Eligibility criteria: Class XII Science with minimum 50% overall aggregate average of English and 3 other best subjects; 45% in Biology and 40% minimum in all other Class XII Science subjects

Fee structure: For the BSc Nursing and Midwifery (4 yr) programme, the fee structure will include the same fees as the overall RTC fee structure plus a professional course, laboratory and clinic fee, and boarding surcharge for the extended academic calendar.

Mode: Full-time studies over four years at RTC in Ngabiphu and at hospitals in Thimphu, Gelephu, and Tashigang.

Curriculum:

All modules shown are 12 credit modules except for RNM401 (24 credits) and INT401 (60 credits)

“Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, facilitation of healing, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations” ANA.

The BSc Nursing and Midwifery programme provides the theoretical, practical, and clinical knowledge and experience that future nurses will need in order to support health systems in Bhutan and beyond. Nurses and midwives are at the forefront of any health workforce, especially in Bhutan. Bhutan has always placed considerable importance on nursing and midwifery.

With rising life expectancy, non-communicable diseases, and persistent communicable diseases a considerable amount of pressure is placed on the health systems both within Bhutan and globally. The BSc 4-yr programme empowers individuals to contribute significantly to the health workforce not only clinically but also by promoting healthy practices in communities.

Nursing students will gain a foundation in the basic sciences and significant laboratory and clinical practice.

The programme is in line with the country’s long-term objective of “promoting the health of the whole population so as to enable every citizen to lead a socially and economically productive life of the people through better health care in the spirit of social justice and equity.” At the same time, it meets the aspirations of the health workers themselves whose desires are to update themselves as well as have a clear and progressive career path.

Six months of internship in the fourth year will provide adequate time to apply theoretical knowledge to the clinical setting by encouraging them to function as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, enhancing communication and relationship skills, strengthening assessment and clinical skills, leadership, and management skills, and beginning the transition from student nurse to professional nurse.

Hours and weeks required (subject to change depending on the teaching hospital):

• Semester 1 - 695 hours (17 Weeks)
• Semester 2 - 770 hours (19 Weeks)
• Semester 3 - 725 hours (18 weeks)
• Semester 4 - 850 hours (21 Weeks)
• Semester 5 - 900 hours (22 Weeks)
• Semester 6 - 935 hours (23 Weeks)
• Semester 7 - 750 hours (19 Weeks)
• Semester 8 - 1190 hours (30 Weeks)