Bachelor of Science Nursing (Top-up)Awarded by: Edinburgh Napier University, UK
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.
Number 1 in the UK for Nurturing Student Talent
The Guardian University Guide 2017, which compares entry requirements with final degree awards, ranks us top in the UK for adding value to students.
[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.
Join us at our preview session every Wednesday @5pm to find out more.
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
Healthy Lives
Promoting Excellence in Older People's Care
Advancing Practice Through Research
Health and Physical Assessment in Nursing
Leadership and Innovation: From Theory to Practice
Management of Chronic Disease
Learning, Teaching and Assessment in Practice
Exploring the Theory and Application of Law and Ethical Reasoning in Nursing Practice
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 90 (Lecture)
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 30 (Tutorial)
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 15 (Practical)
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Duration & Intakes
Part-time | ||
Duration | Commencement | Completion |
24 months | May 2021 | May 2023 |
Fees & Structure
Structure | Tuition Fees | Non-tuition Fees |
---|---|---|
Part-time | S$19,260.00 | S$700.00 - S$1,900.00 |
Application fees: S$160.50
Note:
# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
# Local:
- Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
- Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International:
- Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be of age 18 and above and possess one of the following entrance requirements:
Registered nurses with Singapore Nursing Board who hold a certificate or diploma in nursing and a current practicing certificate (full and conditional registration only) issued by SNB.
Note: All applications are subject to University approval. Graduates of the Healthcare Professional Conversion Programme, the 2-year Diploma in Nursing (Accelerated) by Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP), are eligible to apply to the Bachelor of Science Nursing (Top-up) programme.
English Language Requirements
IELTS with a minimum overall band of 6.0 (with no component less than 5.5)
OR
C6 in English at GCE ‘O’ Levels
OR
C in GCSE
OR
IGCSE (1st or 2nd Language)
OR
Grade 6 or above in SPM
OR
Medium of Instruction Confirmation
OR
Pass MDIS English Entrance Test
OR
Duolingo English Test (score of 95-105)
OR
Approved Edinburgh Napier University admission equivalents
Financial Assistance Scheme
Student loans from the organisations listed below are available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please contact the organisations directly to find out how you may benefit from their services.
Study Loans
Organisation | Contact Number | Website |
TCC Limited | +65 - 6319 3700 | http://www.tcc.org.sg |
DBS Bank | 1800 111 1111 | http://www.dbs.com.sg |
Maybank | 1800 629 2265 | http://www.maybank2u.com.sg |
0% INTEREST CREDIT CARD INSTALMENT PLANS
For All Programmes (Available in 6 or 12 months)
Organisation | Contact Number | Website |
Standard Chartered Bank | 1800 747 7000 | http://www.standardchartered.com.sg |
Maybank | 1800 968 2265 | http://www.maybank.com.sg |
UOB | 1800 226 6121 | http://www.uob.com.sg |
OCBC | 1800 363 3333 | http://www.ocbc.com.sg |
DBS | 1800 111 1111 | http://www.dbs.com |
POSB | 1800 339 6666 | http://www.posb.com.sg |
Bank of China | 1800 669 5566 | http://www.bankofchina.com/sg |
Quick Information
Duration of Course
Part Time: 24 months
Commencement Dates
Part Time Programme
May 2021
Contact Details
Local students:
+65 6247 9111
International students:
Main Hotline: +65 6796 7660
- China: +65 9066 8857 / +65 8305 5107
WeChat ID: sgmdis - Taiwan: +65 8305 5107
- India: +65 8950 9987
- Vietnam: +65 9814 2969 / +65 8511 6647
- Korea: +65 8356 0203
- Laos / Cambodia: +65 8779 6040
- Myanmar / Thailand: +65 8779 6040
- Malaysia: +65 9814 2969
- Indonesia: +62 859 5953 7858
- Russia / Others: +65 8356 0203