Bachelor of Nursing – Primary Health Care

Admission Requirements

The normal entry criterion for this degree is University Entrance. Registered Nurses may enter directly into the 4th year of the degree if they meet the following criteria;

  1. Is a practicing Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of 2 years post registration practice plus one of the following;
    1. Holds a Diploma in Nursing in SICHE or equivalent or;
    2. Holds a Certificate of Nursing, plus has completed an In-service Diploma, a bridging programme or equivalent course or;
    3. Has completed another 3 year nursing programmes plus has completed an In-service Diploma, a bridging programme or equivalent courses.

Program Structure

Code: HBNPH
Title: Bachelor of Nursing – Primary Health Care
Duration: 1 year
Core Units: 8 Units
Total Credit Points: 120
Campus: Kukum

Unit CodeUnit TitlePrerequisitesSemester offeredCredit Points
BNM711Applied Science & Pharmacology115
BNM721Assessment & Diagnostic Investigation115
BNP741Practicum 1115
BNM781Research & Evidence Based Practice115
BNP731Primary & Population HealthBNM711 & BNM721215
BNM731Leadership & Management215
BNP761Child Health ManagementBNM711, BNM721 & BNM781215
BNP742Practicum 2BNP741215