Bachelor of Nursing (Top-Up) Post-Registration*

• *Successful completion of an approved Singaporean Diploma in Nursing or nursing qualification equivalent to an Australian Diploma, and
• *Registration with the Singapore Nursing Board as a registered nurse.
• *Other nursing qualifications may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
• The final admission to the programme rest with the University.

English Language Requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this programme are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0; or
• Minimum score of 575 on TOEFL; or
• 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
• Minimum grade of C on the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE); or
• Minimum grade of C on the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE); or
• Overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

English test results must be no more than two years old.

Applicants should refer to the following University policy for further information:

• Undergraduate Programmes Admission Policy

Students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Programme (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith Degree.

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 tuition fee covers university registration, study guides, intensive seminars and workshops, assignments, examination (if applicable), projects, Degree (if earned) and transcript.

• Programme fee: S$20,972.00 (8 modules) payable in 4 instalments.
• Receive S$400 Referral Bursary¹ when you recommend your friend to join our Degree programme. T&Cs apply.

This programme is eligible for SkillsFuture Credit² up to S$500.

With effect from 19 May 2017, SkillsFuture Credit used for a programme at Kaplan (subject to SkillsFuture’s approved list of programmes) will be paid directly to Kaplan Higher Education Academy.

If you wish to use your SkillsFuture Credit, you can make your claim up to 60 days before the start of the programme till the day of programme commencement (with effect from 21 April 2017). According to SkillsFuture Singapore, this window period is sufficient for individuals to make claims to facilitate earlier programme registration.

When making a claim, you should inform your Programme Consultant on the intention to use your SkillsFuture Credit and to request for the relevant amount to be offset against the qualifying programme fees. After which, you can then submit the claim via the SkillsFuture Credit Portal for the relevant amount to be paid to Kaplan Higher Education Academy for your registered programme.

For more information, please visit http://www.skillsfuture.sg/credit

1. Students who utilise SkillsFuture Credit or SkillsFuture Singapore subsidies are not eligible, in accordance with SkillsFuture Singapore’s Marketing Guidelines for Training Providers.
2. Terms and conditions apply. All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website (http://www.skillsfuture.sg/credit) to choose from the courses available on the Training Exchange course directory.

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