Teaching & modules

Modules

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 120 credits.

Required modules

You are required to take the following modules:

  • Research Methods, Critical Appraisal & Statistics (15 credits)
  • Legal & Ethical Issues for Professional Practice (15 credits)
  • Teaching, Learning & Assessing for Nurses (15 credits)
  • Nursing Assessment & Care Management Skills (15 credits)
  • Dissertation (30 credits)

Optional modules

You are required to take a further 30 credits from the group of elective modules indicated in the groups below. Both optional modules may not run if there is a low take up rate by students. Students will be informed whether the preferred module is running one month in advance of the module start date.

Group A
  • Palliative & End of Life Care Foundations (15 credits)
  • Fundamental Knowledge & Skills in Older Person’s Care (15 credits)
Group B
  • Leadership & Clinical Governance in Healthcare (15 credits)
  • Team-Based Health Care Practice & Decision Making (15 credits)

Teaching methods - what to expect

Blended learning

You can expect up to 50 contact hours for each module of the study course, and this will include both synchronous and asynchronous online and face to face lectures, seminars, tutorials, activities and workshops. Some areas of the course are designed to promote independent study supported by individual or group supervision. Contact hours for these modules will be adjusted accordingly.

Assessment

  • Essays
  • Dissertation
  • Exams

We will assess your progress and attainment on all modules you take on the course through a range of techniques, which includes essays, portfolios, dissertation projects and examinations.

Course structure

The course is accredited by the Singapore Nursing Board, as listed on their website.

Application closing date guidance

Please contact us for more information.

Key Information

Course type:

Single honours

Delivery mode:

Classroom & Online

Study mode:

Part time

Duration:

Two years. Next intakes; January 2026 and April 2026

Application status:

Open

Start date:

January 2026