The Nursing Department at Kuwait University aims to prepare competent nursing professionals equipped with strong scientific knowledge and advanced clinical skills. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program follows a modern curriculum structure aligned with international standards and addresses Kuwait’s workforce needs. 

The program includes three years of core nursing education, followed by a fourth year of specialization in one of the following tracks:

1. Nurse Midwifery.
2. Forensic Nursing.
3. Critical Care Nursing.
4. Medical-Surgical Nursing.

1. Detailed Description of the Specialty

Core Curriculum (Years 1–3)

• The foundational BSN program includes:
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Microbiology
• Nursing Foundations I & II
• Health Assessment & Simulation Labs
• Adult Health Nursing
• Community Nursing
• Childbearing and Pediatric Nursing
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
• Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice
• Health Informatics

Specialization (Year 4)

Each specialty track provides advanced courses and clinical practice:

• Midwifery: maternal physiology, gynecology, intrapartum care, postpartum & newborn care.
• Forensic Nursing: victimology, injury investigation, sexual assault examination, legal and ethical frameworks.
• Critical Care: advanced health assessment, emergency preparedness, acute care practice, advanced pharmacology.
• Medical-Surgical: advanced nursing care for complex cases, leadership, health disparities, perioperative care.

All tracks include simulation, clinical rotations, and a capstone practicum. 

2. Nature of Study & Facilities for Students with Special Needs

 Nature of Study

• Credit-hour system combining theory, laboratory sessions, and hospital-based clinical rotations.
• Use of high-fidelity simulation labs to ensure safe and realistic practice.
• Emphasis on communication, critical thinking, and inter-professional collaboration.

Facilities for Students with Special Needs

The department provides supportive learning accommodations, such as:

• Accessible classrooms, labs, and simulation centers.
• Electronic access to learning materials.
• Individual academic advising and counseling.
• Extended time in exams when needed.
• Adaptive learning tools and tailored clinical placement arrangements.

3. Career Opportunities

• Government and specialized hospitals and Private hospitals
• The private hospital of the Kuwait Oil Companies
• Forensic medicine programs at the Ministry of Interior
• Ministry of Health clinics specializing in domestic violence (for forensic nursing)
• Intensive care units and emergency departments
• Maternal and child care centers and midwifery centers
• Primary healthcare centers
• Public health and health education departments
• Surgical and internal medicine units and surgical centers
• Educational laboratories and clinical training centers as teaching assistants or trainers
• The possibility of enrolling in master’s and doctoral programs