The course “Introduction to Human Biology” is delivered to Year 1 in Semester 1 over 15 weeks with 3 credit hours weightage.  In this course, students will learn the biochemistry, cell biology and organ systems of human body. This course covers fundamentals of the forces affecting molecular interactions, the structure-function relationships of proteins and carbohydrates, kinetics and catalysis, structure and function of subcellular organelles, and the foundations of some specialized cells – blood and lymphoid cells, muscle cells, and nerve cells; which will be needed as students' progress through future modules.

​This course serves as an integrated course encompassing the structural (macroscopic and microscopic) organization of the human body and an appreciation for how the structural organization relates to function.

​This course is designed to ease clinical applications with basic science concepts in the future. It takes a systemic rather than regional approach to the anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry. The course adopts conventional teaching methodology in the form of lectures (L) and tutorials (TUT) along with student-centered strategies like Student independent learning (SDL), and practical labs (PR) with integrated Continuous and summative assessment throughout the semester.​

For Native Speakers:
The” Arabic Studies" course has been allotted 2 credit hours which are to be covered over 15 weeks. Its primary focus is to equip students with fundamental Arabic language skills encompassing listening, reading, writing, and speaking. The course also emphasizes linguistic methods and error correction.  The core objective of the course is to foster advanced language proficiency tailored to the specific needs of medical professionals, particularly in the realms of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The curriculum underscores the importance of understanding the academic and cultural context in which students live and interact. 

Special attention is given to enhancing students' language proficiency in scientific contexts, with an emphasis on applications in clinical medicine. The course aims to elevate students' ability to communicate effectively with patients, comprehend research procedures, and produce accurate research reports. The sessions will be covered by interactive lectures (L), Tutorials (TUT), Role Play (RP) and project work (PW). The students are assessed by continuous assessment and final written examination.

 Non-Native Speakers:
The “Arabic Studies" course has been allotted 2 credit hours which is to be covered over 15 weeks. This course offers an introductory exploration of the fundamental aspects of the Arabic language. The primary objective is to enhance students' proficiency in both spoken and written Arabic, fostering effective communication. Tailored to align with the linguistic needs of non-native learners in the UAE, the course integrates contemporary cultural elements of the region.  

The course content is structured around vocabulary acquisition and the exploration of grammar relevant to medical Doctors. The sessions will be covered by interactive lectures (L), Tutorials (TUT), Role Play (RP) and project work (PW). The students are assessed by continuous assessment and final written examination.

The course “Communication Skills for Interprofessional Practice” is delivered to students in Year 1, semester 1 over 15 weeks with 2 credit hours weightage. The course designed to develop skills of Interprofessional collaborative practice, which is essential for the provision of safe, high-quality patient-centered care.  The idea of interprofessional collaborative practice and the body of evidence supporting it will be introduced to learners by elaborating on the roles of various healthcare providers, their scope of practice, and the environments in which they work. The course will emphasize communication strategies and resources for productive interprofessional teamwork, and students will engage in practice exercises to improve their interprofessional communication, conflict resolution, and negotiating skills. In the course's last segment, the concepts of leadership and membership will be covered, along with various leadership and membership tactics for fostering productive interprofessional teamwork.

The course “English for Medical Science” has been allotted 2 credit hours and is to be delivered over 15 weeks. This course contains medical terminology. The medical terminology section will orient students to the concepts of building medical terms using suffixes and prefixes thereby enabling them to infer meaning of medical terms. This course is offered through interactive lectures (L), Tutorials (TUT), Practical (PR), Small Group discussion (SGD), and Clinical Presentation (CP). The students are assessed by continuous assessment, assignments, quizzes and final summative examination. 

The “UAE Society” course has been allotted 3 credit hours which are to be covered over a period of 15 weeks. The purpose of the course is to provide basic information concerning contemporary life in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the major social change taking place since the establishment of the federation until this day. The coverage includes a historical framework to the inception of UAE, its political system, economy, family, migration, population, woman, youth, and the development of civil society. Teaching methods will be mostly interactive lectures (L), Student Led Seminar (SLS), Small group discussions (SGD), Role play (RP) Field visit (FV) and tutorials (TUT). The assessment will be based on projects and MCQs.

