Overview

Nursing from The University of the West Indies prepares students to demonstrate a commitment to humanitarian service as a component of professional nursing in a culturally diverse society, engage in communication and collaboration with members of the health care team and recognize the need for continuing education and learning and accept professional responsibility for his/her action, thus acting as a change agent in the delivery of health care.

Students at Nursing from The University of the West Indies will:

Demonstrate the use of critical thinking in clinical decision-making.

Formulate a personal and professional ethical framework to guide conduct and decision-making in professional nursing.

Evaluate, apply and communicate research findings to improve professional practice.

Analyze and evaluate leadership and management theories in nursing practice.

Evaluate the health policy process for the improvement of health care for all.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methodology (Quantitative)

Qualitative Research Methods

Advanced Nursing Science and Theory

Mental & Physical Health Education and Health Promotion

Nursing and Health Information Systems

Policy and Ethical Issues in Nursing/Health

Nursing Research Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-16 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda

Disciplines

Nursing

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have obtained passes in the Caribbean Examination Council (CSEC) or the General Certificate Examination (GCE) Ordinary Level or any approved equivalent, in at least five (5) subjects, including three (3 ) compulsory: English Language OR Communication Studies (CAPE); One subject from Mathematics OR Pure Mathematics (CAPE), OR Applied Mathematics (CAPE); one subject from Biology or Human and Social Biology.

AND, Two other subjects from the following list: (Chemistry, Food, and Nutrition, Caribbean History, Information Technology, Social Studies, Principles of Business and Principles of Account)

Obtain passes at no lower than grade IV or D in CAPE/GCE ‘A’ level subjects OR no more than two (2) subjects at the Grade III for CSEC subjects.:

Be at least 17 years at the time of admission to the program;

Provide two (2) letters of recommendation

Applicants may also be required to submit to a personal interview decided by the School

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12000 USD / year

≈ 12000 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5000 USD / year

≈ 5000 USD / year

Additional Details

USD$1,800 per academic year for citizens of Antigua and Barbuda / USD$3000 for Regional Students with 40% discount

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Overview

Students at Nursing from The University of the West Indies will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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