Accredited by the Singapore Nursing Board3
Blended-learning delivery
(2-weekend teaching blocks every semester)
Taught in small class sizes by qualified, registered nurses from Northumbria University
(No more than 25 students
per class)
Broad range of assessments
(including essays, presentations, assignment, and projects)
The demand for healthcare professionals in Singapore has risen significantly, with nurses forming the largest professional group within the Healthcare workforce. As the nation’s population continues to age, the need for healthcare services and skilled manpower is projected to grow steadily. To meet this growing demand, Singapore will require an estimated 24,000 additional nurses and healthcare staff by 20304.
In response, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has been actively driving efforts to expand the Nursing workforce while enhancing productivity through innovation and evidence-based practices5. These initiatives aim to ensure a sustainable and resilient healthcare system that can effectively support Singapore’s future healthcare needs.
In alignment with these national efforts, Northumbria University has designed a comprehensive programme to empower students and nurture the next generation of nursing leaders. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice and innovative approaches to address the evolving healthcare demands of Singapore’s population and its shifting demographics.
Students will benefit from a robust academic framework that blends theoretical knowledge with practical application, equipping them with critical thinking skills and leadership competencies essential for modern healthcare environments. By fostering a deep understanding of patient-centred care, clinical governance, and healthcare innovations, Northumbria University’s programme prepares graduates to make meaningful contributions to Singapore’s Healthcare sector.
The Bachelor of Science Nursing (Top-up) programme is for students with a Nursing registration and a valid Practising Certificate, issued by the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB), wishing to advance their study from a Diploma to a Bachelor’s Degree, designed for post-registration nurses.
Students who complete the Bachelor of Science Nursing (Top-up) programme will be equipped with the skills needed to strengthen the current Nursing workforce in Singapore, and boost productivity and efficiency in a sector impacted by a shortage of staff.
Graduates will also be well-positioned to play leading roles in the evolving Healthcare sector, from improving health literacy to positively impacting the community as evidence-based practitioners promoting multi-disciplinary care.
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The total tuition fee covers university registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops, and main assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable),
programme materials in digital format, Degree (if earned), and transcript.
S$19,511 (inclusive of 9% GST)
(Nett programme fee listed above = Tuition fee of S$22,781 minus Education Grant of S$3,270)2.
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Drawing from over 30 years of experience as a Nurse, Dr Jane Murray, Assistant Professor and Programme Director of the Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Health at Northumbria University provides her perspective on the diverse opportunities available for a Nursing career and how registered Nurses in Singapore can improve their career prospects with a Nursing Degree that is accredited by the Singapore Nursing Board3.
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Throughout her career, Ms Anna Walsh has always been interested in providing teaching and learning opportunities for people engaged in pre- and post-qualifying nursing. Ms Walsh is an experienced Clinical Mentor and Preceptor. Ms Walsh moved to her first Higher Education post in 1996 and was appointed as a Research Assistant at the University College of St Martin’s (now the University of Cumbria) where she researched practice development, teamwork, patient satisfaction, and staff perception of shift work. Furthermore, she assisted in the implementation of Clinical Governance training for National Health Service staff. Ms Walsh also gained classroom teaching experience working predominately on the subject of research methods – a subject she continued to teach when she took up her next post.
Ms Walsh moved to Northumbria University in 2000 as a Senior Lecturer and now holds the title of Assistant Professor. During her time at Northumbria University, she has developed an extensive range of skills and abilities in curriculum implementation and review. Ms Walsh is an experienced Programme Leader for large Pre-Registration Adult Nursing cohorts, with a good track record of ensuring robust quality assurance and professional standards. She has always used facilitative leadership approaches to support colleagues delivering these programmes. As a Module Leader, Ms Walsh works with teams on subjects such as career involvement in practice, clinical nursing practice, professional values, reflexivity, service user, and the undergraduate dissertation. She has also worked on collaborative ventures with partners in Grenada, Malaysia, Malta, and Shanghai. Ms Walsh has a particular interest in the subjects of leadership and management in healthcare, as well as medical ethics.
Ms Walsh has built strong working relationships across a range of placement providers through her role as Academic Assessor for clinical practice. She is a member of the Royal College of Nursing and volunteers as a Public Governor at her local National Health Service Trust. Ms Walsh is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and her current research focuses on service user and career involvement in education.
Dr Benjamin Ajibade is an Assistant Professor at Northumbria University. He has been a Registered Mental Health Nurse in the United Kingdom (UK) for 20 years, with experience in adult and children’s mental health including forensics, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), children and young people with complex mental health disorders, adult eating disorder, rehabilitation and recovery, and specialising in the care of older persons, particularly those with dementia. He has an extensive teaching record both nationally and internationally.
