Diploma in Nursing

The Diploma in Nursing prepares safe, competent nurses with the knowledge, skills, and professional attributes needed to meet and exceed the needs of healthcare users in an ever-changing healthcare environment shaped by emerging diseases and advancing technologies.

overview

The overall aim of the Diploma in Nursing is to prepare safe and competent Nurses equipping them with knowledge, skills, attributes and competencies to meet and exceed health care users’ needs in ever changing health care environment with emergence of new diseases and technologies.

key facts

Duration

Full Time – 3 Years

Starting

N/A

Location

Pamplemousses Campus

Entry Requirements

SC/GCE “O” Level or equivalent with credits in at least five (5) subjects, including one Science subject: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Combined Science or Mathematics

Course Content

Content of Programme

Information & Communication Technology
Anatomy & Physiology
Fundamentals of Nursing
Microbiology & Parasitology
Competency Skills 1
Psychosocial and Behavioral Sciences in Nursing
Medical/ Surgical Nursing
Nutrition & Dietetic
Competency Skills 2
Health Promotion and Ayurvedic Medicine
Pharmacology For Nursing Practice
Geriatrics Nursing
Competency Skills 3
Community and Public Health Nursing
Paediatric Nursing
Competency Skills 4
Psychiatric Nursing
Specialized Nursing 1: Ophthalmic Otorhinolaryngology and Dental Nursing
Specialized Nursing 2:
Nephrology and Cardiology
Specialized Nursing 3:
Burns and Reconstructive Surgery/
Oncology and Palliative Care
Specialized Nursing 4: Emergency Trauma Nursing/ Critical Care/ Perioperative Nursing
Obstetric, Gynaecological, and Reproductive Health Nursing
Leadership Education and Ethics in Nursing Practice
Capstone Project with Research
Clinical Placement

Awarding Body

Polytechnics Mauritius Limited

Target Audience

Interested candidates aspire to build a professional career in nursing and healthcare services.

Fees

The cost of the course will vary according to the mode of delivery (full time/part time) you will opt. We are one of the institutions offering the same course at a very affordable price that suit your budget. Should you wish to sit for an examination, additional fees will be applicable depending on the examination centre.

Application Fee: Rs 1,000 (one-off, Non refundable)

Admin Fee: Rs 8000 (Annually Payable at the Start of the Academic year)

Exam Fee: Rs 800 (per module)

Additional Fees may be applicable.

If you have not completed any recognised Diploma or Degree before, then you will definitely enjoy the privilege under the Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) for the whole duration of the course, offered by the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Research. This applies only to local students pursuing their studies on Full Time basis. Only Application and Administration fee will be applicable.

Note: The above applies to students in the Republic of Mauritius only.