Bachelor of Science Nursing (Top-up)
• Awarded by Edinburgh Napier University, UK
• 24 Months Part-Time Course
• Open for June 2025 Intake
• Accredited by the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB)
Register for June 2025 Intake!
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!
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 Bruce Harper-Mcdonald, 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. Say hi to Dr Sandra Sharp, our programme leader for the BSc Nursing Studies (Singapore)!
Dr Sandra Sharp is a registered nurse with over fifteen years of experience working in acute care Scotland and Australia. Her clinical roles included working in intensive and coronary care units.
Her clinical roles have spanned intensive care, coronary care units, clinical education, and practice development. Currently, Sandra serves as the programme leader for the BSc Nursing Studies (Singapore).
Sandra is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and teaches undergraduate and postgraduate students while supervising PhD candidates. Her research focuses on person-centred care and workforce development. Additionally, she is the clinical academic representative for a major workforce development project across NHS Lothian.
Course Curriculum
This is a part-time 24-month programme. Lessons will be conducted on-campus. Each lesson will be held in blocks of 2 to 3 hours and be conducted by fly-in international lecturers.
Combining theory with practical assessments, our nursing degree is designed to be feedback-positive to ensure that you receive valuable advice and insights for practising nursing in Singapore.
All MDIS Healthcare and Nursing students will have access to in-house nursing equipment and undergo simulation-based nursing training in our state-of-the-art Nursing Practicum Lab.
Course Term:
June 2025 – June 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).
Programme Fees
*Terms and conditions apply.
Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST)
Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST)
S$19,620.00
S$700.00 - S$1,900.00
Application fees: S$163.50
- All application fees are non-refundable.
- Non-tuition fees are non-refundable. Kindly refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
Admission Criteria
Applicants must be of age 18 and above and possess one of the following entrance requirements:
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
Further Studies & Career Prospect
Our part-time nursing degree programme graduates are empowered with the knowledge, skills and abilities to practice collaboratively across diverse healthcare settings and communities, aligned with the Singapore Nursing Board’s Domains of Practice and global health perspectives.
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.
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!
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.
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Institute of Singapore
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