Dr Ajibade is currently leading two modules in the Bachelor of Mental Health Nursing programme at Northumbria University and teaches in the Bachelor of Science Nursing (Top-up) programme at Kaplan in Singapore. He formerly led two modules with the University of Sunderland at the International College of Business and Technology (ICBT), Sri Lanka. He has been an academic since 2008, teaching across Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral programmes, as well as supervising PhD students.
Dr Ajibade holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning Higher Education from the University of Sunderland, a Master of Science in Health Practice from Northumbria University and a Professional Doctorate from the University of Sunderland. His Doctorate focused on international students’ transition from their educational context to the UK Higher Education pedagogy and is entitled to an investigation of the sociocultural factors impacting the transition to higher education by Nigerian nursing students in the UK via the use of LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® methodology. Additionally, he has a Registered Manager Award in Nursing Management at the Department of Health and Care: South Tyneside College.
Dr Ajibade has an extensive teaching experience with international students from all backgrounds while at the University of Sunderland in London and has also taught in Sri Lanka. His teaching is focused on nursing leadership and management, mentorship, teaching and learning in Higher Education, public health, research methodologies including data analysis software, healthcare law, and ethics and care of the older person.
His current research is focused on issues relating to students’ transitions from an international context, internationalisation and decolonisation of the curriculum and dementia and care of older people, the impact of mental health on the individual and their families and innovative methods of qualitative data collection using LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®, and pedagogic research including students learning, assessment and feedback.
Dr Ajibade is passionate about improving people’s lives regarding equality, diversity, and inclusiveness, student transition nationally and internationally, and regularly speaks on these topics at conferences and presentation events.
Mr Allan has 17 years of lecturing experience, at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. Mr Allan holds a Master of Science from Northumbria University in Education. Additionally, he holds a Postgraduate Certification of Education and is registered with the United Kingdom (UK) Nursing and Midwifery Council as a lecturer. Mr Allan has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and is a Registered Nurse in the UK and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (Advanced HE).
Mr Allan joined Northumbria University having spent many years as a Registered Nurse working in UK NHS hospitals. His experience and responsibilities included a variety of clinical specialities within acute surgical and critical/intensive care. His later role focused on organising a range of health professional student placements, while providing support to students and supervisors/assessors during their clinical rotations in collaboration with Further and Higher Education Institutions.
Mr Allan’s roles at Northumbria University includes Director of International Development and Recruitment for the faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Director of Programmes, Director of Learning and Teaching, and Director of Transnational Education for the department of Nursing, Midwifery and Health. These roles include responsibilites such as international curricula writing, validation, revalidation and delivery, quality assurance and assessment monitoring, departmental development (staff and organisational in the UK and global market), and liaising with international partners and universities to develop a collaborative portfolio of Transnational Education (TNE) and international students, both on campus and globally.
Mr Allan’s learning and teaching interests are developing clinical skills, simulation-based education (all levels), leadership, and peer support and compassion in nursing. He also has a particular interest in the use of technology to enhance and share learning.
Dr Laura Park is a lecturer at Northumbria University and has a nursing background in stroke care. Dr Park has been an academic since 2015 and first worked at Northumbria University as a graduate tutor before transitioning to a lecturer in 2020, following the completion of her PhD. Dr Park’s teaching and research passions include clinical skills, simulation, interprofessional working/learning, technology enhanced learning (TEL) and virtual reality (VR). Dr Park’s passion for clinical-skill teaching led to her co-creating websites. The focus of Dr Park’s PhD was on working relationships within an interprofessional stroke context. Dr Park is currently involved in a number of research projects, which include research into alternative assessment strategies following COVID-19, VR pedagogy and simulation.
Dr Park has had opportunities to teach internationally with her current international experience including teaching in country as well as module development and leadership on a Joint Bachelor of Science Nursing programme in Malta. Dr Park is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and is currently completing the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice qualification programme. Finally, Dr Park has co-authored on a chapter published in “Learning to Care: The Nursing Associate” and “Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Nursing and Healthcare Students”. Additionally, Dr Park has a number of journal publications from 2018 to 2022.
Mrs Isabella Quinn has been a lecturer at Northumbria University for 14 years, teaching across both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Nursing programmes.
She holds a Master of Science and a Postgraduate Diploma in Practice and Education Development from Northumbria University, as well as a Specialist Practice Qualification in District Nursing. Mrs Quinn is a registered nurse and lecturer with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council, and a registered nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board. She is recognised as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, reflecting her commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
Before joining Northumbria University, Mrs Quinn worked as a Specialist Nurse in Palliative Care and played a key role in developing workforce initiatives across health and social care during her time with the UK Department of Health. She continues to collaborate with professional organisations such as the Royal College of Nursing and Hospice UK.
