College: 
Health Sciences
School/Institute/Centre: 
School of Nursing
Level of Study: 
Undergraduate
Qualification: 
BSc
Duration: 
4 years
Programme Overview

The BSc. Nursing programme equips students in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirm, or other individuals or groups. It also includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting physicians during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and plainning education for health maintenance.

The programme leads to specialisation in General Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, Midwiferey, Community Health Nursing or Mental Health Nursing.

ASSESSMENT

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

TUITION METHODS

Class discussion, Note dictation, Practical Sessions

CAREER PROSPECTS

BSc Nursing graduates work in a wide array of professional positions in both the public and private sector including:

  • Hospitals/Clinics
  • Nursing administrative/management positions
  • Education
  • Research
  • Consulting community and public health centers
  • Research
  • Social work case management
  • Insurance