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Higher Diploma in Nursing (NVQ Level 6) Programme - Overview

The Higher Diploma in Nursing (NVQ Level 6) offered by Lyceum Campus is a comprehensive nursing programme designed to prepare students for a successful and globally relevant nursing career. The programme includes extensive hands-on clinical training conducted at Kings Hospital, Colombo and enables students to sit for the NVQ Level 6 examination, leading to TVEC certification. The campus is accredited by PHSRC and TVEC, ensuring high-quality education and national recognition.

  • Awarding Body : Lyceum Campus
    * Upon completion of NVQ Level 6 examinations, certificate will be provided by Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC)

  • Schedule : Week Days (Full-Time)

  • Duration : 03 Years

  • Intakes : March / September

  • Delivery Mode : On-Campus | Lectures with structured practical sessions and extensive clinical training (over 50% practical exposure)

  • Language : English

  • Entry Requirements :
    A minimum of 3 passes in the GCE Advanced Level Examination or A relevant NVQ Level 4 qualification

  • Programme Structure : Study programme including,
    * Classroom lectures & tutorials
    * Hospital-based clinical training
    * Simulation laboratory training
    * Professional development workshops

  • Branches : Nugegoda (Clinical training arranged at a reputed private hospital in Colombo – Kings Hospital)

  • Scholarship : Up to 50% (Conditions Apply)

Module Structure - Higher National Diploma in Nursing (NVQ Level 6) Programme

Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Semester 5
Semester 6
Module Code Module
N85T002M01 Fundamenals of Nursing I
N85T002M02 Anatomy and Physiology in Nursing I
N85T002M03 Basic Pharmacology for Nursing
N85T002M04 History & Trends in Nursing
N85T002M05 Nursing Professionalism and Ethics
N85T002M06 Scientific Principles in Nursing Practice
EMPM01 Workplace Information Management
Module Code Module
N85T002M07 Psychology in Nursing
N85T002M08 Fundamentals of Nursing II
N85T002M09 Anatomy and Physiology in Nursing II
N85T002M10 Socio Cultural Aspects in Nursing
N85T002M11 Nutrition for Health and Illness
N85T002M12 First Aid Principles and Applications
EMPM02 Workplace Communication Management
Module Code Module
N85T002M13 Applied Pharmacology for Nursing
N85T002M14 Pathology in Nursing
N85T002M15 Microbiology in Nursing
N85T002M16 Adult Nursing I
N85T002M17 Community Health
EMPM03 Planning and Scheduling Work at Workplace
Module Code Module
N85T002M18 Pediatrics & Pediatric Nursing
N85T002M19 Women Nursing
N85T002M20 Adult Nursing II
Module Code Module
N85T002M21 Geriatric Care in Nursing
N85T002M22 Palliative Care in Nursing
N85T002M23 Research in Nursing
N85T002M24 Psychiatric Nursing
N85T002M25 Management and Leadership in Nursing
EMPM04 Problem Solving and Decision Making
Module Code Module
EMPM05 Teamwork and Leadership
EMPM06 Creating and Maintaining a Learning Culture at Workplace

Popular & Demanded Career Pathways

Hospital Nurse (Private Sector)
Community Health Nurse
Leadership Roles in Healthcare Settings
International Nursing Opportunities (With Required Licensing Exams)
Specialized Nursing Fields (Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Psychiatry, Palliative Care)

Why Choose Our Higher Diploma in Nursing ?

The Higher Diploma in Nursing (NVQ Level 6) offered by Lyceum Campus is a comprehensive nursing programme designed to prepare students for a successful and globally relevant nursing career. The programme includes extensive hands-on clinical training conducted at Kings Hospital, Colombo and enables students to sit for the NVQ Level 6 examination, leading to TVEC certification. The campus is accredited by PHSRC and TVEC, ensuring high-quality education and national recognition.

Frequently Asked Questions - Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers to the most common questions about the programme

The Higher Diploma in Nursing (NVQ Level 6) at Lyceum Campus is a 3-year, full-time nursing programme that combines classroom learning with clinical training at Kings Hospital, Colombo. The programme prepares students to sit for the NVQ Level 6 examination and receive TVEC certification. Lyceum Campus holds dual accreditation from both PHSRC (Private Health Services Regulatory Council) and TVEC, making this one of the most credible private nursing programmes available in Sri Lanka.

Yes. The programme is fully accredited by TVEC (Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission) and PHSRC (Private Health Services Regulatory Council). Upon successful completion, graduates receive TVEC certification at NVQ Level 6, which is nationally recognised across both government and private healthcare institutions in Sri Lanka.

Applicants must hold a minimum of 3 passes in the GCE Advanced Level examination in any stream, or a relevant NVQ Level 4 qualification. A good command of English is recommended, as course materials and clinical environments operate largely in English.

The programme is 3 years in duration, delivered across 6 semesters as a full-time weekday programme. More than 50% of the programme is made up of practical clinical exposure, including simulation laboratory sessions and direct hospital-based training at Kings Hospital, Colombo.

There are two intakes per year, in March and September. Places are limited due to the clinical training requirements of the programme, so prospective students are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Clinical training is conducted at Kings Hospital, a reputed private hospital located in Colombo. This partnership gives Lyceum Campus nursing students access to real patient care environments under the supervision of qualified medical and nursing professionals from their first year onwards.

The curriculum spans 6 semesters and covers Fundamentals of Nursing, Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology, Nursing Professionalism and Ethics, Psychology in Nursing, Pathology, Microbiology, Adult Nursing, Community Health, Paediatric and Paediatric Nursing, Women Nursing, Geriatric Care, Palliative Care, Psychiatric Nursing, Research in Nursing, and Management and Leadership in Nursing.

Graduates can work as nurses in private and government hospitals, community health nurses, or pursue specialised fields such as paediatrics, geriatrics, psychiatry, or palliative care. The NVQ Level 6 qualification also supports applications for international nursing positions, subject to completing the required licensing examinations in the target country.

Yes. The programme is designed to prepare graduates for globally relevant nursing careers. With the NVQ Level 6 qualification, graduates can pursue international nursing opportunities in countries such as the UK, Australia, the Middle East, and Canada, subject to completing the required professional registration or licensing examinations in the destination country.

Lyceum Campus holds dual PHSRC and TVEC accreditation, which is not a common combination among private nursing institutions in Sri Lanka. Clinical training takes place at Kings Hospital, Colombo, providing real hospital experience rather than simulation-only training. The structured 6-semester curriculum, two annual intakes, and experienced academic staff make it one of the more comprehensive private nursing pathways available.

The Higher Diploma in Nursing (NVQ Level 6) is a 3-year professional qualification that qualifies graduates to practise as nurses and sit the NVQ Level 6 government examination. A Bachelor of Nursing is a 4-year undergraduate degree. The Higher Diploma is a recognised qualification for nursing employment in Sri Lanka and provides a pathway for further academic progression.

Scholarship opportunities are available at Lyceum Campus. Students are encouraged to inquire directly with the admissions team to find out current scholarship criteria and eligibility at the time of application.

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