Miss Katie Frances Allan has five years of experience teaching at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. She holds a Master of Science in Adult Nursing from the University of Derby, United Kingdom, and is currently pursuing a PhD at Northumbria University. She also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Interprofessional Practice Education.
Her clinical background is rooted in Emergency and Acute Medical Assessment, where she gained extensive hands-on experience. In addition, she worked as a Research Practitioner in the Emergency Department, further strengthening her expertise in evidence-based practice.
Dr Jane Murray is an Assistant Professor at Northumbria University. She has been a Mental Health Nurse for almost 30 years, specialising in the care of older persons, particularly those with dementia. She has an extensive teaching record both nationally and internationally. Dr Murray is currently leading a preregistration nursing programme at the Shanghai University of Traditional Medicine and a Bachelor of Science Nursing programme at Kaplan in Singapore. She has been an academic since 2008, teaching across Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes, as well as supervising PhD students. Dr Murray holds an MSc in Professional and Academic Learning and a Doctor of Philosophy from Northumbria University. Her Doctorate focused on how professional caregivers communicate with people with dementia and is entitled Wholetruth, Untruth and Lies; an ethnographic study of communicative interactions between professional care givers and people with dementia. Additionally, she is a registered teacher and has specialist practitioner status (older persons mental health) from the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Dr Murray is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has been appointed to the Royal College of Nursing Older Peoples steering committee.
On top of her international leadership roles, Dr Murray has taught extensively in Borneo, China, and Malaysia. This teaching has focused on the care of the older person as well as healthcare law and ethics, which is also part of her special interest in relation to older people.
Her current research is focused on issues relating to people with dementia and their families, and includes the use of continuous glucose monitoring for people with diabetes and dementia, and the use of musical instruments to frame the oral histories of adults living in 24 hour care environments. Dr Murray is passionate about improving care for older people both nationally and internationally, and regularly speaks on these topics.
I had worked full-time at the Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities Senior Activity Centre for three years and recently started working as a Programmes Executive at YWCA. Here, I aim to equip young women and mothers from marginalised backgrounds with work skills to improve their lives through employability.
I find it meaningful to work with the elderly and devise interventions to help with their gradual memory impairment and physical limitations. I am also passionate about reaching out to people in difficult situations and making a difference in their lives.
These reasons motivated me to pursue my education with Kaplan, first with a Foundation Diploma, followed by the Diploma in Psychology. This then gave me exemptions to pursue my Bachelor’s Degree with Northumbria University, where I chose to study the Bachelor of Arts in Guidance and Counselling.
The Degree is well-suited to my goal of becoming an asset to organisations that strive to improve the welfare of those in need. Northumbria University is well-recognised for its outstanding teaching, so I feel confident about achieving my Degree here. The lecturers, who are experts in their respective professional fields, also share their experiences and knowledge with us.
The programme may serve as a stepping-stone for those who aspire to expand their career opportunities in the sector and work with people from diverse backgrounds. All the modules covered have been comprehensive and applicable to my job scope.
After I have completed the programme, I plan to further my education with a Master’s Degree in order to be empowered to care for and understand how to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
When I entered the workforce, I was young and did not have many qualifications. As I continued working, I realised the importance of having proper qualifications to progress at work. Furthermore, I wanted to do something more meaningful and helpful to others.
Hence, I decided to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Guidance and Counselling at Northumbria University. As I am responsible for assisting clients in achieving a better quality of life, I found what I had learnt from my Degree programme can be applied when meeting my clients.
This Degree programme not only boosts my confidence and self-esteem at work, but also provided me with a sense of achievement. My achievement was validated when I got promoted from Programme Officer to Programme Executive.
I would definitely recommend Northumbria University as it takes only 18 months to attain a Degree. Moreover, the lecturers are very engaging, and they are willing to guide us whenever we need help.
I previously worked in sales before joining the People’s Association. I then decided to pursue a Degree in Guidance and Counselling to enhance my career and improve my conversation skills for me to guide and counsel others more confidently and professionally.
By applying the knowledge that I have gained from the programme, I am now able to counsel individuals across different levels. I am also able to efficiently collaborate with my colleagues and stakeholders to serve the community more effectively. The Mending the Gap: Collaborative Learning with Service Users module was applicable in terms of helping me bridge the gap between people. By learning and applying techniques that I have learnt, the community would feel more comfortable sharing their concerns with me.
I will recommend this Degree programme as it can be completed in 18 months on a part-time basis and is suitable for people holding a full-time job in the day. During my course of study, I was even promoted from Assistant Manager to Manager.
I embarked on further studies to enhance my career prospects and stay competitive in today’s job market. As a Key Account Manager overseeing top key sellers on an e-commerce platform, I manage various logistical aspects involved in transporting goods from one place to another.
