Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Option A)

SUMMARY

Level
Advanced Diploma(MNQF Level 6)
Duration
3 years(6 Semesters)
Modes
Available Modes (Full-Time)

previous Intake

previous Intake
August Intake 2026
Campus
Male' (Full-Time) ,GDh. Thinadhoo (Full-Time) ,HDh. Kulhudhuffushi (Full-Time) ,L. Gan (Full-Time) ,S. Hithadhoo (Full-Time)

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 (Science)

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.

Structure

Semester 1

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
NUR181
Fundamentals of Nursing IA (CORE)
2,400
NUR183
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice IB (CORE)
2,400
NUR185
Therapeutic Communication in Nursing (CORE)
2,400
NUR187
Pharmacotherapeutics for Nurses (CORE)
2,400
Semester Total60
9,600

Semester 2

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
NUR191
Fundamentals of Nursing IIA (CORE)
2,400
NUR193
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice IIB (CORE)
2,400
NUR195
Introduction to Evidence Based Practice (CORE)
2,400
SCI111
Basic Sciences for Nurses (CORE)
1,725
Semester Total60
8,925

Semester 3

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
NUR177
Paediatric Nursing (CORE)
2,400
NUR130
Medical and Surgical Nursing I (CORE)
2,400
NUR251
Reproductive Health Nursing (CORE)
2,400
PSY139
Developmental Psychology and Mental Health (CORE)
2,100
Semester Total60
9,300

Semester 4

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
NUR179
Paediatric Nursing Practice (CORE)
3,200
NUR132
Medical and Surgical Nursing Practice I (CORE)
3,200
NUR253
Reproductive Health Nursing Practice (CORE)
3,200
Semester Total60
9,600

Semester 5

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
NUR273
Medical and Surgical Nursing II (CORE)
2,400
NUR275
Community Health Nursing (CORE)
2,400
NUR277
Nursing Leadership and Management (CORE)
2,400
DHI113
Dhivehi for Professionals (CORE)
1,350
Semester Total60
8,550

Semester 6

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
NUR267
Medical and Surgical Nursing Practice II (CORE)
3,200
NUR259
Nursing Leadership and Management Practice (CORE)
3,200
NUR349
Integrated Nursing Practice (CORE)
3,200
Semester Total60
9,600
Course Total360
55,575

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