Bachelor of Science Nursing (Top-up)

Bachelor of Nursing in Singapore

SHS’s Bachelor of Science Nursing (Top-up) post-registration degree– in partnership with Edinburgh Napier University, UK– is accredited by Singapore Nursing Board. With the changes in today’s healthcare industry and the challenges that come with it, our nursing courses in Singapore are equipped to prepare you well for the profession. 

Combining theory with practical assessments, our nursing degree is designed to be feedback-positive so as to ensure that you receive valuable advice and insights for practising nursing in Singapore. As the service industry can be fast-paced, the feedback system is poised to develop you into a steady and poised healthcare professional. 

Nursing Degree Programme Objective

The Bachelor of Science Nursing (Top-up) degree programme is accredited by the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB). 

The part-time nursing degree programme will enable you to develop the required critical, enquiring approach to nursing that supports high-quality, safe, evidence-based and effective care across a dynamic and contemporary healthcare environment. The nursing degree graduates will possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to practice collaboratively across healthcare settings and communities and within the context of the Singapore Nursing Board’s Domains of Practice and global health perspectives. 

University Awards

• Double award winners of the prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize, which recognises the University for its Internationally Acclaimed Research
• The Guardian University Guide 2017, which compares entry requirements with final degree awards, ranks ENU top in the UK for adding value to students
• Scored five stars for teaching, employability and internationalism in the 2016 QS Stars
• 95.1% of Edinburgh Napier University's undergraduate students and 92% of postgraduate students are in work or further education six months after graduation (HESA 2014/15)
• More than half of Edinburgh Napier University's research was rated either "world-leading" or "internationally excellent" in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF)
• Supported more than 350 student start-up companies, and a 2014 report by Biggar Economics named Edinburgh Napier University as the most successful university in Scotland for graduate enterprise and start-ups

Assessment Methods

Based on assignments, presentation/projects, practical assessment.

Why Edinburgh Napier University Degree?

Edinburgh Napier University is an ambitious and innovative university with strong links to the health and social care sector and industry. Our University Vision is to be an enterprising and innovative community renowned internationally, with an unrivalled and excellent student learning experience. 

Our key values are to be professional, ambitious, innovative and inclusive. We create and support personalised learning opportunities to develop talent and solutions that matter. Our Edinburgh University nursing degree and programmes are created in collaboration with the health and social care sector and industry. They are taught by academics and industry professionals who are experts in their fields, giving students the best chance of academic and career success. We are double award winners of the prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize, which recognises the University for its Internationally Acclaimed Research.

With around 19,500 students from over 130 countries, we are one of Scotland’s largest universities. We are the largest UK provider of higher education in Hong Kong and have further transnational education partnerships in Singapore, China, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Switzerland and Thailand. 

The nursing degree awarded by Edinburgh University in MDIS is specially designed for the SNB registered nurses to progress to the next level in their career. 

Accreditation by Ministry of Education, People's Republic of China

Edinburgh Napier University has gained accreditation by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China for all programmes delivered in Singapore at MDIS. For more information, visit http://zwfw.cscse.edu.cn/cscse/lxfwzxwsfwdt2020/xlxwrz32/tzgg61/410719/index.html

MDIS School of Health Sciences

Dr Sandra Sharp from Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) gives an overview of the Bachelor of Science Nursing (Top-Up) programme here at MDIS. This programme is awarded by Edinburgh Napier University, UK and accredited by Singapore Nursing Board.  It is fully taught by the ENU faculty, the largest School of Health and Social Care in Scotland.

Upon successful completion of this programme, you will have the knowledge and skills to gain graduate-level employment as a Nurse, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Nurse Manager, Nurse Educator or Nurse Researcher. Graduates can also further their studies by taking up a Master's Degree to pursue career prospects in more senior positions.

Professional Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science Nursing (Top-up) programme is accredited by the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB).

Nursing Degree Course - MDIS Learning Outcomes

This part-time nursing degree course aims to develop your interest and knowledge in understanding contemporary health care in order to: 

• Prepare you at the graduate level with the necessary critical abilities, knowledge and skills to support high-quality, safe and effective care within dynamic healthcare environments. 

• Enhance your current knowledge and skills to enable you to develop your career in nursing further. 

• Develop higher levels of competence in providing excellent care in a dynamic healthcare environment. 

• Develop the leadership and evidence-based decision-making skills to enhance your practice and work co-productively within services and communities. 

• Enhance the development of advanced communication and interpersonal skills. 

Faculty and Staff 

The School of Health Sciences faculty is made up of experienced and well qualified industry professionals.

Dr Sandra Sharp, PhD, MSc, PGC, RN

Programme Leader
Lecturer (Adult Nursing)
Senior Teaching Fellow 

Dr Sandra Sharp is a registered nurse who has spent over fifteen years working in acute care Scotland and Australia. Her clinical roles included working in intensive and coronary care units and latterly working in clinical education and practice development roles. Sandra is programme leader for the BSc Nursing Studies (Singapore). Sandra is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and teaches on both undergraduate and post graduate students, and supervises PhD students. Her research interests include person centred care, and workforce development. She is the clinical academic representative large workforce development project across NHS Lothian.

Shona Montgomery, MSc, PGC, BSc  Midwifery. RM

Deputy Programme Leader
Head of Quality Enhancement
Lecturer in Midwifery
Senior Teaching Fellow 

Shona is the programme leader for the MSc Healthcare Management in addition to being deputy for the BSc Nursing. She has worked as a registered general nurse in orthopaedics and ophthalmology. As a registered midwife Shona's areas of expertise are intrapartum, neonatal and community-based care. She has an interested in enhancing person centred care. Shona works collaboratively with community midwives in developing their confidence and skill in managing community based obstetric emergencies in order to improve outcomes for mothers and babies. Her research interests include interprofessional learning and person-centred care. Shona is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and teaches on both undergraduate and post graduate students, and supervises Master’s dissertation students.

Graduation

Students who successfully complete the programme will be awarded the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Top-Up) by Edinburgh Napier University, UK.

Graduation Outcomes

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science Nursing (Top-up) programme at MDIS will be well-equipped with advanced clinical knowledge and leadership skills essential for career progression in the healthcare sector. They will be prepared to take on senior nursing roles in hospitals, community healthcare settings and specialised medical facilities.

With a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and patient-centred care, graduates will also have the opportunity to pursue further studies in nursing, healthcare management or related fields, enhancing their professional growth and impact in the industry.

Progression

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Top-Up) offered by MDIS provides an excellent progression route for registered nurses looking to elevate their academic qualifications and professional standing in the healthcare sector. This programme serves as a stepping stone for nurses who have completed their diploma and are seeking to advance their education and  career opportunities.

 Pathways for Advancement:

• Further Specialisation: Graduates may choose to specialise further by pursuing postgraduate studies such as a Master’s degree in specific areas like Public Health and Healthcare Management, which MDIS offers in collaboration with renowned universities.
   
• Leadership and Management Roles: The top-up degree prepares nurses for leadership roles within healthcare settings, equipping them with the skills needed for higher-level management positions that involve overseeing nursing staff, developing policy, and managing healthcare delivery systems.
   
• Research and Academia: The programme also lays a solid foundation for careers in nursing research and academic roles. Graduates can engage in research projects, contribute to academic publications, and teach at nursing colleges or universities.
   
• International Opportunities: Enhancing qualifications with a Bachelor’s degree can open doors to international career opportunities, allowing graduates to meet the global standards required to work in healthcare systems abroad.