BSc Nursing

B.Sc. Nursing at Birgunj Nursing Campus, Parsa (TU IOM)

If you’re a +2 Science student aiming for a nursing career in Nepal, consider pursuing a B.Sc. Nursing at Birgunj Nursing Campus (BNC), a constituent campus of Tribhuvan University–Institute of Medicine (TU IOM), offers a structured four-year path recognised nationwide. 

This program admits students through the national MECEE-BL entrance, and BNC has 40 approved seats.

Overview

B.Sc. Nursing at BNC builds strong foundations in basic health sciences, nursing care across the lifespan, public health, management, education, and research.

As a TU IOM constituent campus, BNC follows the university’s academic standards and assessment system for undergraduate nursing education. 

Highlights

• Affiliation: Tribhuvan University–Institute of Medicine (TU IOM)

• Duration: 4 academic years

• Seats at BNC: 40 (as per MEC seat allocation)

• Admission: National entrance (MECEE-BL) followed by matching; document verification at TU IOM

• Clinical exposure: Narayani Hospital and referrals to specialised centres; skills taught in on-campus labs

• Hostel and library facilities available on campus

Curriculum Details

Here’s what you’ll study over four years.

• Year 1: Integrated health sciences (anatomy, physiology, biochemistry), fundamentals of nursing, and community health nursing with practicals.

• Year 2: Adult and geriatric nursing, psychiatric nursing, nursing concepts, and social/behavioural science with hospital postings.

• Year 3: Midwifery (theory and clinical), child health nursing, and family & reproductive health nursing with field/ward rotations.

• Year 4: Management and health economics, educational science, research & biostatistics, and a research practicum.
  This structure aligns with TU IOM’s generic B.Sc. framework used across nursing campuses.

Objectives

• Build clinical judgement for bedside and community care.

• Prepare graduates for ward management, patient education, and team coordination.

• Develop capability to undertake small-scale research and use evidence in care.

• Support preparation for Nepal Nursing Council (NNC) licensure and early career roles.

Scope

Graduates serve in provincial and federal hospitals, community and public health programs, NGOs/INGOs, and private hospitals. Many move into teaching assistant roles in nursing colleges after gaining experience and NNC registration.

Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the program will be able to:

• Plan and deliver safe care using the nursing process.

• Communicate clearly with clients, families, and inter-professional teams.

• Carry out diagnostic and therapeutic nursing measures.

• Lead small teams and supervise junior staff during shifts.

• Teach health topics in wards, OPDs, and communities.

• Participate in audits and practice-based research.

Skill Development Modules

Students practise procedures first in skill labs—fundamentals, maternity, basic science, nutrition/community—then continue under supervision in wards (e.g., ICU/CCU exposure through linked hospitals and psychiatric posting at TUTH during rotations). OSCE/OSPE-style assessments are used to standardise skills.

Teaching Methodology

BNC combines lectures, demonstrations, simulation, case studies, seminars, report writing, and guided clinical postings. The campus uses classroom projectors, an EMIS for records, and supports student research as per curriculum requirements.

Admission Requirements

• Qualification: Grade 12 (Science) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology; minimum 50% aggregate or GPA 2.4.

• Entrance: MECEE-BL for Bachelor level; selection and matching via MEC; admission completed at TU IOM as per notices.

• Additional: Documents verification at BNC/TU IOM after matching.
  Worried about the entrance? Start with MECEE-BL syllabus and previous year trends, then focus on PCB fundamentals.

Career Opportunities

Staff nurse roles in medical-surgical, maternal and newborn, paediatrics, psychiatry, and community settings; ward in-charge after experience; nursing educator roles in institutes after meeting eligibility; coordinator roles in public health programs.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

MEC administers scholarships with reserved clusters and open categories across the 40 seats; matching is done centrally. Keep an eye on the official MEC notices each admission cycle. 

Why Choose This Course?

You study in a TU IOM constituent campus with hospital access in Birgunj and designated referrals for specialised postings. Campus labs, library holdings, hostel blocks, and a student-teacher clinical ratio aligned to NNC guidance help create a steady learning environment.

Conclusion

B.Sc. Nursing at BNC offers a clear roadmap—from classroom to ward—under TU IOM standards, recognised by national regulators and employers across Nepal. If you want structured learning with consistent clinical exposure in Madhesh Province, this pathway fits that goal.