET accredited or contact us for more information. Undergraduate Engineering degrees in the United States are typically 4 years in duration. The minimum entry requirements is to have a GCE O Level / IGCSE or equivalent for most U.S universities. Some highly competitive universities in the U.S. will require the A Level, International Baccalaureate or equivalent to be considered a place. Alternatively, you can also start in a community college by pursuing a 2 year Associate Degree and transfer to a university to complete the Bachelor degree in 2-3 years. If you are looking to transfer to schools like UC Berkeley, you can consider attending De Anza College or Foothill College. If you are looking to transfer to UCLA, you can consider attending Santa Monica College. If you are looking to transfer to the University of Washington, you can consider Green River College or Shoreline Community College. Do contact us for more information. Intakes: Fall (Aug/Sep) for all schools / Spring (Jan/Feb) applicable for most schools Estimated Annual Tuition Fee: Private: USD 35,000 to USD 55,000 per annum Public: USD 20,000 to USD 40,000 per annum Community Colleges: USD 10,000 – USD 12,000 per annum Engineering Degree in the United Kingdom The Engineering Council United Kingdom is the United Kingdom signatory to the Washington Accord since 1989. So before you decide on university to do your engineering degree, do make sure that it is ECUK accredited or contact us for […]
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Business Analytics Degree in the USA and UK
If you search for business analytics jobs in Singapore, you will find dozens of jobs waiting to be filled. The only real problem is that there is not enough talents to do the job. Companies in Singapore like Google, Amazon, Grab, Shopee and many more companies are looking for business analyst with skills in business analytics or data analytics. In fact, there is a global shortage of data analytics as the rate of tech companies scaling very rapidly. So what is Business Analytics? According to Tableau Software, an American interactive data visualization software company that is headquarted in Seattle, Washington, United States, “Business analytics (BA) refers to the practice of using your company’s data to anticipate trends and outcomes. BA includes data mining, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling that help make more informed decisions.” This is not to be confused by the traditional Data analytics. According to Tableu, “Data analytics is the technical process of mining data, cleaning data, transforming data, and building the systems to manage data. Data analytics takes large quantities of data to find trends and solve problems. Data analytics is used across disciplines—from government to science. It’s not just confined to business applications.” So in short, if you prefer bridging data with business and using it to predict and make informed decisions, business analytics might just be the course for you. Why is there a global thirst for Business Analytics? Every time you buy something online for example, your data like your buying habits may be collected so that business analytics may predict your next purchase may be and appear on the page you are on more frequently. There are dozens of usage on how companies and even hospitals use business analytics to predict human decisions. What do you need to be passionate about to do ? You need to have passion for business intelligence, advanced statistics and data mining. Although it is a very in demand job, not everyone has the passion for advanced statistics and data mining. How do I become a Business Analyst in Business Analytics? The most recommended way is to take a degree in Business Analytics. This can be done at the undergraduate or graduate level. Some graduate programs even accept students with non business or IT education as long as they have taken modules in statistic in their undergraduate program. We even have a student that did a Bachelor degree in Food Science and was accepted by Northeastern University’s Master of Professional Studies in Analytics. Education is just the first step, it is important to do a co-op/internship while you are having your study breaks. For example, For over 100 years, Northeastern has been a world leader in cooperative education (co-op), the University’s cornerstone experiential learning program. What is the duration of studies for a Business Analytics degree? For Undergraduate Degrees (Bachelor) : US: 4 years UK 3 Years For Graduate Degrees (Master): US: 1-1.5 Years UK: 1 Year Contact us for more information for school recommendations and application services!
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Did not achieve your desired A Level Results? What are your study options overseas?
