Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Course facts

Programme

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Institution

University of Nairobi

Level

Bachelor degree

Duration

If a candidate is unable to continue with studies for any reason acceptable to the University Senate, he or she may be allowed to take time of or to register for fewer units within the level of study provided that his/her stay in the...

Requirements

University of Nairobi official programme listing. Cluster: Agriculture, Health Science, Food Sciences, Natural Resource Management & the Natural Environment. Level: Bachelor degree. Programme detail link: https://nursing.uonbi.ac.ke/index.php/programs-content-type/bachelor-science-degree-nursing-bscn. Admission requirements: Candidates for admission must obtain the prescribed minimum grades in K.C.S.E. in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and English or Kiswahili, or the following: Biological Sciences, Physical Science, Mathematics, English or Kiswahili and one subject from group two of K.C.S.E. Alternatively, admission may be granted to outstanding diploma holders from recognised Nursing Colleges. Such candidates must: Hold a diploma with credit or distinction from such Colleges. Be supported in their application by a statement from the principal of that college to the effect that their performance in the diploma course was exceptionally good and that their understanding of basic sciences is such that they will be able to benefit from a degree course. Any candidates currently employed shall have their application supported by a statement from their employer. Schedule Of Intake: The program intake is done every September or as dictated by the Ministry of Education Calender. There is continuous enrollment under Module 2 (Self-Sponsored Program). Application Information: Please click on the link below to see the application procedures Application procedures Click here to apply NOTE: All applicants for BSc Nursing including the upgrading applicants to apply under H32 - BSc Nursing. CONTACT PERSON Department of Nursing Sciences email:dept-nursing@uonbi.ac.ke 020 491 5009 020 491 5077 Structure: ​​​​​​ The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree shall extend over a period of not less than 4 levels of 165 weeks. Except in special cases approved by the Senate on recommendation of the Faculty Board and the College Academic Board, all candidates shall enroll in each level for all subjects of that level. If a candidate is unable to continue with studies for any reason acceptable to the University Senate, he or she may be allowed to take time of or to register for fewer units within the level of study provided that his/her stay in the University does not exceed 6 (six) calendar years. All nursing courses shall include intensive experience in both theory and practice. MODE OF DELIVERY OF THE PROGRAMME Face-Face Mode The methods of instruction shall be interactive lectures, class presentations, seminars, tutorials, case studies, supervised clinical practice, clinical case presentations, simulations, student teacher consultations, group work, supervised... Careers: Career Prospects The uniqueness of nursing profession is that it is diverse with many potential career progression pathways to choose from. Understanding the different career progression pathways can help potential students find their best fit. Upon graduation, the BScN graduate enters the public service job market at the level preserved for the group known as “professional degrees” .the BScN takes internship for one year after which he/she is expected to sit for and pass the nursing...

Fees / charges

Semester 1 Course Code Course Hours HNS101 Human Anatomy 315.00 76,881.36 HNS102 Medical Physiology 225.00 54,915.25 HNS103 Biochemistry 225.00 54,915.25 HNS 104 Nutrition and Health 90.00 21,966.10 HNS105 Fundamentals of Nursing 270.00 65,898.31 HNS106 Psychology 67.50 16,474.58 HNS107 Community Health 45.00 10,983.05 CSO101 Sociology 45.00 10,983.05 CSO102 Anthropology 45.00 10,983.05 1,327.50 324,000.00 TUITION 324,000 MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) 6,500 EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) 9,000 STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) 1,000 CAUTION - (ONCE) 5,000 LIBRARY (PER YEAR) 4,000 REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) 4,500 ID CARD ( PER YEAR) 1,000 ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) 7,000 ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) 2,000 Semester 1 202,000 Semester 2 162,000 Total-Year 1 Nursing Fees 364,000 Bachelor of Science-Nursing-Year 2 Course Code Course Hours Unit Cost HNS 201 Reproductive Anatomy and Pysiology 67.50 18,000 HNS202 Medical Microbiology and Parasitology 135.00 36,000 HNS203 Clinical Chemistry 22.50 6,000 HNS 204 Heamatology 45.00 12,000 HNS205 Medical Surgical Nursing I 450.00 120,000 HNS206 Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics 180.00 48,000 HNS207 Biostatistics 45.00 12,000 HNS208 Family Health Nursing 225.00 60,000 HNS209 Immunology 45.00 12,000 1,215.00 324,000 TUITION 324,000 MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) 6,500 EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) 9,000 STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) 1,000 ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) 2,000 LIBRARY (PER YEAR) 4,000 REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) 4,500 ID CARD ( PER YEAR) 1,000 ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) 7,000 Semester 1 197,000 Semester 2 162,000 Total-Year 2 Nursing Fees 359,000 Bachelor of Science-Nursing-Year3 Course Code Course Hours Unit Cost HNS301 Educational Communication and Technology 67.50 12,461.54 HNS302 Medical Surgincal Nursing II 360.00 66,461.54 HNS303...

Advice

Use this as an official UoN programme availability signal, then confirm current admission requirements, fees, study mode, campus, and application windows with the University of Nairobi before applying.

Evidence note

University of Nairobi official programmes page. Cluster: Agriculture, Health Science, Food Sciences, Natural Resource Management & the Natural Environment. Programme detail URL: https://nursing.uonbi.ac.ke/index.php/programs-content-type/bachelor-science-degree-nursing-bscn. Detail page content enriched from the programme URL.