Nursing

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science with Honours in Nursing is a two-year post-registration program offered jointly by Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) and the University of Glasgow (UofG). It aims to enhance students' critical thinking, leadership, and clinical competencies, integrating knowledge and practice in patient care.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Its main objectives are:

• **Enhance students' critical, analytical, and innovative skills.

• **Develop leadership, research, teaching, and clinical competencies.

• **Integrate knowledge and practice in delivering patient care.

The program emphasizes:

• **Module-focused clinical placements in hospitals and the community.

• **Theoretical knowledge and clinical skills development.

• **Insights into health and social policies.

• **Innovation in healthcare.

• **Interdisciplinary collaboration and partnerships.

Outline:

Year 1:

• Trimester 1: Healthcare Ethics and Law, Health Systems: Singapore Perspectives, Development in Nursing Practice, Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning
• Trimester 2: Qualitative Research Methods, Qualitative Research Methods and Statistical Appraisal, Evidence-Based Practice, Health Innovation and Informatics
• Trimester 3: Population Health, Health and Social Policy, Intermediate and Long Term Care, and Overseas Immersion Programme

Year 2:

• Trimester 1: Teaching and Learning in Clinical Settings, Leadership and Change Management, Honours Thesis
• Trimester 2: Honours Thesis (Part 2), Integrated Work-Study Programme

The program is designed to equip students with relevant knowledge and skills in various areas, including:

• Healthcare ethics and law
• Health systems
• Nursing practice
• Health assessment and clinical reasoning
• Research methods
• Evidence-based practice
• Health innovation and informatics
• Population health
• Health and social policy
• Intermediate and long-term care
• Teaching and learning in clinical settings
• Leadership and change management
• Thesis research
• Integrated work-study program

The program's structure allows students to:

• Develop a strong foundation in nursing knowledge and skills
• Engage in research activities
• Gain practical experience through clinical placements and work-study programs
• Enhance communication and collaboration skills
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Teaching:

• **Experienced faculty with expertise in nursing, healthcare, and education.

• **Emphasis on interactive learning, including case studies, discussions, and simulations.

• **Clinical placements in various healthcare settings provide students with hands-on experience.

• **The program utilizes a student-centered learning approach that promotes active engagement and collaboration.

Careers:

Graduates of the program can pursue various career opportunities in nursing, including:

• Clinical nurse specialist
• Nurse educator
• Nurse manager
• Nurse researcher
• Public health nurse
• Community health nurse
• School nurse
• Occupational health nurse
The program prepares graduates with the knowledge, skills, and experience required to excel in various nursing roles and contribute to improving healthcare quality in Singapore and beyond.

Other:

• The program received accreditation from the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB).
• Students graduate with a jointly-awarded degree from the University of Glasgow and SIT.