Nursing is a healthcare profession that entails the provision of care to meet the physical, psychological and sociological needs of patients.
The Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, commenced the Bachelor of Science (BSc) (Nursing) programme in August 2006. The BSc (Nursing) degree is a 3 year undergraduate programme. Students who have performed well throughout the programme and achieved a minimum cumulative average point of 3.2 are eligible to apply to proceed to the Honours year leading to BSc (Nursing)(Honours).
The BSc (Nursing) aims to prepare nurses to be safe and competent practitioners. Through the acquisition of knowledge and skills, registered nurses develop critical, analytical, and reflective skills to deliver quality care that will improve patient outcomes. They will be prepared to work with other healthcare professionals in various healthcare settings. Therefore, this programme provides a broad foundation in nursing, humanities, biological and social sciences, which are essential for preparing safe and professional nurses. In addition, the programme is designed to provide a foundation for graduate education in nursing.
Upon completion of the programme, graduates can apply to register with the Singapore Nursing Board to practise as Registered Nurses.
Graduates can also pursue their postgraduate studies offered by our Centre.
For more information, view the Admissions Brochure for the academic year.
Admission Requirements
Admission of candidates into the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) programme will be based on academic merit. All eligible applicants must fulfil the minimum university requirements for admission to full-time undergraduate studies.
(a) Academic Ability/Subject Requirements
To be eligible to apply for admission, applicants need to present one of the following:
- The Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ level certificate: applicants should satisfy the subject pre-requisites which require a pass in any two of the following at H2 Level: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computing and Mathematics.
- Any diploma from a polytechnic in Singapore.
- Equivalent international qualifications: A HL pass in an International Baccalaureate, in any two of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computing and Mathematics are required. Please visit http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply-to-nus/International-qualifications-admissions-req-to-NUS.html for more details.
- NUS High School qualifications: Major CAP of at least 2.0 in any two of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics
(b) Health Status
Please refer to the following website for more details:
http://nusmedicine.nus.edu.sg/admissions/medicine/undergraduate#health-requirements
(c) Interview
Candidates may be asked to attend an interview in April. The selection of students for the BSc (Nursing) programme will be determined by factors over and above the candidates’ academic record.
How to Apply
Admission to the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) programme is administered directly by NUS Office of Admissions (OAM). Please visit OAM’s website at http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/ for more details.
Tuition Fees & Others
Please refer to http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/administrative-policies-procedures/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees for information.
Advanced Placement Credits for Local Diploma Holders
Applicants presenting an acceptable Diploma from a Polytechnic in Singapore can apply. Candidates who are holders of some specified diplomas obtained not more than 5 years ago may be granted Advanced Placement Credits (APC) for the BSc (Nursing) programme.