This postgraduate programme is designed for registered nurses in Singapore who aspire to lead, innovate, and transform healthcare delivery. With a curriculum grounded in leadership, digital health, and population care, the MSc Nursing equips professionals to meet the evolving demands of Singapore’s healthcare system—without requiring clinical placements.
Why Choose This Programme?
• Singapore-Relevant Curriculum Focus on ageing populations, chronic disease management, and digital health—aligned with Healthier SG and MOH priorities.
• Practice-Based Learning Apply what you learn directly to your current role. No clinical placement required.
• Flexible Blended Delivery Balance work and study with online modules and face-to-face intensives.
• Globally Recognised Qualification Earn a UK-accredited degree benchmarked to SCQF Level 11 and WHO standards. .
Assessment Methods
Written assignments, Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). Practice-based projects, Research dissertation
Why Robert Gordon University
• Career-Driven Education Ranked among the top UK universities for graduate employability—1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022).
• Industry-Aligned Programmes Courses designed with healthcare partners to ensure real-world relevance and immediate workplace impact.
• Global Recognition UK-accredited degrees benchmarked to SCQF Level 11—respected worldwide.
• Student Satisfaction & Support Top 10 in the UK for student satisfaction and 3rd in Scotland for student support.
• Flexible Learning Blended delivery formats ideal for working professionals—study locally, earn globally.
• Inclusive & Diverse Join a global learning community with students from over 150 countries
Graduation
Students who successfully complete the programme will be awarded the Master of Science Nursing by Robert Gordon University, UK.
Graduation Outcomes
This course is designed to prepare registered nurses to develop their skills, knowledge and behaviours to enhance their nursing careers for now and in the future. It is developed for nurses in practice who have gained a degree and seek to further develop their career in nursing to take their career to the next level.
Career Outcomes
Clinical Leadership - Nurse Manager, Unit Lead, Clinical Educator
Public Health & Policy - Community Health Strategist, Policy Advisor
Academic & Research - Lecturer, PhD Candidate, Healthcare Transformation Lead
- Advancing Practice Dissertation Project
- Digital Literacy in Health & Social Care
- Leadership in Health
- Leading Improvement in Population Health
- Managing Long-Term Conditions
- Pathophysiology for Advancing Practice
- Patient Review for Informing Clinical Decision Making
- Research and Evidence for Advancing Healthcare Practice
- Supporting Learning for Practice
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Duration & Intakes
| Blended | ||
| Duration | Commencement | Completion |
| 24 months (Part-Time) | ||
| TBC | TBC | |
Fees & Structure
| Structure | Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) | Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) |
| Full-time | TBC | S$700.00 - S$1,700.00 |
| Blended |
Application fees: S$163.50
Note:
# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
# 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 20 and above and possess one of the following entrance requirements:
Academic:
1) A nursing Honours degree OR
2) An ordinary degree with appropriate health-related work experience
Other requirements:
i) Current care work-related experience is required of all candidates seeking admission
ii) Applicants will be required to provide a Personal Statement in support of their application, which demonstrates their understanding of the course and the relevance to their future plans.
Note:
1) Recognition of Prior Learning. Applications will be considered on an individual basis, taking into consideration previous study and experience.
2) Applications will be considered on an individual basis, taking into consideration previous study and experience
3) The course team may request an interview in exceptional circumstances
4) All applications are subject to the University’s approval
English Language Requirements
English Language requirements are completion of an undergraduate degree in English (including nursing 'top-up' degree)
OR
IELTS (or acceptable equivalent test) with a score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all 4 components
OR
Equivalent RGU English test qualifications (https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/international-students/english-language-requirements/postgraduate-taught-study-accepted-english-qualifications)
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 |
For any programme enquiries, please contact our friendly consultants:
Office: 6247 9111 (Mon - Fri) | Email: etc@mdis.edu.sg
Quick Information
Duration of Course
Part-time: 24 months
Mode of Delivery
Blended
Award
MASTERS
Commencement Dates
Part-time Programme
TBC
Contact Details
Local students:
+65 6247 9111
International students:
Main Hotline:
+65 6278 8000
+65 6796 7005
+65 6796 7009
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SOUTH / CENTRAL ASIA
- India:
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+65 8424 9644 - Russia / Central Asia:
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