About the Academy
The Defence Services Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Science (also described as the Defence Services Nursing and Paramedical Academy) is located in Mingaladon, Yangon, and is one of Myanmar’s military-run institutes of higher learning. It was founded in 2000 as the Defence Services Institute of Nursing and expanded in 2002 to add paramedical science and pharmacy degree programs.
Why Choose This Academy?
Nursing + Paramedical Focus
Specialized training pathways for nursing and allied health professions.
Military-Run Institute
Structured discipline and a defined career pipeline within Defence Services healthcare roles.
Multiple Degree Paths
Public sources report programs in Nursing (including postgraduate), Pharmacy, and Paramedical Science.
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Available Programs
Programs reported in public sources
Nursing
Bachelor + Master + PhD (reported)Public sources report bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD degree programs in Nursing.
Pharmacy
Bachelor (reported)Public sources report a bachelor degree program in Pharmacy.
Paramedical Science
Bachelor (reported)Public sources report a bachelor degree program in Paramedical Science.
Research & Activities
Publicly visible activities and outcomes
Graduation / Passing-out Intakes
Defence services news outlets have published updates about passing-out parades and graduation events for nursing and paramedical intakes.
Health Education & Training
The academy’s reported degree programs indicate ongoing academic and professional training in nursing, pharmacy, and paramedical fields.
Internal Research / Service Work
Detailed internal projects may not be publicly documented online; rely on official announcements or direct contact for verified project titles.
Campus Life
Structured academy environment
Academy Discipline
Military-run institutions often follow structured routines and strict codes of conduct.
Clinical Skills Training
Programs emphasize clinical skills, patient care, and readiness for health service roles.
Teamwork Culture
Healthcare training highlights teamwork and real-world emergency/clinical scenarios.
Career Paths
Healthcare roles in nursing and allied health
Nurse
Clinical nursing roles across medical units and health services (military/civil pathways vary).
Pharmacist
Hospital/clinic pharmacy, dispensing, pharmaceutical management, and health logistics roles.
Paramedic / Allied Health
Emergency care support, diagnostic support, and clinical assistance roles.
Instructor / Research
Postgraduate pathways (reported in nursing) support teaching and research careers.