Academic programme
Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
Admissions
Entry requirements
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- Ordinary 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 IGCSE/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.
- Trained Teacher's Certificate with specialization in Natural Science and three(3) passes at CXC/CSEC at the grades I, II or III or IGCSE/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.
- 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.
- Passes at five (5) subjects at the CXC/CSEC (General Proficiency) Examination, grades I, II or III (grade III from 1998) or IGCSE/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.
- Any other qualification equivalent to any of the above.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
9 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR3103 | Applied Nutrition | 3 | — |
| HSC3108 | Applied Nutrition | 3 | This course replaces NUR3103 which is no longer being offered. |
| NUR3102 | Caring in Nursing and Health Care Delivery | 3 | — |
| HSC3102 | Epidemiology | 3 | — |
| ENG1105 | Introduction to the Use of English | 4 | — |
| NUR3101 | Nursing Professionalism | 3 | — |
| EHO2104 | Occupational Health & Safety | 3 | — |
| EHO2107 | Occupational Health and Safety | 3 | EHO2107 replaces EHO2104 with effect from 2022/2023. |
| MED2106 | Research Methodology & Biostatistics | 4 | — |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR3203 | Care of Acute and Chronically ill Patients | 3 | — |
| NUR3204 | Nursing Process and Health Assessment | 4 | — |
| NUR3202 | Pathophysiology | 5 | — |
| NUR3201 | Public Health Nursing | 4 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR4103 | Communication Skills for Nurses | 2 | — |
| NUR4101 | Management and Leadership Roles in Nursing | 5 | — |
| HSC2102 | National Health Systems | 2 | — |
| NUR4102 | Primary Health Issues | 3 | — |
| NUR4104 | Teaching Strategies in Nursing Education | 4 | — |
Semester 2
3 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| YYY2201 | Elective (3 credits) | 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. |
| NUR4201 | Nursing Practicum | 8 | — |
| HSC3209 | Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS | 3 | — |
Semester 3
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFN4301 | Classroom Testing and Measurement | 3 | — |
Annual Attachment
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUR4100 | Research Project (Proposal) Year Long Course | 5 | — |