HEALTH SCIENCES & NURSING

National Diploma in Nursing

This Diploma will prepare you to work in the healthcare sector as a registered general nurse with tasks ranging from performing physical exams and taking health histories to coordinating care in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. 

Bachelor of Nursing Top Up (FT)

This Bachelor in Nursing (full time) in partnership with La Trobe University will transform you in a graduate nurse of tomorrow with international prospects and special skills in research, leadership and management and education and teaching.

Bachelor of Nursing Top Up (PT)

This Bachelor programme equips you with the theory-based knowledge and skills to work in many of the new and expanding fields of healthcare and nursing and provides you an opportunity to work both independently and as part of a team. 

Diploma in Mental Health Nursing

The Diploma in Mental Health Nursing will prepare you to plan and provide support along with nursing care to people who have a range of mental health issues as well as providing pathways towards recovery and control over their conditions. 

Diploma in Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing (coming soon)

The Diploma in Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing will prepare you to provide effective care to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and certain time after birth, focusing on health promotion and empowerment of the pregnant woman.

Diploma in Oncology Nursing

The Diploma in Oncology Nursing will provide you the necessary knowledge to undertake dedicated responsibilities that include chemotherapy, blood components, oncology treatments as prescribed.

Diploma in Public Health Nursing

This Diploma in Public Health Nursing will provide you the necessary knowledge in promoting health and preventing disease at a population level including translating and articulating health to policy makers

Certificate In Phlebotomy

The purpose of the Phlebotomy Course is to provide prospective Phlebotomists, Laboratory Technicians, Nurses, and Health Care Workers with the necessary knowledge and insight to become a successful technician.

National Certificate Level 4 in Health Care Assisting

An HCA provides personal care such as bathing, feeding and dressing and also performs support functions such as taking vital signs, making beds, transporting clients, assisting clients with activities of daily living.

Diploma in Cardiac Care Nursing

Cardiac diseases remain globally the primary cause of death among men and women. In Mauritius, according to Health Statistics Report 2019 (HSR,2019), Heart diseases were the second cause of mortality after Diabetes Mellitus.

Diploma in Hospital Administration and Management

This Diploma equips you with in-depth knowledge about the healthcare world and its dynamics focusing on the administration of the healthcare system. Roles include hospital administrator, practice administrator, and medical records manager among others.

DIPLOMA IN WOUND CARE MANAGEMENT (COMING SOON)

Gain specialized knowledge in wound care to elevate healthcare expertise and directly impact patient recovery through advanced clinical interventions.

Certificate in Pharmacy Dispensing (COMING SOON)

Acquire precision-driven skills to ensure medication safety, accuracy, and comprehensive patient care within pharmacy environments.

Full Time

Certificate in Phlebotomy

Certificate in Pharmacy Dispensing

National Diploma in Nursing

Diploma in Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing

National Certificate Level 4 in Health Care Assisting

Part Time

Certificate in Phlebotomy

Certificate in Pharmacy Dispensing

Diploma in Mental Health Nursing

Diploma in Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing

Diploma in Oncology Nursing

Diploma in Public Health Nursing

Diploma in Cardiac Care Nursing

Diploma in Hospital Administration and Management

Mr. Suren Reesaul

Ag. Programme Leader Health Sciences and Nursing

From surgery rooms to classrooms, Suren Reesaul is revolutionizing nursing education as our Acting Programme Leader. 

Don’t let his string of distinctions (MBA, MScHR, MELM, BSc Nursing) fool you – he’s as hands-on as they come. Having conquered everything from oncology to orthopedics, this Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK) brings battlefield wisdom from the frontlines of healthcare, including vital work with the National Aids Unit. 

Whether he’s in scrubs or a suit, Suren’s mission remains the same: transforming passionate students into exceptional healthcare professionals.

LECTURERS

Dr. Mike Halkhoree

Senior Lecturer Health Sciences and Nursing

Five decades of nursing excellence isn't just a number – it's Dr. Mike's legacy. Picture this: a journey that began in the halls of London hospitals, led him through the deserts of Saudi Arabia as a Director of Nursing and ultimately brought him back to revolutionize Mauritius's nursing education. Armed with a PhD from Leeds Beckett University and an arsenal of international experience, Dr. Mike didn't just witness the evolution of modern nursing – he helped shape it. As the architect behind Mauritius's first Bachelor's program in Nursing for registered nurses, he's not just teaching healthcare; he's redefining it.