So you just received your A Level results and you found that your results were not up to your expectations and may not qualify for your desired course at a local university. You feel disappointed and confused on what to do next. Read on and find out what are the next steps you should consider. These are some of the common scenarios: “I am interested to do pharmacy at a local university but I got offered Engineering instead…” We found that many students chose to take up a degree that they are not interested in but took up the offer due to reasons like pressure from parents, relatives and/or friend as they want the prestige of being admitted to a local university. Engineering may have lower entry requirements but it is a very rigorous and tough degree that requires high level mathematics and physics. Most importantly, one has to have a passion for innovation and efficiency to even consider engineering as a major and career. If affordability is not an issue, you could pursue your passion overseas. For instance, if you wish to read pharmacy, you can consider the following options: Foundation year in the UK In the case of Pharmacy, you could spend 1 year doing a foundation studies program in the UK and progress to Singapore Pharmacy Council’s accredited universities like University of East Anglia, Queen’s University Belfast and University of Nottingham to do a 4 years of Master of Pharmacy degree. For most programs in the UK, you can do a 1 year foundation and progress to a 3 year Bachelor with honours degree. United States In the case of Pharmacy again, you can consider University of Kansas’s Pre-Pharmacy program (2 years) and a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) (4 Years), For other programs, you could apply to the United States for a direct 4 years bachelor degree or apply to 2 year associate degree at a community college and transfer to schools like UCLA, UC Berkeley, University of Washington and thousands of other universities in the US to complete the bachelor degree in 2-3 years. Find out more about community colleges in the US, “I did not qualify for both local and overseas universities but do not want to do a foundation program” International Year One program in the UK If you missed the entry requirements to direct UK universities narrowly, you could consider the International Year One (IYO) option offered by universities like University of Exeter, Newcastle University, Queen’s University Belfast, University of Leeds and many more. IYO is the equivalent of the first year bachelor degree program in the UK with a smaller class size with more attention to students. After successful completion of the IYO, students progress to the second year of the degree and hence, no time is wasted. You could do a wide range of IYO majors like business, engineering and life sciences. United States You could apply to the United States for a direct 4 years bachelor degree or apply to 2 year associate degree at a community college and transfer to schools like UCLA, UC Berkeley, University of Washington and […]
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Studying Medicine – What If You Do Not Qualify for Medical Schools in Singapore
Medical schools anywhere in the world is high competitive! Even with stellar academic results, applicants will need to ace the interview to be given a place in medical schools in Singapore. To be qualified to practice medicine in Singapore, you will need to have graduated from a medical school at one of these universities: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore Duke-NUS Medical School Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine at the Nanyang Technological University Overseas universities recognised by the Singapore Medical Council Nearly 2,000 students apply to study Medicine at NUS every year and about 1000 are shortlisted for interviews to fill 280 places. These 2,000 students are very likely to have also applied to study medicine at NTU. NTU’s medicine has only 150 spots. Duke-NUS accepts about 60 to 70 students in each cohort. So if you do not get a spot in any of these universities in Singapore, you may have to consider medical schools at overseas universities recognised by the Singapore Medical Council. Unable to Gain Admissions to NUS or NTU Medical Schools? Read here: If you are unable to afford an overseas education, you may start with doing a 3-4 years science related degree e.g. biomedical science, at a local university and apply to a M.D. program at Duke-NUS or at one of the SMC recognised universities. Apply to overseas universities recognised by the Singapore Medical Council. Popular countries are Australia, the UK and the USA. Find out more from us about this option. Re-do your A Levels in the U.K. Find out more from us about this option. Studying Medicine in Australia Most medical programs in Australia are 5-7 years. Most Australian universities have stopped their undergraduate MBBS and have moved to a graduate entry M.D. Monash University offers a 5 year direct entry Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) offers a 6 year direct entry Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine (M.D.). Students with a bachelor degree (3-4 years) are eligible to apply for the 4 year M.D. programs are offered by University of Adelaide, University of Melbourne, University of Queensland, University of Sydney and University of Western Australia. Australian National University offers a 4 year MChD program. If you do not meet the entry requirements for a Bachelor degree in Australia, you may consider the following: 1. Enrol in a 18 months High Achievers Preparation Program (HAPP) offered by Taylors College leading to the University of Sydney 2. Enrol in a 1 year foundation program in Australia Study Medicine in the UK Admissions to medical schools in the UK are also highly competitive. Students would usually requires AAA for A level or 38 points and above for IB. The duration for most MBBS programs are 6 years. If you do not meet the entry requirements for a MBBS program int he UK, you may consider the following: 1. Enrol in an A level program in the UK 2. Enrol in a science degree followed by a graduate entry M.D. in Australia, Singapore or USA. if you […]
