Faculty of Health Sciences
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- Postgraduate Diploma: Chemical Pathology
- Postgraduate Diploma: Health Promotion
- Bachelor of Nursing (Hons)
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Medical Microbiology)
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Biochemistry)
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Physiological Sciences)
- Master of Science in Medical Microbiology
- Master of Science in Medical Biochemistry
- Master of Science In Physiological Sciences
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Nursing
- Master of Science in Health Promotion
- Master of Medicine (M Med)
- Special Programmes
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ADVANCED UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA IN NURSING SCIENCE
Purpose of the Programme
This programme is aimed at training registered nurses for planning, management and education in nursing or in nursing services at the hospital and community level.
Summary of Courses
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QUALIFICATION/ COURSES |
CODES |
CREDITS |
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Advanced Diploma in Nursing Option 1 – Nursing Management & Community Health Nursing First Year |
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Nursing Management I |
ADN 11M1 |
16 |
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ADN 11M2 |
16 |
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Nursing Education I |
EDN 11M1 |
16 |
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EDN 11M2 |
16 |
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Community Health Nursing Science I |
CHN 11M1 |
16 |
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CHN 11M2 |
16 |
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Introduction to Micro Economics |
ECO 10M1 |
15 |
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Principles of Learning and Teaching |
EDU 16M1 |
12 |
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Psychology of Learning and Teaching |
EDC 16M0 |
12 |
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Introduction to Social Concepts, Perspectives & Soc |
SOC 12M1 |
08 |
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Population and Rural Urban Development |
SOC 13M2 |
08 |
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Introduction to Public Administration |
PAD 10M1 |
16 |
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Public Management & Leadership |
PAD 10M2 |
16 |
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Public Sector Management Skills |
PAD 13M2 |
16 |
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Computer Skills |
CNN 11M2 |
08 (120) |
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Second Year Part-time Students – All Courses |
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Nursing Management II |
ADN 21M1 |
16 |
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ADN 22M2 |
16 |
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Community Health Nursing Science II |
CHN 21M1 |
16 |
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CHN 21M2 |
16 |
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Nursing Education II |
EDN 21M1 |
16 |
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EDN 21M2 |
16 |
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Computer Skills |
CNN 21M2 |
08 |
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Nursing Dynamics |
NUD 21M1 |
08 |
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NUD 21M2 |
08 |
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Introduction to Research |
IRM 21M1 |
08 |
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Psychiatric Nursing Science I |
PNN 11M1 |
16 |
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QUALIFICATION/COURSES |
CODES |
CREDITS |
|
PNN 11M2 |
16 |
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Understanding Human Behaviour (Psychology) |
PSY 11M1 |
08 |
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Determinants of Human Behaviour (Psychology) |
PSY 13M2 |
08 |
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Classical Social Theories |
SOC 22M1 |
08 |
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Population and Social Deferrentiation HIV |
SOC 28M2 |
12 (120) |
Delivery mode
- Tutorial presentations, in-class group discussions, teachings and managements sessions in hospitals under the supervision of lecturers.
Methods of Assessment
First Year
- One paper of 3 hours duration for each module.
- In addition, a comprehensive oral examination in Nursing Administration and Community Health Nursing.
Second Year
- One paper of 3 hours duration for each module. In addition, a comprehensive oral examination in Nursing Administration and Community Health Nursing.
- Continuous evaluation through tests, assignments and group work contributes towards a semester mark.