Bachelor Of Science (Nursing)

Our full-time undergraduate degree programme, the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) degree is a 3-year programme. Students who have performed well throughout the programme and achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.2 are eligible to apply to proceed to the Honours year leading to BSc (Nursing)(Honours).

Applicants presenting an acceptable Diploma from a Polytechnic in Singapore can apply. The extent of advanced standing for diploma holders from a local polytechnic will be reviewed and granted in accordance with NUS rules and regulations.
Find out more on Advanced Placement eligibility.

Upon completion of the programme, graduates can apply to register with the Singapore Nursing Board to practise as Registered Nurses.

Clinical practicum experiences are the core of the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies (ALCNS) Bachelor of Science (BSc) (Nursing) programme which has adopted the SPICES (Student-centred; Problem-based; Integrated; Community and hospital-based; opportunities for Electives.

And a Systematic approach to clinical education (Harden, et al 1984)) curriculum model in its design, development and delivery; and a framework that incorporates core concepts of Health, Person, Environment and Nursing (ALCNS, 2010).

The clinical practicum courses enable students to develop clinical skills and professional competency through a structured programme that includes on-campus clinical laboratory learning, simulation experiences and clinical attachments in various healthcare institutes.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible to apply for admission, applicants need to present one of the following:

• Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level

• H2 pass in any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Physics and Mathematics.

• NUS High School

• A good major GPA in any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.

• Polytechnic Diploma from Singapore

• Accredited diploma from a polytechnic in Singapore.

• International Qualification

• Year 12 or higher level pass in any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Physics, Physical Science, either Mathematics or Further Mathematics.

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

• Pass in any two of the following HL subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, MAA or Physics.

• Transfer Applicants

• Applicants will be evaluated for admission on the basis of their high school results, University results, any other academic and non-academic achievements that are submitted to support this application.