M.Sc Nursing
A comprehensive 2-year postgraduate programme preparing nurses for advanced practice and leadership
Master of Science in Nursing (M.Sc Nursing)
A comprehensive 2-year postgraduate programme preparing nurses for advanced practice and leadership.
Programme Overview
- 2-Year Postgraduate Degree Programme
- Approved by Indian Nursing Council (INC)
- Affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik
- 18 Seats per year
Programme Details
- INC Approved Curriculum
- MUHS Affiliated
- 3 Clinical Specializations
- Research Dissertation Requirement
Specializations Offered
Medical Surgical Nursing – Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Nursing
Advanced cardiovascular and thoracic nursing care
Mental (Psychiatric) Health Nursing
Psychiatric nursing, counseling, and therapeutic care
Community Health Nursing
Public health, epidemiology, and community outreach
M.Sc Nursing Curriculum
The aim of the postgraduate program in nursing is to prepare graduates to assume responsibilities as nurse specialists, consultants, educators, administrators in a wide variety of professional settings.
Objectives of M.Sc. Nursing Programme:
On Completion of the two-year M.Sc Nursing programme, the graduate will be able to: -
- Utilize/apply the concepts, theories and principles of nursing science
- Demonstrate advance competence in practice of nursing
- Practice as a nurse specialist.
- Demonstrate leadership qualities and function effectively as nurse educator and manager.
- Demonstrate skill in conducting nursing research, interpreting and utilizing the findings from health-related research.
- Demonstrate the ability to plan and effect change in nursing practice and in the health care delivery system.
- Establish collaborative relationship with members of other disciplines
- Demonstrate interest in continued learning for personal and professional advancement.
Duration
Duration of the course is 2 years for M.Sc. (N)
| Available | 52 weeks |
| Vacation | 4 weeks |
| Examination | 2 weeks |
| Gazetted holidays | 3 weeks |
| Total weeks available | 43 weeks |
| 40 hours per week | 1720 hours |
| Total hours for 2 years | 3440 hours |
Eligibility Criteria / Admission Requirements:
- The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council.
- The minimum education requirements shall be the passing of : B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Hons. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
- The candidate should have undergone in B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Hons. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing in an institution which is recognized by Indian Nursing Council.
- Minimum one year of work experience after Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
- Minimum one year of work experience prior or after Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
- Candidate shall be medically fit.
- 5% relaxation of marks for SC/ST candidates may be given
Course of Instruction
First Year
| SL. NO. | SUBJECT | THEORY (IN HRS) | CLINICAL (HRS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nursing Education | 150 | 150 |
| 2 | Advance Nursing Practice | 150 | 200 |
| 3 | Nursing Research and statistics | 150 | 100 |
| 4 | *Clinical Speciality –I | 150 | 650 |
| Total | 600 | 1100 |
Second Year
| SL. NO. | SUBJECT | THEORY (IN HRS) | CLINICAL (HRS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nursing Management | 150 | 150 |
| 2 | Nursing Research (Dissertation) | 300 | — |
| 3 | *Clinical Speciality-II | 150 | 950 |
| Total | 300 | 1400 |
Educational visit 2 weeks
*Clinical Speciality \u2013 Medical Surgical Nursing (Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Nursing), Mental Health (Psychiatric) Nursing, Community Health Nursing.
Note: Students have to maintain log book for each activity during the course of study
Career Opportunities
After completing M.Sc Nursing, graduates can pursue advanced roles in hospitals, academia, research, and healthcare administration.
Clinical Instructor
Nurse Educator
Ward Manager
Nursing Superintendent
Clinical Specialist
Nursing Researcher
Healthcare Administrator
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