Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

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Department of Nursing

The three-year Diploma in General Nursing program
prepares graduates for registration as professional
nurses, endorsed by the Nursing Council of Papua
New Guinea. This program is managed by St.
Benedict's School of Nursing, also known as the
Nursing Department.


Designed to train aspiring practitioners, the program
equips them to provide responsible nursing care across
various healthcare settings. Its primary goal is to
prepare competent nurses who will enhance the quality
of health services in the country.

Career opportunities and pathways for graduates.

Graduates qualify for positions as General Nursing
Officers. They also have the option to pursue higher
degree programs, both domestically and internationally.


Additionally, nurses can apply for further training, such
as the Bachelor of Midwifery or the Advanced Diploma in
Eye Care at DWU, as well as Bachelor's degrees in
Acute Care, Child Health, and Mental Health at various tertiary
institutions and universities in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Job
opportunities for graduates are abundant within the PNG health
system and abroad.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed Grade 12 education
level with A, B, or C grades in language and literature,
Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry

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