Obstetric Nursing 48 months Undergraduate Programme By Universidad San Francisco Xavier (USFX) |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

03 Feb, 2025Application Deadline

Starting Month

FebStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Nursing and Obstetrics Program, part of the Faculty of Nursing Sciences of the Universidad San Francisco Xavier de Chuquisaca, has established itself as a benchmark academic institution in the training of health professionals in Bolivia. Since its creation on April 28, 2008, this program's main mission has been to train graduates in Nursing and Obstetrics, capable of facing the challenges presented by maternal and neonatal health in the country. During these sixteen years, it has been committed to offering academic, scientific, technological, humanistic and ethical training relevant to the Bolivian context, thus responding to the needs of a nation that still faces high maternal and neonatal mortality rates. Maternal and neonatal health is a global concern, but in Bolivia, this issue takes on particular relevance due to the challenges presented by the health system in terms of access, quality and equity. Obstetric Nursing emerges as a fundamental discipline to address these challenges, as it focuses on the comprehensive care of women during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period, as well as on the care of the newborn

Programme overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Nursing and Obstetrics Program, part of the Faculty of Nursing Sciences of the Universidad San Francisco Xavier de Chuquisaca, has established itself as a benchmark academic institution in the training of health professionals in Bolivia. Since its creation on April 28, 2008, this program's main mission has been to train graduates in Nursing and Obstetrics, capable of facing the challenges presented by maternal and neonatal health in the country. During these sixteen years, it has been committed to offering academic, scientific, technological, humanistic and ethical training relevant to the Bolivian context, thus responding to the needs of a nation that still faces high maternal and neonatal mortality rates. Maternal and neonatal health is a global concern, but in Bolivia, this issue takes on particular relevance due to the challenges presented by the health system in terms of access, quality and equity. Obstetric Nursing emerges as a fundamental discipline to address these challenges, as it focuses on the comprehensive care of women during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period, as well as on the care of the newborn

Admission Requirements

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Admissions exam or matriculation exam: It is a comprehensive, one-time exam designed for applicants who were unable to attend the Pre-University Course. Scheduled for late January 2025, it covers various subject areas and is weighted accordingly, mirroring the structure of the Pre-University Course.

Admissions exam or matriculation exam

Admission Exam Steps

Step 1: Online Pre-registration Applicants must access the web application admision.usfx.bo and complete the Pre-registration Form. The following information is required:

  • Personal data
  • Identification data of the Educational Institution.

Step 2: Bank Deposit Applicants must make a bank deposit to the University's BANCO UNION account number 1-33340493.

  • TUITION FEE:
    • DOMESTIC APPLICANTS: Bs. 320.00 (46,60 USD) (Includes access to the University Guide)
    • INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS: Bs. 1573.00 (229,00 USD) (Includes access to the University Guide)

Step 3: Registration Confirmation Applicants must return to the web application admision.usfx.bo and register the completed bank deposit. Once registered, they can view and print their enrollment.

ENROLLMENT AND REGISTRATION PROCEDURE FOR NEW STUDENTS ADMITTED IN THE PRE-UNIVERSITY COURSE, TOP GRADUATES, ATHLETIC MERIT, SCIENCE OLYMPIADS, AND ADMISSION EXAM FOR THE 2024 ACADEMIC YEAR

This procedure applies to new students admitted to the San Francisco Xavier University of Chuquisaca in various admission modalities for the 2024 academic year.

STEP 1: Digital Document Submission The admitted applicant must access the web application admision.usfx.bo and upload the following digital documents:

  • High school diploma legalized by SEDUCA or authenticated by the USFX Cashier's Section (front and back).
  • Sixth-grade secondary school report card (or graduation certificate from the last year indicating the name of the educational institution).
  • Identity card (front and back).
  • A passport-sized photo with a white background.
  • Sixth-grade secondary school report card legalized by the District Education Directorate and Departmental Education Directorate (if the high school diploma is not available). Please include your full name, current cell phone number, and the program to which you were admitted.

After submitting your application documents:

  1. University ID Assignment: The university will verify your documents and assign you a temporary or permanent University ID number.
  2. ID Number Verification: Check the admision.usfx.bo website to view your assigned ID number.
  3. Tuition Fee Generation: Access univesitarios.usfx.bo, select "ENROLL," and generate your tuition fee amount.
  4. Bank Deposit: Make a deposit to Banco Unión account No. 1-33340493 (Account Holder UMSFX – REC. PROPIOS – MATRICULAS UNIVERSITARIAS). You can also use the generated QR code on univesitarios.usfx.bo.
  5. Enrollment Completion: Go back to univesitarios.usfx.bo, select "ENROLL," and complete the form:
    • For bank deposits, enter the deposit number to confirm details.
    • If using the QR code, use it within 24 hours to avoid delays.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Obstetric Nursing program is at the undergraduate level.
The admission exam assesses Biology (50%), Language and Literature (30%), Mathematics (10%), and Chemistry (10%).
You can work in public and private hospitals, clinics, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), gynecology offices, sexual and reproductive health clinics, neonatal units, or even open your own nursing practice.
The program is four years long, including three years of theory and practice, and one year of rotating internship.
Your area of study will be women throughout their entire lifespan, with a special focus on pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care, as well as newborn care.
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