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Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery (BNM)
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).
  • Programme Name:  
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery
  • MNQF Level: 7
  • Duration: 4 Year
  • Credits: 480
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
Modules
  1. Fundamentals of Nursing
  2. Pharmacology I
  3. Applied Biochemistry
  4. Applied Psychology & Sociology
  5. Applied Science (Microbiology and Nutrition)
  6. Anatomy and Physiology
  7. Fundamental of Nursing Practice
  8. Medical & Surgical Nursing I
  9. Medical & Surgical Nursing II
  10. Medical Surgical Nursing Practice
  11. Paediatric Nursing
  12. Reproductive Health Nursing Antenatal, Postnatal and Family Planning
  13. Advance Nursing
  14. Reproductive Health Nursing Practice
  15. Paediatric Nursing Practice
  16. Community Health Nursing & Environmental Health
  17. Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
  18. Health and Nursing Informatics and Technology
  19. Introduction to Nursing Education
  20. Community Health Nursing & Environmental Health Practice
  21. Advance Nursing Practice
  22. Nursing Leadership & Management
  23. Midwifery/Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing I
  24. Pharmacology II
  25. Medical & Nursing Specialties
  26. Medical & Nursing Specialties Practice
  27. Midwifery/Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing II
  28. Midwifery/Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing Clinical Practice I
  29. Research Methods
  30. Dhivehi Language Skills
  31. Nursing Professional Values and Ethics
  32. Nursing Leadership & Management Practice
  33. Midwifery/Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing Clinical Practice II