BNM

Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery (BNM) program is a four-year fulltime program comprising eight semesters, which prepares a student to become a registered nurse qualified to practice in a variety of settings in either government or private healthcare settings. The program prepares nurses for specialist nursing practice. Knowledge acquisition related to wellness, health promotion, illness, disease management and care of the dying is core to nursing practice. Mastery of competencies is the main focus. Students are provided with opportunities to learn a whole range of nursing skills in addition to acquiring knowledge related to nursing practice. This is achieved through learning in skill lab/simulated labs and clinical environment. Successful completion of this programme will enable students to obtain specialist nursing license from Maldives Nursing and Midwifery (MNMC).

MNQF 7

Level

4 Years

Duration

480

Credits

Entry Requirements

• Pass with minimum “C” grade in GCE „O‟ level Mathematics, Biology/Human Biology, Physics/Chemistry or equivalent AND Pass with a minimum “E” grade in GCE A‟ level in any of the following two subjects (Mathematics, Biology/Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry) or equivalent (National board exam) AND Certified competency in English,
OR
• Pass in Sahadhaisaanavi Mathematics, Biology/Human Biology, Physics/Chemistry AND Certified competency in English,
OR
• Successful completion of Diploma in Nursing AND certified competency in English,
OR
• Successful completion of Diploma in Health-related field specified below: Public health/ Primary Health Care/Pharmacy/Diploma in medical laboratory technology AND certified competency in English. *** Certified competency in English Minimum “C” grade in GCE O’ level English
OR
equivalent (Approved by the MNMC) *** Students with a Diploma in Nursing can complete the programme in 2 years

Programme Modules

Semester 0

DHI101 - Dhivehi Language Skills

NCE121 - Fundamental of Nursing Practice

NCE221 - Medical Surgical Nursing Practice

NCE222 - Paediatric Nursing Practice

NCE321 - Reproductive Health Nursing Practice

NCE322 - Community Health Nursing & Environmental Health Practice

NCE323 - Nursing Leadership & Management Practice

NCE331 - Advance Nursing Practice

NCE332 - Medical & Nursing Specialties Practice

NCE333 - Midwifery/Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing Clinical Practice I

NCE334 - Midwifery/Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing Clinical Practice II

NUR101 - Fundamentals of Nursing

NUR102 - Anatomy and Physiology

NUR103 - Applied Science

NUR104 - Pharmacology I

NUR106 - Medical & Surgical Nursing I

NUR111 - Applied Biochemistry

NUR112 - Applied Psychology & Sociology

NUR201 - Medical & Surgical Nursing II

NUR202 - Paediatric Nursing

NUR211 - Advance Nursing

NUR301 - Reproductive Health Nursing Antenatal, Postnatal and Family Planning

NUR302 - Community Health Nursing & Environmental Health

NUR303 - Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing

NUR304 - Nursing Leadership & Management

NUR311 - Health and Nursing Informatics and Technology

NUR312 - Introduction to Nursing Education

NUR313 - Nursing Professional Values and Ethics

NUR314 - Pharmacology II

NUR315 - Medical & Nursing Specialties

NUR316 - Midwifery/Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing I

NUR317 - Midwifery/Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing II

URP301 - Research Methods

Programme Details

Programme Name Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery

MNQF Level 7

Duration 4 Years

Credits 480

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