The purpose of this department is to enable students to identify the Etiology, Pathophysiology, Symptomatology, Diagnostic measures and management (Medical, Nursing, dietetic) of common medical, surgical, communicable and non-communicable diseases and to develop proficiency in caring for patients with these diseases. The courses of Medical Nursing, Surgical Nursing and Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing are placed in second and third years of BSc Nursing Degree.