MSC NURSING

Master of Science in Nursing, M.Sc

The M.Sc course is for a two-year period and is divided into five specialties: Pediatrics, Medical Surgical, Community Medicine, Psychiatry and Obstetrics & Gynecology. There is a sanctioned capacity of 5 students for each specialty, making it a total of 25. The course of study combines the theory and the practice of nursing, with general education in the humanities and behavioral, biological, and physical sciences. These serve as a core for the development of the nursing major. The Dissertation is a major part of the M.Sc course structure.

Eligibility

Students should have passed the two-year Pre-university examination or its equivalent, and have scored not less than 45% of marks in the optional subjects and should have completed 17 years of age. The upper age limit is 35 years.

Course Outline

First Year

1. Biological Science (Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology)
2. Behavioural Science (Psychology and Sociology)
3. Fundamentals of Nursing
4. Community Health Nursing
5. English

Second Year

1. Medical Surgical Nursing – I (Includes Pharmacology)
2. Medical Surgical Nursing – II (Specialities)
3. Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
4. Computer Education

Third Year

1. Midwifery and Gynaecology
2. Community Health Nursing II
3. Paediatric Nursing

Internship Period

1. Educational Methods & Media for Teaching in practice of Nursing
2. Introduction to Research
3. Professional Trends & Adjustments
4. Administration & Ward Management
5. Health Economics