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Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Conversion Program for Registered Nurses (Top-up)

BSc(Curtin) - B-NURSCON Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
Location Curtin Singapore campus
Study method On-campus
Study mode Part-time
Intake February, July
Duration This course is two years part-time study. This course consisted of 700 credits and eligible students are entitled to 500 Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL). Students may complete the remaining 200 credits in 24 months (4 semesters) part-time.

Admission is open for 43rd intake starting February 2025 – Apply today!

Curtin University is ranked in the world’s top 100 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 – Nursing.

This course is designed to build on the professional knowledge and experience you have developed as a registered nurse in a hospital-based course, taking study of the biological and behavioural sciences underlying nursing to greater depth. This course places emphasis on the maintenance and further development of your professional competencies and on enhancing your capabilities as a member of an inter-professional team in a changing health care system.

You will have the opportunity to the study core concepts of nursing: the wellbeing of the individual, family and community, which can be applied to any nursing situation. A problem solving approach will be stressed, with particular focus on the identification and assessment of health problems and nursing needs of individuals and their families. You will explore nursing research, ethics, professional practice, management, science and behavioural science.

Download the Nursing sample timetable

Admission criteria

Qualification

  • Nanyang Polytechnic or Ngee Ann Polytechnic diploma and a Registered Nurse with a valid practising certificate (full and conditional registration only) from the Singapore Nursing Board; OR
  • Parkway College diploma graduate and a Registered Nurse with a valid practising certificate (full and conditional registration only) from the Singapore Nursing Board; OR
  • Graduate of a 3-year Diploma in Nursing recognised by Curtin University and as comparable to an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Diploma level 5 and a Registered Nurse with a valid practising certificate (full and conditional registration only) from the Singapore Nursing Board.
  • Other nursing diploma level qualifications are assessed on an individual basis.

Minimum English language entry requirements

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)    
Writing6.5
Speaking6.5
Reading6.5
Listening6.5
Overall band score7.0

Other notes

Depending on your qualifications, you may not need to provide proof of English proficiency. Please contact us for more information.

View the full list of entry requirements.

Fees

Tuition fee Fee before 9% GSTFee including 9% GST
Total tuition feeS$20,000S$21,800
Payable over four semester instalments

Fees listed are indicative and subject to annual increases.

View our fees and charges page for full details.

Professional Recognition

This course is designed to meet the regulations of the Singapore Nursing Board. This post-registration program for nurses is accredited by Singapore Nursing Board.

Credit for previous study

Applicants who are registered with the Singapore Nursing Board as Registered Nurse may be eligible for the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Conversion Program for Registered Nurses (Top-up) and may receive exemption to the value of 500 credits.