B.Sc Nursing - Course Overview
B.Sc Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing is an undergraduate course that all medical aspirants can pursue in different B.Sc Nursing colleges in India. The course, in India, is offered as a 4-year undergraduate programme for all students who have cleared Class 12 from the stream of science. The course can be availed at any recognised institute or University, with the apt recognition from the authorised body.
In India, experts have come together and formed a curriculum that is followed across India in all government and private institutions offering the B.Sc Nursing course. The course has been designed to train and qualify all aspirants into graduates who will be able to practice the art in different settings. It is through this course that candidates will be able to pursue a career as a Nurse.
As per the Indian Nursing Council, the course is offered under the choice-based credit system (CBCS). The programme will be specifically designed by the college or university that will offer the programme but all educational institutions will have to abide by the regulations specified by INC. As per the guidelines, the students will pursue foundational, core and elective courses.
The programme has been designed to train the students in generalistic nursing practices. Students will be trained and educated on the processes of wellness, illness & disease management, health promotion, and the taking of the dying as part of becoming a nurse. The programme focuses on mastering the various competencies of the field.
B.Sc Nursing
- Duration : 4 year
- Medium of Instruction : English
B.Sc Nursing Eligibility
- 10+2 with minimum 45% marks in Science (PCB) from any Recognized Board.
- Candidates are also eligible from State Open School recognized by State Government
- 17 years to be completed on 31 st December in the year of admission
- 5% of total marks relaxed for SC/ ST candidates.
- Any other reservation as per the State Government under the Reservation Policy.
Details of the BSc Nursing course
| First Year | Second Year | Third Year | Final Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomy, Physiology | Sociology | Medical – Surgical Nursing – II | Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing |
| Nutrition and Biochemistry | Medical – Surgical Nursing – I | Child Health Nursing | Community Health Nursing II |
| Nursing Foundations | Pharmacology, Pathology & Genetics | Mental Health Nursing | Management of Nursing Services and Education |
| Psychology | Community Health Nursing – I | Nursing Research & Statistics | ******* |
| Microbiology | Communication & Educational Technology | ******* | ******* |
| English | ******* | ******* | ******* |
| Introduction to Computers | ******* | ******* | ******* |
B.Sc Nursing Eligibility for Examination
- Students shall have a minimum of 80% attendance in theory and 100% attendance in practical while appearing for the examination. However, absenteeism has to be made up during the vacation. Internal assessment will be calculated as per the university directions.
B.Sc Nursing Award of Degree and Registration
- Successful candidates will be awarded Bachelor of Science(Nursing) degree. They will be eligible for registration with the Nursing Council of any state in India.
