Nursing — study plan
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 39
- Degree
- bachelor
The Nursing study plan at Ajman University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 39 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 - Semester 1 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSN102 | Introduction to Healthcare | 2 |
| BSN101 | Communication Skills & Medical Terminology for Nurses | 2 |
| ISL114 | Islamic Culture | 3 |
| ARB113 | Arabic Written Expression | 3 |
| ENG113 | Academic Writing | 3 |
Year 1 - Semester 2 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSN103 | Fundamentals of Nursing 1 | 3 |
| PHA132 | Anatomy and Physiology I for Nurses | 3 |
| EMS112 | Emirates Studies | 3 |
| LAW112 | Work Ethic Elective | 3 |
| PSY111 | General Psychology Elective | 3 |
Year 2 - Semester 3 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHA240 | Pathophysiology for Nurses | 3 |
| BSN201 | Health Assessment | 3 |
| PHA234 | Anatomy and Physiology II for Nurses | 3 |
| PHA262 | Clinical Microbiology for Nurses | 3 |
| PHA218 | Biochemistry for Nurses | 3 |
Year 2 - Semester 4 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHA238 | Clinical Pharmacology for Nurses | 3 |
| BSN202 | Fundamentals of Nursing II | 3 |
| BSN203 | Health Technology and Informatics | 2 |
| STA114 | Statistics (for Sciences) | 3 |
| INN311 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
Year 3 - Semester 5 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSN301 | Adult Health Nursing (Theory) | 3 |
| BSN302 | Adult Health Nursing (Clinical) | 4 |
| BSN303 | Maternity and Newborn Health Nursing (Theory) | 3 |
| BSN304 | Maternity and Newborn Health Nursing (Clinical) | 4 |
Year 3 - Semester 6 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSN305 | Advanced Adult Health Nursing (Theory) | 3 |
| BSN306 | Advanced Adult Health Nursing (Clinical) | 4 |
| BSN307 | Pediatric Health Nursing (Theory) | 3 |
| BSN308 | Pediatric Health Nursing (Clinical) | 4 |
| BSN309 | Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Research | 3 |
Year 4 - Semester 7 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSN401 | Community Health Nursing (Theory) | 3 |
| BSN402 | Community Health Nursing (Clinical) | 4 |
| BSN403 | Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (Theory) | 3 |
| BSN404 | Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (Clinical) | 4 |
| BSN405 | Nursing Management and Leadership | 2 |
Year 4 - Semester 8 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSN406 | Adult Health Nursing Rotation | 4 |
| BSN407 | Critical Care Nursing Rotation | 3 |
| BSN408 | Maternity and Newborn Health Nursing Rotation | 3 |
| BSN409 | Pediatric Health Nursing Rotation | 3 |
| BSN410 | Community and Mental Health Nursing Rotation | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Nursing
How many credit hours is Nursing at Ajman University?
Nursing at Ajman University requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 39 courses.
How many years is Nursing at Ajman University?
The study plan for Nursing spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Nursing award?
Nursing at Ajman University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.
Is Nursing offered at other universities?
Yes, Nursing is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.