UNAM Bachelor of Nursing Science (Clinical)
Degree
Bachelor of Nursing
Admission Criteria
To register for this program, a candidate must hold a valid Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) at ordinary level and NSSC at higher level or equivalent qualification. English is a compulsory subject and should normally be obtained at IGCSE/NSSC (English as a Second Language) grade C or better, or a grade D or better at IGCS/NSSC (English First Language) level. A candidate should obtain a minimum of 25 points on the UNAM Evaluation Point Scale in his/her five best subjects, to be admitted. However, if the minimum of 25 points is obtained, it does not necessarily guarantee admission. Entrance is based on the availability of places within the Department and awarded on the basis of merit. The school reserves the right to interview students before admission. Admission could also be considered for persons who qualify through the Mature Age Entry Scheme upon successful completion of the relevant examinations as set out in the General Regulations of the University. A special application form is available for this purpose.
Please read this in conjunction with the General Admission Criteria for undergraduate Programmes in the General Information and Regulations Prospectus.
Note: Annually after registration, every student must furnish the School of Nursing and Public Health with proof of current registration as a student with the Health Professions Council of Namibia.
Duration of Study
The minimum duration of study for the programme is four (4) years while the maximum duration of study is six (6) years.
Modules
Year 1, Semester 1 |
General Nursing Science I |
Human Anatomy and Applied Biophysics A |
Introduction to Psychology 1 |
Contemporary Social Issues |
English Communication and Study Skills |
Ethos of Nursing |
Computer Literacy |
Year 1, Semester 2 |
General Nursing Science 1 |
Human Anatomy and Applied Biophysics B |
Social Psychology |
Ethos of Nursing |
English for Academic Purposes |
Year 2, Semester 1 |
General Nursing Science 2 |
Human Physiology A |
Community Health Nursing Science1 |
Midwifery Science1 |
Year 2, Semester 2 |
General Nursing Science 2 |
Human Physiology B |
Microbiology |
Community Health Nursing Science 1 |
Midwifery Science1 |
Year 3, Semester 1 |
General Nursing Science 3 |
Community Health Nursing Science 2 |
Midwifery Science 2 |
Pharmacology |
Health Research methods A |
Foundations of Sociology |
Year 3, Semester 2 |
General Nursing Science 3 |
Community Health Nursing Science 2 |
Midwifery Science 2 |
Health Research methods B |
Year 4, Semester 1 |
General Nursing Science 4 |
Comm. Health Nurs .Science 3 |
Mental Health |
Research Project |
Professional Practice of Nursing |
Year 4, Semester 2 |
General Nursing Science 4 |
Community Health Nursing Science 3 |
Mental Health |
Research Project |
Professional Practice of Nursing |
See Also
UNAM School of Nursing and Public Health Overview
UNAM School of Nursing and Public Health Contacts
UNAM School of Nursing and Public Health Courses
UNAM School of Nursing and Public Health Careers
UNAM School of Nursing and Public Health Departments
University of Namibia Pages