This programme aims to develop competent professional nursing graduates with broad knowledge, skills and favorable attitudes to provide quality care in every aspect of nursing practice. It is designed to contribute to the development of a graduate who will demonstrate a sense of commitment, social and personal responsibility, and sensitivity and responsiveness to the needs of others
The specific objectives of the programme are to:
- Enhance knowledge, skills and professional attitudes in relation to the practice of nursing
- Improve critical thinking abilities to provide a holistic nursing care
- Develop skills in research
- Encourage application of teaching & learning concepts to promote health and well-being of the population
- Improve the ability to apply concepts and skills of leadership and management in the delivery of nursing care
Enhance the capacity to communicate and collaborate effectively- Facilitate engagement in lifelong learning to advance the nursing education and practice
The BSc Honours Degree in Nursing consists of courses at Levels 3, 4, 5 and 6. The total academic value of the courses of the programme is 120 credits comprising 30 credits at each of the Levels. Level 3 & Level 4 are exempted for those who already possess a Diploma in Nursing qualification and therefore required to complete only 60 credits at Levels 5 and 6.
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Programme Code :
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N2
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Programme Category :
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Undergraduate Programme
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Conducted by :
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Dept. of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences
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Programme duration :
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Minimum 4 years
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Discipline(s) / Course(s) :
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Nursing
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Applicants should possess the following qualifications to register at the Level 5 of the Bachelor of Science Honours in Nursing Programme:
1. Obtained a minimum of the following:
• Diploma in Nursing or General Certificate in Nursing awarded by the Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka, or
• Diploma in Nursing offered by the OUSL, or
• Three (03) years Diploma in Nursing awarded by any other institution recognized by the Ministry of Health or any other Government regulatory body in Sri Lanka or any other country with minimum of two (02) years working experience
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• Obtained Minimum three (03) Pass grades in one sitting in the Science stream of study, at the G.C.E. (A/L) Examination, Sri Lanka.
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• Minimum Simple Pass (S) for English at the G.C.E. (O/L) Examination, Sri Lanka, or
• An equivalent or higher qualification acceptable to the Senate
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• Pass the selection test and be eligible for admission based on the Merit list of the selection test marks.
| Date of Accepting online Applications : |
07th May 2023
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Closing Date for Applications :
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Closed |
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Selection Test Date :
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16th July 2023 (Sunday)
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Local Students
Application Fee: Rs. 750/= (Inclusive of selection test fee)
Registration Fee : Rs. 400.00
Facility Fee : Rs. 1500.00
Library Facility Fee : Rs. 100.00
Tuition fees:
Levels 03 & 04 : Rs. 3070.00 (per credit)
Levels 05 & 06 : Rs. 3410.00 (per credit)
Tuition Fee – Overseas Students 
This Undergraduate programme is conducted by the Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences
Download Prospectus or Contact the Head, Dr. (Mrs.) K.A. Sriyani for further details.
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Address :
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Department of Nursing,Faculty of Health Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, Nugegoda
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Contact :
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011 288 1325 ; 011 288 1000 – Ext 6500/6501
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Email :
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