BSc in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Nagarik College of Health Sciences

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc Nursing) at Nagarik College of Health Sciences is a four-year undergraduate nursing program under Purbanchal University. The program combines basic health sciences, nursing foundations, medical-surgical nursing, community health, psychiatric and geriatric nursing, pediatrics, midwifery, research, education, and nursing management. Practical learning runs alongside theory through laboratory, skill-based, field, and clinical activities.

Admission to the program follows the MECEE-BL system and the prevailing rules of the Medical Education Commission (MEC), including its admission, scholarship, seat allocation, and fee provisions.

Quick Highlights

The four-year curriculum carries 141 theory credit hours and 122 practical credit hours.

Course Purpose and Academic Focus

The BSc Nursing program is designed to prepare graduates for nursing responsibilities in health services, education, administration, research, and community-based care. Its academic focus covers health promotion, disease prevention, nursing care, rehabilitation, family and reproductive health, primary health care, communication, nursing management, and research.

The curriculum places nursing practice within hospital, midwifery, family, and community health settings. Students also work with the nursing process, epidemiological concepts, communication, teaching, leadership, decision-making, and research-related activities during the program.

Eligibility and Admission

The Purbanchal University curriculum identifies Intermediate Science, 10+2, or A Level with Biology, with equivalent to C+ or 50 percent in aggregate, as the academic entry background. It also specifies a minimum age of 17 years and physical and mental fitness.

Admission to medical and nursing education is based on MECEE-BL and follows the prevailing rules, guidelines, code of conduct, scholarship provisions, seat allocation system, fee structure, and admission procedures of the Medical Education Commission.

MEC determines seats for the relevant admission cycle, so the number of seats may change from one year to another. Fees, scholarships, examination-related provisions, admission procedures, and the admission calendar are also subject to MEC decisions.

BSc Nursing Curriculum

First Year

The first year establishes the scientific and nursing base through:

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Biochemistry

• Microbiology/Parasitology

• Pathophysiology

• Pharmacology

• Nutrition and Dietetics

• Foundation of Nursing

• Community Health Nursing-I

Foundation of Nursing and Community Health Nursing-I carry substantial practical components alongside the basic-science and nutrition practical work.

Second Year

Second-year study moves further into clinical and community nursing through:

• Nursing Concept and Theories

• Medical-Surgical Nursing-I

• Medical-Surgical Nursing-II

• Psychiatric Nursing

• Community Health Nursing-II

• Medical Sociology/Anthropology

• Geriatric Nursing

Medical-Surgical Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Community Health Nursing, and Geriatric Nursing include practical study within the curriculum.

Third Year

The third year concentrates on pediatric, maternal, reproductive, and community health areas:

• Pediatric Nursing

• Midwifery-I

• Midwifery-II

• Midwifery-III

• Community Health Nursing-III

• Basic Epidemiology

• Gynaecology Nursing

Most third-year nursing subjects contain both theory and practical components.

Fourth Year

The final year develops research, teaching, management, and advanced clinical nursing through:

• Research and Biostatistics in Nursing

• Educational Science

• Leadership and Management

• Medical-Surgical Nursing-III (Advance)

Medical-Surgical Nursing-III covers cardiopulmonary, oncology, nephrology, and neurology areas in the revised curriculum. Fourth-year subjects also carry substantial practical hours.

Teaching and Practical Learning

Teaching methods include lectures, discussions, demonstrations, self-directed learning, problem-based learning, observation, skill-lab simulation, field and clinical practice, assignments, project work, and group presentations.

This structure means the course is not limited to classroom study. Clinical and practical work is built into nursing subjects throughout all four academic years, while later study adds research, educational practice, management, and advanced medical-surgical nursing.

Examination and Evaluation

Theory assessment is divided between internal assessment and final written examination:

• Internal assessment: 20 percent

• Final assessment: 80 percent

Practical evaluation is divided equally:

• Internal practical evaluation: 50 percent

• Final practical evaluation: 50 percent

Practical assessment methods include performance evaluation, case study and presentation, client teaching, nursing care plans, procedure evaluation, logbooks, project work, OSPE/OSCE or simulation, and viva components according to the relevant subject.

Professional Pathway and Licensing

The academic purpose of the program includes preparing graduates for responsibilities in nursing care, nursing administration, education, and basic-level research across health and community settings. Potential roles identified within the program include nursing officer, faculty, basic-level researcher, and care provider.

Graduation alone does not complete the professional entry process. BSc Nursing graduates must pass the licensing examination of the Nepal Nursing Council before entering the nursing profession under the applicable professional requirements.

FAQ

How long is BSc Nursing at Nagarik College of Health Sciences?

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a four-year academic program under Purbanchal University.

Which university is the BSc Nursing program under?

The program is under Purbanchal University and follows the university's Bachelor of Science in Nursing curriculum.

Is MECEE-BL required for BSc Nursing admission?

Yes. Nursing admission is based on MECEE-BL and follows the prevailing Medical Education Commission admission framework.

Does the BSc Nursing course include practical and clinical learning?

Yes. Practical, field, skill-lab, and clinical components are integrated across the four-year curriculum.

What subjects are studied in the first year?

First-year subjects include Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology/Parasitology, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Foundation of Nursing, and Community Health Nursing-I.

What is studied in the fourth year?

Fourth-year study includes Research and Biostatistics in Nursing, Educational Science, Leadership and Management, and Medical-Surgical Nursing-III.

Is a nursing licence required after completing BSc Nursing?

Yes. Graduates must pass the Nepal Nursing Council licensing examination before entering professional nursing practice under the applicable requirements.

Are BSc Nursing seats fixed every year?

Seat intake is determined by MEC for the applicable admission cycle and may vary from one year to another.