Bachelor of Nursing (Top-Up)
- Part-time
- Structure And Content
- Entry Requirements
- Delivery And Assessment Methods
- Graduation And Degree
- Programme Fees
- Commencement Date
The Bachelor of Nursing (Top-up) programme provides an opportunity for registered nurses in Singapore and surrounding countries who hold registration with the Singapore Nursing Board as registered nurses to upgrade their qualifications and skills. This programme has had 30 successful intakes and over 1,100 graduates and students since 2003. The programme adopts a student-oriented approach and reorients the existing knowledge and experience base of registered nurses towards proactive problem solving practices.
Degree requirements: Students who started Trimester 1 – 2019
For the award of the Bachelor of Nursing (BN) and recognition by the Singapore Nursing Board, you must successfully complete 80 credit points as specified in the course list.
This degrees may be awarded with Distinction where a student achieves a minimum programme GPA of 6.5 with no failed courses. The words ‘This award was achieved with Distinction’ will be recorded on the testamur and will appear below the conferral date of the award.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level and Type
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. This qualification is accredited as an AQF Level 7 – Bachelor Degree.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes communicate the value of the Griffith educational experience to the community, as benchmarked against national qualification standards.
Programme Learning Outcomes for this award describe the knowledge, skills and the application of the knowledge and skills you will acquire through studying the Griffith programme of your choice.
Course list: Students starting Trimester 1 – 2019
Note: Students must check the prerequisite and incompatible requirements before selecting any course within this programme.
Part-time structure (for recognition by the Singapore Nursing Board)
Year 1
You must complete the following courses:
Trimester | Course code | Course title | CP |
Tri 1 | 1100NRS | Contemporary Nursing | 10 |
Tri 1 | 3977NRS | Leadership and Management Concepts for Health Professionals | 10 |
Tri 2 | 1202NRS | Health Law and Ethics | 10 |
Tri 2 | 1203NRS | Understanding Research in Practice | 10 |
Year 2
You must complete the following courses:
Trimester | Course code | Course title | CP |
Tri 1 | 2201NRS | Clinical Health Assessment | 10 |
Tri 1 | 1101NRS | Professional Communication for Nurses | 10 |
Tri 2 | 3928NRS | Clinical Teaching for Health Professionals | 10 |
Tri 2 | 2204NRS | Care of Older Persons | 10 |
Professional Accreditation
This Bachelor of Nursing Degree is accredited by the Singapore Nursing Board.
- Successful completion of an approved Singaporean Diploma in Nursing or nursing qualification equivalent to
an Australian Diploma. - Registered with the Singapore Nursing Board as a nurse.
- Other nursing qualifications may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
- In all cases, the final decision for admission to the programme rests with the University.
English Language Requirements
Evidence of English language proficiency will be required for applicants, for whom English is not their first language, seeking admission to undergraduate programmes that are taught and assessed in English:
- A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
- OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
- OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
- OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
- OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English)
- OR a C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
- OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
- For the purpose of admission, the University recognises the following English language admission pathway as consistent with the English language entry requirements stipulated above, satisfactory completion within the past 5 years of the following:
- At least the final two years of a senior secondary or postsecondary qualification with English as the language of instruction and assessment/examination. Applicants must supply a letter from the Principal or Registrar of the institution at which he or she studies, confirming successful full-time study and assessment was conducted in English.
Delivery Method
A Trimester is a 16 week period covering 2 modules of study. The completion of 8 modules would require 4 Trimesters across a minimum duration of 24 months.
Each module consists of 29 hours to 33 hours of Lecture and tutorials.
Assessment Methods
Each unit is assessed by any combination of class participation, written assignments, project or examinations. Assessment methods may vary according to individual unit requirements.
Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the course structures will be awarded the Bachelor of Nursing from Griffith University. The Degree awarded will be the same as that to the on-campus graduates.
Tuition Fees
The total fee covers university registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops and assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Degree (if earned) and transcript.
- Programme fee: S$21,293.00 (8 modules) payable in 4 instalments.
- Receive S$400 Referral Bursary1 when you recommend your friend to join our Degree programme. T&Cs apply.
Education Loan
Choice of flexible repayment schemes available to suit your needs
- Standard Repayment: Pay your monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
- Partial Repayment: Pay partial instalments for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
- Interest Servicing: Pay only interest for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years
Please click here for more information on Maybank Education loan and here for OCBC Frank Education loan. T&C apply, subject to bank’s approval.
Non-Tuition Fees
Non-refundable application fees are as follows:
- Application fee: S$181.90
NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support, capped at S$250 each year under Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP). Conditions apply. For more information, please visit http://skillsupgrade.ntuc.org.sg All prices are inclusive of 7% Goods & Services Tax (GST). Please refer to the official price list for a detailed breakdown. *Note: All fees are subjected to change annually. The fees above have been updated and are accurate as of 18 Jan 2016. For more information about the programme, please contact our course consultant. Click here for Terms and Conditions for Rebates and Offers
There are 2 intakes per year. Please contact our consultants to obtain a copy of the class schedules