The two-year Post-Diploma Bachelor of Science in Nursing (PDip. B.Sc. N) is designed for Registered Nurses who have graduated with an associate diploma in nursing and wish to advance their academic credentials to a Bachelors in Science in Nursing. Graduates gain advanced clinical competence and research capacity, as well as an understanding of population health, organizational and systems leadership, health policy, finance and regulatory environments, and interprofessional collaborations. Students learn to shape the future of nursing and healthcare through options to engage in research or quality assurance projects or entrepreneurial or technological innovation initiatives. Students may also choose to refine their competence in a focused area of clinical practice that aligns with their experience and interests. Student learning is supported in a sophisticated Nursing and Midwifery Experiential Center, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, high fidelity simulators, and task trainers. Students also benefit from a modern virtual simulation lab and a Standardized Patient Program. In addition, graduates are prepared for the possibility of future education in a Master of Science in Nursing.
Program Duration:
Admission Requirements:
2. Proof of current licensure in Qatar from the Department of Healthcare Professions as an Assistant Nurse in good standing. Note that applicants not licensed and employed as a RN may be required to complete up to five (5) additional courses in health assessment and nursing therapeutics to update knowledge and practice skills; OR
3. Two-year RN Associate Degree/Diploma or equivalent, obtained within past five (5) years, and approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education from an accredited higher education institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; AND
4. Completion of up to five (5) additional courses in health assessment and nursing therapeutics to update knowledge and practice skills.
2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Year in Health Sciences.
2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Year in Health Sciences.
2. Documented proof of current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (Level 3) at the time of enrolment or within one month of commencement of the program.
3. Students are responsible to maintain current immunizations and BLS certification throughout the duration of the program. These requirements may change during the program as determined with the Qatar Minister of Public Health and clinical partners hosting student practicums.
To see the 2024-2025 Study Plan pages, please CLICK HERE!
2025-2026 Study Plan:
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
| NURS3104 | Knowledge & Innovation in Nursing | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| RSST1001 | Qualitative Designs & Analyses | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| HSHG2101 | Health Technology & Informatics | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| NURS3391 | Advanced Health Assessment & Therapeutics I | - | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| NURS4102 | Organization of the Nursing Profession | Min 50 Nursing Credits Entry into PPN B.Sc.N Program Entry into PD | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 1 Total: | 16 | 15 | 3 | |||
| SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| NURS2104 | Perspectives of Family & Community Health | - | - | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| NURS3392 | Advanced Health Assessment & Therapeutics II | - | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Elective: select 2 of 13 | ||||||
| HSHG2080 | Ethics in Healthcare | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| NUMW1230 | Maternal Nutrition & Infant Feeding | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC1001 | Qatar History & Society | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| ECON1001 | Global Economic Concepts | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2001 | Human Development in Qatar | COMM1020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2002 | Globalization & Environment | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1001 | Islamic & Arab Civilization | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1002 | Introduction to Sociology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1003 | Introductory Psychology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1004 | Ethical Reasoning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1005 | Law & Society | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1006 | Introduction to the Arts | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BUSG2001 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | - | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Semester 2 Total: | 14 | 10 | 7 | |||
| SEMESTER 3 | ||||||
| MATH2002 | Quantitative Designs & Statistics | - | - | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| NURS3404 | PD Exploratory Nursing Practice I | NURS2104 & NURS3392 | - | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Semester 3 Total: | 5 | 3 | 1 | |||
| Year 1 Total: | 35 | 28 | 11 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 4 | ||||||
| NURS4403 | PD Exploratory Nursing Practice II | - | - | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| NURS4101 | Best Practices & Quality Improvement | Min 50 Nursing Credits Entry into PLPN B.Sc.N Program Entry into PD B.Sc.N Program Entry into PD INIC | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| NURS4105 | Clinical Management & Business Basics for Nurses | Min. 50 NURS credits | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Elective: select 1 of 13 | ||||||
| HSHG2080 | Ethics in Healthcare | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| NUMW1230 | Maternal Nutrition & Infant Feeding | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC1001 | Qatar History & Society | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| ECON1001 | Global Economic Concepts | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2001 | Human Development in Qatar | COMM1020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2002 | Globalization & Environment | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1001 | Islamic & Arab Civilization | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1002 | Introduction to Sociology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1003 | Introductory Psychology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1004 | Ethical Reasoning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1005 | Law & Society | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1006 | Introduction to the Arts | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BUSG2001 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | - | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Semester 4 Total: | 11 | 8 | 2 | |||
| SEMESTER 5 | ||||||
| NURS4103 | Critical Analyses of Global Health Trends for Nurses | Min 50 Nursing Credits Entry into PLPN B.Sc.N Program Entry into PD B.Sc. N Program Entry into PD INIC | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| NURS4404 | PD Exploratory Nursing Practice III | - | - | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| NURS4106 | Adaptive Leadership for Nurses | NURS3104 & NURS4101 & NURS4102 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 5 Total: | 10 | 6 | 0 | |||
| SEMESTER 6 | ||||||
| NURS4405 | PD Exploratory Nursing Practice IV | - | - | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Semester 6 Total: | 4 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Year 2 Total: | 25 | 14 | 2 | |||
| Program Total | 60 | 42 | 13 | |||
Graduate Future Pathways:
Graduates of the Post Diploma Bachelor of Science in Nursing (PDip. B.Sc. N) program have the option to further their education by pursuing a Master’s degree in Nursing or specializing in various areas within the field of nursing.
Graduate Career Opportunities:
Nurses practice in a wide variety of settings, such as hospitals, community health settings, educational institutions, long term care facilities, mental health settings, occupational health, and private practice, playing vital roles in promoting health and providing patient care across the continuum. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Nurse in a Hospital
• Nurse in School Clinics
• Nurse in a Primary Health Care Center
• Nurse in Home Care Settings
• Nurse in Physician Offices
• Nurse in Specialized Clinics
• Nurse in Government Agencies
Program Contact:
