- Duration
- 4 years
- Seats
- 60
- Taught in
- Prashant Nursing Training College
A four-year nursing degree with 60 seats
B.Sc Nursing is a four-year degree programme taught at Prashant Nursing Training College, Muzaffarpur. The programme has 60 seats.
You train in the college’s laboratories and on the wards of Prashant Memorial Charitable Hospital (PMCH), the hospital that runs the college.
You can apply if you meet these requirements
- Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC, ST and OBC candidates).
- Minimum age 17 years on 31 December of the year of admission.
- Medically fit.
Admission is through the state entrance examination.
Admissions are open. Call the admission office to confirm the current session and how to apply.
Your studies progress year by year
The Indian Nursing Council’s syllabus for this course covers:
Year 1
Year 1 builds foundations in body sciences, communication and nursing care. You learn how the body works and how to communicate with patients during care. Nursing foundation practice helps you connect this knowledge with the steps of basic nursing procedures.
- Communicative English
- Applied Anatomy
- Applied Physiology
- Applied Sociology
- Applied Psychology
- Nursing Foundations I
- Applied Biochemistry
- Applied Nutrition and Dietetics
- Nursing Foundations II (including First Aid)
- Health Informatics and Technology
Year 2
Year 2 connects adult nursing with medicines, disease processes and professional ethics. You study how illness affects the body and what nurses need to observe during care. Infection control and professional values help you understand the precautions and responsibilities involved in working with patients.
- Applied Microbiology and Infection Control including Safety
- Pharmacology I
- Pathology I
- Adult Health (Medical Surgical) Nursing I with integrated pathophysiology
- Pharmacology II
- Pathology II and Genetics
- Adult Health Nursing II with integrated pathophysiology including Geriatric Nursing
- Professionalism, Professional Values and Ethics including Bioethics
Year 3
Year 3 broadens care to children, mental health, communities and midwifery. You consider how nursing care changes with a patient’s age and circumstances. Community health study also develops your understanding of health education and the needs of families outside hospital wards.
- Child Health Nursing I
- Mental Health Nursing I
- Community Health Nursing I (including Environmental Science and Epidemiology)
- Educational Technology
- Introduction to Forensic Nursing and Indian Laws
- Child Health Nursing II
- Mental Health Nursing II
- Nursing Management and Leadership
- Midwifery and Gynaecology Nursing I
Year 4
Year 4 brings together community health, research, midwifery and internship. Research and statistics introduce you to the use of evidence in nursing. The internship gives you practical training within the course, where you bring together what you have studied and practised under supervision.
- Community Health Nursing II
- Nursing Research and Statistics
- Midwifery and Gynaecology Nursing II
- Internship
You train on the wards of the college’s own hospital
You train on the wards of PMCH under the supervision of the college’s nursing faculty and the hospital’s doctors and healthcare staff. Postings follow your course, year of study and curriculum. Attention to hygiene and clear communication form part of this supervised care. Read clinical training and From training to practice at PMCH for more information.
Prashant Memorial Charitable Hospital is NABH Entry Level certified.
After this course: practice and further study
| Route | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Staff nursing | You may work as a staff nurse in government and private hospitals and community health services, subject to registration with the state nurses’ council. |
| Further study | You may continue to M.Sc Nursing, subject to its admission requirements. |
| Nursing teaching | Degree holders may pursue teaching, subject to the required qualifications and experience. |
Graduates of the college may apply for staff nurse posts at PMCH, the hospital that runs the college. Appointments follow the hospital’s recruitment requirements.
Contact admissions for the application steps and fees
Female students who have scored 70% or above in Class 12 receive a scholarship of ₹1,00,000.
Fee details are given on enquiry.
See Admissions for the application steps. Call +91 75440 01593 or +91 91029 99942, Monday to Saturday, 8:00 to 17:00.
Questions about this course
How long is the course and how many seats are there?
The programme lasts four years and has 60 seats.
Which Class 12 subjects and marks do I need?
You need Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC, ST and OBC candidates). You must be at least 17 on 31 December of the admission year and be medically fit.
Where will I train?
You train in the college’s laboratories and on the wards of PMCH under supervision. Clinical postings follow your course, year of study and curriculum.
Ragging is prohibited and is a punishable offence.