2 years
ETB 1,200monthly tuition
ETB 300 registration per semester
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Health Sciences
Nursing
Build the clinical knowledge, practical skills, and professional judgment needed to support safe, compassionate patient care.
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2 years
ETB 800monthly tuition
ETB 200 registration per semester
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What you will study.
The Nursing program combines classroom learning, laboratory practice, community-health preparation, and supervised clinical experience. Students learn to assess patients, support care plans, communicate with healthcare teams, prevent infection, and provide respectful care across different stages of life.
Who this program is for
Students who are committed to service, careful decision-making, teamwork, and direct patient care.
Learning areas
Core subjects and practical themes.
- 01
Anatomy, physiology, and fundamentals of health science
- 02
Patient assessment and essential nursing procedures
- 03
Medical-surgical, maternal, child, and community health
- 04
Medication safety and introductory pharmacology
- 05
Infection prevention, ethics, communication, and documentation
- 06
Emergency awareness and supervised clinical practice
Graduate capabilities
What you should be ready to do.
- Apply safe and patient-centered nursing practices
- Communicate clearly with patients, families, and health teams
- Recognize changes in patient condition and report appropriately
- Use professional ethics, infection-control standards, and accurate records
Career directions
Where this learning can lead.
- Hospitals and clinics
- Community and public-health services
- Health centers and care programs
- Further health-science education
Career outcomes depend on the graduate, employer requirements, professional permissions, and further study where applicable.
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Complete the secure online application with your academic documents. Qualified applicants receive official payment instructions afterward.