Gain expertise in compassionate, evidence-based patient care while developing clinical excellence and leadership to serve in diverse healthcare settings.
Programme Overview
The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing program at the University of the Southern Caribbean is a comprehensive four-year course of study designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and clinical competence required for professional nursing practice. Emphasizing evidence-based care and compassion, the program prepares graduates to serve effectively in a variety of healthcare environments.
Programme Details
- Campuses: Main Campus, South Campus
- Degree Components:
- General Education: 22.5 credits
- Core Requirements: 71 credits
- Cognate: 19 credits
- Clinical Placements: 25 credits
- GATE Approved: Yes
- Programme Delivery: Face-to-face / Blended
- Programme Duration: 4 years
- Total Credits: 137.5
Admission Requirements
- Five O’Level passes (including English, Mathematics, Science)
- Current A.S. Degree in Nursing and valid license
- Nursing Council Permit
- Police Certificate of Character
- Medical clearance
What You'll Learn
How This Programme Helps You
Upon completion, graduates are eligible for nursing licensure and well-prepared for diverse roles across healthcare environments. Through rigorous coursework and comprehensive clinical placements, the programme cultivates both clinical competence and leadership capacity.
Effective October 24, 2023, the baccalaureate nursing program at University of Southern Caribbean at the main and South campuses located in Maracas, St. Joseph and San Fernando respectively is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
This candidacy status expires on October 24, 2025.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this candidate program on the ACEN’s website (click link below).
https://www.acenursing.org/accreditation
The program hosted an initial accreditation visit September 29 – October 2, 2025; Final accreditation decision is pending.