Bachelor of Science Nursing (Top-up)Awarded by: Edinburgh Napier University, UK

MDIS-ENU joint scholarship worth S$2,000 is now available for the Jan 2023 intake.
Terms and conditions apply.

Programme Objective 

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

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

Methods of Assessment

A variety of formative and summative assessment methods are used in the programme. Each module is assessed on whether students have met its learning outcomes. Formative feedback is provided to inform you on how you are progressing and to provide you with constructive guidance to inform your development. The Programme has a set of evidence-based standards around student feedback, which will help ensure that you receive the highest quality formative feedback and ‘feed-forward’. Assessment methods include the use of essays; projects; portfolios; reflective analysis and practical assessments or Observable Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).

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

Why Edinburgh Napier University

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 really matter.  Our programmes are created in collaboration with the health and social care sector and industry and 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 more than 130 countries, we are one of Scotland’s largest universities. We are also 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.

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 and Nursing

Professor Susan Dawkes 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).

Learning Outcomes

This programme aims to develop your interest in - and knowledge and understanding of contemporary health care, in order to:

• Prepare you at graduate level with the necessary critical abilities, knowledge and skills to support high quality, safe and effective care within dynamic health care environments
• Enhance your current knowledge and skills to enable you to further develop your career in nursing
• Develop higher levels of competence in providing excellent care in a dynamic health care 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 and Nursing faculty is made up of experienced and well qualified industry professionals.

Bruce Harper-McDonald
Lecturer and Programme Leader BSc Nursing (Singapore)
MDIS School of Health and Nursing

Bruce Harper-McDonald is a Lecturer and Programme Leader of the BSc Nursing (Singapore) Programme. Bruce’s’ pre-nursing career began in financial services before commencing a career in nursing in 2004. He has over 15 years of nursing experience spanning several fields including: community health, public health, general and geriatric medicine. Prior to moving into higher education Bruce worked as an Advanced Practitioner and as a District Nurse Team Manager leading an integrated health and social care team. Bruce has extensive teaching experience of undergraduate, postgraduate and international programmes. Bruce has extensive experience of community nursing and this forms his main research interests. Bruce regularly publishes articles and research relating to professional practice in community nursing and education. He is currently undertaking a doctoral study exploring the role and work of district nursing teams. Bruce currently still works part-time as a District Nurse Charge Nurse for NHS Scotland, and this retains close links to his research and teaching interests.

Dr Liz Adamson
Associate Professor of Nursing
MDIS School of Health and Nursing

Dr Liz Adamson is an Associate Professor of Nursing and currently an integral team member on the BSc Nursing (Singapore) Programme. Liz has been involved with the programme for 15 years in a number of roles including both Programme and Module Leader. Liz has extensive experience in home and international education provision within clinical and Higher Education settings. Liz’s research interests include feedback for learning and development of compassionate caring skills amongst student nurses. Liz also led a collaborative multidisciplinary medical devices development programme which focused on finding practical solutions to healthcare problems. The work was acknowledged through a Lothian Health Innovation Award.