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English language programs in Faculty of Health

Opening Order by the Ministry of Education
Admission criteria for the academic year 2026-2027:
  • Average VKM: 6.50
  • The selection criterion with 100% of the points will be the general average of the high school, with a minimum level determined by the Ministry of Education and Sports, calculated by the QSHA in descending order.
  • Candidates will be ranked in descending order according to the average of the high school calculated by the QSHA.
  • In case there are candidates with equal points, the ranking will be done in descending order according to the average of the 3 (three) years of the Biology subject.
  • In case there are candidates with equal points again, the ranking will be done in descending order according to the average of the 3 (three) years of the Chemistry subject.
Admission quotas for the academic year 2026-2027:
  • Albanians within the country: 227
  • From abroad: 1
  • With orphan status: 1
  • Roma/Balkan-Egyptian community: 1
  • Study transfer: 10
  • Second study program: 10
Study Program Information
Study cycle First cycle of study (Level 6 of the Qualifications Framework)
Title of the diploma BSc in General Nursing
Program language Albanian/ English
Duration of the study program 3 years / 6 semesters
Total credits 180 ECTS
Study form Full-time study
Number of modules 38 modules
Total number of exams 36 exams
Total program load 5400 hours
Total load in the auditorium 2685 hours
Total load outside the auditorium
(individual study)
2715 hours
Program load / week 25 - 30 hours / week
Study Plan
Semester Code Course Unit ECTS
YEAR I
I INF 102 General Biology and Genetics 4
I INF 103 Biophysics 3
I INF 184 Scientific Research Methodology 3
I INF 160 Fundamentals of Nursing Care 3
I INF 130 Normal and Pathological Anatomy – I 4
I INF 110 Medical Terminology 3
I INF 183 Hygiene and Infection Control 2
I INF 181 Bioethics and Communication Skills in Nursing 3
I INF 182 Legislation of the Nursing Profession 2
I *elective courses
INF 178;
CSI 130
Choose one from:
Medical Statistics;
ICT and Digitalization
3
II INF 101 Medical Biochemistry 4
II INF 160 Fundamentals of Nursing 5
II INF 130 Normal and Pathological Anatomy 5
II INF 150 Normal and Pathological Physiology 6
II ENGI 130/ ENG 131 Foreign Language 3
II INF 180 Public Health and Health Education 4
II INF 104 General Chemistry 3
TOTAL (YEAR I) 60
YEAR II
I INF 220 Adult Diseases I 5
I INF 271 Nursing Care in Adult Diseases I (a) 5
I INF 231 Microbiology 4
I INF 240 OBS and Reproductive Health 6
I INF 281 Maternal Nursing Care 3
I INF 230 Fundamentals of Pharmacology 5
I *elective courses
INF 250;
INF 251;
INF 252
Choose one from:
Basic Principles of Health Management;
Principles and Methods of Teaching;
Academic Writing
2
II INF 220 Adult Diseases I (b) 5
II INF 272 Nursing Care in Adult Diseases II 5
II INF 221 General Surgery 4
II INF 210 Pediatrics 6
II INF 280 Child Nursing 3
II INF 222 Applied Nursing in Geriatrics 5
II *elective courses
INF 254;
INF 253;
INF 255
Choose one from:
Basic and Clinical Psychology;
Social Aspects of Nursing;
Occupational Health and Safety at Work
2
TOTAL (YEAR II) 60
YEAR III
I INF 350 Adult Diseases II (a) 6
I INF 330 Nursing Care in Adult Diseases III 6
I INF 320 Specialized Surgery 4
I INF 310 Mental Health 3
I INF 241 Nursing Care in Health Emergencies and Emergency 4
I INF 311 Nursing Care in Psychiatry 3
I INF 373 Nutrition and Diet Therapy 4
II INF 331 Nursing Care in Adult Illnesses IV 6
II INF 350 Adult Illnesses II (b) 5
II INF 223 Palliative Care 3
II INF 300 Professional Practice 10
II INF 399 Final Exam/Diploma Topic 6
TOTAL (YEAR III) 60
Opening Order by the Ministry of Education
Admission criteria for the academic year 2026-2027:
  • Average VKM: 6.50
  • The selection criterion with 100% of the points will be the overall high school average, with a minimum level determined by the Ministry of Education and Sports, calculated by the QSHA in descending order.
  • Candidates will be ranked in descending order according to their high school average calculated by the QSHA.
  • In the event that there are candidates with equal scores, the ranking will be done in descending order according to the average of three (3) years of Biology.
  • In the event that there are candidates with equal scores again, the ranking will be done in descending order according to the average of three (3) years of Chemistry.
Admission quotas for the academic year 2026-2027:
  • Albanians within the country: 80
  • From abroad: 1
  • Foreign citizens: 10
  • Roma/Balkan-Egyptian community: 1
  • Study transfer: 2
  • Second study program: 2
Study Program Information
Study cycle First cycle of study (Level 6 of the Qualifications Framework)
Title of the diploma BSc in Midwifery Nursing
Program language Albanian/ English
Duration of the study program 3 years / 6 semesters
Total credits 180 ECTS
Study form Full-time study
Number of modules 40 modules
Total number of exams 40 exams
Total program load 5400 hours
Total load in the auditorium 2690 hours
Total load outside the auditorium
(individual study)
2710 hours
Study Plan
Semester Code Course Unit ECTS
YEAR I
I General Biology and Genetics 4
I Biophysics 3
I Research Methodology 3
I Fundamentals of Nursing 3
I Normal and Pathological Anatomy 4
I Medical Terminology 3
I Hygiene and Infection Control 2
I Public Health and Health Education 3
I Professional Ethics and Legislation 2
I *elective courses Choose one from:
Health Statistics
Health Informatics
3
II Medical Biochemistry 4
II Fundamentals of Nursing Care 5
II Normal and Pathological Anatomy 5
II Normal and Pathological Physiology 5
II Foreign Language 3
II Bioethics and Communication in Health Services 3
II General Chemistry 3
II Reproductive Psychology 2
TOTAL (YEAR I) 60
YEAR II
I Adult Diseases 3
I Nursing Care in Adult Diseases 5
I Microbiology 4
I Fundamentals of Obstetrics for Midwives 6
I Embryology and Fetal Development 3
I Pharmacology for Midwives 5
I General and Specialized Surgery 4
II Physiology and pathology of the newborn infant 5
II Nursing care of newborns in the intensive care unit (ICU) 5
II Pediatrics 6
II Child care 6
II Maternal and newborn care 6
II *elective courses Choose one from:
Basic principles and teaching methods;
Principles of health management;
Academic writing
2
TOTAL (YEAR II) 60
YEAR III
I Nursing Care in Pregnancy Pathologies 5
I Pre/Post Operative Care in Obstetrics/Gynecology 5
I Gynecology 6
I Nursing Care in Gynecological Diseases 6
I Sexual Education and Family Planning 4
I Nursing Care in Health Emergencies and Emergencies 4
II Mental Health Care in Reproductive Age 3
II Nutrition and Diet Therapy 4
II Nursing Care During High-Risk Pregnancy and Childbirth 5
II *elective courses Choose one from:
Social and Cultural Principles in Pregnancy and Parenting;
Domestic Violence, Reproduction and Gender Equality Policies
2
II Professional Practice 10
II Diploma Exam 6
TOTAL (YEAR III) 60

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