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

Fundamentals of Nursing

Pharmacology I

Applied Biochemistry

Applied Psychology & Sociology

Applied Science

Anatomy and Physiology

Fundamental of Nursing Practice

Medical & Surgical Nursing I

Medical & Surgical Nursing II

Medical Surgical Nursing Practice

Paediatric Nursing

Reproductive Health Nursing Antenatal, Postnatal and Family Planning

Advance Nursing

Reproductive Health Nursing Practice

Paediatric Nursing Practice

Community Health Nursing & Environmental Health

Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing

Health and Nursing Informatics and Technology

Introduction to Nursing Education

Community Health Nursing & Environmental Health Practice

Advance Nursing Practice

Nursing Leadership & Management

Midwifery/Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing I

Pharmacology II

Medical & Nursing Specialties

Medical & Nursing Specialties Practice

Midwifery/Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing II

Midwifery/Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing Clinical Practice I

Research Methods

Dhivehi Language Skills

Nursing Professional Values and Ethics

Nursing Leadership & Management Practice

Midwifery/Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing Clinical Practice II

Programme Details

Programme Name Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery

MNQF Level 7

Duration 4 Years

Credits 480

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