DiplomaHealth & MedicineDiploma in General Nursing (DGN)
IIHS — International Institute of Health Sciences · Gampaha
Overview
A 3-year, 9-term nursing diploma combining theory with about 50% clinical placement in hospital and community settings, training competent general nurses with leadership and research exposure.
Key facts
- Total fee
- Not published
- Duration
- 3 years
- Intake
- May, Sep
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Medium
- English
- Award
- Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC), Sri Lanka
- UGC
- Not verified
- Location
- Welisara, Gampaha
Entry requirements
Typically G.C.E. A/L passes (any stream), or an approved foundation programme. Some diplomas admit strong G.C.E. O/L results — confirm with the institute.
Highlights
- ~50% clinical placement
- Modern simulation technology
- TVEC-registered qualification
- Supports international migration pathways
- Pathway to BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies top-up
Where it can take you
Community health nursePediatric nurseOncology nurseCritical care nurseClinical research assistantNurse managerClinical coordinator
About this qualification
Higher National Diplomas and diplomas are 1–3 year qualifications. HNDs (SLIATE or Pearson BTEC) are widely accepted for degree top-up entry, locally and abroad.
About the institute
Health-sciences campus in Welisara: nursing, physiotherapy and health degrees with overseas pathways.
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