Bachelor of Nursing (Top-up) (La Trobe University)
Course Information
Description
This Bachelor of Nursing (Top-Up) course is designed to enable Registered Nurses (RNs) with a diploma qualification in nursing to expand their professional education to a bachelor’s degree. This nursing degree consists of core studies and subjects relevant to the context of nursing practice in Singapore.
Students are assisted to expand their knowledge base in the discipline of nursing and apply this knowledge to nursing practice. They are also provided with the opportunity to develop academic and practical skills, and the attitudes needed to comprehend and evaluate new nursing knowledge in the discipline of nursing.
Applications for August 2023 Intake is Open.
Course Highlights
Learn from Subject Experts
Learn from our experienced academic team and fly-in lecturers from La Trobe University
100% Coursework Based
The Nursing Degree programme is 100% coursework based. Students will be graded on assignments and project work basis.
Accredited by Singapore Nursing Board
This course is under the list of accredited Nursing Education Programmes by the Singapore Nursing Board.
Entry Requirements
Local Qualifications
- Applicants must hold a minimum three-year nursing certificate or diploma in nursing from a La Trobe approved and recognised nursing school or tertiary education institution.
- Applicants need to have a current registration (full or conditional) with Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) as a Registered Nurse.
- Students must be employed as registered nurses and hold a valid practising certificate (full or conditional registration) from the SNB and work in approved health care or nursing education organisation for the duration of the course.
All applications are subject to approval by La Trobe University.
Minimum Age Requirement
- 18 years old
English Language Requirement
The course is conducted in English and to successfully complete the degree students need to be competent in communicating in English (writing, reading, listening and speaking). As such, applicants who completed their pre-registration nursing education in a language other than English must provide evidence of their proficiency in the English language; namely an International English Language Test score (IELTs) of at least 6.5 with no band less than 6.0, or approved equivalent.
English language test scores must be less than two years old at the date of application to La Trobe University. As such, applicants who completed their pre-registration nursing education in a language other than English must provide evidence of their proficiency in the English language; namely an International English Language Test score (IELTs) of at least 6.5 with no band less than 6.0, or approved equivalent.
International Qualifications:
- See course webpage for more information
Career Opportunities
Information not available
Modules
Academic Year 1 Modules
- Transition to Bachelor of Nursing
- Nursing & Midwifery Research
- Education in Health Professional Practice
- Healthcare Ethics and Law
Academic Year 2 Modules
- Nursing Patients with Chronic Illness
- Engagement in Professional Nursing
- Nursing: Reflection and Consolidation
Mode of Assessment
Assessment of this programme may include assignments, tests, projects, reports, lab work and others.
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