The course ‘Principles of Psychology and Sociology’ is offered to undergraduate students in  year 1 Semester 1. This course has been allotted 4 credit hours which is to be covered over 15 weeks to cover psychology and sociology of health. This course addresses a wide range of psychological and sociological theories related to human development and behavior and how these influence health and illness in an individual or a social/ cultural group. The focus will be on understanding how psychosocial factors in health and wellbeing influence a patient and how that affects the behavior of the clinician doing the assessment and the management. This course facilitates students to understand the sources of stress, and illness, stress among students and clinicians and how to utilize coping resources. Students will also begin to understand how normal thoughts and behaviors change as an individual goes through different life stages. 

Further, this course addresses the social medicine, social determinants of health and illness, inequality and health, treatment adherence, the relationship between society and individuals and how the social and economic conditions profoundly impact health, disease, and the practice of medicine. Further, students will learn psychosocial assessment and treatment of health problems.  The course teaching methodology will include lectures (L), case-based learning (CBL), case study (CP), Roleplay (RP), Small group discussion (SGD) and Tutorials (TUT). The assessment modalities assignments, written exam. 

The course “Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing” is delivered to students in Year 1, semester 2 over 15 weeks with 3 credit hours weightage. Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing is an integrative course that brings together aspects of cell biology, histology and anatomy to explain the functions of the major human organ systems.  The major organ systems that are explored include the skeletal, nervous, muscular, digestive, excretory, cardiovascular, respiratory and reproductive systems.

The Biochemistry course is offered to undergraduate students in the Nursing Program in Year 1 Semester 2. The course has been allotted 3 credit hours which will be covered over 15 weeks. Before starting this course, the student must know basic Human Biology and Chemistry. The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge of the structural, functional basis, and digestion of biomolecules forming the living organisms, including amino acids, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and micronutrients. It also explains the structural-functional relationship of different complex biomolecules, such as hemoglobin, immunoglobulins, enzymes, enzyme kinetics, regulation, and emphasizes on their diagnostic and therapeutic uses. The basic concepts of bioenergetics, the sequence of reactions and inhibitors of oxidative phosphorylation are discussed indicating the main sources of energy generation and regulation.  The sessions will be covered by interactive lectures (L), Tutorials (TUT), Case based Learning (CBL), Student independent learning (SDL) and practical sessions (PR). Moreover, basic laboratory instruments, experimental approach of physical chemistry, molecular purification techniques will be covered in practical sessions. The students are assessed by continuous assessment and final written examination.​

The course “Microbiology for Nursing” is delivered to students in Year 1, semester 2 over 15 weeks with 3 credit hours weightage. This course is designed to enable students to acquire an understanding of fundamentals of microbiology and the identification of various microorganisms. It also provides opportunities for practicing infection control measures in hospital and community settings.

The course “Islamic Studies” has been allotted 2 credit hours which will be covered over 15 weeks.  This goal of this course is to provide students with an in-depth explanation of oneness of Allah, and the role played by Muslim Scientists in Civilization. This course also discusses the application of selected hadith to inculcate good moral values.  The teaching modality includes lectures (L), tutorials (TUT), Field Visit (FV), Small Group Discussion (SGD) and student led seminars (SLS). Students will be assessed by in-class assessments, student assignments, and knowledge-based exams.

The course ‘Technology in Health and E Health’ has been allotted 2 credit hours which will be covered over 15 weeks. Before commencing the course, the students should have basic computer skills and English proficiency. This course is designed to provide students with basic information about digital learning and health informatics, and to equip them with the essential skills required as healthcare professionals. The course covers digital innovations and the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare education and training. It also explores the evolution of digital learning education and the web and debates their role in contemporary healthcare education and training. It explores the breadth of technology application, current and emerging trends and showcases both local and international e-health practice and research. The course will stimulate the students to evaluate how e-health can improve the coordination and efficiency of healthcare, and what the barriers might be.  The course teaching modalities include Lectures(L), tutorials (TUT), project work (PW), small group discussion (SGD) and student led seminar (SLS). The assessment modalities include quizzes, group project presentations and a written report, midterm and final exams.​

The course “Fundamentals of Nursing (Theory +Lab)” is delivered to students in Year 2, semester 1 over 15 weeks with 3 credit hours weightage (1 theory credit hours, and 2 lab credit hour). The course introduces students to foundation of nursing clinical skills utilizing the nursing process including patient safety and quality, infection prevention and control, vital sign, medication administration. Students also will learn skills in physiological basis for nursing practice including activity and exercise, immobility, hygiene, fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance, sleep, pain management, nutrition, elimination, and perioperative nursing care. The course is divided into theoretical and laboratory sessions. Students are required to demonstrate the skills in the clinical skills laboratory under direct supervision by faculty and clinical tutor. Students are expected to engage in simulation clinical experiences in which they practice safe, ethical and quality nursing care.

