Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing)

General Requirement

• Grade C6 in English Language at GCE ‘O’ Level Examination ; or
• Grade ‘B’ in IGCSE English (as a Second Language) ; or
• IELTS overall score 6.0 or better ; or
• a TOEFL minimum overall score of 550 (paper-based)

‘A’ Level Qualification or equivalent

A minimum of 220 points for three (3) ‘A’ Level passes in relevant subjects INCLUDING Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.

(Any other subject combination may be considered on case by case basis)

Diploma Qualification

• A Higher National Diploma or National Diploma in Sciences or its equivalent with a minimum of 5 merits in related subject.
  (Accepted subjects will be assessed on a case-by-case basis)
  OR
• A Diploma in Health Sciences (Nursing or Paramedic) from a recognised higher education institution without work experience, with a qualification equivalent to Universiti Brunei Darussalam degree classification of lower second class honours (2.2) or Politeknik Brunei classification CGPA of a minimum of 2.0, with no repeat modules.

For Two-Year Articulate Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) in Nursing Programme.

Higher National Diploma Qualification

• A Diploma in Health Sciences (Nursing or Paramedic) from a recognised higher education institution without work experience with a qualification equivalent to Universiti Brunei Darussalam degree classification of upper second class honours (2:1) and above or Politeknik Brunei classification CGPA of 2.4, (Equivalent to UBD CGPA 3.95) with no repeat modules.
  OR
• A Diploma in Health Sciences (Nursing or Paramedic) from a recognised higher education institution with work experience of at least 18 months.
  OR
• A Diploma in Nursing or Paramedic with or without a Post Basic or Advanced Diploma in Nursing or similar qualification with at least two (2) years’ work experience in their respective field.

Bachelor Degree with Honours

At least a Second Class Honours in a relevant discipline from Universiti Brunei Darussalam or any other university recognised by the University Senate.

International Baccalaureate

At least 26 points, with a minimum of 5, 5, 4 in relevant subjects, two of which must of higher level and the other of standard level (accepted subjects will be assessed on a case by case basis).

Interview

Successfully completed a multiple mini-interview (MMI) demonstrating essential nursing knowledge, attitudes, ethics, and skills for this program. A satisfactory MMI might be enough to pass the interview, but it may not guarantee admission if the program is competitive.

Medical Fitness

Successful candidates are required to undergo a prescribed medical fitness examination and must be certified as fit to pursue the Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) in Nursing programme.