Master of Nursing
- Level
- Masters(MNQF Level 9)
- Duration
- 1.5 years(3 Semesters)
- Modes
- Available Modes (Full-Time)
- Course Fee
- Course FeeMVR 26,280 - 28,140
SUMMARY
- current Intake
- February Intake 2025
- Campus
- Male' (Full-Time)
current Intake
Overview
Maser of Nursing program is designed for graduate nurses to advance their level of nursing practice with sound clinical judgement and independent decision-making skills in the provision of nursing care. They are also equipped to generate knowledge for the present and future development of health care services and to the nursing profession. Theses nurses have the capabilities to apply advanced knowledge and skills in a selected area of nursing practice.
Entry Requirements
General Entry
- i) Bachelor Degree in Nursing AND Nursing registration at Registered Nurse level from the Maldives Nursing and Midwifery Council OR
- ii) Diploma in Nursing with a qualification of Level 7 or 8 nursing related field AND Nursing registration at Registered Nurse level from the Maldives Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Language Requirements
- Pass (above 'C') in GCE O' Level in English or IELTS 6.0 OR Equivalent form of International English language testing system
General Notes
- Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
- Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
- Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.
Semester 1
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | NUR617 Quantitative Research Methods in nursing and Healthcare (Quant) (CORE) | Quantitative Research Methods in nursing and Healthcare (Quant) | Nil | 20 Quantitative Research Methods in nursing and Healthcare (Quant) (CORE) (20) (20) | 2,920 2,920 |
NUR619 Qualitative Research Methods in nursing and Healthcare (Qual) (CORE) | Nil | 2,920 2,920 | |||
Elective (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 2,920 - 3,540 2,920 - 3,540 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 8,760 - 9,380 8,760 - 9,380 |
Semester 2
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | NUR613 Contemporary health leadership & Management (CORE) | Contemporary health leadership & Management | Nil | 20 Contemporary health leadership & Management (CORE) (20) (20) | 2,920 2,920 |
NUR607 Expanding nursing practice (CORE) | Nil | 2,920 2,920 | |||
Elective (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 2,920 - 3,540 2,920 - 3,540 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 8,760 - 9,380 8,760 - 9,380 |
Semester 3
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTIVE | Option A or Option B (For Option B CGPA>2.5 and minimum grade of Credit (CR) in NUR617 and NUR619) (ELECTIVE) | Option A or Option B (For Option B CGPA>2.5 and minimum grade of Credit (CR) in NUR617 and NUR619) | 60 Option A or Option B (For Option B CGPA>2.5 and minimum grade of Credit (CR) in NUR617 and NUR619) (ELECTIVE) (60) (60) | 8,760 - 9,380 8,760 - 9,380 |
Option A
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | NUR621 Contract Learning: Professional Practice Development in Nursing (CORE) | Contract Learning: Professional Practice Development in Nursing | NUR617
NUR619 | 40 Contract Learning: Professional Practice Development in Nursing (CORE) (40) (40) | 5,840 5,840 |
Elective (ELECTIVE) | |||||
Elective (ELECTIVE) |
Option B
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | NUR625 Dissertation (CORE) | Dissertation | NUR617
NUR619 | 60 Dissertation (CORE) (60) (60) | 8,760 8,760 |
Elective
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTIVE | NUR501 Assessment for Advanced Nursing Practice (ELECTIVE) | Assessment for Advanced Nursing Practice | Nil | 20 Assessment for Advanced Nursing Practice (ELECTIVE) (20) (20) | 2,920 2,920 |
NUR609 Education in Nursing (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 2,920 2,920 | |||
NUR603 Evidence based practice (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 2,920 2,920 | |||
PUB501 Population health (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 3,540 3,540 | |||
NUR503 Pharmaco-Therapeutic Interventions in Nursing (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 2,920 2,920 | |||
PUB505 Epidemiology (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 3,540 3,540 | |||
PUB507 Biostatistics (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 3,540 3,540 | |||
NUR623 Clinical Governance (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 2,920 2,920 |
| Course Total | 180 CP | Total: 26,280 - 28,140 26,280 - 28,140 |
Careers
Clinical Nurse in charge of overseeing nursing care Ward in-charge Nursing Manager Nursing Lecturer