Bachelor of Nursing Science (BN.Sc.) Nursing Science
Care with Skill. Lead with Compassion.
Nurses are the foundation of every healthcare system, providing expert clinical care, advocating for patients, and improving health outcomes across communities. The Bachelor of Nursing Science (BN.Sc.) programme at Al-Muhibbah Open University equips you with the scientific knowledge, clinical competence, ethical values, and leadership skills needed to deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care through flexible, technology-enabled learning.
Whether your ambition is to provide frontline patient care, specialise in advanced nursing practice, contribute to healthcare leadership, or pursue postgraduate education, this programme prepares you for a meaningful and rewarding career dedicated to improving lives.
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Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing Science (BN.Sc.)
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Faculty: Health Sciences
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Duration: 5 Years (10 Semesters)
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Study Mode: Blended Learning (Online + Required Clinical Training)
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Admission: 100L & Direct Entry
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Intakes: January • May • September
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Tuition: ₦300,000 Per Academic Session
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Recognition: NUC Approved
Transform Lives Through Professional Nursing Care.
Healthcare depends on highly skilled nurses who combine scientific knowledge with compassion, critical thinking, and clinical excellence. Today's nursing professionals play vital roles in hospitals, specialist clinics, community healthcare, emergency response, research, and healthcare leadership.
At Al-Muhibbah Open University, you'll build a strong scientific foundation while developing the clinical judgement, communication skills, and professional confidence required to deliver exceptional patient care throughout your career.
Program Highlights
Is This Programme Right for You?
This programme is ideal for students who are passionate about caring for others and committed to improving lives through professional healthcare.
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Passionate about helping people
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Calm under pressure
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Empathetic and compassionate
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Interested in health and medical sciences
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
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Committed to lifelong learning and professional excellence
Develop the Knowledge, Skills, and Confidence to Deliver Exceptional Care.
Our curriculum integrates nursing science, biomedical sciences, patient care, clinical reasoning, and professional ethics to prepare graduates who can deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing practice.
Build the Clinical Knowledge Behind Exceptional Patient Care.
Develop the scientific understanding, clinical judgement, and professional competence required to provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care across diverse healthcare settings.
Fundamentals of Nursing
Develop essential nursing knowledge, patient care techniques, and professional practice standards.
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Understand the structure and function of the human body as the foundation of clinical nursing practice.
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Learn to care for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions across diverse clinical settings.
Maternal & Child Health Nursing
Support women, newborns, children, and families throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and child development.
Mental Health Nursing
Provide compassionate care for individuals experiencing mental health and behavioural conditions.
Community Health Nursing
Promote health, prevent disease, and improve healthcare access within families and communities.
Nursing Leadership & Ethics
Develop leadership, professional accountability, ethical decision-making, and effective healthcare teamwork.
Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
Apply research findings and clinical evidence to improve patient outcomes and healthcare quality.
Learn Through Clinical Practice and Evidence-Based Education.
Develop professional nursing competence through a blended learning experience that combines expert instruction, virtual learning, clinical placements, practical skills training, and continuous academic support.
Recorded Lectures
Access engaging video lessons anytime and build strong theoretical knowledge at your own pace.
Live Virtual Classrooms
Participate in interactive discussions with lecturers, clinicians, and fellow nursing students.
Clinical Skills Training
Develop practical nursing competence through supervised laboratory sessions and clinical practice.
Clinical Placements
Gain hands-on experience in approved healthcare facilities under professional supervision.
Continuous Assessment
Strengthen your knowledge through practical evaluations, assignments, reflective practice, and examinations.
Digital Library
Access nursing journals, clinical guidelines, research publications, and international healthcare resources.
Academic Support
Receive ongoing guidance from experienced nurse educators and dedicated student support teams.
Flexible Learning
Balance academic study with clinical training through a modern blended learning experience.
Progress from Nursing Foundations to Professional Clinical Practice.
Each stage of the programme builds your scientific knowledge, clinical competence, and professional confidence, preparing you to provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care.
Year One — Nursing Foundations
Build a strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, communication, behavioural sciences, and the foundations of professional nursing.
Year Two — Core Clinical Practice
Develop practical skills in patient assessment, fundamental nursing care, pharmacology, and medical-surgical nursing.
Year Three — Specialised Nursing Care
Study maternal and child health, mental health nursing, community health, and specialised clinical practice through supervised learning experiences.
Year Four — Advanced Clinical Practice
Strengthen clinical judgement, leadership, research skills, and multidisciplinary collaboration while expanding professional competence.
Year Five — Professional Practice & Leadership
Integrate your knowledge through advanced clinical placements, research, healthcare leadership, and evidence-based nursing practice in preparation for professional registration and lifelong career success.
Build a Career That Changes Lives Every Day.
Nursing Science graduates are trusted healthcare professionals who deliver compassionate care, improve patient outcomes, and strengthen healthcare systems across hospitals, communities, and international health organisations.
• Clinical Nurse • Community Health Nurse • Paediatric Nurse • Mental Health Nurse • Critical Care Nurse • Emergency Nurse • Occupational Health Nurse • Nurse Educator • Public Health Nurse • Clinical Research Nurse • Healthcare Administrator
Registered Nurse*
*Subject to meeting all applicable professional licensing and regulatory requirements.
Learn from Inspiring Educators
Our students learn from experienced nurse educators, clinicians, and healthcare professionals committed to developing compassionate, competent, and ethical nursing leaders prepared to deliver exceptional patient care.
Aliyu Ibrahim Usman
Librarian
Murtala Yusuf Forty Four
Bursar
Mrs. Ladi Ibrahim Thomas
Director of Business DevelopmentVoices from the Faculty
Discover how students, nurse educators, and healthcare professionals are building the clinical expertise, compassionate leadership, and professional confidence needed to deliver exceptional patient care and make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.
Can I study Nursing Science fully online?
No. While academic coursework is delivered through our flexible digital learning platform, Nursing Science also requires supervised clinical and practical training in approved healthcare facilities.
Will I complete clinical placements?
Yes. Clinical practice forms an essential part of the programme and allows you to apply classroom knowledge in real healthcare settings under professional supervision.
Is Nursing Science suitable for students without previous healthcare experience?
Yes. The programme is designed to develop your knowledge and clinical skills progressively from foundational sciences through advanced nursing practice.
Is the programme recognised?
Yes. Al-Muhibbah Open University is licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC). Nursing programmes are also subject to the applicable professional and regulatory requirements governing nursing education and practice.
What makes AOU's Nursing Science programme different?
Our programme combines flexible academic learning, rigorous clinical preparation, experienced nurse educators, and evidence-based practice to develop compassionate nursing professionals equipped to deliver high-quality healthcare in today’s evolving clinical environments.
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Our combination of flexible online learning, industry-focused curriculum, experienced faculty, and practical skill development prepares graduates for success in today’s digital economy.