My Degree has given me a thorough understanding of supply chain flow and structure, enabling me to effectively communicate with external courier and transport companies, and resolve operational issues for key sellers. Several ideas I’ve implemented at my organisation to improve the movement of goods were inspired by insights gained from my studies.
Balancing full-time work and studying can be challenging due to time and family commitments. However, as the programme is 100% assignment-based, it alleviates the stress associated with exams. Despite the demands and rigour, I was able to complete assignments at my own pace, while managing my schedule effectively to spend quality time with loved ones.
Upon completing my studies, I received a salary increase on top of the opportunity to build valuable connections with classmates from diverse backgrounds. I would definitely recommend this programme from Northumbria University at Kaplan.
In order to upgrade myself and advance my career, I decided to further my studies with the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business with Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Top-up) programme. Through modules such as Applied Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Strategic Supply Chain Management and Supply Networks, I was able to gain an in-depth understanding of Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
This Degree programme may be completed in 16 months, a comfortable duration which allows me to study at my own pace while working. With this Bachelor’s Degree, I feel more confident at work as I am able to better understand my job scope and the demands to be met. In addition, I was given the opportunity to progress in my career by taking on more responsibilities after attaining my Degree.
I would definitely recommend Northumbria University. In fact, one of my friends is already studying here and she is enjoying it!
*This programme has been succeeded by the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Global Business Management (Logistics and Supply Chain)
I decided to study with Northumbria University at Kaplan in Singapore as it is among an elite group of institutions worldwide offering Business Degrees with Dual Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Accreditation. I was also attracted to the largely assignment-based learning, which allowed me to better plan my time around my work schedule to complete and submit assignments. As for my choice of major, I chose it as it is related to my current job and I wanted to enhance my knowledge in the field.
The programme has helped to strengthen my job performance. With its assignment-based curriculum, it gave us a more practical education, allowing students to apply the knowledge learned in classes through the assignments given, which were similar to projects assigned at work. In addition, all the research done based on real companies or situations exposed me to current market sentiments and trends, allowing me to learn and improve on some “outdated” practices.
Given the good reputation of Kaplan and its collaboration with reputable universities, taught by very knowledgeable lecturers, I would recommend Kaplan.
*This programme has been succeeded by the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Global Business Management (Logistics and Supply Chain)
I felt lost in 2020, about to turn 40 in a couple of years and unsure if I should switch to a career in Logistics. I had heard that the Logistics sector is fast paced, where there are limited opportunities given my age and lack of experience. At the same time, I did not see myself being able to further progress in my then-career in engineering.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, I saw studying at Northumbria University as an opportunity. Based on the number of modules I needed to take, the duration of the programme seemed manageable. Furthermore, my friends, who had also graduated from this programme, had shared very positive feedback. Hence, I decided to begin my learning journey with Northumbria University at Kaplan.
The programme offered modules that allowed us to study about global logistics companies and how their operations changed due to the macro environment, and the modules were helpful for those finding a foothold in the Logistics and Supply Chain Management industry or those who want to learn more about the industry.
Not only was the curriculum fully assignment-based, but we could also ask questions about the assignment or seek clarification on the lesson. Although I had no prior background in this industry, the lecturers were supportive and helpful, and they were always willing to answer all my questions.
Through this programme and the attainment of my Degree, I have successfully transitioned into a new career as a Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) Procurement Leader at Safran.
*This programme has been succeeded by the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Global Business Management (Logistics and Supply Chain)
As a working professional, I decided to pursue further studies to enhance my competitiveness in today’s dynamic job market. Having an additional qualification has equipped me to navigate the ever-changing Business and Finance sector, allowing me to grow within my organisation.
Moreover, pursuing this Degree from Northumbria University provided me with an excellent opportunity to expand my network. The supportive lecturers made my study journey as a working adult remarkably smooth. For anyone considering further studies to improve themselves, I wholeheartedly recommend this programme.
Upon completing my studies, I gained recognition for my achievements and secured an enhanced role within my organisation.
*This programme has been succeeded by the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Global Business Management
Northumbria University was my choice as it offered a Degree programme I could complete within 18 months with a mostly assignment-based grading. Most classes were held on weekday evenings, which made it possible for me to manage both work and studies with ease.
As an Assistant Manager at Heinemann Asia Pacific, the modules covered were comprehensive, relevant and applicable to my job scope. Prior to taking this Degree, I was having difficulty entering the travel retail industry as I had no experience and lacked academic credentials.
My Degree in Business Management has enabled me to fulfill my dream to work in this sector, as well as empowered me with better knowledge and, subsequently, greater involvement in my company’s projects, helping my career growth.
*This programme has been succeeded by the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Global Business Management
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