Faculty of Nursing – Study Plan (B.Sc. in Nursing) Duration: 4 Academic Years (8 Semesters) Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc.) Departments: 1. Department of Adult Health Nursing 2. Department of Pediatric and Maternal Health Nursing 3. Department of Community and Mental Health Nursing 4. Department of Nursing Management and Education Year 1: Foundation Courses Semester 1: - Human Anatomy and Physiology I - General Chemistry - English for Medical Purposes I - Introduction to Nursing - Medical Terminology Semester 2: - Human Anatomy and Physiology II - Biochemistry - English for Medical Purposes II - Fundamentals of Nursing (Theory & Lab) - Communication Skills in Nursing Year 2: Core Clinical Skills Semester 3: - Microbiology - Pathophysiology - Pharmacology I - Adult Nursing I (Theory & Clinical) - Health Assessment Semester 4: - Pharmacology II - Adult Nursing II (Theory & Clinical) - Maternal and Women’s Health Nursing - Psychology and Human Behavior - Nutrition and Diet Therapy Year 3: Advanced Nursing Fields Semester 5: - Pediatric Nursing (Theory & Clinical) - Community Health Nursing I - Mental Health Nursing - Research Methods in Nursing - Medical Ethics and Legal Issues Semester 6: - Community Health Nursing II - Critical Care Nursing - Nursing Management and Leadership - Epidemiology - Elective Course (e.g., Palliative Care / Geriatrics) --- Year 4: Internship & Graduation Semester 7: - Clinical Internship I (Rotations in Adult, Pediatric, and Maternity Units) - Seminar in Evidence-Based Practice - Professional Development in Nursing Semester 8: - Clinical Internship II (Community and Mental Health Focus) - Graduation Research Project - Comprehensive Clinical Skills Exam Note: All students must complete a clinical internship and graduation research project to be eligible for the B.Sc. degree. For more information about the departments and academic courses, please contact the Student Affairs Office directly:students@gtuedu.org