Becoming a Nurse or Midwife

Guidelines in becoming a Nurse or Midwife in Mauritius.

Wants to be a Nurse/Midwife

As a registered nurse, you can enjoy a diverse and rewarding career that really makes a difference. Nurses act as leaders, carers and clinicians, taking responsibility for the care they provide to patients.
Being a midwife is a demanding and unique role. You will be responsible for creating and sustaining a positive relationship with the pregnant woman, to help her to have the best possible birth experience.

1. Find a school

Select the school from the list below that provides nurse and midwifery training at pre and post registration levels in Mauritius.

2. Find the training you want to do

Choose which training you want to follow and the profession you want to embark on.

3. Entry Requirements

Each school has its own entry requirements. Make sure you meet those requirements.

Nursing Schools

C-Care Training Institute

National Certificate Level 5 in Nursing: Assistant Nurse

Open University of Mauritius

Master of Advanced Midwifery
Master of Advanced Nursing
BSc Midwifery Top-Up

Middlesex University

BSc Nursing
MSc Nursing
Top-Up BSc Nursing

UNICITI Education Hub

BSc (Hons) Nursing - Top-Up

University of Technology Mauritius (UTM)

BSc Nursing

Charles Telfair Institution

Courses available:
BSc Nursing - 3 1/2 years
Top-Up BSc Nursing - 1 year

Rushmore Business School

Courses available:
Top-Up BSc Nursing
Top-Up BSc Midwifery
Top-Up BSc Mental Health

Mauritius Institute of Health

Available Nursing Courses:
Diploma in Diabetes - 2years
Diploma in Footcare - 1 year
Diploma in Emergency Medicine (SAMU)
National Diploma level 6 -Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing
- Operation Theatre
-Cardiovascular Sciences and Care
- Adult Critical Care
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nursing - Ward Manager

Central School of Nursing

Courses available:
National Diploma in Nursing - 3 years
Certificate in Midwifery - 2 years
Diploma in Mental Health (Top-Up)
Hospital Nursing Administration Course

Polytechnics Mauritius LTD

Courses available:
National Diploma in Nursing - 3 years
Top-Up Diploma in Midwifery - 1 year
Top-Up Diploma in Cardiology
Top-Up BSc Nursing
Diploma in Oncology Nursing
Diploma in Mental Health
Diploma in Public Health Nursing
Diploma in Cardiac Care Nursing