UNAM Diploma in General Nursing And Midwifery Science
Degree
Diploma in Nursing
Admission Criteria
To be eligible for Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery Science, an applicant shall satisfy the following minimum requirements:
candidate should be an enrolled nurse registered with the Nursing Council of Namibia and furnish proof of his/her current registration A National Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) or equivalent, obtained in not more than three examination sittings with a minimum of 22 points in five subjects according to UNAM evaluation point scale. One of the five subjects should be English with at least a D Symbol (NSSC) or a D symbol in Ordinary level or an equivalent symbol.
Candidate should also submit proof of relevant nursing experience prior to admission. Annually after registration, every student must furnish the School with proof of current registration as a student with the Namibia Nursing Council.
Duration of Study
The minimum duration for full time students enrolled for the Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery Science extends over a period of at least three (3) years. The maximum period of study is five (5) years.
Modules
| Year 1, Semester 1 |
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| Contemporary social issues |
| English for general communications |
| Computer literacy |
| General nursing 1 |
| Community health 1 |
| Fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology |
| Year 1, Semester 2 |
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| English communication and study skills |
| General nursing 1 |
| Community health 1 |
| Applied Human Anatomy and Physiology |
| Interpersonal abilities in Nursing |
| Year 2, Semester 1 |
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| General nursing 2 |
| Community Health 2 |
| Microbiology |
| Midwifery Science 1 |
| Principles in Wound care |
| Year 2, Semester 2 |
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| General nursing 2 |
| Community health 2 |
| Pharmacology |
| Midwifery science 1 |
| Principles in Wound care |
| Problem Solving and Critical Thinking |
| Year 3, Semester 1 |
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| General Nursing 3 |
| Midwifery Science 2 |
| Mental Health |
| Ethos & Professional Practice |
| Emergency Nursing |
| Year 3, Semester 2 |
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| General Nursing 3 |
| General Nursing 3 |
| Mental Health |
| Ethos & Professional Practice |
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