A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing) is a 4-year degree course designed to prepare students for a career in nursing.
Programme Structure:
I Semester
Communicative English
Applied Anatomy
Applied Physiology
Applied Sociology
Applied Psychology
*Nursing Foundations
II Semester
Applied Biochemistry
Applied Nutrition and Dietetics
*Nursing Foundations II
Health/Nursing Informatics & Technology
III Semester
Applied Microbiology and Infection Control including Safety
Pharmacology I
Pathology I
*Adult Health (Medical Surgical) Nursing I with integrated pathophysiology
IV Semester
*Pharmacology II
Pathology II & Genetics
Adult Health Nursing II with integrated pathophysiology including Geriatric Nursing
Professionalism, Professional Values & Ethics including Bioethics
V Semester
*Child Health Nursing I
Mental Health Nursing I
Community Health Nursing I (including Environmental Science & Epidemiology)
Educational Technology/Nursing Education
Introduction to Forensic Nursing and Indian Laws
VI Semester
Child Health Nursing II
Mental Health Nursing II
Nursing Management & Leadership
*Midwifery/Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBG) Nursing-I
VII Semester
1. Community Health
Nursing II
2. Nursing Research &
Statistics
3. Midwifery/Obstetrics
and Gynecology (OBG)
Nursing II
VIII Semester
Internship (Intensive
Practicum/Residency
Posting)
Admission Procedure:
Admission Procedure – Admission is based on Entrance exam conducted by university/ state govt./ APNIU or INC rules.
Eligibility – Candidate must be Intermediate in Bio group. With 45% Aggregate marks. In Physics, Chemistry, biology, and English.
Note – 5% relaxation for SC/ ST Candidate.
Age Limit– Minimum age of candidate is 17 years and maximum 35 years as on 31st December of Academic Year.
Scholarship –for ST/ SC candidate as per Govt. Rules and OBC candidate is eligible only if his/ her admission is through Govt. Counselling.
Career Prospects: Graduates can work in hospitals, clinics, and community health centers. With experience and further specialization, they can also pursue roles in academia or advanced practice nursing.