Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Commonly referred to as B.Sc Nursing.
- Degree
- B.Sc Nursing
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Mode
- Full Time
About this programme
A specialized four-year healthcare degree program engineered to train critical-care frontline professionals. The academic structure merges applied anatomy, physiology, and nutrition sciences with nursing foundations, adult health conditions (medical-surgical), pediatric nursing, and midwifery, heavily reinforced by thousands of hours of mandatory clinical shifts inside intensive care units and emergency wards.
Eligibility
Minimum academic requirement for this programme. Individual institutions may publish additional criteria.
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Programme structure
Indicative coursework across the duration of the programme.
Year 1
- Communicative English
- Applied Anatomy & Physiology
- Applied Sociology & Psychology
- Applied Biochemistry & Nutrition
- Nursing Foundations I & II including Health Assessment
Year 2
- Introduction to Community Health Nursing
- Applied Microbiology and Infection Control
- Pharmacology I & II
- Pathology I & II
- Adult Health Nursing I & II (Medical Surgical)
Year 3
- Child Health Nursing I & II (Pediatrics)
- Mental Health Nursing I & II (Psychiatric)
- Community Health Nursing I
- Midwifery / Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing I
Year 4
- Midwifery / Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing II
- Introduction to Forensic Nursing & Indian Laws
- Nursing Research and Statistics
- 24-Week Intensive Hospital Ward Competency Internship
Entrance exams
Exams commonly used for admission to nursing programmes in India.
| Exam | Full name | Mode | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEET | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test | Pen and paper | Once a year |
Career outcomes
Typical roles for graduates of this programme, with indicative salary ranges.
| Role | Indicative package |
|---|---|
| Critical Care Nurse | ₹4–9 LPA |
| Nursing Supervisor | ₹5–11 LPA |
| Clinical Research Nurse | ₹4.5–10 LPA |
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