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

 

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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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