Dubai: Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), the learning and discovery arm of Dubai Health, has introduced new nursing education programmes through the Hind Bint Maktoum College of Nursing and Midwifery (HBMCoNM).
According to Emirates News Agency, the expansion aims to advance medical education and align with global standards in this vital field. Dr. Hanan Al Suwaidi, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Academic Officer at Dubai Health, and Provost of MBRU, highlighted the importance of developing skilled nursing professionals to strengthen national healthcare capacity. Through HBMCoNM, MBRU is expanding academic pathways to prepare nurses for vital roles across the healthcare system.
MBRU's nursing education pathways now range from undergraduate study to specialised academic training, starting with the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Students can specialise further through a Master's, Postgraduate Diploma, or Postgraduate Certificate in four fields: Cardiovascular Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Emergency Care Nursing, and Paediatric Nursing. These offerings provide a comprehensive academic route for nurses seeking advanced clinical expertise.
Professor Nezam Al Nsair, Dean of HBMCoNM, emphasized that the expanded academic offerings provide structured pathways for nurses to build advanced clinical competencies. By integrating specialised postgraduate options with strong foundations in clinical training, the program ensures that graduates are ready to contribute effectively from the onset, enhancing workforce readiness and supporting the development of a high-performing nursing profession.
In addition to HBMCoNM's offerings, the College of Medicine at MBRU continues to offer a range of advanced academic degrees, including a six-year undergraduate Doctor of Medicine program, a four-year undergraduate Graduate Entry Doctor of Medicine program, a Master of Science and PhD in Biomedical Sciences, and a Master's and Postgraduate Diploma in Health Professions Education. The Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine offers five postgraduate programmes in Endodontics, Prosthodontics, Periodontology, Pediatric Dentistry, and Orthodontics.
At MBRU, students benefit from access to Dubai Health's research facilities and hands-on clinical training in its hospitals, ensuring their education is closely linked to real-world healthcare practice and high standards of patient care.