B.Sc. in Nursing

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PROGRAM LEVEL

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is four academic years (eight semesters) with a total of 132 credit hours. The program is designed to graduate professional nurses who are able to provide competent, safe, evidence-based, and culturally sensitive care to all individuals across the lifespan and advance the nursing profession through lifelong learning. The Program also has a clinical training component in collaboration with the healthcare services to ensure the achievement of the required clinical competencies.

The program undergoes regular reviews. The BSN granted full confidence from Bahrain’s Education & Training Quality Authority (BQA) in 2012 and 2021. It has been placed on Level 8 of the National Qualification Framework (NQF) since 2016. In 2023, the curriculum was developed based on benchmarking of regional and international universities and feedback and in alignment with the Nurse of the Future Model and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) framework. The developed study plan is currently re-validated by the NQF. The program is in the process of getting American accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

In January 2024, the international consultant recommended that the B.Sc. in Nursing program at UoB is eligible for ACEN candidacy.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

DETAILED STUDY PLAN

B.Sc. in Nursing 2022/2023     (PDF, 0.8 MB , 16 Pages)

B.Sc. in Nursing 2013 (Updated 2016)     (PDF, 0.3 MB , 11 Pages)

Academic Plan of the Bachelor in Nursing program 2013     (PDF, 0.5 MB , 9 Pages)

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The graduates of the BSc. in Nursing Program will be prepared to:

  1. Provide competent, culturally sensitive, evidence-based nursing care by integrating knowledge, skills, and attitude.
  2. Apply clinical reasoning, decision-making, reflective analytical and leadership skills in the provision of nursing care.
  3. Demonstrate self-directed role in providing safe nursing care within the ethical, legal and professional nursing standards.
  4. Collaborate with clients and multi-disciplinary healthcare teams using professional communication skills and advanced technologies.
  5. Demonstrate commitment to the enrichment of community welfare.
  6. 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 student of BSc. in Nursing Program will be able to:

  1. Integrate theoretical knowledge with professional nursing practice.
  2. Provide competent evidence-based nursing care at diverse clinical settings.
  3. Apply the international nursing standards in all aspects of nursing care.
  4. Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills in response to contemporary clinical issues.
  5. Employ communication skills and advanced technologies with clients and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
  6. Demonstrate accountability of providing safe nursing care in accordance with ethical and professional standards.
  7. Cultivate lifelong learning and continuous professional development through reflective and self-directed activities

Admission Requirements

Candidates wishing to apply to the program must have the following:

The program intake of students is regulated by the University of Bahrain Study and Exams Policy, chapter two, Study Regulations, admission section, articles (4-10) for admission of new students. To be admitted to the BSN program, the applicant shall fulfill the University of Bahrain admission requirement as follows:

  • A secondary school certificate or its equivalent with a minimum of 90% or above in scientific stream. As for holders of international secondary certificates (IGCSE, GCSE) and the International Baccalaureate (IB), they must follow the University’s regulations (Article 10) and consider the specific requirements of the College of Health and Sports Sciences, which include:
    • Passing the Mathematics and Biology courses at least at the AS level
    • Passing the Physics and chemistry courses at least at the Ordinary Level (GCSE)
    • No more than two years shall have passed since the applicant obtained his/her high school certificate.
    • The applicant shall pass aptitude tests and personal interviews-if any-or other tests required by the University.
    • The applicant shall have the language competency required according to the language of instruction.
    • The applicant shall submit a medical fitness certificate from one of a certified health center or hospital in the Kingdom of Bahrain
    • The applicant shall not to be enrolled in any other university.
    • The applicant shall have good conduct.
    • The applicant shall satisfy the requirements set by the concerned authorities.
    • The applicant shall pass a professional personal interview at the department level.