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.
Currently, Polytechnics Mauritius Ltd (Pamplemousses and Rose Belle Campuses) is offering a ‘National Diploma in Nursing’ programme awarded by the Mauritius Institute of Health This is a three-year, full-time nursing programme consisting of both 45% theory and 55% nursing practice. Throughout the three years, the Diploma Nursing Programme combines both clinical placement experiences and theoretical input with the aim of preparing a safe, competent nurse practitioner equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge, confidence and sound attitude to meet the needs of a changing healthcare environment in Mauritius.
All theoretical inputs take place at the Pamplemousses and Rose Belle Campuses, whereas all clinical placements take place within the five regional public hospitals supported by professional mentors. Furthermore, the student nurses on the programme are given the opportunity to undergo some weeks of practice in some Specialty areas such as Oncology, Burns, Cardiac Centre, Community Health, Mental Health, Ophthalmology and ENT.
Run in full-time mode in 3 years full time. International students are only eligible to join the full-time program by virtue of Mauritian regulations.
March 2025
Pamplemousses Campus
Rose Belle Campus
Upon successful completion of the Diploma in Nursing Programme, the student nurses are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing Council of Mauritius.
The Polytechnics Mauritius Limited is currently working on a strategic plan to introduce, expand and implement other courses in nursing and in paramedical in order to be an excellent centre and hub for nursing education in Mauritius.
The goal is to cultivate advance nursing professionals with competence, knowledge and skills in managing specific and specialised healthcare issues and improving the clinical practice.
SC/GCE ‘O’ Level with 5 credits including one Science Subject (in one or more sittings)
(Maths can be considered as a science subject)
Life Science for Health Care
This module provides the students with a broad understanding of human anatomy, physiology and bio chemistry with a view to enable them to apply such knowledge to nursing practice.
Fundamentals of Nursing
This module provides the students with fundamental knowledge regarding Basic Nursing Care, Science of Nutrition and First Aid, so as to prepare them to develop the required skills and attitudes to meet the basic needs of those who cannot care for themselves. It also aims to make them aware of the legal issues, importance of Communication, Information Technology and Customer Care in Nursing.
Psychosocial Dimensions of Nursing
The module provides the understanding of essential concepts of psychology and sociology in view of developing the Nurses’ therapeutic skills in providing holistic care within different cultural settings
Pharmacology for Nurses
The aim of this module is to develop sound knowledge base on clinical therapeutics and facilitate the acquisition of the necessary practical skills in order that nursing practices involved in the ordering, storage and administration of drugs are safe and competent.
Fundamentals of Nursing
This module seeks to enhance the knowledge of the students on the basic concepts and the various steps that are involved in conducting research, while exploring its relevance to nursing, it will also develop their understanding for their future role as a novice researcher.
Principles of Nursing Research
This module seeks to enhance the knowledge of the students on the basic concepts and the various steps that are involved in conducting research, while exploring its relevance to nursing, it will also develop their understanding for their future role as a novice researcher.
Health Promotion
This module is designed to develop and enhance the students’ knowledge of health promotion strategies, to acquire abilities in critical areas of nursing practice, evaluate, select and implement appropriate strategies
Medicine / Medical Nursing and Surgery / Surgical Nursing
This module explores the pathophysiology of diseases that affect all age groups at both clinical and community level. It addresses health, diseases, illness from a medical and surgical perspective while integrating applied sciences for the nursing management of clients.
Psychosocial Dimension of Nursing
Pharmacology for Nurses
The aim of this module is to develop sound knowledge base on clinical therapeutics and facilitate the acquisition of the necessary practical skills in order that nursing practices involved in the ordering, storage and administration of drugs are safe and competent.
Clinical Placement (12 Weeks M/S)
Community and Mental Health Nursing
This part of the module introduces the student to the basic concepts of Community Health with special focus on Geriatric/Gerontological, as well as Maternal and Child Health and HIV / AIDS Nursing.
Medicine / Medical Nursing and Surgery / Surgical Nursing
This module explores the pathophysiology of diseases that affect all age groups at both clinical and community level. It addresses health, diseases, illness from a medical and surgical perspective while integrating applied sciences for the nursing management of clients.
Nursing Specialities
This module will enable the students to acquire knowledge and develop specific Nursing skills in the following specialised areas:
Clinical Placement (12 Weeks Speciality)
Medicine / Medical Nursing and Surgery / Surgical Nursing
This module explores the pathophysiology of diseases that affect all age groups at both clinical and community level. It addresses health, diseases, illness from a medical and surgical perspective while integrating applied sciences for the nursing management of clients.
Community and Mental Health Nursing
Management and Education in Nursing
This module seeks to equip the students with knowledge of the basic concepts of management and help them to develop leadership skills in order to meet on going challenges for quality care delivery. It equally enhances the student’s abilities in teaching and promoting learning in practice areas for professional development.
Clinical Placement (12 Weeks Speciality)
Pharmacology for Nurses
The aim of this module is to develop sound knowledge base on clinical therapeutics and facilitate the acquisition of the necessary practical skills in order that nursing practices involved in the ordering, storage and administration of drugs are safe and competent.
Nursing Specialities
This module will enable the students to acquire knowledge and develop specific Nursing skills in the following specialised areas:
Sexual and Reproductive Health Nursing
This module will provide the student nurses with the knowledge, skills and attitude to address the sexual and reproductive health needs of individuals in a holistic way by taking into consideration the life stage and life circumstances of the individual.
Clinical Placement (12 Weeks Speciality)
Mauritius Institute of Health
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
Admin Fee: Rs 6,500
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 course, offered by the Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology. Only Application and Administration fee will be applicable.
