Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc Nursing/BSN) at Charak Academy Pokhara is a four-year undergraduate nursing program affiliated with Purbanchal University. The program combines nursing science, basic health sciences, clinical practice, community health, midwifery, research, education, and nursing management across four academic years.
At Charak Academy Pokhara, students study through classroom teaching, demonstrations, laboratory and skill-based activities, clinical postings, field practice, project work, and community visits. Admission to the program is governed by the prevailing Medical Education Commission framework, including MECEE-BL requirements, seat allocation, scholarships, fees, and admission procedures.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc Nursing/BSN) |
| College | Charak Academy Pokhara |
| Affiliation | Purbanchal University |
| Duration | 4 academic years |
| Academic Level | Bachelor's Degree |
| Seat Reference | 30, subject to MEC determination |
| Admission | MECEE-BL and prevailing MEC procedures |
| Nursing Regulation | Nepal Nursing Council |
| Study Format | Theory, practical, clinical and community learning |
Purbanchal University's Bachelor of Science in Nursing is structured as a four-year academic program. The revised curriculum was introduced in 2019 and includes a total of 141 theory credit hours and 122 practical credit hours across the four years.
The program is intended to prepare nurses with knowledge and practical capability in nursing care, health services, education, administration, research, and community-based health work. Its academic objectives include developing nursing skills from basic to advanced levels, strengthening health research and management abilities, building communication and leadership skills, and preparing graduates to respond to nursing and health-service needs.
At Charak Academy, nursing education is supported by classroom instruction, laboratory learning, clinical exposure, and community-based activities.
Purbanchal University's BSN curriculum specifies the following admission criteria:
Completion of Intermediate Science, 10+2, or A Level with Biology.
Academic achievement equivalent to C+ or 50% in aggregate as per the National Examination Board, Nepal.
Physical and mental fitness.
Completion of 17 years of age.
Admission to medical and nursing education is based on MECEE-BL and follows the prevailing rules and procedures of the Medical Education Commission.
Applicants to BSc Nursing must follow the applicable MEC admission cycle. Admission is governed by prevailing Medical Education Commission provisions related to:
MECEE-BL.
Merit and admission procedures.
Seat allocation.
Scholarship provisions.
Fee structure.
Code of conduct.
Applicable examination and admission guidelines.
The stated BSc Nursing seat figure at Charak Academy is 30. Seats are determined by MEC and may change from one academic year to another.
The university curriculum also provides for selection through an entrance examination and merit list. Current medical education admission, however, follows the prevailing MEC framework and official admission calendar.
The curriculum progresses from foundational health sciences and nursing fundamentals to specialized nursing, midwifery, community health, research, education, leadership, and advanced medical-surgical nursing.
First-year study establishes the scientific and nursing foundation of the program. Subjects include:
Anatomy and Physiology
Biochemistry
Microbiology/Parasitology
Pathophysiology
Pharmacology
Nutrition and Dietetics
Foundation of Nursing
Community Health Nursing-I
Second-year study moves into nursing concepts and major areas of clinical nursing:
Nursing Concept and Theories
Medical-Surgical Nursing-I
Medical-Surgical Nursing-II
Psychiatric Nursing
Community Health Nursing-II
Medical Sociology/Anthropology
Geriatric Nursing
The third year focuses strongly on maternal, child, community, and reproductive health areas:
Pediatric Nursing
Midwifery-I
Midwifery-II
Midwifery-III
Community Health Nursing-III
Basic Epidemiology
Gynaecology Nursing
Final-year study develops research, education, management, and advanced clinical nursing competencies through:
Research and Biostatistics in Nursing
Educational Science
Leadership and Management
Medical-Surgical Nursing-III (Advance)
Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing includes areas such as cardiac, pulmonary, renal, neurology, and oncology nursing within the revised curriculum.
Purbanchal University's curriculum uses a participatory teaching-learning approach. Methods include lectures, discussions, group discussions, demonstrations, self-directed learning, problem-based learning, observation, skill-lab simulation, clinical practice, field practice, written assignments, projects, and group presentations.
Charak Academy also uses LCD projectors, models, charts, demonstrations, project work, and field trips in its teaching activities.
This combination allows students to move between theoretical study, laboratory learning, supervised practice, clinical settings, and community work during the program.
Clinical education is an integral part of BSc Nursing at Charak Academy. Students are posted to health institutions according to curriculum requirements.
Clinical exposure includes settings such as:
Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital and Research Center Pvt. Ltd., Prithivi Chowk.
Western Regional Hospital, Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences, Ramghat-10, Pokhara.
BG Hospital, Matepani-12, Pokhara.
B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital, Bharatpur.
Shahid Gangalal National Heart Center, Bansbari, Kathmandu.
Clinical practice gives students structured opportunities to apply nursing theory, patient-care procedures, communication, documentation, and nursing processes in healthcare settings.
Nursing students also participate in curriculum-based community visits to different rural municipalities.
These activities involve studying community health indicators, demographic conditions, health needs, local health infrastructure, and related community health issues. Community practice complements hospital-based education by placing nursing care within family and population health settings.
The Purbanchal University curriculum uses both internal and final assessment.
For theory subjects:
Internal assessment carries 20% of the total marks.
Final assessment carries 80%.
Practical evaluation is divided between internal and final evaluation, each carrying 50%. Assessment activities may include project work, performance evaluation, case study or presentation, client teaching, student teaching, report writing, procedure logbooks, procedure evaluation, drug records, nursing care plans, OSPE/OSCE or simulation, and viva examination.
Charak Academy provides academic and student facilities connected with nursing study, including:
Classrooms with teaching equipment.
Nursing and academic laboratory facilities.
Library and reading hall.
Internet and Wi-Fi.
Photocopy and printing services.
Hostel accommodation.
Transportation for academic and clinical activities.
Auditorium hall.
Canteen facilities.
Transportation is used for clinical duties, community field activities, theoretical lessons, and other academic requirements.
Nursing education and professional practice are regulated separately. After completing the academic program, graduates must meet the applicable professional licensing requirements before entering nursing practice.
The Nepal Nursing Council is the relevant professional council for nursing. Licensing requirements and examination procedures apply according to the prevailing professional regulatory framework.
Duration: Four academic years under Purbanchal University.
Affiliation: Purbanchal University.
Admission: Admission follows MECEE-BL and the prevailing rules, seat allocation, scholarship, fee, and admission procedures of the Medical Education Commission.
Seats: The stated seat figure is 30. The number is subject to annual determination by MEC and may change between admission cycles.
Yes. Clinical practice is part of the curriculum, and Charak Academy arranges curriculum-based clinical exposure at identified hospitals and health institutions.
Yes. Students participate in curriculum-based community visits and community health activities alongside classroom and clinical learning.
Yes. Graduates must meet the prevailing Nepal Nursing Council licensing requirements before entering regulated nursing practice.