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Where Did Fortune 500’s Top 20 CEOs Obtain their First Degree
Most students dream of a prestigious Ivy League education and some parents invest heavily by hiring consultants to guide their child into an Ivy League university. The average acceptance rates for an Ivy league is just 4%. So the question here is, does one really require an Ivy League education to be successful in their career? We compiled a list of 2019’s Fortune 500 Top 20 CEOs and found out where they did their first degree. The result may be quite shocking for some as only one CEO started his first degree at an Ivy League university. Three of the CEOs did not obtain their first degree in the United States. Let’s take a look at the list: Doug McMillon President and CEO, Walmart First Degree: University of Arkansas – Business Administration Graduate School: University of Tulsa – MBA
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Computer Science Degree in the USA
Why should you study computer science degree programs in the United States? No prizes for correct answers! Home to the Largest Tech Companies in the World According to Forbes, 8 out of 10 of the world’s largest tech companies in 2019 are from the United States. This also means there are more opportunities for internship and career in the tech industry. The 8 largest tech companies in the U.S. are: Apple Microsoft Alphabet (Parent company of Google) Intel IBM Facebook Cisco Systems Oracle The World’s Richest Person is a Computer Science Graduate In the 2019 Forbes list of the world’s billionaires, Jeff Bezos, founder, chief executive officer, and president of Amazon, is worth USD 131 Billion, making him the world’s richest person in the world. Jeff Bezos graduated from Princeton University in 1986 with a degree in electrical engineering and computer science. Computer Science is a STEM Designated Degree Program In education, the acronym STEM stands for the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.Eligible F-1 students with STEM degrees who finish their program of study and participate in an initial period of regular post-completion OPT (often for 12 months) have the option to apply for a STEM OPT extension. Optional Practical Training (OPT) is temporary employment that is directly related to an F-1 student’s major area of study.The STEM OPT extension is a 24-month period of temporary training that directly relates to an F-1 student’s program of study in an approved STEM field. U.S. Dominates the Operation Systems (OS) Industry When you turn on the computer or mobile phone, there is a 99% chance that the OS is an American technology. According to Statcounter, the OS market share worldwide from Jan 2019 to Jan 2020 is: Android (39.67%) Windows (35.23%) iOS (14.5%) OS X (7.71%) Unknown (0.93%) Linux (0.88%) U.S. Dominates the Social Networks Industry According to Statista, 9 out of the Top 15 most popular social networks worldwide as of January 2020 are U.S. companies. There are 6 are Chinese companies (WeChat, Tik Tok, QQ, QZone, Sina Weibo and Kuaishou). The top 8 most popular social networks in the U.S. are: Facebook YouTube WhatsApp Facebook Messenger Instragram Reddit Snachat Twitter Pinterest We could go on with more reasons but the list goes on. To find out more about studying for a computer science degree in the United States, contact us now. Here are some notable Asian computer science graduates that received their education in the United States: Masayoshi Son Founder and CEO, SoftBank Education: University of California, Berkeley – Economics and Computer Science Forbes Net Worth: $23.7B as of 29 Feb 2020
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Why you should study Cyber Security programs in the USA
Why should you study cyber security degree programs in the United States? No prizes for correct answers! The United States is home to most of the biggest tech companies. U.S. companies dominates your mobile OS, computer OS, Apps, e-mail platforms, eCommerce platforms, search engines, electronic payments and cyber security. The First “Antivirus” Software The first known computer virus appeared in 1971 and was dubbed the “Creeper virus”. Ray Tomlinson, an American programmer, created a program known as “The Reaper”, which eventually deleted the Creeper Virus. “The Reaper” was actually a virus itself specifically designed to remove the Creeper virus. However some people consider “The Reaper” as the earliest antivirus software. DEF CON is held in the United States DEF CON is one of the world’s largest and most notable hacker conventions, held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada. Home to the Top Cyber Security Companies According to eSecurity Planet, 13 out of 15 of the Top Cyber Security Companies are headquartered in the United States: 1. Fortinet 2. KnowBe4 3. Cisco 4. Splunk 5. Microsoft 6. IBM 7. Palo Alto Networks 8. McAfee 9. Broadcom 10. Check Point 11. Proofpoint 12. Imperva 13. RSA (Dell Technologies) Featured University: George Mason University Location: Fairfax, Virginia Course: BS Cyber Security Engineering Est, Annual Tuition Fee: USD 36,024 Duration: 4 Years