Mr. Owen Prayag

Senior Lecturer in Health Sciences and Nursing

When you've spent 43 years saving lives across continents, you learn a thing or two about healthcare. Owen's journey from an ICU Staff Nurse to a department head in Saudi Arabia reads like a masterclass in career progression. With an MBA in Leadership & Sustainability and an MSc in Health Services Management, he's the rare combination of clinical expertise and management savvy. After establishing critical care services that transformed private healthcare in Mauritius, Owen now channels his passion into mentoring the next generation at Polytechnics Mauritius Ltd.

Mrs. Hiteicha Singh Jeebasseea

Associate Lecturer in Health Sciences and Nursing

As the youngest female lecturer in PML's Nursing Department, Hiteicha is breaking barriers and setting new standards. Fresh from 12 years at Wellkin Hospital, she brings the perfect blend of Mother and Child Care, Pediatric, and Medical/Surgical expertise to the classroom. With a BSc (Hons) in Adult Nursing from Rushmore University and multiple professional registrations, she's not just teaching nursing – she's reimagining how it's taught.

Mrs. Bameela Lekha-Taukoordass

Associate Lecturer in Health Sciences and Nursing

From the bustling wards of Mauritius to the prestigious halls of the UK's NHS, Bameela's decade-long international journey spans continents and specialties. Her experience in everything from Stroke Acute to Elderly Care makes her a walking encyclopedia of nursing knowledge. With a Bachelor of Nursing from La Trobe University, she's now channeling her global expertise into creating world-class nurses right here at PML.

Mrs. Veerjayantee Chikhooree

Associate Lecturer in Health Sciences and Nursing

There's something poetic about teaching at the institution that helped shape your career. With 22 years of healthcare experience under her belt, Veerjayantee's journey from Victoria Hospital to becoming a PML lecturer is a testament to lifelong learning. Her expertise in midwifery and various clinical settings, coupled with her Bachelor of Nursing from La Trobe University, makes her not just an educator, but a living inspiration to her students.

Mr. Chutoo Cassam

Lecturer in Health Sciences and Nursing

When history writes the healthcare narrative of Mauritius, Mr. Cassam CHUTOO will be etched in bold as he is 40-year veteran who has witnessed healthcare's most transformative moments. During the Covid-19 epidemic, while others retreated, Mr. Chutoo stood at the frontline as Regional Nursing Administrator at Victoria Hospital, Candos, embodying the true spirit of healthcare heroism. His journey from clinical practitioner to educator represents a masterclass in professional metamorphosis, backed by an impressive academic arsenal including a BSc. in Nursing and an MBA in Human Resources Management.

Mr. Seegolam Jay

Lecturer in Health Sciences and Nursing

Imagine 35 years of healthcare wisdom distilled into one remarkable professional. Mr. Jay is a living chronicles of nursing evolution. From the adrenaline-charged Emergency Department to the precision-driven Operation Theatre, he has danced through every healthcare landscape imaginable. Armed with academic credentials from Middlesex University and a Commonwealth Executive MBA, he transforms theoretical knowledge into living, breathing professional practice. More than a nurse, more than an educator, Mr. Jay is a storyteller of human resilience, teaching not just medical skills, but the profound art of compassionate care.

Mr. Poorun Kishore

Associate Lecturer in Health Sciences and Nursing

In the intricate world of healthcare, Mr. Poorun is a renaissance professional. With roots spanning biotechnology and nursing, he represents the new breed of healthcare practitioners—versatile, globally educated and passionately committed. His academic journey traverses continents: from Bangalore's biotechnology labs to Australia's La Trobe University nursing corridors. Specializing in Operating Theatre and Emergency Critical Care Nursing, Mr. Poorun orchestrates complex medical symphonies, bridging theoretical knowledge with razor-sharp practical expertise.

Mr. RUSSUL-SAIB Mohammad Saleem

Associate Lecturer in Health Sciences and Nursing

When you're qualified to save lives on both land and sea, you know a thing or two about adaptability. Saleem's dual registration with both Mauritian and UK nursing councils is just the tip of the iceberg. As a UK-certified Emergency Specialist with extensive experience in critical care and cardiac science, he brings a fresh, innovative approach to nursing education. His mission? To infuse PML's teaching with the same intensity and precision required in emergency care.