M.Sc. Nursing
The Master of Science in Nursing (M.Sc. Nursing) or Master of Science in Nursing, is a two-year postgraduate degree program designed to provide advanced knowledge and skills in specialized nursing areas. It’s a stepping stone for nurses seeking leadership, teaching, research, and advanced clinical practice roles within the healthcare system.
Duration: 02 Years
Syllabus: As prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council
Eligibility Criteria: B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with minimum 55% marks, registered nurse and midwife, with minimum 1 year work experience after registration.
Eligibility Requirement
| Eligibility | Details |
|---|
| Minimum Education | B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with 55% marks |
| Experience | Minimum 1 year work experience after registration |
| Registration | Should be a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (RNRM) |
| Admission Frequency | Once a year |
Scholarships :
- Government scholarships available for SC/ST/OBC and economically weaker section students.
- Institutional scholarships available for meritorious students.
Syllabus
First Year
| Subject Area | Topics Covered |
|---|
| Nursing Education | Philosophy and principles of education, curriculum development, teaching-learning process, educational methods, evaluation |
| Advanced Nursing Practice | Concepts of advanced nursing practice, evidence-based nursing, clinical decision-making |
| Nursing Research & Statistics | Research methodology, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and application in nursing |
| Clinical Speciality I | Advanced concepts of chosen specialty (Medical Surgical, Pediatric, Psychiatric, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Community Health Nursing) |
Second Year
| Subject Area | Topics Covered |
|---|
| Nursing Management | Principles of management, nursing administration, human resource management, hospital & health care management |
| Nursing Research (Dissertation) | Conducting independent research project, thesis submission and defense |
| Clinical Speciality II | Advanced clinical practice and application in chosen specialty area |
Curriculum and Course of Instructions
First Year
| Subject | Theory Hours | Practical Hours |
|---|
| Nursing Education | 150 | 150 (Practical & Teaching Practice) |
| Advanced Nursing Practice | 150 | 200 (Clinical Practice) |
| Nursing Research & Statistics | 150 | 100 (Research Practicum) |
| Clinical Speciality I | 150 | 650 (Specialty Clinical Practice) |
Second Year
| Subject | Theory Hours | Practical Hours |
|---|
| Nursing Management | 150 | 150 (Administrative Practice) |
| Dissertation | – | 300 (Research Work) |
| Clinical Speciality II | 150 | 950 (Specialty Clinical Practice) |
