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Advanced Diploma in Nursing (RN)
University of Education, The Gambia · Brikama
About this programme
A three-year diploma integrating theory with clinical practice across medical, surgical, community, obstetric, paediatric, and psychiatric nursing. Students train with clinical placements at affiliated hospitals. Graduates register with the Nurses and Midwives Council of The Gambia as Registered Nurses eligible to work across government and private health facilities.
Entry requirement
Entry requirement: at least 4 points.
Programme facts
| Qualification | Advanced Diploma |
| Institution | University of Education, The Gambia |
| Faculty / school | School of Nursing and Midwifery |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Location | Banjul Campus |
| Minimum points | 4 |
| Accreditation | NAQAA |
| Funding / sponsorship | Students' Revolving Loan Scheme (SRLS) — enacted 2025, MoHERST-administered; newly operational. |
Careers this programme leads to
Registered Nurse (General) Ward Nurse (Hospital) Community Health Nurse Maternal and Child Health Nurse Paediatric Nurse Psychiatric Nurse School Health Nurse Clinic In-Charge Nurse Nurse Educator (Clinical) Health Post Supervisor
Source
Published by https://gc.edu.gm/snm/programmes/advanced-diploma-nursing/.
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