The course “Pathophysiology for Nursing” is delivered to students in Year 2, semester 1 over 15 weeks with 3 credit hours weightage. This course introduces the students to the study of causes and mechanisms of diseases. The responses to injury are dealt first at the cellular level followed by changes at the level of tissues and organs. The topics include cellular pathology, inflammation and tissue repair, hemodynamic, genetic and immune disorders, neoplasia, disorders of nutrition and environmental pathology. The students then learn to apply the concepts of disease mechanisms in the setting of each organ system. The underlying pathologic basis of systemic diseases will be dealt with extensively.

The course “Comprehensive Health Assessment (Theory + Lab)” is delivered to students in Year 2, semester 1 over 15 weeks with 4 credit hours weightage. This course introduces nursing students to concepts and principles of physical examination, history taking and health assessment. Emphasis will be placed on interviewing skills, health histories, and the physical and psychological findings in the well person. Students will develop communication, assessment and critical thinking skills over time. With the established database from history, physical, and psychological assessments, students will be able to formulate initial nursing plans. The students apply the learned theoretical content and principles in the LAB setting. Students learn how to assess and evaluate the health status of healthy and ill individuals. Students have the opportunity to use effective communication and psychomotor skills in taking health history and performing comprehensive physical examinations. Emphasis is placed on accurate documentation and maintaining confidentiality and ethical principles in interacting with clients.

The Biostatistics course is offered to the undergraduate students in Nursing program in year 2 Semester 1. The course has been allotted 2-credit hours which is to be covered over 15 weeks. The course provides students with an understanding of the principles of biostatistics related to medical sciences. The course will cover descriptive and inferential statistics, including confidence intervals, basic probability, continuous data distributions, t-tests, analysis of variance (ANOVA), correlation, regression, chi-square test and Fisher's exact test. It also gives the student an idea about sampling methods, sample size calculation, and the concept of hypothesis testing. Students will also learn to use statistical software (SPSS) to perform data visualization and analysis. The course teaching modalities include interactive lectures(L), computer labs, and tutorials (TUT). The assessment modalities include continuous and summative exams in mid-course and final.​

The course “Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship” has been allotted 3 credit hours which are to be covered over 15 weeks. This course Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship focuses on the interconnection between entrepreneurial thinking and innovation. Entrepreneurship education prepares students to identify and address challenges and opportunities. This course aims to provide the students with an overview of the key concepts of strategic planning as a fundamental component of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. It addresses critical areas for successful growth, including design thinking, open innovation, business models, product-market fit, and financing. This course will teach students how to think like an entrepreneur and provides the models, tools and frameworks to further develop business or ideas. An emphasis will be placed on the healthcare sector. The course teaching modalities include Lectures(L), Tutorials (TUT), Case-study (CP), Student led seminar (SLS) and Project work (PW). The Assessment modalities include student project and assignments.

The course “Adult Health Nursing I (Theory + Lab)” is delivered to students in Year 2, semester 2 over 15 weeks with 4 credit hours weightage (3 theory credit hours, and 1 lab credit hour). This course will help students develop a theoretical foundation for nursing practice & introduce the nursing process as a framework for professional nursing practice. Concepts from the humanities, social, behavioral & natural sciences are examined for their applicability to nursing. The nursing process is applied to the care of clients who are either at risk for or are experiencing common disruptions of health. Selected alterations in health experienced by the adult client (i.e., perioperative management of surgical patient; fluid – electrolyte & Acid-Base imbalances; cardiovascular; circulatory; haematology; oncology; respiratory; & gastrointestinal). Critical thinking & problem-solving approaches are utilized to be frameworks for nursing management of patients with these alterations.

The course "Adult Health Nursing I-Practice" is delivered to students in Year 2, semester 2 over  15 weeks with 4 credit hours weightage (1 credit hour = 40 contact hours). The clinical course for adult health nursing is offered in two semesters. NUR222 is the first part of this course. The objectives of both parts are to enhance students' cognitive, psychomotor, & communicative skills. The nursing process will be used to explore the role of the professional nurse in assisting clients to meet their bio-physiological & psychosocial needs in different clinical settings. Communication skills, critical thinking, decision-making, psychomotor skills, teaching-learning principles, keeping updated with current literature, & moral principles are emphasized in dealing with selected clients in clinical settings. A clinical rotation in a variance clinical care setting will provide practical application of this course content.

