- Institution : Villa College
- Course Category: Nursing
- Intake: January / May / September
- Duration: 3 years
- Language: English
- MQA Level: 5
- Delivery Medium: Campus
- Awarding Body: Villa College
Entry Requirement
- 3 GCE O’ Level pass (minimum C grade) or equivalent in the following subjects: Mathematics, Biology /Human Biology, Physics / Chemistry AND
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Pass in 2 subjects of Higher Secondary Education AND Certified competency in English
OR - Completion of MNQF level 4 Foundation Course (Approved by the MNMC) that includes Mathematics, Mathematics, Biology /Human Biology, Physics / Chemistry AND
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Certified competency in English
OR - Pass in Shahadha Saanavi Mathematics, Biology / Human Biology, Physics/Chemistry AND
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Certified competency in English
OR - Successful completion of Certificate 4 in Nursing AND
- Certified competency in English
Course Modules
Year 1 Units:
YEAR 1
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Fundamentals of Nursing I: Theory
- Fundamentals of Nursing I: Practice
- Pharmacology I
- Community Nursing, Psychology and Sociology
- Maternal and Child Health, and Pediatric Nursing
- Medical Surgical Nursing I: Theory
- Medical and Surgical Nursing I: Practice
Year 2 and Year 3 Units:
YEAR 2
- Professional Communication Skills for Nurses
- Anatomy and Physiology II
- Fundamentals of Nursing II : Theory
- Fundamentals of Nursing II: Practice
- Microbiology for Nurses
- Pharmacology II
- Medical and Surgical Nursing II : Theory
- Reproductive Health Nursing: Theory
- Paediatric Nursing: Theory
- Medical and Surgical Nursing II : Practice
- Reproductive Health Nursing : Practice
- Paediatric Nursing : Practice
YEAR 3
- Medical & Surgical Nursing III : Theory
- Introduction to Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice: Theory
- Introduction to Nursing Education and Health Promotion
- Mental Health & Psychiatry Nursing: Theory and Practice
- Community Health Nursing : Theory and Practice
- Medical and Surgical Nursing III : Practice (Externship)
- Nursing Leadership and Management : Theory
- Nursing Leadership and Management Practice
Course Fee
Monthly Fee
- 1st Year 2,730 per month
- 2nd and 3rd Year 3,450 per month
Course Description
Diploma in Nursing program aims to develop knowledgeable practitioners in general nursing who are equipped with practical skills to work in various settings in Maldivian health sector. The program enables candidates to work with clients and professional partners in effectively delivering health-care services according to the code of ethics. The program aligns with the National Competency Standards for Professional Nurses and Midwives to ensure safe practice and quality patient-centered care. Upon successful completion of the program, the candidates will meet the licensing requirements of the Maldives Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse.
