Bachelor of Science in Nursing (University of Dundee)

Course Information

Course Type
Full-time
Fees (Local Students)
Full fees for 8 Modules: $21,200, Per Module: $2,650
Fees (Foreign Students)
Full fees for 8 Modules: $21,200
Other Fees
Application Fees: $300
Duration
24 months
Intake Months
January, May, September
Programme Grant
No Student Grant for this course
Class Schedule
Information not provided by school.
Assessment Method
Problem-based learning via essays, care studies, classroom discussions, and student presentations.

Description

Course Learning Objectives of Bachelor of Science in Nursing

This SNB accredited nursing degree Singapore aims to facilitate the development of lifelong learning skills of Singapore registered nurses. This BSc Nursing and Health degree (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) upgrades the qualifications for registered nurses in Singapore and other countries who hold the Singapore Nursing Board registered nurse status.

As a registered nurse, the ability for critical reflection, critical thinking, problem-solving, and implementation of evidence-based practice will enhance your nursing professional and academic skills.

Entry Requirements

This SNB accredited part-time nursing degree Singapore program is designed for Singapore registered nurses who have obtained the following:

  • Diploma in Nursing degree 
  • Singapore registered nurse status and is currently in nursing practice.
  • For students whose first language is not English, an International English Language Testing (IELTS) score of 6.5 with no lower than 6.0 in an individual category (or equivalent test).
  • GCE “O” or GCE “A” level pass in English Equivalent

Career Opportunities

This SNB accredited Nursing Degree Singapore gives Singapore Registered Nurse graduates enhanced career opportunities in a wide variety of healthcare organization settings.

The foundation of the degree in nursing degree spans professional nursing issues. Such as ethics, law, quality improvement, personnel & budget management, performance management, strategic & operational business planning, principles of research methodology, written communications, nursing science, health assessment, nursing theories, and accountability.

Interestingly, this affordable part-time Nursing Degree in Singapore is one of its kind, accredited by the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB). The nursing degree is sure to give you a head-start to a successful career in Nursing.

Modules

1: Learning and Teaching for Practice

This module aims to enable students to explore the underpinning evidence for learning and teaching in practice and apply this to their clinical setting. The professional and regulatory frameworks inform this module for Singapore, such as the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB).

 

Standards for Clinical Education and Standards for Advanced Practice Nurse Clinical Education to support and facilitate learning, teaching, and evaluation of healthcare professionals in clinical practice, within different settings. In addition, this SNB accredited degree will also allow students to recognize and exercise their accountability in assessing the performance of ‘future-ready’ nurses.

 

2: Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

Hence, this module enhances the knowledge and understanding of quality improvement and patient safety in healthcare.

 

Students reflect upon their own experiences of quality improvement in the context of their nursing practice. And Students also consider how they impact patient safety, encouraging them to think about areas of clinical practice for any improvements. Additionally, learn in greater detail about the range of currently established quality improvement methodologies. Even so, learn the context used and identify the strengths and limitations of each method and the potential impact of these.

 

3: Leadership in Practice (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

For the Bachelor of Science in nursing – this module aims to enable students to explore leadership theories and styles. Furthermore, the degree also develops leadership skills, through critical reflection on theory and practice. Interestingly, students will explore various leadership theories and techniques as they relate to their area of practice.

 

They will develop an understanding of the impact of organizational structure. Interestingly, they also develop culture on approaches to leadership and consider these in the context of their clinical setting. Undoubtedly, students will also focus on the administrative, conceptual and interpersonal skills required for effective leadership, using this approach to identify their own leadership needs.

 

4: Contemporary Practice in Palliative Care

Clearly, this module (a core part of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing) enhances students’ knowledge of society. Importantly this module also grows the knowledge of national, cultural & professional attitudes to death and dying.

 

We are equipping students with skills to enable them to provide a human-centered approach to palliative & end of life care for patients. The module will explore how early identification of palliative care needs can ensure holistic person-centered care across hospital and community settings.

 

Students will examine strategies to help identify those who require or would benefit from a palliative approach to their care. Students are to participate and reflect on conversations about death and dying.

 

Learn how to recognize how this may impact patients and their families. This module will also explore advanced care planning and its necessity for a person-centered approach to palliative and end-of-life care.

 

5: Understanding Research and Statistics

This module enables students to develop an understanding of the evidence-based practice. Also, this module develops qualitative research approaches, quantitative research methods, and statistics to address health priorities in Singapore.

 

Develop a further understanding of research, how it is quality assessed and how to implement it as an evidence-based practice. Consideration of the way that quantitative and qualitative research design will help students to see the link between the health priorities of Singapore and research.

 

The research ethics and professional considerations in this module form part of this module as the protection of people is a crucial aim in all nursing and healthcare research.

 

6: Health and Physical Assessment

This module equips students with knowledge and skills in health and physical assessment of the body systems in the deteriorating adult. It includes a holistic approach, incorporating a structured physical evaluation of the unwell client.

 

This module also presents acutely or with a long-term health condition, and consideration of the mental health and well-being impact of this.

 

Life expectancy in Singapore continues to rise with 13% of the resident population aged over 65. Upskilling nurses can offset the increasing needs of the changing community by preparing them for the future needs of the healthcare population across a range of health settings.

 

7: Healthcare Ethics and Law

This module aims to extend students’ understanding of fundamental concepts in healthcare ethics. The concepts are including how they are applied in practice, and support students understanding of the legal implications of their professional practice.

 

Assisting graduate nurses in becoming proficient in ethical decision-making within the multidisciplinary team. Interestingly, nurses working within a pluralistic health society, and providing essential tools to assist in making ethical and legal, clinical decisions. Registered nurses in Singapore are facing an increasing number of ethical dilemmas in clinical practice. The dilemmas occurred due to the advances in healthcare science, and the multi-ethnic, multicultural, and multi-religious nature of society. This module along with other modules is offered as part of the BSc in Nursing & Health to students in Singapore.

 

8: Managing the Complexities of Older People’s Healthcare

This module enables students to develop the necessary knowledge, attitudes, and skills in promoting successful aging. The study of this module enhances the healthcare experiences of older people with complex co-existing physical, mental health, and social needs across the healthcare sector.

 

Students are to ensure that the needs of Singapore’s older people meet inappropriate care settings. The module develops nurses’ capacity to implement therapeutic interventions for older people across the healthcare sector landscape. Globally, people are living longer with an increased risk of developing co-existing conditions associated with aging.

 

Health care responses in Singapore encourage healthy aging, enhancing geriatric capability in hospitals and community settings, and improving services to support older people in their communities. This module enables nursing students to develop their understanding and knowledge of optimum healthcare delivery for older people.

Mode of Delivery

Part-Time (Bachelor of Science in Nursing):

This SNB accredited part time nursing degree Singapore in Singapore is 100% taught by flown-in faculty from the University of Dundee. The mid-term tutorial after the initial intensive lectures is also by University of Dundee lecturers and local lecturers who will provide the face-to-face tutorial.

Assessment Methodology of Bachelor of Science in Nursing

In Bachelor of Science in Nursing, students’ understanding of the nursing course modules is assessed from a theoretical and clinical perspective. Assessments comprise problem-based learning via essays, care studies, classroom discussions, and student presentations.

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