B.Sc. in Nursing
Program Profile
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Qualification awarded
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Length of programme
4 Years
Number of credits
240 ECTS credits
Mode of Study
Full time
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Get detailed information about the programme requirements, courses, credits, and educational objectives as a PDF file.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
The Program Educational Objectives (POEs) of the Nursing Nursing department (ELCE) are to prepare graduates who will:
1. Enhance Community-Oriented Nursing Practice: Prepare graduates to address the health needs of individuals, families, and communities in the Kurdistan Region through culturally competent, preventive, and promotive care, with a strong emphasis on primary health care and rural outreach.
2. Foster Research and Evidence-Based Practice: Develop students' abilities to engage in nursing research and apply evidence-based findings to improve clinical practice, healthcare delivery, and public health outcomes within the regional context. Version No.: 2 Page 2 | 5 Date approved: 07-05-2025
3. Promote Leadership and Health Management Skills: Equip future nurses with the leadership, communication, and management skills necessary to contribute effectively to healthcare teams and systems, while supporting the development and reform of community health infrastructure in Iraq.
Program Learning Outcomes
After completing this program, students should have:
1. Demonstrate safe and competent clinical nursing care across the lifespan using the nursing process in diverse health care settings.
2. Apply evidence-based knowledge and research to inform clinical decisions and improve patient and community health outcomes.
3. Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, families, and health care teams to deliver collaborative care.
4. Lead and manage nursing care teams with ethical integrity, cultural sensitivity, and awareness of regional health needs.
5. Promote public health and disease prevention through education, outreach, and participation in community-based health programs.
6. Engage in lifelong learning and professional development, maintaining competence in evolving health care systems and technologies.
Programme structure diagram with credits
Yearly Timeline
Sept. 1, 2026
⚠️ First year students start around mid-October
⚠️ First year students start exams around 20 of January
July 1, 2027
Check out the full academic calendar on UoD's webstie.
Programme Coordinator
Assistant Professor in Pediatric Nursing
Basic Medical Sciences Unit
College of Nursing
University of Duhok
Apply to the Programme
Public undergraduate admissions in the KRG region are managed centrally by the Ministry of Higher Education through the online ZankoLine portal (regayzanko.com). After Grade 12 Baccalaureate results are released, high schools provide students with unique login credentials to rank their preferred universities and B.Sc. majors during a 10–14 day registration window. Final placement is automatically determined by the student's Grade 12 average, subject choices, and department capacity.