This course” Clinical Pharmacology for Nursing” is delivered in year 2 Semester 2 with 3 credit (1 hours. The course focuses on providing nursing students with an overview of pharmacological principles and concepts. As part of the undergraduate nursing program, students gain knowledge in pharmacology. A pharmacotherapeutic approach is used to promote health and treat disease. Through the study of pharmacodynamics, the dynamics of patient response to medical and nursing therapeutic regimens, and patient teaching, the interrelationships of nursing and drug therapy will be explored, as well as factors affecting drug therapy, patient response, and nursing care. A holistic approach helps nurses in general practice deliver safe, effective nursing care in a clinical setting using this knowledge.

The Research and Knowledge Translation - I, this course is offered to students in Year 2, Semester 2. The course has been allotted 2 credit hours, which are to be covered over 15 weeks. This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and principles of the research process and knowledge transfer. Emphasis is placed on steps in the process, including formulation of research problem/ hypothesis/ question, literature search, study design, sampling and data collection methods, research ethics, different data analytical frameworks, interpretation of findings, and implications. Potential application of the research process will be demonstrated through critical appraisal of a published research study based on students' scores. The course will be taught using different teaching modalities such as Lectures (L), Tutorials (TUT), Case based learning (CBL), Student led seminar (SLS) and Practical sessions (PR). The course will be assessed using both formative and summative assessment methods, such as in-class assessments, student participation, student assignments, student project and MCQ based written exams.  

The course “Adult Health Nursing II (Theory + Lab)” is delivered to students in Year 3, semester 1 over 15 weeks with 4 credit hours weightage (3 theory credit hours, and 1 lab credit hour). This course helps students develop a theoretical foundation for nursing practice & introduces the nursing process as a framework for professional nursing practice. Concepts from the humanities, social, behavioural, & natural sciences are examined for their applicability to nursing. The nursing process is applied to the care of clients who are either at risk for, or are experiencing common disruptions of health. Selected alterations in health experienced by the adult client (e.g. alterations in metabolic, endocrine, & renal systems etc.) & current nursing management approaches are taught.

The course “Adult Health Nursing II (Practice)” is delivered to students in Year 3, semester 1 15 weeks with 4 credit hours weightage (1 credit hour = 40 contact hours). The clinical course for adult care nursing is offered in two semesters. Adult Health Nursing II (Practice) is the second part. NUR222 is the first part of this course. The objectives of both parts are to expand students' cognitive, psychomotor, and communicative skills. The students are guided to build on their experience in the care of adult clients who are experiencing alterations in (metabolic, endocrine, renal, musculoskeletal, infectious diseases, nervous, immunology system, special senses & dermatology. The nursing process will be used to explore the role of the professional nurse in assisting clients to meet the biophysiological and psychosocial needs in different clinical settings. Communication skills, critical thinking, decision-making, psychomotor skills, teaching-learning principles, keeping updated with current literature, and moral principles are emphasized in dealing with selected clients in clinical settings. A clinical rotation in a variance clinical care setting will provide practical application of this course content.

The course “Leadership and Quality Management in Nursing” is delivered to students in Year 3, semester 1 over 15 weeks with 2 credit hours’ weightages. This introductory course in management & leadership provides students with knowledge of management principles, theories & related managerial functions needed by the nurse managers to provide high- quality care. Additionally, the course focuses on the development of management & leadership skills needed by nurses including communication skills, conflict management, delegation, leadership, quality management, staffing & scheduling, & recruiting.

The course “Child and Adolescent Health Nursing (Theory + Lab)” is delivered to students in Year 3, semester 1 over 15 weeks with 3 credit hours weightage (2 theory credit hours, and 1 lab credit hour). The purpose of this course is to introduce the students to appropriate scientific knowledge which enables them to develop their own unique clinical & educational approach to the care of children & their families. The course moves from simple to complex issues; starting with concepts of normal growth & development, health promotion & maintenance, & the prevention of illnesses & accidents & then to selected health problems (chronic & common health problems, & communicable diseases). This is being achieved by utilizing the nursing process, developmental theories, new trends & the latest approaches in the management & caring of children. The course encourages students to utilize knowledge synthesis, problem-solving techniques, critical thinking, & a family-centered approach in the provision of empowered care.

The course “Child and Adolescent Health Nursing (Practice)” is delivered to Year 3 students in semester 1, over 15 weeks with 4 credit hours weightage (1 credit hour = 40 contact hours). This course integrates knowledge acquired from NUR311 and Pharmacology for nursing in meeting the needs of the child from infancy through adolescence & their families in health & illness. Students will apply concepts related to growth & development, research, leadership & nursing process in planning comprehensive plans of care for healthy children & their families or children whom are experiencing alterations in any body system. This course will introduce students to different clinical settings such as hospitals & Health centres, which enable student to achieve a holistic approach to nursing care through primary prevention, health promotion & health maintenance.

The course “Mental Health Nursing (Theory)” is delivered to students in Year 3, semester 2 over 15 weeks with 3 credit hours’ weightages. The focus of this course is on the biological, psychological, & social/learned basis of psychiatric disorders. This course builds on the concepts from basic psychology & physiology to the study of the pathology of mental illness. The course explores nursing interventions including the use of the Nurse-Patient Relationship, the use of medications & managing the patient's environment & social milieu. Recovery concepts are incorporated as are the issues of stigma. Legal & ethical issues frequently encountered in the area of psych/mental health nursing are addressed. Self-awareness, personal growth, & professional development are vital components of the course. Contemporary mental health issues are addressed as well as their application on patients who suffer from physical illness.

The course “Mental Health Nursing (Practice)” is delivered to students in Year 3, semester 2 over 15 weeks with 3 credit hours weightage (1 Credit Hour = 40 contact hours). This course provides nursing students with the essential knowledge & skills in providing nursing care for patients with psychological, emotional, social, & behavioral disturbances. This course introduces the principles & basic concepts of psychiatric mental health nursing & its applications. The course is based on a holistic & humanistic framework, emphasizing critical thinking, caring, & nursing practice. Nursing process forms the foundation of clinical decision making & encompasses all significant actions taken by nurses in providing relevant mental health care to all clients & across the life span.

The course “Maternal Health Nursing and Care of the Newborn (Theory + Lab)” is delivered to students in Year 3, semester 2 over 15 weeks with 3 credit hours weightage (2 theory credit hours, and 1 lab credit hour). This theory course integrates the basic knowledge from the biophysical sciences, humanities & growth & development to provide nursing care of childbearing women & their families through all stages of pregnancy & childbirth. Emphasizing caring, communication, professionalism, & critical thinking, the nursing process is used with emphasis on the theoretical & empirical basis of practice.

The course “Maternal Health Nursing and Care of the Newborn (Practice)” is delivered to students in Year 3, semester 2 over 15 weeks with 4 credit hours weightage (1 credit hour = 40 contact hours). This course integrates knowledge from the accompanying maternal health theory course & the basic sciences to attain a high level of reproductive health & safe motherhood. The student will apply the nursing process, psychomotor skills, & simulation lab skills, USAID guidelines regarding reproductive health & family planning subjects, & problem-solving techniques to promote physical, emotional, & social health & to manage ethical problems in the areas of reproductive health, safe motherhood & gynaecology.

The course “Evidenced-Based Practice for Nursing” is delivered to students in Year 3, semester 2 over 15 weeks with 2 credit hours weightage. The course equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to incorporate the best available evidence into their nursing practice. Students learn about the research process, including the identification of research questions, study design, data collection, and analysis. They also explore different types of evidence, such as quantitative and qualitative research, systematic reviews, and clinical practice guidelines. This course teaches students how to integrate the best available evidence into their nursing practice. The course covers research processes, study design, data analysis, and different types of evidence. Students develop critical appraisal skills to evaluate research literature and apply evidence-based interventions in their practice. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to incorporate research findings into their decision-making and improve patient outcome.

The course “Community Health Nursing (Theory)” is delivered to students in Year 4, semester 1 over 15 weeks with 3 credit hours weightage. This course provides nursing students with the essential knowledge & skills in providing nursing care to all clients across the lifespan in the community setting: individuals, families, groups, communities, & populations. Emphasis will be placed on the studying & application of all nursing roles including leadership, case management, & interdisciplinary collaboration to the components of community health practice, including health promotion & disease prevention. Nursing students will be directed toward studying the nursing process by applying primary, secondary, & tertiary prevention of disease for clients in different community settings. This course also provides students with essential knowledge in epidemiology & environmental health & nurse’s role in those aspects of community health.

The course “Community Health Nursing (Practice)” is delivered to students in Year 4, semester 1 over 15 weeks with 3 credit hours weightage (1 Credit Hour= 40 contact hours) The course provides practice essential to the assessment, planning, implementation & evaluation of clients across the lifespan in the community individuals, families, groups, & the community itself. Emphasis is on the study & application of nursing role components inherent in community health for health promotion, & disease prevention based on the concepts of primary health care, self-care, & home health care. Clinical practice is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to observe, participate & function independently, to explore nursing skills & techniques related to health promotion, health maintenance, & health restoration & disease prevention among the target aggregates in primary healthcare settings (clinics, homes, & schools). Students are directed toward the application of the nursing process through applying primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention of disease for clients in a community setting.

The course “Critical Care Nursing (Theory + Lab)” is delivered to students in Year 4, semester 1 over 15 weeks with 3 credit hours weightage (2 theory credit hours, and 1 lab credit hour). This course focuses on the process of decision making in managing the care of adult clients experiencing critical conditions that are life threatening &/or involve multiple body systems. Complex medical-surgical conditions in adults are discussed in terms of pathophysiology, etiology, diagnosis, & treatments that are based on current research. A collaborative care approach will be stressed to meet the critically ill client & his family`s physiological, psychological, & developmental needs taking into consideration the client & his family`s sociocultural context. Students will use critical thinking & problem-solving skills to integrate knowledge acquired in class into the nursing process while caring for clients & their families.

The course “Critical Care Nursing (Practice)” is delivered to students in Year 4, semester 1 over 15 weeks with 4 credit hours weightage (1 credit hour = 40 contact hours). This course is the clinical component to NUR413 & is taken concurrently. It explores the needs of individuals & families experiencing acute health conditions using the nursing process. The focus of the course is illness intervention & health management with individuals experiencing acute medical/surgical problems, considering current research findings & standards of care. Emphasis is placed on developing clinical reasoning, knowledge integration skills, & reflective judgment. Students use critical thinking & communication skills to implement therapeutic nursing interventions in clients with acute medical & surgical conditions. Students will be able to integrate scientific data, advanced technology & resources in the hospital setting, & research findings into the nursing process while caring for clients & their families. A clinical rotation in variance acute care units will provide practical application of this course content.

The course “Ethical and professional Nursing Practice” is delivered to students in Year 4, semester 1 over 15 weeks with 2 credit hours weightage. The course highlights ethical issues of importance to nursing students. It includes many case scenarios that expose nursing students to different dimensions in their clinical practice. The course starts with philosophical & theoretical assumptions behind ethical decision-making & then applies this knowledge to situations about nursing care, professional issues, practice issues, technology, scholarship, & social issues.

The Research and Knowledge Translation - II this course is offered to the students in Year 4, Semester 1. The course has been allotted 2 credit hours, which are to be covered over a period of 15 weeks. This course provides an overview of the whole health research process, including research methods, data collection instruments, and measurements used in different study designs.  The course is planned to be applied for and will enable students to write a scientific health research proposal. The course will cover special topics related to the health research process that were not addressed in Research Knowledge and Translation - I, such as teaching students skills of ethics, references, and publications. In addition, the course will enable students to gain skills in performing data analysis using SPSS. The course will cover knowledge translation, theories and models, and knowledge dissemination in addition to an exchange of knowledge. The teaching modalities in this course will be delivered via interactive lectures(L), tutorials (TUT), Student led seminar (SLS), Project work (PW) and practical sessions (PR).  Students will be assessed, through formative and summative assessments throughout the course via in-class assessments, student participation, student assignments, student project and MCQ based written exams.

The course “Intensive Clinical Training” is delivered to students in Year 4, semester 2 over 15 weeks with 14 credit hours weightage (1 credit hour = 40 contact hours). As an exit course in the nursing curriculum, the clinical training course is designed as a comprehensive course to enhance student achievement of the end of program student learning outcomes. Student synthesizes previous knowledge & experience in the acquisition of the role of the professional nurse. Thus, to ensure nursing students are fit to practice. Students in this exit course are expected to be independent, active & responsible learners who can work effectively with others.