The Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Om Health Campus is a four-year bachelor-level nursing program affiliated with Purbanchal University. The university curriculum uses the title Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and combines nursing theory with laboratory work, clinical practice, community health learning, midwifery, research, education, and management.
The course progresses from basic health sciences and foundations of nursing to medical-surgical nursing, psychiatric and geriatric nursing, community health, pediatric nursing, midwifery, epidemiology, research, leadership, and advanced medical-surgical nursing.
Course: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN/BSc Nursing)
College: Om Health Campus
Affiliation: Purbanchal University
Duration: 4 academic years
Location: Gopikrishnanagar, Chabahil, Kathmandu, Nepal
Academic background: Intermediate Science, 10+2, or A Level with Biology
Admission: MECEE-BL under the prevailing Medical Education Commission framework
Learning components: Theory, laboratory study, skill-lab activities, clinical practice, community practice, assignments, projects, and research
Professional requirement: Relevant professional council licensing examination after completion
BSc Nursing prepares students for nursing responsibilities across hospital, community, maternal health, education, administration, and health-service settings. Its academic foundation covers the nursing process, primary health care, reproductive health, communication, health-system management, research, and evidence-based decision-making.
The curriculum places particular attention on hospital nursing, midwifery, family and reproductive health, and community health nursing. Students also study nursing theories and models, epidemiology, health education, leadership, research, and the social and behavioral aspects of health.
Eligibility: The Purbanchal University curriculum specifies Intermediate Science, 10+2, or A Level with Biology, with an equivalent C+ grade or 50% aggregate. It also specifies a minimum age of 17 years and physical and mental fitness.
Admission to bachelor-level nursing education is based on MECEE-BL and follows the prevailing rules, guidelines, code of conduct, scholarship provisions, seat allocation, fee structure, and admission procedures of the Medical Education Commission (MEC).
Seats are determined by MEC for each admission cycle and may change from year to year. Admission schedules, fees, scholarships, seat allocation, and related procedures are subject to MEC decisions and its official calendar.
| Year | Main Areas of Study |
|---|---|
| First Year | Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology/Parasitology, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Foundation of Nursing, Community Health Nursing-I |
| Second Year | Nursing Concept and Theories, Medical-Surgical Nursing-I and II, Psychiatric Nursing, Community Health Nursing-II, Medical Sociology/Anthropology, Geriatric Nursing |
| Third Year | Pediatric Nursing, Midwifery-I, II and III, Community Health Nursing-III, Basic Epidemiology, Gynaecology Nursing |
| Fourth Year | Research and Biostatistics in Nursing, Educational Science, Leadership and Management, Medical-Surgical Nursing-III |
The fourth-year Medical-Surgical Nursing-III component includes cardiopulmonary, oncology, nephrology, and neurology areas.
Practical learning is built into the four-year course. The teaching approach includes lectures, discussions, demonstrations, self-directed learning, problem-based learning, observation, skill-lab simulation, clinical and field practice, written assignments, project work, and group presentations.
The curriculum connects classroom knowledge with patient care, community health, nursing procedures, midwifery, teaching activities, research, and management. At Om Health Campus, students also have access to facilities such as a science laboratory, library, multimedia resources, internet, health care, conference facilities, hostel, cafeteria, transport, and counselling.
Theory assessment consists of:
Internal assessment: 20%
Final assessment: 80%
Practical assessment consists of:
Internal evaluation: 50%
Final evaluation: 50%
Practical evaluation may include project work, performance assessment, case study or presentation, client teaching, student teaching, report writing, procedure logbooks, nursing care plans, procedure evaluation, OSPE/OSCE or simulation, and viva assessment.
The curriculum prepares graduates for nursing-related responsibilities in hospitals, communities, educational institutions, health agencies, and service-management settings. It identifies nursing officer, faculty, basic-level researcher, and care-provider responsibilities among the areas associated with BSN preparation.
After completing the degree, graduates must pass the applicable professional licensing examination before entering nursing practice. The relevant professional body is the Nepal Nursing Council.
The program runs for four academic years under Purbanchal University.
The curriculum specifies Intermediate Science, 10+2, or A Level with Biology, equivalent to C+ or 50% aggregate.
Yes. Bachelor-level nursing admission is based on MECEE-BL and follows the prevailing MEC admission framework.
Yes. Clinical, laboratory, community, skill-lab, field, and other practical learning components are integrated throughout the program.
Fourth-year study covers Research and Biostatistics in Nursing, Educational Science, Leadership and Management, and Medical-Surgical Nursing-III.
Yes. Graduates must pass the relevant professional council licensing examination before entering professional nursing practice.
