Nursing (Pre-registration and Specialty Training)

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Pre-registration and Specialty Training) – Master of Science in Nursing is a five-year integrated programme offered by SIT, with curriculum developed in collaboration with SingHealth.

With an ageing population and a growing complexity of healthcare conditions, training a pool of specialist nurses is vital. SIT is the first Autonomous University in Singapore to offer an integrated Bachelor’s to Master’s pathway that adopts a combination of the Term-In-Term-Out and Work-Study approaches.

The Integrated BSN-MSN programme aims to nurture a practice-ready nursing workforce through an innovative and contemporary curriculum, focused on equipping them with future-ready and digitally enabled skillsets to pursue different nursing pathways that will not only meet the emerging needs of the sector, but also empower nurses to develop implementable solutions to enhance the quality of healthcare in Singapore.

The programme emphasises leadership, quality, safety, and evidence-based education. Students will learn from a framework that integrates the humanities, physical science, implementation science and organisational sciences into nursing practice. Graduates will be able to:

• Lead and succeed in a complex and dynamic healthcare system.
• Have a global and evidence-based perspective when making health care decisions.
• Lead and advance nursing science through research and innovation to improve nursing care decisions and outcomes.
• Function effectively in inter- and trans-disciplinary healthcare teams of the future.

Do note that the healthcare staff guidelines and requirements that apply to healthcare institutions also apply to Health Sciences students. Non-compliance with these guidelines may affect your ability to meet course requirements, graduating, obtaining registration or employment, and fulfilling bond obligations. It is crucial to adhere to these guidelines to ensure the successful completion of your studies and future professional opportunities in the healthcare field.

Curriculum Highlights for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Pre-Registration and Specialty Training)

• Life sciences (e.g. anatomy and physiology, pharmacology)
• Behavioural, social, and health sciences (e.g. psychological and sociological perspectives)
• Nursing studies (e.g. clinical reasoning, health promotion, population health, and professionalism)
• Foundations of nursing practice (e.g. general medical-surgical, palliative care, community health, mental health, maternal and child health)
• Implementation science
• Social and design innovation
• Research methods and evidence-based practice
• Leading and managing in health professions
• Clinical residency and consolidated clinical practice (Clinical Practice Education)
• Immersion programme (overseas/local experience)