Bachelor of Science in Nursing with
Honours (Top-up)

  • Singapore Nursing Board

  • Part-Time, 24 months

  • Direct Honours

  • January, April, July, October

Intake Dates

Intakes Application Period
January September to December
April January to March
July April to June
October July to September

Programme Fees

Programme Fee
S$32,000 (without GST)
Programme fee is payable on a per module basis in 8 instalments over 2 years
S$34,880 (with GST)
Application Fee
S$163.50 (with GST)
Administration Fee
S$218.00 (With GST)

All fees are subject to prevailing GST. Programme fees are payable on a per module basis.

Promotional Scheme

  • Study Buddy Scheme

    The Study Buddy Scheme is an ongoing promotion for Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Nursing with Honours (Top-up) and will end on 30th September 2026. Click here for more information.

Further Information

The BSc in Nursing with Honours (Top-up) programme is taught by staff from the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King’s College London. Lessons are delivered in a combination of face-to-face classroom lectures and the King’s e-learning online platform, KEATS.

The programme will equip you with advanced, specialist knowledge to provide the best possible care, pioneer innovation and deliver improved outcomes for patients and their families.

Graduating students will hold a degree from King’s College London, ranked #1 in the UK and #2 in the World for Nursing in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026

Module Name Credit Value Pre-requisite
Research Methods, Critical Appraisal and Statistics 15 None
Legal and Ethical Issues for Professional Practice 15 None
Teaching, Learning and Assessing for Nurses 15 None
Nursing Assessment and Care Management Skills 15 None
Dissertation 30 4 Core modules
Module Name Credit Value Pre-requisite
Palliative and End of Life Care Foundations
OR
Fundamental Knowledge and Skills in Older Person’s Care
15 4 Core modules
Leadership and Clinical Governance in Healthcare
OR
Team-Based Healthcare Practice and Decision Making
15 4 Core modules

This list of elective modules is indicative and may change each year. The degree is completed by an in-depth dissertation project, normally related to a practical issue within the student’s own organisation.

 

Award and Graduation

Students who successfully complete all academic requirements of the programme will be awarded the degree certificate by King’s College London. Graduating students have a choice to attend the degree-awarding ceremony in London and/or graduation celebration in Singapore.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Honours (Top-up)

King’s College London
Singapore Nursing Board

Entry Requirements

A total of four entry points to the programme of Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Honours (Top-up) throughout a calendar year: January, April, July, and October.

Students must satisfy the following admission criteria:

  • Registered Nurses with a valid practising certificate (Full/Conditional) from the Singapore Nursing Board
  • A qualification of Diploma in Nursing awarded by Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, or an approved institution OR
  • A Nursing qualification (equivalent to 120 Level 5 credits or higher) awarded by an approved overseas Higher Education Institution
  • GPA of ≥ 2.7 as a benchmark for admission, in the case of the applicant’s GPA being lower than 2.7 or scored by other grading systems, King’s may evaluate on an individual basis.
  • English Language: ‘O’ Level English or English, as detailed in King’s entry requirements, or IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum score of 6.0 in each band/skill) or equivalent in another recognised test if the applicants obtained their qualification from countries where English is not the standard medium of instruction or their first language.

Personal Statement

Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Honours requires all applicants to furnish a 500-word personal statement in support of your application. You may refer to the links below for guidance on writing a strong personal statement.

Learning Support and Online Student Resources

Resources for learning support will be provided through King’s E-learning and Teaching Service (KEATS) platform. This includes handbooks and online learning materials. Students will have access to King’s electronic resources such as eBooks, eJournals, bibliographic databases and other literature sources.

Teacher-Student Ratio

At Ngee Ann Academy we are committed to providing a quality learning environment. In order to provide necessary academic support and to maximise the student learning experience, we maintain a well-balanced teacher-student ratio:
Tutorial and workshops – 1:50
Lecture – 1:100

Minimum Class Size: The minimum class size for the programme to run is 12 students. In the event that the class cannot commence due to low take-up rate, applicants will be informed at least 2 weeks before programme commencement and refunded their application fee.

Students are taught by staff from the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care at King’s College London. Details of the lecturing staff can be found here. 

Assessment

Access to Results: Students may access results through the university’s online student records system.

Assessment Details: We will assess your progress and attainment on all modules you take on the programme through a range of techniques, which includes essays, portfolios, dissertation projects and online/on campus examinations.

Academic Appeal Policy and Process: If students believe that their performance in an assessment was significantly affected by mitigating circumstances or an administrative error on the part of the College, they can lodge an appeal to request a further attempt at the assessment.

Student Testimonials

During the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, my experience at TTSH ED was one of the most challenging yet exhausting periods of my life.

Choong Pei Wen

Staff Nurse, TTSH Emergency Department

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the total programme fee can be payable in 8 instalments over 2 years, and you are only required to pay for the number of module(s) that you are enrolled in for that term.

NAA offers the Study Buddy Scheme and Ngee Ann Academy (NAA) Scholarship

You may find out more about other funding opportunities via this link here.

Want to Find Out More?

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