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Nursing in Jordan: what you study & which field

Nursing: what you actually study, careers, duration (4 years), and which Tawjihi field qualifies you — with official sources and a GPA-calculator link.

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Admission rules and the fields accepted for each major can change every year. Check the current admission policy on admhec.gov.jo.

Past admission cutoffs

This major has published 2025 competitive cutoffs in the unified admission table, each with its source. They are past figures for guidance only, not this cycle.

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What you study

Students study anatomy, physiology and pharmacology, adult nursing, maternal and child health, paediatrics, mental and community health, critical care, research and evidence-based practice. The programme includes supervised clinical placements in healthcare settings.

Career paths

After completing licensing requirements, paths include nursing in hospitals, primary and community care, emergency departments, critical care, maternal and child health, and mental health. With experience and further study, graduates may move into quality, infection control, education, management or advanced specialties.

Common misconceptions

A nurse is not merely someone who follows a physician's orders; nursing includes independent assessment, care planning, monitoring and patient education.
Nursing is not restricted to hospital wards; community, educational, managerial and specialist paths also exist.

Official sources

nursing.ju.edu.jojust.edu.jojnc.gov.jo

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