Higher Diploma in General Nursing
General Nursing | Faculty of Health Sciences
HD-GN
Program Overview
Comprehensive nursing education covering fundamental nursing principles, patient care, and clinical practice.
Program Structure
Year 1
| Code | Module | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSC 111 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Human anatomy and physiology and its application in healthcare and nursing pract... |
4 | Core |
| NSC 112 |
Applied Chemistry for the Health Sciences
Application of chemistry principles to healthcare and nursing practice. |
4 | Core |
| NSC 113 |
Applied Physics for the Health Sciences
Application of physics principles to healthcare and nursing practice. |
3 | Core |
| NUR 114 |
Foundation of Nursing
Fundamental principles and concepts of professional nursing practice. |
3 | Core |
| NUR 115 |
Professional Basis for Nursing Practice
Professional basis for nursing practice and its application in healthcare and nu... |
2 | Core |
| HGE 111 |
Communication and Study Skills
Development of effective communication and academic study skills for healthcare... |
2 | Core |
| HPS100 | Introduction to Psychology | 2 | Core |
| NSC 121 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 3 | Core |
| NSC 103 |
General Microbiology
General principles of microbiology and its application in healthcare and nursing... |
3 | Core |
| *NUR 124 | Foundations of Nursing Practice | 5 | Core |
| HSO 101 |
Introduction to Sociology and Social Anthropology
Sociological perspectives on health, illness, and healthcare systems. |
2 | Core |
| HPS100 | Introduction to Psychology | 2 | Core |
| HGE 112 |
Introduction to Computer Skills
Introduction to computer skills and their application in healthcare and nursing... |
2 | Core |
Year 2
| Code | Module | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| *HEA 231 |
Health Assessment
Systematic approach to health assessment and physical examination techniques. |
3 | Core |
| *NUR 232 |
Introduction to Adult Health Nursing
Introduction to fundamental concepts and principles of adult health nursing care... |
5 | Core |
| *NUR 233 |
Parent and Child Health Nursing
Nursing care for families, parents, and children across developmental stages. |
4 | Core |
| PHA 234 |
Introduction to Pharmacology
Fundamental principles of pharmacology and medication management in nursing. |
3 | Core |
| PHS 101 |
Introduction to Demography
Study of population characteristics and demographic trends affecting health. |
2 | Core |
| PHS 235 |
Introduction to Epidemiology
Basic principles of epidemiology and disease surveillance in public health. |
2 | Core |
| *NUR 241 |
Introduction to Community Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
Principles and practices of community-based nursing care and public health. |
3 | Core |
| *NUR 242 |
Adult Health Nursing
Comprehensive study of adult health nursing principles and practices. |
5 | Core |
| *NUR 243 |
Child Health Nursing
Specialized nursing care for pediatric patients and child health management. |
4 | Core |
| *NUR 244 |
Introduction to Community Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
Introduction to mental health nursing and psychiatric care in community settings... |
3 | Core |
| PHS 245 |
Introduction to Research
Introduction to research methods and evidence-based practice in healthcare. |
2 | Core |
| PHS 104 |
Introduction to Statistics
Basic statistical concepts and methods for healthcare data analysis. |
2 | Core |
Year 3
| Code | Module | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEM 355 |
Leadership and Management
Leadership principles and management skills for nursing professionals. |
3 | Core |
| *NUR 351 |
Psychiatric Nursing
Advanced psychiatric nursing care and mental health interventions. |
3 | Core |
| *NUR 352 |
Critical Care Nursing
Specialized nursing care for critically ill patients in intensive care settings. |
4 | Core |
| NUR 353 |
Adolescent Health Nursing
Specialized nursing care for adolescent patients and health promotion strategies... |
2 | Core |
| *NUR 354 |
Community Health Nursing
Advanced community health nursing practice and population health management. |
4 | Core |
| OPC 301 ** | Introduction to Counseling | 3 | Core |
| HED 205 ** | Introduction Public Health Administration | 3 | Core |
| NUR 361 |
Community Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
Advanced psychiatric nursing care in community and mental health settings. |
2 | Core |
| NUR 362 |
Adult Health Nursing Practicum
Clinical practicum experience in adult health nursing care settings. |
6 | Core |
| NUR 363 |
Parent and Child Health Nursing Practicum
Clinical practicum experience in parent and child health nursing. |
3 | Core |
| NUR 364 |
Community Health Nursing Practicum
Clinical practicum experience in community health nursing settings. |
3 | Core |
| LEM 365 |
Leadership and Management Practicum
Practical experience in nursing leadership and management roles. |
2 | Core |
Key Information
Faculty
Faculty of Health Sciences
Department
General Nursing
Program Code
HD-GN
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