Published on Apr 29, 2013 8:13 AM <\/p>\n
Shortlisted candidates queueing to start their interviews. Over 800 A-level and diploma holders have applied for the 50 places on offer this year. -- PHOTO: NTU <\/p>\n
By Sandra Davie Senior Education Correspondent <\/p>\n
Singapore's newest medical school at Nanyang Technological University has set the fees at $30,000 a year - $7,000 more than the National University of Singapore. <\/p>\n
But despite the higher fees, more than 800 A-level and diploma holders applied for the 50 places that the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine is offering this year. <\/p>\n
The school is being set up by NTU and Imperial College London, which ranks highly for its medical and engineering degrees. <\/p>\n
NTU Associate Provost in charge of undergraduate education Kam Chan Hin stressed that no deserving student will be denied an education because of financial constraints.He said students can apply for student and travel bursaries, and emergency grants, along with interest-free loans to pay the fees. <\/p>\n
Annual fees <\/p>\n
Nanyang Technological University's Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine <\/p>\n
$30,000 <\/p>\n
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