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View Programme Profile (Academic Year: 2024/2025)
Programme NameBachelor of Science (Nursing) (5204)
DepartmentSchool of Nursing
FacultyCollege of Medical Sciences
Admission CriteriaOrdinary Diploma in Science (ODC) pass with Credit, from the Government Technical Institute(GTI), plus three (3) subjects at CXC/CSEC at the grades I, II or III or GCE 'O' Level A, B or C which must include English Language, Mathematics and one (1) Science subject AND A certificate of registration as a Registered Nurse (preference will be given to a candidate who is a Registered Nurse and also a Registered Midwife) with the Nursing Council of Guyana or any other foreign registration which is acceptable to both the Nursing Council and the University of Guyana OR a certificate from the University of Guyana showing completion of the Medex Programme and also registration to practice as a Medex.
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Trained Teacher's Certificate with specialization in Natural Science and three(3) passes at CXC/CSEC at the grades I, II or III or GCE 'O' Level A, B or C including English Language and Mathematics; AND A certificate of registration as a Registered Nurse (preference will be given to a candidate who is a Registered Nurse and also a Registered Midwife) with the Nursing Council of Guyana or any other foreign registration which is acceptable to both the Nursing Council and the University of Guyana OR a certificate from the University of Guyana showing completion of the Medex Programme and also registration to practice as a Medex.
OR
Any other qualification equivalent to any of the above.
OR
Passes at five (5) subjects at the CXC/CSEC (General Proficiency) Examination, grades I, II or III (grade III from 1998) or GCE 'O' Level grades A, B or C and must include English Language, Mathematics and one (1) Science subject. AND A certificate of registration as a Registered Nurse (preference will be given to a candidate who is a Registered Nurse and also a Registered Midwife) with the Nursing Council of Guyana or any other foreign registration which is acceptable to both the Nursing Council and the University of Guyana OR a certificate from the University of Guyana showing completion of the Medex Programme and also registration to practice as a Medex.
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Persons of mature age (21 years and over) are also eligible, provided they have had a minimum of five(5) years and relevant working experience and are successful at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE); AND A certificate of registration as a Registered Nurse (preference will be given to a candidate who is a Registered Nurse and also a Registered Midwife) with the Nursing Council of Guyana or any other foreign registration which is acceptable to both the Nursing Council and the University of Guyana OR a certificate from the University of Guyana showing completion of the Medex Programme and also registration to practice as a Medex.
Tuition FeeFirst Year - GYD: $357,443 | USD: $5,711
Second Year - GYD: $357,443 | USD: $5,711
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
EHO2104 Occupational Health & Safety Not Specified 3
EHO2107 Occupational Health and Safety Not Specified 3 EHO2107 replaces EHO2104 with effect from academic year 2022/2023.
ENG1105 Introduction to the Use of English Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
HSC3102 Epidemiology Not Specified 3
HSC3108 Applied Nutrition Not Specified 3 This course replaces NUR3103 which is no longer being offered
MED2106 Research Methodology & Biostatistics Not Specified 4
NUR3101 Nursing Professionalism Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
NUR3102 Caring in Nursing and Health Care Delivery Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
NUR3103 Applied Nutrition Not Specified 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
NUR3201 Public Health Nursing Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
NUR3202 Pathophysiology Hybrid (In Class/Online) 5
NUR3203 Care of Acute and Chronically ill Patients Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
NUR3204 Nursing Process and Health Assessment Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4

Total Cost: GYD $357,443 | USD $5,711

Second Year
Annual
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
NUR4100 Research Project (Proposal) Year Long Course Hybrid (In Class/Online) 5
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
HSC2102 National Health Systems Not Specified 2
NUR4101 Management and Leadership Roles in Nursing Hybrid (In Class/Online) 5
NUR4102 Primary Health Issues Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
NUR4103 Communication Skills for Nurses Hybrid (In Class/Online) 2
NUR4104 Teaching Strategies in Nursing Education Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
EFN4301 Classroom Testing and Measurement Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3
HSC3209 Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS Not Specified 3
NUR4201 Nursing Practicum Hybrid (In Class/Online) 8
YYY2201 Elective (3 credits) Not Specified 3 Choose one of the following: CMS3200, PHM1101, DPM1200 or any course relevant to Social Work and Counselling. Students may also choose to do NUR 4202 should they desire to strengthen their clinical competence in an approved area of their choice.

Total Cost: GYD $357,443 | USD $5,711