Becoming a nurse / midwife
Find out how to become a nurse or midwife.
Last updated 24 June 2025
Under the Nurses and Midwives Act 1999, a person must be registered/enrolled with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) and possess a valid Practising Certificate (PC) in order to practise nursing/midwifery in Singapore.
It is an offence to practise nursing/midwifery without a valid practising certificate. [ Nurses and Midwives Act 1999 Section 26 (1) ]
In this section:
Accredited nursing programmes
Learn about accredited nursing programmes in Singapore for nurse and midwife registration, and APN certification.
Apply for registration / enrolment
Find out the details on applying for registration.