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Why you should study Aerospace Programs in the USA
Why should you study aerospace or aeronautical degree programs in the United States? No prizes for correct answers! The First Person on the Moon The U.S. is the first country to have landed on the moon. On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first human to step on the moon. Possibly the World’s Largest Space Program in the World NASA is possibly the world’s largest space program in the world. Other space programs include the Roscosmos (Russia), Chinese National Space Agency (China), European Space Agency,Indian Space Research Organization (India). Home to the Largest Aerospace Manufacturers The U.S. is home to some of the largest aerospace manufacturers in the world: 1. Boeing 2. Lockheed Martin 3. United Technologies 4. GE Aviation 5. Northrop Grumman 6. Raytheon World’s Largest Air Force The United States Air Force is the largest airforce in the world with a total of 13,364 aircrafts according to GlobalFirePower.com. Countries like Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and United Kingdom, procure planes for their air force. Here are some recommendations on where to study aerospace degree programs in the USA: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Location: Daytona, Florida and Prescott, Arizona Course: BS Aerospace Engineering Est, Annual Tuition Fee: USD 36,868 Duration: 4 Years
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74 Overseas Pharmacy Schools Removed from Singapore Pharmacy Council’s Approved List
Effective from 1 August 2020, 74 overseas pharmacy schools will be removed from the Singapore Pharmacy Council’s approved list. Only pharmacy qualifications conferred by the respective foreign institutions listed on the SPC’s registrable qualifications list are registrable in Singapore. Twinning programmes will NOT be registrable by SPC. The graduate must undertake the entire pharmacy course in the country where the main university confers the pharmacy degree. What does that mean for some students? Polytechnic Diploma graduates in Singapore Diploma students from a polytechnic in Singapore will have to do the full degree at the foreign university without getting advanced standing. The total duration will be 7 years (3 years diploma + 4 years degree). 2+2 Twinning programmes (popular option in Malaysia) A popular option in Malaysia is that students join one of Malaysia’s private institutions for the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) programme for 2 years and transfer to a respective foreign university overseas partner to complete the degree in another 2 years. As of 1 August 2020, this option of obtaining a pharmacy degree will not be registrable in Singapore. Time saving alternatives after O Level/IGCSE (Australia and UK): A more time saving pathway to obtain a pharmacy degree is to gain admissions to a UK or Australian foundation programme (1 year) and progress to a Pharmacy degree programme (4 years) approved by the SPC. Please contact us to find out the various pathways to pursue a pharmacy degree overseas after your O Level. The total duration is approximately 5 years. O Level Route to Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) in the United States Most U.S. universities accepts the O Level as an academic qualification to be admitted for the undergraduate programme. Students can start off with a pre-pharmacy programme (2 years) followed by a Doctor of Pharmacy (4 years) at an accredited pharmacy school n the US. The total duration is approximately 6 years. Do contact us for more information on studying in the United States. Are you interested to find out which are the 74 overseas pharmacy schools that have been removed from the SPC approved list effective 1 August 2020? Scroll down to find the list. Australia (5 universities removed) 1. Charles Sturt University 2. James Cook University 3. La Trobe University 4. University of Canberra 5. University of Tasmania Canada (3 universities removed) 1. Memorial University of Newfoundland 2. Universite de Montreal 3. Universite Laval United Kingdom (9 universities removed) 1. De Montfort University 2. Kingston University 3. Liverpool John Moores University 4. University of Brighton 5. University of Greenwich/University of Kent 6. University of Hertfordshire 7. University of Portsmouth 8. University of Reading 9. University of Sunderland United States of America (57 universities removed) 1. Albany College 2. Auburn University 3. Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Boston 4. Butler University 5. Campbell University 6. Creighton University Medical Center 7. Drake University 8. Duquesne University 9. Ferris State University 10. Hampton University 11. Howard University 12. Idaho State University 13. Lake Eric College of Osteopathic Medicine 14. Loma Linda University 15. Long Island University 16. University of South Carolina 17. Mercer University 18. Chicago College […]
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