Bachelor of Nursing (Post-Registration) (The University of Sydney)
Course Information
Description
Awarded and developed by: The University of Sydney, Australia
Building solid tertiary foundation in nursing
The programme is for state-registered nurses (holding a certificate or diploma) who wish to upgrade their qualification to Bachelor level. It is developed to equip you with critical thinking skills and research understanding.
The main objective of the programme is to enable you to be more confident in your role as a nurse in a healthcare team and in the provision of excellence in nursing care.
- The Bachelor of Nursing (Post-Registration) programme is accredited by the Singapore Nursing Board.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this programme, you will:
- Gain greater understanding of the role of nursing in healthcare globally.
- Gain greater appreciation of the value of research to practice and an ability to translate research into practice.
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in relation to nursing practice.
- Develop greater leadership skill in clinical and professional nursing.
Entry Requirements
The following qualifications are accepted:
- Diploma in Nursing from Nanyang Polytechnic or Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore; OR
- Diploma in Nursing from an approved institution; OR
- Certificate in Nursing from the Singapore School of Nursing or equivalent
Applicants must also:
- Hold a current registration with Singapore Nursing Board; AND
- Have a certificate in O’ level English or meet the English language proficiency as detailed in the faculty resolutions
Applicants with international qualification are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English Language, reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
The University of Sydney undertakes selection for admission to the course. Applicants for the 1-year course are advised not to attempt to maintain full-time employment while completing the course. Sydney Nursing School considers a full-time workload will preclude students from satisfactorily meeting the academic requirements of the course. However, the level of employment a student wishes to maintain during the course is at the student’s discretion.
Career Opportunities
This programme provides students with a strong foundation in the discipline of nursing and equip them to progress to the Bachelor of Nursing (Honours), postgraduate coursework study and doctoral work.
A Bachelor’s degree is the springboard for further study and the pursuit of a career in advanced nursing practice, research, education, or ward management.
Modules
Structure
- The programme is delivered in Singapore in a block mode. Blended learning includes Face-to-face teaching for lectures and tutorials and supported by online learning.
- Students require access to the Internet on a regular basis for eLearning.
- The programme is fully taught by University of Sydney’s Sydney Nursing School academics.
- Each lecture is typically 3 hours held on weekdays late afternoon and/or evenings. Each tutorial or clinical laboratory session is typically 2 to 3 hours.
- Minimum class size to commence: 90 students
- In the event that the minimum number is not met, the intake may not commence. The student shall be informed within one month before programme commencement.
- Average teacher-student ratio:
- (1-year programme) 1:41
- (2-year programme) 1:40
Assessment & Attendance
- Each unit of study has a number of assessments. These include individual / group assignments, essays, presentations, case studies, formal reports, online activities / quizzes, worksheets, research activities and exams.
- Exams are usually held during the University’s allocated examination periods. All examinations are normally held on weekdays.
- Students are required to achieve an overall minimum pass of 50% for each study unit; however, the minimum pass mark may vary in some units.
- To achieve a minimum grade of pass, students are required to:
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- submit all assignments and attend exams
- meet any eLearning participation requirements where applicable
- achieve the stated overall minimum pass mark in each unit of study
- comply with on-campus attendance requirements
- comply with assignment submission requirements including presentation and academic honesty
- Attendance requirement: 90%
Modules
Part-time 1-year programme
Semester 1
- Knowledge for Contemporary Nursing
- Comprehensive Nursing Assessment
- Clinical and Patient Education
- Primary Healthcare and Community Nursing
Semester 2
- Inquiry and Research in Nursing
- Clinical Leadership in Healthcare
- Law and Ethics in Health Care
- Professional Practice Project
Part-time 2-year programme
Jan intake
Year 1 Semester 1
- Clinical Leadership in Healthcare
- Inquiry and Research in Nursing
Year 1 Semester 2
- Comprehensive Nursing Assessment
- Knowledge for Contemporary Nursing
Year 2 Semester 1
- Law and Ethics in Health Care
- Professional Practice Project
Year 2 Semester 2
- Clinical and Patient Education
- Primary Healthcare and Community Nursing
Part-time 2-year programme
July intake
Year 1 Semester 1
- Knowledge for Contemporary Nursing
- Comprehensive Nursing Assessment
Year 1 Semester 2
- Clinical Leadership in Healthcare
- Inquiry and Research in Nursing
Year 2 Semester 1
- Clinical and Patient Education
- Primary Healthcare and Community Nursing
Year 2 Semester 2
- Law and Ethics in Health Care
- Professional Practice Project
The above modules are subject to changes by the university and subject to availability.
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