Program Overview

Programmes

Undergraduate

• Bachelor of Science (Nursing) / Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (Honours)
  • Curriculum
  • NUS Common Curriculum for Health Professional Education
  • Honours Programme
  • Graduation & Continuation
  • Advanced Placement Credits
• Bachelor of Science (Nursing Practice) – Part-time
  • Curriculum
  • Graduation Requirements
  • Advanced Placement Credits
• Career Conversion Programme for Registered Nurses (Degree)

Postgraduate

• Masters
  • Master of Community Health
    • Curriculum
    • Graduation & Continuation
  • Master of Science (Critical Care Nursing)
    • Curriculum
    • Graduation & Continuation
  • Master of Science (Infection Prevention and Control)
    • Curriculum
    • Graduation & Continuation
  • Master of Science (Nursing)
    • Curriculum
    • Graduation & Continuation
    • Candidature
  • Master of Nursing
    • Curriculum
    • Graduation & Continuation
• Doctorate
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
    • Curriculum
    • Graduation & Continuation
  • Doctor of Philosophy
    • Curriculum
    • Graduation & Continuation
    • Candidature
    • Examination
• Non-Graduating Programme

Continuing Education & Training

• Graduate Certificate Programmes
  • Graduate Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control
  • Graduate Certificate in Integrated Health
  • Graduate Certificate In Critical Care Nursing
  • Graduate Certificate in Teaching & Learning for Healthcare Professionals
  • Graduate Certificate in Child & Family Health in the Community
• Professional Certificates
  • Workplace Learning and Performance Assessment in Healthcare (NUR-LPA)
  • Lead Workplace Learning and Development for Healthcare Professionals (NUR-LLD)
  • Facilitate Effective Workplace Learning for Healthcare Professionals (NUR-EWL)
• Short Courses
  • Chronic Disease Management for Healthcare Professionals (NUR-CDMH)
  • Motivational Interview Training for Healthcare Professionals (NUR-MINT)
  • Supporting Learning at the Workplace (NUR-SLWP)

Programme Overview

Chronic diseases are long-term medical conditions that are generally progressive. Statistics show that Singapore’s ageing population and adoption of unhealthy lifestyles have contributed to the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases.

This course is designed for healthcare professionals caring for patients with chronic diseases in the community setting.

Aims of Programme

This programme allows participants to:

• identify drivers and challenges shaping the healthcare environment;
• explain the characteristics of common chronic diseases;
• describe the clinical manifestations, medical, nursing and pharmacological management of common chronic diseases;
• discuss self-management strategies for clients with common chronic diseases;
• describe available support for clients with common chronic diseases and their carers;
• apply motivational interviewing skills when interacting with clients;
• apply effective strategies in health education and health promotion; and
• recognise the importance of empowering patients to self-manage chronic conditions.

Programme Details

• Duration of Programme: 5 full days from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
• Who Should Attend: Any healthcare professional involved in care delivery of clients with chronic diseases.
• Course Dates: 27 February, 4 March, 11 March, 18 March & 25 March 2026 (Subject to Change)

Tuition Fees

Learners must record at least 75% attendance, and pass all assessment components, to be eligible for SSG funding.

• PROGRAMME: Cert in Chronic Disease Mgmt for Healthcare Professionals TGS
• International Participants: $4,250.00
• Singapore Citizens: $4,250.00
• Singapore PRs: $4,250.00
• Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS): $4,250.00
• Less: SSG Grant Amount:
  • International Participants: $0.00
  • Singapore Citizens: $2,975.00
  • Singapore PRs: $2,975.00
  • Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS): $2,975.00
• Nett Course Fee:
  • International Participants: $4,250.00
  • Singapore Citizens: $1,275.00
  • Singapore PRs: $1,275.00
  • Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS): $1,275.00
• 9% GST on Nett Course Fee:
  • International Participants: $382.50
  • Singapore Citizens: $114.75
  • Singapore PRs: $114.75
  • Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS): $114.75
• Total Nett Course Fee Payable, Including GST:
  • International Participants: $4,632.50
  • Singapore Citizens: $1,389.75
  • Singapore PRs: $1,389.75
  • Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS): $1,389.75
• Less Additional Funding if Eligible Under Various Schemes:
  • International Participants: $0.00
  • Singapore Citizens: $0.00
  • Singapore PRs: $850.00
  • Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS): $0.00
• Total Nett Course Fee Payable, Including GST, after additional funding from the various funding schemes:
  • International Participants: $4,632.50
  • Singapore Citizens: $1,389.75
  • Singapore PRs: $539.75
  • Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS): $1,389.75

All self-sponsored Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay for the course.

Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) – Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fee.

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) – SMEs sponsored employees (SC and PRs) may enjoy subsides up to 90% of the course fee.

Research Areas

• Chronic Illness and Long-term Care
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Metabolic Disorders
  • Mental Health
  • Terminal Illness
• Education Innovation
  • Inter-Professional Education
  • Nursing Education
  • Simulation and Technology
• Healthy Ageing and Community Care
  • Community Care
  • End-of-life Care
  • Healthy Aging
• Nursing Workforce
  • Recruitment and Retention
  • Staffing Levels, Work Environment and Well-Being
  • Leadership, Teamwork and Professional Development
• Women and Children Health Care
  • Children and Parenting
  • Perinatal Care
  • Women’s Well-being

Admissions

Undergraduate

• Bachelor of Science (Nursing) / Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (Honours)
  • Admission Requirements
  • How to Apply
  • Tuition Fees
  • Scholarships, Bursaries & Financial Aids
  • Advanced Placement Credits
• Bachelor of Science (Nursing Practice) – Part-time
  • Admission Requirements
  • How to Apply
  • Tuition Fees & Others
  • Advanced Placement Credits
• Career Conversion Programme for Registered Nurses (Degree)

Postgraduate

• Masters
  • Master of Community Health
    • Admission Requirements
    • How to Apply
    • Tuition Fees
  • Master of Science (Critical Care Nursing)
    • Admission Requirements
    • How to Apply
    • Tuition Fees
  • Master of Science (Infection Prevention and Control)
    • Admission Requirements
    • How to Apply
    • Tuition Fees
  • Master of Science (Nursing)
    • Admission Requirements
    • How to Apply
    • Tuition Fees
    • Scholarships, Bursaries and Financial Aids
  • Master of Nursing
    • Admission Requirements
    • How to Apply
    • Tuition Fees
• Doctorate
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
    • Admission Requirements
    • How to Apply
    • Tuition Fees
  • Doctor of Philosophy
    • Admission Requirements
    • How to Apply
    • Tuition Fees
    • Scholarships, Bursaries and Financial Aids
• Non-Graduating Programme
  • Admission Requirements
  • Tuition Fees

Continuing Education & Training

• Graduate Certificate Programmes
  • Graduate Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control
  • Graduate Certificate in Integrated Health
  • Graduate Certificate In Critical Care Nursing
  • Graduate Certificate in Teaching & Learning for Healthcare Professionals
  • Graduate Certificate in Child & Family Health in the Community
• Professional Certificates
  • Workplace Learning and Performance Assessment in Healthcare (NUR-LPA)
  • Lead Workplace Learning and Development for Healthcare Professionals (NUR-LLD)
  • Facilitate Effective Workplace Learning for Healthcare Professionals (NUR-EWL)
• Short Courses
  • Chronic Disease Management for Healthcare Professionals (NUR-CDMH)
  • Motivational Interview Training for Healthcare Professionals (NUR-MINT)
  • Supporting Learning at the Workplace (NUR-SLWP)