Advance Diploma In General Nursing
Key Information
Duration
3 years
Delivery Mode
Full Time
Intakes
September
Location
IIHS Multiversity
Course
Description
Our Advanced Diploma in General Nursing (ADGN) is designed to produce graduates who are professionally competent to practice nursing and to professionally empower qualified nurses with the academic attributes and values required of them in the nursing profession. The Advanced Diploma prepares students for General Nursing in both the public and private sectors, while allowing them to academically mature in popular specialized areas as well.
The programme is arranged to provide thorough practical training to the students as well as comply with the practicing environments of nurses. Therefore, the programme is strengthened with techniques of adult learning, student-centered learning and online learning where the learning can be paced comfortably to suit an adult learner.
Recognition
Recognized by the Private Health Services Regulatory Council (PHSRC), Sri Lanka.
Recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC), Sri Lanka.
Registered in Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC), Sri Lanka.
University Pathways
Upon completing the Advanced Diploma in General Nursing, students can pursue a Bachelor’s degree through top-up programs at several prestigious universities. These universities offer pathways to complete the degree in just one additional year (3+1). The available pathways are:
Bachelor of Nursing Deakin University,
Australia
(3+1)
Bachelor of Nursing Edith Cowan University, Australia
(3+1)
Bachelor of Nursing Metropolia University, Finland
(3+1)
Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) Coventry University,
UK
(3+1)
Entry Requirements
- Ordinary Level (Local or London)- 5 passes including English and Science, C pass is required for English Language or equivalent (ex: pre foundation- TVEC registered).
- Advanced Level 3 passes in any stream or equivalent (ex: foundation- TVEC registered)
- IIHS Foundation in Biological Sciences or other Recognized Foundation Qualification Equivalent to SLQF Level 3 or NVQF Level 5
Course Modules
Term 01
ENGL 101 General English
BIOL 101 Medical Terminology
NURS 101 Introduction to Health & Nursing
INFH 101 Infection Control Policies and Procedures in Healthcare
NURS 302 Work Health and Safety Processes in Healthcare
Term 02
BIOL 205 Human Anatomy I
BIOL 206 Human Physiology I
LWET 101 Legal and Ethical Environment in Healthcare
CHEM 103 Biochemistry and Metabolism
NURS 304 Communication Skills in Nursing
NURS 121 Nursing I – Nursing Process and Practice
CHEM 103 Biochemistry and Metabolism
EVBP 101 Health Research Methodologies
Term 03
BIOL 205 Human Anatomy II
BIOL 206 Human Physiology II
ENGL 102 College English
NURS 122 Nursing II – Basic Nursing Care
MICR 134 Introductory Microbiology
WRCL 101 Working with Culturally Diverse Clients and Co-Workers
NURS 201 Clinical Practicum I
Term 04
ENGL 103 Professional English & Personality Development
BIOL 208 Pathophysiology
NURS 123 Nursing III – Special Nursing Care Procedures and Venipuncture
NURS 202 Clinical Practicum II
BIOL 102 Pharmacology
PSYCH 121 Psychology and Introduction to Psychiatry
CTRP 102 Critical Thinking and Reflective Practice in Healthcare
Term 05
MEDI 201 General Medicine
SOCI 121 Introductory Sociology
NURS 124 Nursing IV-Medal and Surgical Nursing
NURS 203 Clinical Practicum III
PSYCH 234 Human Development
FDNT 235 Nutrition
EWEN 101 Managing an Effective Work Environment
Term 06
MEDI 202 General Surgery
NURS 125 Nursing V – Medical and Surgical Nursing
NURS 126 General Surgery
NURS 127 Nursing VII – Palliative and Aged Care
NURS 204 Clinical Practicum IV
NURS 128 Nursing VIII- Emergency and Disaster Management Nursing
CCUR 101 Co-Curricular Activities Programme 1
Term 07
- NURS 129 Nursing IX- Maternal & Newborn Nursing
- NURS 130 Nursing X – Paediatric Nursing
- NURS 205 Clinical Practicum V
- EVBN 103 Research Project Work
Term 08
- NURS 131 Nursing XI – Mental Health Nursing
- NURS 206 Clinical Practicum VI
- CPTR 101 Hospital Information Systems
Term 09
- NURS 132 Nursing XII- Community Health Nursing
- NURS 265 Health Promotion and Education in Nursing
- EVBP 104 Primary Healthcare Project
- CCUR 101 Co-Curricular Activities Programme II
ADGN Brochure
Advanced Diploma in General Nursing
USP
Facilities at IIHS
An XR Hub is an advanced learning environment where students use extended reality technologies to simulate real-life healthcare scenarios, enhancing hands-on experience in a safe, immersive setting. The Simulation Lab replicates clinical environments, allowing students to practice medical procedures and decision-making on high-fidelity mannequins, preparing them for real-world patient care.
Immerse yourself in hands-on learning at our XR Hub and Simulation Lab
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International Institute of Health Sciences
International Institute of Health Sciences
Multiversity
No. 312/15, St. Joseph Mw, Kerawalapitiya Rd, Wattala
