Application for accreditation/re-accreditation of nursing programmes

The Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) accredits nursing programmes conducted in Singapore. All applications for accreditation and/or re-accreditation are required to comply with prescribed accreditation standards and guidelines stipulated on SNB’s website.

The Accreditation Process for Academic Nursing Programmes

The Accreditation Process for Academic Nursing Programmes

To apply for accreditation of nursing and midwifery programmes, two guidelines are applicable:

1.      Accreditation or Reaccreditation guideline:

• For New Programme: Guidelines for Application of Accreditation of Academic Nursing Programme [PDF, 141 KB] (for new programme)

• For Re-accreditation: Guidelines for Application of Re-accreditation of Academic Nursing Programme [PDF, 140 KB] 

2.      Curriculum guidelines based on the types of programme to be accredited, please choose the specific guideline for curriculum accreditation:

• For pre-enrolment nursing programme: Guidelines for curriculum accreditation of Pre-enrolment Programme [PDF, 168 KB].

• For pre-registration nursing programme: Guidelines for curriculum accreditation of Pre-registration Programme [PDF, 178 KB].

• For post-registration clinical nursing programme: Work-Study Guideline for Post Registration Clinical Specialty Programmes [PDF, 168 KB].

• For post-registration Bachelor of Nursing programme: Curriculum Requirements for Bachelor of Nursing (Post-registration) [PDF, 130 KB].

• For Master of Nursing programme leading to certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse: Guidelines for curriculum accreditation / re-accreditation of Master of Nursing leading to certification as Advanced Practice Nurse [PDF, 119 KB].

Forms for Application of Programme Accreditation/ Re-accreditation:

1.      Please choose the relevant application form

• Academic Nursing Programme: Academic Nursing Programme [DOCX, 301 KB]  or

• For Return-to-Nursing programme: Short Nursing Course [DOCX, 293 KB]

2.      Accreditation Self-Study Reports: Please choose the relevant self-study report base on the types of programme to be accredited, this will ensure curriculum meets SNB’s Standards for Nursing Education.

• Pre-Enrolment Nursing Programme [PDF, 199 KB]

• Pre-Registration Nursing Programme [PDF, 204 KB]

• Post-Registration Nursing Programme (Clinical Specialty) [PDF, 237 KB]

• Post-Registration Degree [PDF, 229 KB]

• Advanced Practice Nurse Programme [PDF, 249 KB]

The Fees for Accreditation and Re-accreditation

The Fees for Accreditation and Re-accreditation