PROGRAM LEVEL
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Completion) program aims to graduate competent nurses who meet the healthcare needs of Bahrain. The curriculum uses innovative educational strategies, such as competency-based and case-based learning, to equip students with essential nursing knowledge, skills, and values. The program also bridges the gap for nurses with AD degrees, enabling them to pursue master’s and postgraduate studies or advance their careers.
Graduates are prepared for various roles in healthcare, including caregiver, advocate, manager, educator, and collaborator. They gain international nursing standards and research skills, fostering lifelong learning to adapt to evolving healthcare demands.
The program undergoes regular evaluations to ensure academic standards and quality assurance. In 2024, it was updated based on benchmarking with other universities, external reviews, and market surveys, including feedback from alumni and employers.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
DETAILED STUDY PLAN
- Press here to download the Academic Plan of the program 2024-2025   (PDF، 0.6 MB، 9 Pages)
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The graduates of the program will be prepared to:
- Provide competent, culturally sensitive, evidence-based nursing care by integrating knowledge, skills, and attitude.
- Apply clinical reasoning, decision-making, reflective analytical and leadership skills in the provision of nursing care.
- Demonstrate self-directed role in providing safe nursing care within the ethical, legal and professional nursing standards.
- Collaborate with clients and multi-disciplinary healthcare teams using professional communication skills and advanced technologies.
- Demonstrate commitment to the enrichment of community welfare.
- Contribute towards the advancement of the profession and healthcare services through lifelong learning and the application of basic research skills
PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
The graduates of the program will be able to:
a. Integrate theoretical knowledge with professional nursing practice.
b. Provide competent evidence-based nursing care at diverse clinical settings.
c. Apply the international nursing standards in all aspects of nursing care.
d. Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills in response to contemporary clinical issues.
e. Employ communication skills and advanced technologies with clients and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
f. Demonstrate accountability of providing safe nursing care in accordance with ethical and professional standards.
g. Cultivate lifelong learning and continuous professional development through reflective and self-directed activities
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants applying to the program shall have the following:
– Associate Degree (AD) in General Nursing with a minimum Cumulative Grade Points Average (CGPA) of 2.0 on 4-point scale obtained from the College of Health Sciences (CHS) or AD certificate obtained from other recognized universities which has equivalent courses to those offered in the macro-curriculum of the AD program offered by CHS.
– Scored less than 2.0 in AD but have completed a post-basic program in any nursing specialty (e.g., Cardiac, Emergency, Community, Midwifery, Psychiatric Nursing), a minimum CGPA of 2.0 on 4-point scale is required in the post-basic certificate. Those applicants should have completed 93 credits and undertaken equivalent courses to those offered in the AD program by CHS.
– Pass language competency (passing the UOB English competency assessment, 450 on the TOEFL, or five on the IELTS).
– Hold a valid Bahraini Nursing License from health authorities such as the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) or GCC license.
– Passed personal interviews and any other tests required by the University.
DEGREE AWARDING REQUIREMENTS
Students are required to successfully complete 39 credit hours; in addition, students should:
– Pass the B.Sc. in Nursing (Completion) program with an overall CGPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.00.
