Overview

The Master qualification can be taken as a stand alone qualification or, if the Nursing student at National University of Singapore demonstrates the ability, can be converted to a Doctor of Philosophy qualification. Besides coursework, student is required to complete a thesis of a maximum of 80,000 words for graduation.

Features

There is no specialisation of the degrees awarded.

These milestone Singapore based qualifications enable nurses to take their study in a full-time or part-time mode.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

A total of 28 units comprising of three core courses + three elective courses (at Level-5000 & 6000).

All candidates should also complete a mandatory online Responsible Conduct in Research course within four months of their enrolment.

To be confirmed a PhD candidate, a candidate is required to pass a PhD qualifying examination within two years from the date of admission.

Candidates deemed weak in English by the School would also have to sit for the Diagnostic English Test and take additional English Language courses conducted by the Centre for English Language Communication.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Singapore, Singapore

Disciplines

Nursing

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Has a minimum of one year work experience at the point of entry into the course.

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or healthcare-related subjects with at least a Second Upper Honours class or its equivalent; or

Coursework Master’s degree in Nursing or healthcare-related subjects with a GPA of 3.5 or above.

Developed critical analytical and writing skills.

The ability to pursue research in the candidate’s proposed field of advanced study.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37350 SGD / year

≈ 37350 SGD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

36750 SGD / year

≈ 36750 SGD / year

Living costs

Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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