VISION & MISSION STATEMENT

• Vision:To be a leading regional center of excellence in nursing education, patient-centered clinical practice, and healthcare research, preparing highly competent, compassionate, and ethical nursing professionals.   

• Mission:To provide comprehensive academic and practical training in clinical nursing, pediatric care, surgical care, and public health through evidence-based practice, advanced clinical skills, and ethical healthcare leadership.   

• Program Description:The Bachelor of Nursing Science program at Tima-Ade University is a 9-semester professional undergraduate degree designed to train qualified clinical nurses and healthcare managers. The curriculum progresses from foundational university sciences and basic pre-clinical medical training to intermediate medical-surgical care, pediatrics, trauma, critical care, and structured OSCE practical examinations. Graduates are prepared to deliver high-quality holistic care across public hospitals, private clinics, community health centers, and emergency services.   

PROGRAM STRUCTURE & COURSE OUTLINE

YEAR 1: BASIC & PRE-CLINICAL FOUNDATIONS

Semester 1: University Foundation

1. Academic English 1   

2. Civic and Ethical Education   

3. Critical Thinking and Communication   

4. Foundation Mathematics / Basic Mathematics   

5. Introduction to ICT   

6. Introduction to Health Science   

Semester 2: Academic & Science Development

1. Study and Research Skills   

2. Introduction to Logic and Philosophy   

3. Basic Statistics   

4. Academic English 2   

5. General Biology   

6. Islamic Studies   

Semester 3: Basic Pre-Clinical Sciences I

1. Anatomy and Physiology I   

2. Medical Terminology   

3. Cytology with Histology   

4. Psychology   

5. Fundamentals of Nursing   

6. Organic Chemistry   

YEAR 2: INTERMEDIATE MEDICAL & CLINICAL NURSING

Semester 4: Basic Pre-Clinical Sciences II

1. Anatomy and Physiology II   

2. Biochemistry   

3. Pharmacology I   

4. General Pathology   

5. Environmental Health   

6. Embryology   

Semester 5: Applied Health Sciences & Nutrition

1. Immunology   

2. Medical Ethics   

3. Medical Genetics   

4. Microbiology   

5. Pharmacology II   

6. Nutrition and Dietetics for Nursing Practice   

Semester 6: Core Clinical Nursing I

1. Obstetrics and Gynecology I   

2. Medical-Surgical Nursing I   

3. Family Health and Planning   

4. Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD)   

5. Perioperative Skills   

6. Pediatric I   

YEAR 3: ADVANCED CLINICAL NURSING & PRACTICE

Semester 7: Core Clinical Nursing II & Public Health

1. Obstetrics and Gynecology II   

2. Medical-Surgical Nursing II   

3. Medical Ethics   

4. Pediatric II   

5. Health Promotion and Education   

6. Communicable and Tropical Diseases   

Semester 8: Emergency, Leadership & Clinical Skills

1. Clinical Leadership and Nursing Management   

2. Neonatology   

3. Trauma and Emergency Care   

4. Basic Clinical Skills   

5. Epidemiology   

Semester 9: Critical Care, Mental Health & Graduation OSCE

1. Parasitology   

2. OSCE - Objective Structured Clinical Examination   

3. Mental Health and Illness   

4. Medical Counselling   

5. Cancer, Palliative & Critical Care   

SUMMARY OF PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION