BSc in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Kathmandu Model Hospital School of Nursing

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Kathmandu Model Hospital School of Nursing, also identified as Phect Institute of Health Sciences (Former-KAMHSON), is a four-year bachelor-level nursing program affiliated with Purbanchal University.

The program combines nursing science with clinical practice, community health, midwifery, research, education, and nursing management. Purbanchal University's revised BSN curriculum was introduced in 2019 (2076) under the Faculty of Medical and Allied Sciences.

Course Overview

• Course: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Level: Bachelor

• Duration: 4 academic years

• Affiliation: Purbanchal University

• College: Kathmandu Model Hospital School of Nursing

• Academic Area: Nursing Science

• Admission Basis: MECEE-BL under the prevailing Medical Education Commission admission system

• Professional Council: Nepal Nursing Council

The four-year curriculum carries 141 theory credit hours and 122 practical credit hours. It combines classroom learning with laboratory work, clinical practice, community-based nursing, research, teaching practice, and nursing management.

Eligibility for BSc Nursing

Eligibility: Candidates need an Intermediate Science, 10+2, or A Level qualification with Biology, equivalent to C+ or 50% in aggregate. Candidates must also have completed 17 years of age and meet the physical and mental fitness requirement.
Admission to nursing education is governed by the prevailing rules of the Medical Education Commission (MEC). Applicants must meet the current MEC eligibility and admission requirements for the relevant academic intake.

BSc Nursing Admission Process

Admission is based on MECEE-BL and follows the prevailing MEC rules, guidelines, code of conduct, merit and matching procedures, scholarship provisions, seat allocation system, fee structure, and admission calendar.

Seat numbers are determined through the applicable MEC process and may change from one academic year to another. Scholarship provisions, fees, admission procedures, and related examination guidelines may also be revised through MEC decisions.

Students applying for the program should therefore follow the requirements issued for the particular admission cycle rather than relying on seat numbers or admission arrangements from an earlier year.

The dedicated BSc Nursing course page provides the course listing for Kathmandu Model Hospital School of Nursing.

What Students Study

The curriculum progresses from basic health sciences and nursing foundations to specialized clinical areas, maternal and community health, research, teaching, leadership, and management.

First Year

First-year subjects are:

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Biochemistry

• Microbiology/Parasitology

• Pathophysiology

• Pharmacology

• Nutrition and Dietetics

• Foundation of Nursing

• Community Health Nursing I

This year establishes the scientific and nursing foundation needed for later clinical and community-based study.

Second Year

Second-year subjects include:

• Nursing Concept and Theories

• Medical-Surgical Nursing I

• Medical-Surgical Nursing II

• Psychiatric Nursing

• Community Health Nursing II

• Medical Sociology/Anthropology

• Geriatric Nursing

The curriculum at this stage places more attention on adult nursing, mental health, community practice, social aspects of health, and care of older adults.

Third Year

Third-year study covers:

• Pediatric Nursing

• Midwifery I

• Midwifery II

• Midwifery III

• Community Health Nursing III

• Basic Epidemiology

• Gynaecology Nursing

Practical components accompany Pediatric Nursing, Midwifery, Community Health Nursing, and Gynaecology Nursing.

Fourth Year

The final year includes:

• Research and Biostatistics in Nursing

• Educational Science

• Leadership and Management

• Medical-Surgical Nursing III (Advance)

Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing covers cardiopulmonary, oncology, nephrology, and neurology areas. The fourth year also contains substantial practical work in research, education, management, and advanced nursing practice.

Teaching and Practical Learning

BSN uses a mix of lectures, discussions, group work, demonstrations, self-directed study, problem-based learning, observation, skill-lab simulation, clinical and field practice, assignments, projects, and presentations.

At KAMHSON, the nursing learning setting includes clinical labs and equipment, reference materials, computer facilities, hospital rounds, guided case discussions, and academic support.

The course therefore requires sustained participation in both academic and practical nursing work across its four years.

Examination and Evaluation

Theory courses use internal and final assessment:

• Internal assessment: 20%

• Final assessment: 80%

Practical evaluation is divided equally:

• Internal practical evaluation: 50%

• Final practical evaluation: 50%

Practical assessment can include performance evaluation, case study or presentation, client teaching, student teaching, nursing care plans, procedure evaluation, logbooks, project work, documentation, OSPE/OSCE or simulation, and viva as applicable to the subject.

Learning Areas and Professional Preparation

The BSN curriculum develops nursing knowledge from basic to advanced levels while integrating hospital nursing, community health, family and reproductive health, midwifery, psychiatric nursing, research, and management.

Its academic objectives include applying the nursing process, communicating with individuals and communities, using epidemiological concepts, conducting basic research, developing teaching skills, and building leadership capacity in nursing services.

The program also prepares students for responsibilities connected with nursing care, education, administration, and basic research.

Career Areas After BSc Nursing

Graduates may pursue nursing responsibilities in hospitals, health institutions, community settings, educational institutions, and other health-service environments, depending on professional registration, experience, employer requirements, and available positions.

The curriculum identifies nursing officer, faculty, basic-level researcher, and care-provider functions among the areas for which BSN graduates are academically prepared.

Academic completion does not by itself provide professional authorization to practise. Graduates must pass the applicable licensing examination and meet the registration requirements of the Nepal Nursing Council before entering the profession.

Who May Consider BSc Nursing

This course is designed for students entering university-level nursing education from a science background with Biology and who meet the applicable academic and MEC admission requirements.

The curriculum involves four years of theory, laboratory work, clinical practice, community nursing, midwifery, research, education, and management. Students considering the program should account for both its academic workload and its substantial practical component.