Advanced Certificate in Nursing

SUMMARY

Level
Advanced Certificate(MNQF Level 4)
Duration
1 year(2 Semesters)
Modes
Available Modes (Full-Time)
Course Fee
Course FeeMVR 5,520
Selection Criteria
Selection Merit based

previous Intake

previous Intake
February Intake 2025
Campus
Thinadhoo (Full-Time) ,Kulhudhuffushi (Full-Time) ,Gan (Full-Time) ,Hithadhoo (Full-Time)

Overview

Advanced Certificate in Nursing program is designed to prepare nurses who can delivery nursing care under the supervision and guidance of registered nurses in the hospital and community. They also work alongside healthcare professionals in delivering healthcare for individuals, families and communities.

Entry Requirements

General Entry

  • i) Three passes at GCE O' Level (excluding SSC) or equivalent

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.

Structure

Semester 1

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
NUR025
Introduction to Nursing Art (CORE)
920
NUR027
Introduction to Nursing Practice (CORE)
920
NUR029
Introduction to Therapeutic Communication in Nursing (CORE)
460
NUR031
Introduction to Pharmacotherapeutics for Nurses (CORE)
460
Semester Total60
2,760

Semester 2

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
NUR037
Adult Nursing (CORE)
920
NUR039
Adult Nursing Practice (CORE)
552
NUR041
Maternal and Child Health Nursing (CORE)
552
NUR043
Maternal and Child Health Nursing Practice (CORE)
460
NUR045
Introduction to Community Health Nursing (CORE)
276
Semester Total60
2,760
Course Total 120 CP
Total: 5,520

Fees stated above are tuition fees for local students. Fees for international students is twice the stated fees. All fees are quoted in MVR.

While every reasonable effort has been exerted to ensure the accuracy of the fees published by the Maldives National University, it is important to note that the University reserves the prerogative to modify fees without prior notification, whether prompted by altered circumstances or otherwise. Applicants are hereby alerted to the fact that the outlined plans for various courses (including but not limited to lecturers and terms) as disclosed in the University's publications are indicative of intent. Such representations shall not be construed as constituting a binding offer or covenant for which the University assumes liability. Should you desire to pursue a specific subject as an elective, it is incumbent upon you to verify its availability in the respective term. In the event of any verbal communication from a University representative conflicting with a document officially published by the University, the latter shall be deemed authoritative.

Careers

Enrolled nurses in various healthcare institutions