Enrol in BSc Nursing at MDIS & Advance Your Nursing Career Today!
If you are a registered nurse looking for career development and advancement, embark on a transformative journey with the MDIS Healthcare and Nursing Bachelor of Science Nursing (Top-up) post-registration degree.
This programme, offered in partnership with Edinburgh Napier University (ENU), UK, and accredited by the Singapore Nursing Board is designed to equip you with the latest skills and knowledge to thrive in the evolving healthcare landscape, progress in your career and shape the future of Singapore’s healthcare!
This programme is supported under the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP). Union members under 40 can enjoy a course fee subsidy capped at S$250 per qualifying member per year. Union members aged 40 and above can enjoy a higher course fee subsidy of S$500 per qualifying member per year.
Watch the video from Dr Sandra Sharp from ENU for an overview of the Bachelor of Science Nursing (Top-Up) programme.
About Edinburgh Napier University (ENU)
Edinburgh Napier University, one of Scotland’s largest universities with over 19,500 students from more than 130 countries, has strong ties to the health and social care sector internationally.
The university is a double Queen’s Anniversary Prize winner for its acclaimed research and was ranked top in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2017 for adding value to students.
The university earned five stars for teaching, employability, and internationalism and boasts high employment rates, with over 95% of graduates in work or further education within six months. More than half of its research is rated “world-leading” or “internationally excellent”.
The nursing degree is tailored to the Singapore Nursing Board’s registered nurses, who want to progress to the next level in their careers.
You will benefit from fly-in international lecturers’ wealth of knowledge and expertise—overseas academics and industry professionals who are well-trained experts in their fields.
Course Curriculum
This 24-month part-time programme is delivered on-campus through 2–3 hour teaching blocks by international fly-in lecturers.
Blending theory with practical assessments, it offers feedback-driven learning tailored for nursing practice in Singapore. Students will also train using in-house equipment and simulation facilities at MDIS’ advanced Nursing Practicum Lab.
Course Term:
September 2025 – September 2027 (24 months)
Course Curriculum:
- Healthy Lives
- Promoting Excellence in Older People’s Care
- Advancing Practice Through Research
- Assessing Health and Planning Care
- 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)
Assessment
Assessment methods include essays, projects, portfolios, reflective analysis and practical assessments or Observable Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).
| Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) | S$19,620.00 |
| Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) | S$700.00 - S$1,900.00 |
| Application Fees | S$163.50 |
- All application fees and non-tuition fees are non-refundable.
- Non-tuition fees include:
- MDIS membership entrance fee
- Membership subscription fees
- MDIS experience workshop
- Academic writing workshop
- Fee protection scheme
- Medical insurance (for full-time programmes only)
Registered nurses with SNB who hold a certificate or diploma in nursing and a current practising certificate (full and conditional registration only) issued by SNB.
Applicant should fulfil one of the following requirements:
- IELTS with a minimum overall band of 6.0 (with no component less than 5.5)
- C6 in English at GCE O-Levels
- C in GCSE
- Grade 6 or above in SPM
- Approved Edinburgh Napier University admission equivalents
Upon successful completion, you will be poised for graduate-level employment as a Staff Nurse, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Nurse Manager, Nurse Educator or Nurse Researcher.
Graduates can also further their studies by pursuing a Master’s degree to pursue career prospects in more senior positions such as Advanced Practice Nurse. This degree allows direct admission to the Healthcare and Nursing Master’s programme.
For those aspiring to pursue studies or careers abroad, rest assured with ENU’s accreditation by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China.
About MDIS
Founded in 1956, the Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS) is one of Singapore’s oldest not-for-profit professional institutes for lifelong learning. We offer internationally accredited courses in collaboration with renowned universities in the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
MDIS is EduTrust certified, attesting to its exemplary education and business excellence standards. The institute was first awarded the certification in 2010 – and subsequently renewed it for four years in 2014, 2018 and 2023. MDIS was also one of the first Private Education Institutions (PEIs) to be registered under the Enhanced Registration Framework.
Take The Leap Today
Are you ready to propel your nursing career to new heights and unlock better opportunities in 2 years’ time? Enquire about our programme today!
