B.Sc - Nursing

Course Overview:

B.Sc. Nursing is a 4-year undergraduate program focused on preparing students for a career in healthcare. The curriculum covers anatomy, physiology, patient care, community health, and clinical practice. Graduates can pursue careers as registered nurses, healthcare administrators, or further studies in nursing specializations.

Duration:

The course duration is 4 years, divided into 8 semesters.

Syllabus:

B.Sc. in Nursing focuses on training students to become professional nurses capable of working in a variety of healthcare settings. The course includes subjects related to anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, patient care, and practical nursing skills.

Semester 1:

  • Anatomy and Physiology I

  • Microbiology

  • Fundamentals of Nursing

  • Nursing Foundations I

  • Nutrition and Biochemistry

  • Practical: Nursing Foundations

Semester 2:

  • Anatomy and Physiology II

  • Psychology

  • Nursing Foundations II

  • Community Health Nursing I

  • Environmental Science and Health Education

  • Practical: Nursing Foundations

Semester 3:

  • Pharmacology

  • Pathology

  • Medical-Surgical Nursing I

  • Child Health Nursing I

  • Practical: Medical-Surgical Nursing

Semester 4:

  • Medical-Surgical Nursing II

  • Child Health Nursing II

  • Mental Health Nursing I

  • Community Health Nursing II

  • Practical: Child Health Nursing

Semester 5:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing

  • Nursing Research and Statistics

  • Mental Health Nursing II

  • Geriatric Nursing

  • Practical: Obstetrics Nursing

Semester 6:

  • Pediatric Nursing

  • Medical-Surgical Nursing III

  • Leadership and Management in Nursing

  • Elective Subjects in Nursing

  • Practical: Mental Health Nursing

Semester 7:

  • Community Health Nursing III

  • Nursing Ethics and Legal Issues

  • Midwifery and Obstetrics Nursing

  • Nursing Education and Administration

  • Practical: Community Health Nursing

Semester 8:

  • Internship and Clinical Practice

  • Final Project/Dissertation

  • Practical: Clinical Posting and Internship

  • Viva Voce and Final Examination

Average Fees:
The average fee structure for B.Sc in Nursing ranges between ₹50,000 to ₹2,00,000 per year depending on the institution.

Exams to Attend:
Admission to B.Sc in Nursing is typically based on entrance exams and merit. Some popular entrance exams include:

  • NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test)

  • AIIMS Nursing Entrance Exam

  • JIPMER Nursing Entrance Exam

  • CMC Vellore Nursing Entrance Test

  • Indian Army B.Sc Nursing Entrance Exam

Top Ten Ranking Institutions in India (Combined):

  1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi

  2. Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore

  3. Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune

  4. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing, New Delhi

  5. Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh

  6. Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal

  7. Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore

  8. Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai

  9. Symbiosis College of Nursing, Pune

  10. Apollo College of Nursing, Chennai

Top Ten Institutions in Kerala:

  1. Government College of Nursing, Thiruvananthapuram

  2. Amrita College of Nursing, Kochi

  3. Sree Gokulam Nursing College, Thiruvananthapuram

  4. Lourdes College of Nursing, Ernakulam

  5. Baby Memorial College of Nursing, Kozhikode

  6. Jubilee Mission College of Nursing, Thrissur

  7. Caritas College of Nursing, Kottayam

  8. MIMS College of Nursing, Malappuram

  9. Bishop Benziger College of Nursing, Kollam

  10. KIMS College of Nursing, Thiruvananthapuram