Advanced Diploma in Nursing
- Level
- Advanced Diploma(MNQF Level 6)
- Duration
- 3 years(6 Semesters)
- Modes
- Available Modes (Full-Time)
SUMMARY
- current Intake
- February Intake 2026
- Campus
- Male' (Full-Time)
current Intake
Overview
Advanced Diploma in Nursing program provides knowledge and skills to become competent nurses to provide professional and comprehensive nursing as registered nurses who works as a member of healthcare team in the healthcare institutions such as hospitals and also in the community. Admission through Option A is for direct school leavers with required GCSE ‘O’ level and ‘A’ level passes.
Entry Requirements
General Entry
- i) 2 Passes in GCE AL/HSC AND Passes in GCE O' Level Mathematics, Biology/Human Biology and Physics/Chemistry OR
- ii) Passes in Shahaadha Saanaviyya in Mathematics, Biology/Human Biology and Physics/Chemistry OR
- iii) Completion of MNU certificate 4 Foundation Studies target program
Language Requirements
- Certified proficiency in English (GCE O' Level/ IGCSE English pass/ MNU English Language Competency Test) 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.
Semester 1
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | NUR019 Nursing Principles and Practices IA (CORE) | Nursing Principles and Practices IA | Nil | 20 Nursing Principles and Practices IA (CORE) (20) (20) | 3,200 3,200 |
NUR021 Nursing Principles and Practices IB (CORE) | Nil | 2,400 2,400 | |||
NUR171 Foundation Studies in Nursing (CORE) | Nil | 1,600 1,600 | |||
NUR173 Nursing Therapeutics & Medication (CORE) | Nil | 2,400 2,400 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 9,600 9,600 |
Semester 2
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | NUR137 Nursing Principles and Practices IIA (NPP2A) (CORE) | Nursing Principles and Practices IIA (NPP2A) | NUR019, NUR173 | 20 Nursing Principles and Practices IIA (NPP2A) (CORE) (20) (20) | 3,200 3,200 |
NUR139 Nursing Principles and Practices IIB (NPP2B) (CORE) | NUR021, NUR171 | 2,400 2,400 | |||
NUR175 Introduction to Evidence Based Practices (CORE) | Nil | 1,600 1,600 | |||
SCI111 Basic Sciences for Nurses (CORE) | Nil | 1,725 1,725 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 8,925 8,925 |
Semester 3
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | NUR130 Medical and Surgical Nursing I (CORE) | Medical and Surgical Nursing I | NUR137, SCI112 | 15 Medical and Surgical Nursing I (CORE) (15) (15) | 2,400 2,400 |
NUR177 Paediatirc Nursing (CORE) | NUR137, SCI111 | 2,400 2,400 | |||
NUR251 Reproductive Health Nursing (CORE) | NUR137, SCI113 | 2,400 2,400 | |||
PSY139 Developmental Psychology and Mental Health (CORE) | Nil | 2,100 2,100 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 9,300 9,300 |
Semester 4
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | NUR132 Medical and Surgical Nursing Practice I (CORE) | Medical and Surgical Nursing Practice I | NUR137, NUR130 | 20 Medical and Surgical Nursing Practice I (CORE) (20) (20) | 3,200 3,200 |
NUR179 Paediatric Nursing Practice (CORE) | NUR137, NUR177 | 3,200 3,200 | |||
NUR253 Reproductive Health Nursing Practice (CORE) | NUR137, NUR251 | 3,200 3,200 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 9,600 9,600 |
Semester 5
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | NUR257 Nursing Leadership and Management (CORE) | Nursing Leadership and Management | NUR175 | 20 Nursing Leadership and Management (CORE) (20) (20) | 3,200 3,200 |
NUR265 Medical and Surgical Nursing II (CORE) | NUR130 | 3,200 3,200 | |||
NUR269 Community Health Nursing (CORE) | NUR175 | 3,200 3,200 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 9,600 9,600 |
Semester 6
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | NUR259 Nursing Leadership and Management Practice (CORE) | Nursing Leadership and Management Practice | NUR257 | 20 Nursing Leadership and Management Practice (CORE) (20) (20) | 3,200 3,200 |
NUR267 Medical and Surgical Nursing Practice II (CORE) | NUR265 | 3,200 3,200 | |||
NUR349 Integrated Nursing Practice (CORE) | NUR257 | 3,200 3,200 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 9,600 9,600 | |||
| Course Total | 360 | 56,625 56,625 |
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
Registered nurse in both public and private healthcare institutions