Master of Science in Nursing (MSc N) Degree

The Master of Science in Nursing degree  programme is offered as a SLQF Level 10 qualification with a minimum of two academic years (60 credits).  There will also be an exit point at SLQF Level 9 with Master of Nursing (MN) qualification with a minimum of one academic year (30 credits).

Programme Objectives

• Enhance knowledge and skills required for advancing the nursing practice, enabling appropriate judgments and problem-solving towards providing quality care.
• Develop communication skills, critical thinking and practical/technical skills for the effective management of nursing care and achieve desirable patient outcomes.
• Develop advance research skills to promote evidence-based practice.
• Improve teamwork and leadership skills essential for an effective member of the health care team and to play a leadership role to achieve quality outcomes of patient care.
• Inculcate favourable attitudes to work with professionalism to achieve desired healthcare outcomes.
• Establish adaptability and flexibility among nurses to meet the challenging health care needs of the emerging society.
• Produce scholars in nursing who can integrate the knowledge of theory and research to advance the field of nursing.