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nursing science (thai-english) Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.N.S ) duration: 4 years course fees in baht: english language requirements: semester of commencement: Total 720,000 Baht or 180,000 Baht per annum plus Final Year at Malardarlen University in Sweden at 300,000 Baht to cover traveling, accommodation, living expenses, etc. TOEFL 500, CU-TEP 535, IELTS 5.0 or equivalent. course description/purpose The Bachelor of Nursing Science is a program that has been approved and accredited by the Thailand Nursing and Midwifery Council (TNC) and the Ministry of Education in Sweden. The curriculum is a Double-Degree Bilingual program (Thai-English) where students in their final year receive a second degree in Bachelor of Science (Caring Science) from Malardarlen University in Sweden. June (Summer), August (1st Semester), January (2nd Semester) The teaching and learning methods are conducted both in Thai and English by highly qualified lecturers from both Rangsit University and Malardarlen University in Sweden. Clinical practice will be conducted in Thai and/or English 146 credits total number of credits: when appropriate to meet the needs of clients. However, note: for the final year of study at Maladarlen University, courses Students are required to study 3 years at Rangsit University and 1 will be offered in English only including an elective course year at Malardarlen University in Sweden in order to get two degrees about the basics of everyday life in Sweden in order to (one from Rangsit University and one from Malardarlen University) facilitate clinical practice in Sweden. employment outcomes After graduation, students are eligible to take the licensing exam required by the Thailand Nursing and Midwifery Council (TNC) and work in Thailand (exam is in Thai), in Sweden (exam is in Swedish), or in any other countries in order to practice in that particular country. Graduates of this program work in International Hospitals, Nursing Homes, and in International Health and Welfare Organizations run by the Government, Private companies and NGOs in Thailand and Overseas. 22 To ensure positive learning outcome of students, extra English language courses are required throughout the first 2 years of study at Rangsit University and extra Thai language courses are available to international students who are not fluent in Thai. The proficiency of students in English and their one year training abroad produce competent graduates who can work and succeed in an international envi¬ronment.