Programs and Curriculum

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Our BSN Curriculum

Below is the full-time, four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) curriculum at our university. Our curriculum follows a concept-based approach, moving beyond traditional lecture-based instruction. Instead of presenting subjects in isolation, we analyze health-related, nursing, and patient-centered issues through an integrated, top-down framework. Each course is centered around overarching concepts that connect multiple disciplines, allowing students to understand the interrelationships within healthcare rather than viewing topics as standalone subjects.
This approach means that courses and learning modules are not always delivered in a linear, one-course-at-a-time format. Instead, students explore interconnected themes, applying their knowledge across various scenarios and clinical contexts. As a result, while the curriculum overview provides a structured outline, the actual learning experience is dynamic and immersive, fostering critical thinking and a deeper understanding of the complexities of modern healthcare.


One European Credit Transfer System (ECTS – non UK) credit represent an average of 28 hours, per semester.

One US credit represents an average of 45 hours, per semester.

One US credit is calculated as the equivalent of two ECTS credits.

Year 1

Semester 1

ECTS US
BN1STUD11 Study Skills 6 3
BN1COM11 Communication Skills 6 3
BN1PSY11 Psychology 6 3
BN1SOC11 Sociology 6 3
BN1MICRO11 Microbiology 6 3
Total Semester 1 30 15

Semester 2

ECTS US
BN1CHEM21 Chemistry 6 3
BN1PHY21 Anatomy & Physiology 1 6 3
BN1PATHO21 Pathophysiology 1 6 3
BN1NURS21 Introduction to Nursing 6 3
BN1Write21 Academic Writing 6 3
Total Semester 2 30 15

Year 2

Semester 3

ECTS US
BN1PHY32 Anatomy & Physiology 2 6 3
BN1PATHO32 Pathophysiology 2 6 3
BN1NUT31 Nutrition 1 6 3
BN1CLIN31 Clinical Skills 1 6 3
BN1ACOM31 Advanced Communication Skills 6 3
Total Semester 3 30 15

Semester 4

ECTS US
BN1PATHO43 Pathophysiology 3 6 3
BN1NUT42 Nutrition 2 6 3
BN1CLIN42 Clinical Skills 2 6 3
BN1PLAN41 Nursing Care Plans 1 6 3
BN1PROAS41 Health Promotion 6 3
Total Semester 4 30 15

Year 3

Semester 5

ECTS US
BN1CLIN53 Clinical Skills 3 6 3
BN1PHARMA51 Pharmacology 6 3
BN1CAM51 Complementary, Alternative and Integrative Medicine (CAM) 6 3
BN1PLAN52 Nursing Care Plans 2 6 3
BN1RES51 Nursing Research 6 3
Total Semester 5 30 15

Semester 6 – 7 (Dissertation)

ECTS US
BN1DISS Nursing Dissertation (3 US credits are paid credits, to be completed Semester 7) 30 15

Semester 6 (regular courses)

ECTS US
BN1SURG61 Medical Surgical Nursing 6 3
BN1INFO61 Nursing Informatics 6 3
BN1EPI61 Epidemiology 6 3
BN1PED61 Maternal, Newborn and Pediatric Nursing 6 3
BN1MENT61 Psychiatry & Mental Health Nursing 6 3
BN1CHRON61 Nursing for the Chronically Ill 6 3
Total Semester 6 (not including Dissertation credits) 36 18

Year 4

Semester 7

ECTS US
BN1GERIA71 Geriatrics & Gerontological Nursing 6 3
BN1EMER71 Medical Emergencies 6 3
BN1GLOB71 Global Health & Disaster Nursing 6 3
BN1CULT71 Transcultural Nursing 6 3
BN1ORG71 Healthcare Organizations & Leadership 6 3
Total Semester 7 (including Dissertation credits) 60 30

Semester 8

ECTS US
BN1INTERN Nursing Internships (20 weeks) 6 3
Total Credits BSN complete program 276 138