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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-03-01 | - |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
| 2024-11-01 | - |
Program Overview
Master of Nursing (Public Health)
Programme Overview
This programme of Lincoln University College, prepares the students as Public Health Care Professionals. Students, of this program learn about the varied aspects of clinical care. They are also made aware of the importance of improvement and the necessity of frequent supervision of the health care procedures. As far as the educational aspect is concerned, we give utmost importance to the aspects related to interdisciplinary health care. Theoretical learning as well as practical based learning is offered by our qualified teaching staffs.
For successful completion of Masters degree in LUC, each candidate should publish minimum of Two research articles in scopus indexed journals, with Lincoln affiliation.
Duration
Full Time: 1 Year 6 Months
Intakes
March, July, November
Entry Requirements
- Basic degree in Nursing or Nursing related degree; and
- Registered with Nursing Board of its equivalent; and
- Possess current Annual Practicing Certificate; and
- Minimum 3 years working experience for basic degree holders; and
- Advanced Diploma/ Certificate/ Post Basic in public health
- Foreign candidate must obtain:
- Temporary Practicing Certificate (TPC) for clinical program; and
- Pass International English Language Testing Services (IELTS) with a minimum of 6.5; or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum of 600
Career Opportunities
- Public Health Nurse in State Agencies or Local Agencies.
- Community Health Educator.
- Academic Institutions.
Program Aim
Our aim is to offer the students, a basic understanding of the public health care practice. So that they are able to adopt measures, for the promotion of the well being of the people, to provide relief from pain and also discover the factors associated with risk.
Our training sessions primarily focuses on the attainment of the nursing skills by the students. We also instruct the students regarding the fact that health care practices should be conducted with strict adherence to medical ethics.
Subject Highlights
| Sl.No. | MQA Subject Code | Subject Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MNR 7033 | Nursing Research II: Qualitative | 3 |
| 2 | MNR 7013 | Nursing Research I: Quantitative | 3 |
| 3 | MNN 7013 | Philosophies and Theories in Nursing | 3 |
| 4 | MNN 7023 | Healthcare Policies | 3 |
| 5 | MNPH 7013 | Primary Health Care | 3 |
| 6 | MNN 7033 | Issues and Trends in Nursing | 3 |
| 7 | MNR 7023 | Statistics and Statistical Computing for Nurses | 3 |
| 8 | MNR 7043 | Research Project I: Proposal | 3 |
| 9 | MNR 7056 | Research Project II: Project Paper | 6 |
| 10 | MNPH 7023 | Family Health Care | 3 |
| 11 | MNB 7013 | Leadership and Management | 3 |
| 12 | MNPH 7036 | Practicum in Nursing (Public Health) | 6 |
Teaching/Learning/Assessment
- The program includes a range of practical experiences tailored to each specialization.
- This specialization involves fieldwork in community health initiatives, conducting health assessments, and engaging in disease prevention programs.
- Students work directly with populations to implement and evaluate public health strategies.
Attendance Policy
- LUC requires students to maintain at least 80% attendance in each subject.
- If attendance falls below the required minimum, students will be barred from taking the final exams for that subject, and they might have to repeat the course in the following semester.
