Bachelor of Science in Child Health Nursing (Mature Entry)
Course Description
The faculty also believes that child health learning is a lifelong, dynamic, participative, and transformative process. Lifelong learning is self and goal directed and uses pedagogical and androgogical perspectives of teaching and learning. Therefor the prospective student will be provided with effective learning which is relevant, responsive, non-threatening, pleasurable, fulfilling and meaningful. Both theoretical and practical approaches will be provided as they are necessary to promote critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and change management on child health skills. Therefore the curriculum is reflective, culturally safe nursing practice that meets needs of the children population. This will lead a prospective student to a Professional practice which will be guided by a code of ethics with emphasis on respect for human rights and dignity. Child health nurses after training will collaborate with professional peers to provide comprehensive health care and health promotion. Through education and clinical experiences, child health nurses will be prepared for leadership in child health management based on Malawi Vision 2063.
Intended Learning Outcomes
- acquire knowledge, skills, attributes and behaviour that are essential to practice as a competent and accountable Child Health Nurse.
- ability to manage oneself and participate in inter-disciplinary teams.
- Acquire analysis, synthesis and evaluation skills, and the ability to use and transfer information and research to positively influence healthcare outcomes in clinical settings.
Aims of the programme
- Provide an educational culture that nurtures the development of professional, intellectual and personal growth.
- Prepare graduates for a career pathway in the context of the dynamics of the population and diversity of healthcare settings.
Entry Requirements
N/A
How to Apply
Application forms can be obtained on written request or in person from the address given below and can also be downloaded from http://www.kuhes.ac.mw. Duly completed application forms together with proof of payment of a non-refundable application fee of K12, 000.00 for Malawian candidates and U$25 for international applicants should be sent to the same address. Applicants should attach a deposit slip as proof of payment of an appropriate application fee.
ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO DEPOSIT THEIR APPLICATION FEE TO THE FOLLOWING BANK ACCOUNT:
BANK NAME: NATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI
ACCOUNT NAME: KUHeS FEES
BRANCH: CHICHIRI
ACCOUNT NUMBER:1008195923
SWIFT CODE: NBMAMWMW
The address for obtaining and submitting application forms is:
The Registrar
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
P/BAG 360, Chichiri
Blantyre 3
(Attention: Assistant Registrar Academic)
LOCAL MK950,000.00
For international and self-sponsored students:
| STUDY PROGRAMME | APPROVED REVISED 2017 | NON-MALAWIAN/ SADC | MALAWIAN/ NON-SADC |
| (IN MALAWI KWACHA) | (IN US DOLLAR) | (IN US DOLLAR) | |
| YEAR 1 | |||
| Tuition | 4,075,427 | 5,621 | 12,198.17 |
| Recommended | |||
| Board & Lodge | 1,713,960 | 2,364 | 2,364 |
| Book Allowance | 155,940 | 215 | 215 |
| Sub-Totals | 1,869,900 | 2,579 | 2,579 |
| 5,945,327 | 8,200 | 14,777 | |
| YEAR 2 | |||
| Tuition | 4,075,427 | 5,621 | 12,198.17 |
| Recommended | |||
| Board & Lodge | 1,713,960 | 2,364 | 2,364 |
| Book Allowance | 155,940 | 215 | 215 |
| Research | 318,780 | 440 | 440 |
| Sub-Totals | 2,188,680 | 3,019 | 3,019 |
| 6,264,107 | 8,640 | 15,217 |
Scholarships/ Funding
Not available
