Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours)


The Open University of Sri Lanka

Nawala, Nugegoda 11222, Sri Lanka

  • Sector: Nursing , Science
  • Study Mode: Full Time
  • Full Time Duration: 4 Years
  • Degree Type: Bachelor
  • Awarding University: The Open University of Sri Lanka

Course Description

This programme aims to develop competent professional nursing graduates with broad knowledge, skills and favorable attitudes to provide quality care in every aspect of nursing practice. It is designed to contribute to the development of a graduate who will demonstrate a sense of commitment, social and personal responsibility, and sensitivity and responsiveness to the needs of others

The specific objectives of the programme are to:

Enhance knowledge, skills and professional attitudes in relation to the practice of nursing

Improve critical thinking abilities to provide a holistic nursing care

Develop skills in research

Encourage application of teaching & learning concepts to promote health and well-being of the population

Improve the ability to apply concepts and skills of leadership and management in the delivery of nursing care

Enhance the capacity to communicate and collaborate effectively

Facilitate engagement in lifelong learning to advance the nursing education and practice


The BSc Honours Degree in Nursing consists of courses at Levels 3, 4, 5 and 6. The total academic value of the courses of the programme is 120 credits comprising 30 credits at each of the Levels. Level 3 & Level 4 are exempted for those who already possess a Diploma in Nursing qualification and therefore required to complete only 60 credits at Levels 5 and 6.


Entry Requirements

This programme aims to develop competent professional nursing graduates with broad knowledge, skills and favorable attitudes to provide quality care in every aspect of nursing practice. It is designed to contribute to the development of a graduate who will demonstrate a sense of commitment, social and personal responsibility, and sensitivity and responsiveness to the needs of others

The specific objectives of the programme are to:

Enhance knowledge, skills and professional attitudes in relation to the practice of nursing

Improve critical thinking abilities to provide a holistic nursing care

Develop skills in research

Encourage application of teaching & learning concepts to promote health and well-being of the population

Improve the ability to apply concepts and skills of leadership and management in the delivery of nursing care

Enhance the capacity to communicate and collaborate effectively

Facilitate engagement in lifelong learning to advance the nursing education and practice


The BSc Honours Degree in Nursing consists of courses at Levels 3, 4, 5 and 6. The total academic value of the courses of the programme is 120 credits comprising 30 credits at each of the Levels. Level 3 & Level 4 are exempted for those who already possess a Diploma in Nursing qualification and therefore required to complete only 60 credits at Levels 5 and 6.


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