Program Description

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. N) prepares students as entry-level registered nursing practitioners, leaders, and scholars. A contemporary curriculum equips students with knowledge, skills, and attributes to provide context and culturally relevant evidence-informed person-centered nursing care across the continuum of care and life course in the face of rapidly changing healthcare systems. Nursing students learn to shape the future of nursing and healthcare through options to engage in research or quality assurance projects or entrepreneurial and technological innovation initiatives. Students may also choose to gain additional competences in a focused area of clinical practice. In this program, 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. Students gain proficiency in practice through exposure to clinical practice in their first year of the program, followed by integrated clinical practicums during each semester throughout the program. Graduates from the program meet academic requirements for application to license as a RN and are prepared to practice in multiple settings including public and private primary, secondary, and tertiary hospitals, ambulatory health care centers, community clinics, physician offices, schools, home care, government and public policy agencies, and research institutes. Graduates are prepared for future education for Master of Science in Nursing.

Program Duration:

4 years

Admission Requirements:

High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, plus one final year Mathematics, and successful completion of one final year Chemistry and one final year Science (Biology or Physics) course each with a minimum grade of 60%.
1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate; OR

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.
1. A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test; OR

2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Year in Health Sciences.
Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and admission priority category.
1. Documented proof of completed immunizations and diagnostic tests as identified in the Student Immunization Form.

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
COMM1010 English Communication I - - 3 3 0
BIOL1030 Biochemistry & Microbiology - - 3 3 0
BIOL1031 Biochemistry & Microbiology (Lab) - - 1 0 3
BIOL1110 Anatomy & Physiology I - - 4 3 3
NURS1101 Introduction to the Nursing Profession - - 3 3 0
NURS1040 Health & Health Systems - - 4 3 0
Semester 1 Total: 18 15 6
SEMESTER 2
RSST1001 Qualitative Designs & Analyses - - 3 3 0
BIOL1210 Anatomy & Physiology II BIOL1110 & BIOL1111 - 4 3 3
NURS1010 Introduction to Pathophysiology & Pharmacotherapeutics BIOL1030 & BIOL1031 & NUPN1010 OR NUMW1010 OR NURS1101 & BIOL1110 OR NUMW1210 - 4 3 3
NURS1020 Nursing Therapeutics I BIOL1030 & BIOL1031 & BIOL1110 & NURS1101 OR AND NUPN1010 - 4 3 3
NURS1030 Introduction to Health Assessment BIOL1030 & BIOL1031 & NURS1101 OR BIOL1110 AND NUPN1010 - 4 3 3
Semester 2 Total: 19 15 12
SEMESTER 3
NURS1021 Nursing Therapeutics II NURS1020 - 4 3 3
NURS1050 Person & Family Centered Practice Min 34 Credits - 3 0 3
Semester 3 Total: 7 3 6
Year 1 Total: 44 33 24
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 4
NURS2020 Alterations & Therapeutics I NURS1021 & NURS1050 - 4 3 3
NURS2101 Perspectives of Family Health NURS1021 & NURS1050 OR Entry into PD B.Sc.N Program - 3 3 0
NURS2102 Perspectives of Maternal & Newborn Health NURS1021 & NURS1050 NURS2401 2 2 0
NURS2103 Perspectives of Pediatric & Adolescent Health NURS1021 & NURS1050 NURS2401 2 2 0
NURS2401 Nursing Practice for Families NURS1021 & NURS1050 NURS2102 & NURS2103 3 0 0
Semester 4 Total: 14 10 3
SEMESTER 5
NURS2021 Alterations & Therapeutics II NURS2020 - 4 3 3
HSHG2101 Health Technology & Informatics - - 3 3 0
NURS2010 Theoretical Perspectives of Acute Health NUPN2050 OR NURS2401 NURS2050 OR NURS2491 6 6 0
NURS2491 Nursing Practice for Acute Health I - - 3 0 0
Semester 5 Total: 16 12 3
SEMESTER 6
MATH2002 Quantitative Designs & Statistics - - 3 3 1
NURS2492 Nursing Practice for Acute Health II - - 2 0 0
Semester 6 Total: 5 3 1
Year 2 Total: 35 25 7
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 7
NURS3101 Perspectives of Complex Health NURS2010 & NURS2492 OR Entry into PPN B.Sc. N - 6 6 0
NURS3102 Perspectives of Chronic Health & Life Limiting Conditions NURS2010 & NURS2492 OR Entry into PPN B.Sc. N - 3 3 0
NURS3401 Integrated Nursing Practice I - - 3 0 0
NURS4104 Adaptive Leadership & Clinical Management 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
Semester 7 Total: 15 12 0
SEMESTER 8
NURS3402 Integrated Nursing Practice II - - 5 0 0
NURS4104 Adaptive Leadership & Clinical Management 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
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 8 Total: 11 5 2
SEMESTER 9
NURS3403 Integrated Nursing Practice III NURS3401 - 2 0 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 9 Total: 5 2 2
Year 3 Total: 31 19 4
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 10
NURS4102 Organization of the Nursing Profession Min 50 Nursing Credits Entry into PPN B.Sc.N Program Entry into PD - 3 3 0
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
NURS4401 Exploratory Practice for Nurses NURS3403 - 5 0 0
Semester 10 Total: 11 6 0
SEMESTER 11
NURS4402 Consolidation of Nursing Practice NURS3403 - 8 0 0
Semester 11 Total: 8 0 0
Year 4 Total: 19 6 0
Program Total 129 83 35

Graduate Future Pathways:

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. N.) program have the opportunity to continue 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:

Dr. Joanne Jaramillo
Department Head, Nursing