The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree shall extend over a period of not less than 4 levels of 165 weeks. Except in special cases approved by the Senate on recommendation of the Faculty Board and the College Academic Board, all candidates shall enroll in each level for all subjects of that level.
Minimum Admission Requirements
- Candidates for admission must obtain the prescribed minimum grades in K.C.S.E. in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and English or Kiswahili, or the following:
- Biological Sciences, Physical Science, Mathematics, English or Kiswahili and one subject from group two of K.C.S.E.
- Alternatively, admission may be granted to outstanding diploma holders from recognised Nursing Colleges. Such candidates must: Hold a diploma with credit or distinction from such Colleges.
- Be supported in their application by a statement from the principal of that college to the effect that their performance in the diploma course was exceptionally good and that their understanding of basic sciences is such that they will be able to benefit from a degree course.
- Any candidates currently employed shall have their application supported by a statement from their employer.
SCHEDULE OF INTAKE AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES
The program intake is done every September or as dictated by the Ministry of Education Calendar.
There is continuous enrolment under Module 2 (Self-Sponsored Program).
NOTE: All applicants for BSc Nursing including the upgrading applicants to apply under H32 – BSc Nursing.
UON BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN NURSING (BSCN) FEE STRUCTURE
| Semester 1 | |||
| Course Code | Course | Hours | |
| HNS101 | Human Anatomy | 315.00 | 76,881.36 |
| HNS102 | Medical Physiology | 225.00 | 54,915.25 |
| HNS103 | Biochemistry | 225.00 | 54,915.25 |
| HNS 104 | Nutrition and Health | 90.00 | 21,966.10 |
| HNS105 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 270.00 | 65,898.31 |
| HNS106 | Psychology | 67.50 | 16,474.58 |
| HNS107 | Community Health | 45.00 | 10,983.05 |
| CSO101 | Sociology | 45.00 | 10,983.05 |
| CSO102 | Anthropology | 45.00 | 10,983.05 |
| 1,327.50 | 324,000.00 | ||
| TUITION | 324,000 | ||
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500 | ||
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 9,000 | ||
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000 | ||
| CAUTION – (ONCE) | 5,000 | ||
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000 | ||
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500 | ||
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000 | ||
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7,000 | ||
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000 | ||
| Semester 1 | 202,000 | ||
| Semester 2 | 162,000 | ||
| Total-Year 1 Nursing Fees | 364,000 | ||
| Bachelor of Science-Nursing-Year 2 | |||
| Course Code | Course | Hours | Unit Cost |
| HNS 201 | Reproductive Anatomy and Pysiology | 67.50 | 18,000 |
| HNS202 | Medical Microbiology and Parasitology | 135.00 | 36,000 |
| HNS203 | Clinical Chemistry | 22.50 | 6,000 |
| HNS 204 | Heamatology | 45.00 | 12,000 |
| HNS205 | Medical Surgical Nursing I | 450.00 | 120,000 |
| HNS206 | Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics | 180.00 | 48,000 |
| HNS207 | Biostatistics | 45.00 | 12,000 |
| HNS208 | Family Health Nursing | 225.00 | 60,000 |
| HNS209 | Immunology | 45.00 | 12,000 |
| 1,215.00 | 324,000 | ||
| TUITION | 324,000 | ||
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500 | ||
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 9,000 | ||
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000 | ||
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000 | ||
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000 | ||
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500 | ||
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000 | ||
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7,000 | ||
| Semester 1 | 197,000 | ||
| Semester 2 | 162,000 | ||
| Total-Year 2 Nursing Fees | 359,000 | ||
| Bachelor of Science-Nursing-Year3 | |||
| Course Code | Course | Hours | Unit Cost |
| HNS301 | Educational Communication and Technology | 67.50 | 12,461.54 |
| HNS302 | Medical Surgincal Nursing II | 360.00 | 66,461.54 |
| HNS303 | Peadiatric Nursing | 180.00 | 33,230.77 |
| HNS304 | Community Heatlh Nursing | 270.00 | 49,846.15 |
| HNS305 | Mental Health & Psychaitric Nursing | 225.00 | 41,538.46 |
| HNS306 | Obstetric/Midwifery & Gynocological Nursing | 540.00 | 99,692.31 |
| HNS307 | Research Methodology | 45.00 | 8,307.69 |
| HNS 308 | Educational Psychology | 67.50 | 12,461.54 |
| 1,755.00 | 324,000.00 | ||
| TUITION | 324,000 | ||
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500 | ||
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 8,000 | ||
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000 | ||
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000 | ||
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500 | ||
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000 | ||
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000 | ||
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7,000 | ||
| Semester 1 | 196,000 | ||
| Semester 2 | 162,000 | ||
| Total-Year 3 Nursing Fees | 358,000 | ||
| Bachelor of Science-Nursing-Year4 | |||
| Course Code | Course | Hours | |
| HNS401 | Medical Surgical Nursing III | 540.00 | 129,600 |
| HNS402 | Management and Admin of Nursing Services | 270.00 | 64,800 |
| HNS403 | Curriculum & Instruciton in Nursing | 270.00 | 64,800 |
| HNS 404 | Research Project | 90.00 | 21,600 |
| HNS405 | Community Health Nursing II | 180.00 | 43,200 |
| 1,350.00 | 324,000 | ||
| TUITION | 324,000 | ||
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500 | ||
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 5,000 | ||
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000 | ||
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000 | ||
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 4,500 | ||
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000 | ||
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000 | ||
| ICT SERVICES – (PER YEAR) | 7,000 | ||
| Semester 1 | 193,000 | ||
| Semester 2 | 162,000 | ||
| Total-Year 4 Nursing Fees | 355,000 | ||
| Totals | 1,436,000 |
NOTE: The above fees is applicable to both local and international students.