B.Sc. in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc Nursing) at Shree College of Technology, Chitwan

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc Nursing) at Shree College of Technology, Chitwan, formerly Shree Medical and Technical College, is a four-year bachelor-level nursing program affiliated with Purbanchal University.

The program combines nursing science with basic health sciences, hospital nursing, community health, midwifery, psychiatric nursing, research, education, and management. Practical and clinical learning runs throughout the curriculum, moving from nursing foundations and community practice into medical-surgical nursing, maternal and child health, leadership, research, and advanced clinical areas.

Quick Highlights

Program focus

The BSc Nursing curriculum prepares students for professional nursing responsibilities across clinical, community, educational, administrative, and research settings.

Its academic focus includes preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care. Students also study nursing process, primary health care, reproductive health, communication, epidemiology, research, management, and teaching-learning methods.

Hospital nursing, midwifery, family and reproductive health, and community health nursing form major parts of the four-year academic structure.

Eligibility

Eligibility: Applicants may qualify through the following academic routes:

• 10+2 Science or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, securing at least 50% aggregate marks or GPA 2.4.

• Health Science Proficiency Certificate Level/Diploma in the specified health-science disciplines containing Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with Grade 12 Science equivalence from the National Examination Board, at least 50% aggregate in the diploma and equivalence examination, and registration with the relevant professional council.

• An equivalent percentage in certificate-level programs such as A-Level under a different grading system.

Admission eligibility is applied according to the prevailing rules for the relevant Medical Education Commission admission cycle.

MECEE-BL admission

Admission to BSc Nursing is based on MECEE-BL under the Medical Education Commission (MEC), Nepal.

The entrance format included with the course information consists of:

• 200 single-best-response multiple-choice questions

• 200 full marks

• Four options for each question

• 3-hour examination duration

• Recall, understanding, and application ratio of 30:50:20

The examination areas include Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Physics, and Mental Agility Test components.

Admission follows the prevailing MEC rules, guidelines, code of conduct, merit and matching procedures, scholarship provisions, seat-allocation system, fee structure, and official admission calendar. Seats and examination arrangements may be revised between admission cycles according to MEC decisions.

BSc Nursing curriculum

First Year

The first year develops the basic scientific and nursing foundation required for later clinical study.

Subjects include:

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Biochemistry

• Microbiology/Parasitology

• Pathophysiology

• Pharmacology

• Nutrition and Dietetics

• Foundation of Nursing

• Community Health Nursing-I

Theory and practical components are incorporated across the first-year curriculum, including foundation nursing, community health, nutrition, and basic health sciences.

Second Year

The second year moves further into hospital nursing, mental health, community care, and care of older adults.

Students study:

• Nursing Concept and Theories

• Medical-Surgical Nursing-I

• Medical-Surgical Nursing-II

• Psychiatric Nursing

• Community Health Nursing-II

• Medical Sociology/Anthropology

• Geriatric Nursing

Third Year

The third year concentrates strongly on child health, maternal nursing, reproductive health, and community practice.

Subjects include:

• Pediatric Nursing

• Midwifery-I

• Midwifery-II

• Midwifery-III

• Community Health Nursing-III

• Basic Epidemiology

• Gynaecology Nursing

Most of the major nursing subjects in this year include practical components alongside theory.

Fourth Year

The final year shifts toward professional responsibility, research, teaching, management, and advanced medical-surgical nursing.

Students study:

• Research and Biostatistics in Nursing

• Educational Science

• Leadership and Management

• Medical-Surgical Nursing-III

Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing includes cardiopulmonary, oncology, nephrology, and neurology areas. The fourth-year structure also contains substantial practical study in research, nursing education, management, and advanced clinical nursing.

Clinical and practical learning

Clinical and practical education is integrated throughout the four academic years rather than being treated as a separate final-stage activity.

The curriculum uses classroom teaching together with demonstration, simulation in skill laboratories, observation, field and clinical practice, assignments, project work, group presentations, self-directed learning, and problem-based learning.

The yearly operational structure assigns dedicated periods to nursing practice, including Foundation of Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Geriatric Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Midwifery, Gynaecology Nursing, research, educational science, leadership and management, and advanced medical-surgical practice.

Assessment system

Theory subjects use both internal and final assessment.

• Internal theory assessment: 20%

• Final theory assessment: 80%

• Internal practical evaluation: 50%

• Final practical evaluation: 50%

Practical assessment may include project work, performance evaluation, case studies, client teaching, student teaching, reports, procedure logbooks, nursing care plans, procedure evaluation, OSPE/OSCE or simulation, and viva examinations.

Nursing education at Shree College of Technology

The college operates a separate Nursing Block at Bharatpur-10, Thani Chowk, near Bharatpur Secondary School, Chitwan.

Its academic facilities include laboratories, a library, a computer laboratory, internet access, and spaces used for health-science education. The BSc Nursing curriculum itself requires skill-based, clinical, field, community, and research-related learning in addition to classroom study.

Professional pathway and licensing

The curriculum prepares graduates for nursing responsibilities in settings such as hospitals, communities, health agencies, schools, educational institutions, and nursing-related administrative or research environments.

Possible professional roles described within the academic scope include nursing care, nursing administration, education, community services, and basic-level research. Employment depends on professional registration, licensing, recruitment requirements, experience, and the conditions of individual employers.

After completing BSc Nursing, graduates must fulfill the professional licensing requirements of the Nepal Nursing Council before entering regulated nursing practice.

Seats, fees, and scholarships

BSc Nursing seat allocation is determined for the relevant admission cycle under the MEC system. A seat figure from an earlier year should not be treated as a permanent annual intake because MEC may revise allocations.

Fees, scholarship provisions, seat distribution, admission procedures, and examination guidance also follow the rules and decisions applicable to the current MEC admission calendar.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is BSc Nursing at Shree College of Technology?

The BSc Nursing program has a duration of four academic years.

Which university is the BSc Nursing program affiliated with?

The program is affiliated with Purbanchal University.

Which entrance examination is required for BSc Nursing admission?

Admission to the program is based on MECEE-BL under the Medical Education Commission.

What subjects are studied during BSc Nursing?

The curriculum covers basic health sciences, foundation nursing, medical-surgical nursing, psychiatric nursing, community health nursing, pediatric nursing, midwifery, gynaecology nursing, epidemiology, research, educational science, leadership, and management.

Does BSc Nursing include practical and clinical study?

Yes. Practical, clinical, field, skill-laboratory, community, research, education, and management components are distributed across the four-year curriculum.

Where is the nursing block located?

The Nursing Block is located at Bharatpur-10, Thani Chowk, near Bharatpur Secondary School, Chitwan.

Is a professional license required after BSc Nursing?

Yes. Graduates must fulfill the applicable Nepal Nursing Council licensing requirements before entering regulated nursing practice.

Are BSc Nursing seats fixed every year?

No. Seat allocation is determined for the applicable admission cycle under the MEC system and may change from one year to another.