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 Years
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
Fundamentals of Nursing
Pharmacology I
Applied Biochemistry
Applied Psychology & Sociology
Applied Science (Microbiology and Nutrition)
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