MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (M.Sc. Nursing)
The Master of Science in Nursing (M.Sc. Nursing) is a two-year postgraduate programme designed to prepare professionally competent, clinically skilled, and academically oriented nursing professionals. The programme focuses on advanced nursing practice, clinical expertise, research, education, leadership, and management in healthcare settings.
Specializations Offered
The M.Sc. Nursing programme is offered in the following five specializations:
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Child Health (Paediatric) Nursing
- Obstetrics & Gynaecological Nursing
- Community Health Nursing
- Mental Health (Psychiatric) Nursing
Duration of the Programme
- Course Duration: 2 Years
- Programme: Postgraduate Degree in Nursing
- The programme includes theoretical instruction, advanced clinical training, research work, and practical/clinical experience as prescribed by the applicable regulatory and university requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
A candidate seeking admission to the M.Sc. Nursing programme must fulfil the following eligibility requirements:
- The candidate must be a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (RN/RM) or hold an equivalent registration with any State Nursing Registration Council.
- The candidate must have passed B.Sc. Nursing, B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing, or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized institution/university.
- The candidate must have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in the qualifying nursing programme.
- Candidates with Basic B.Sc. Nursing must have a minimum of one year of work experience after completion of B.Sc. Nursing.
- Candidates with Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing must have a minimum of one year of work experience prior to or after completion of Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
- Candidates must fulfil all other requirements prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council (INC), Madhya Pradesh Nurses Registration Council (MPNRC), concerned University, and competent admission authority, as applicable.
Age Requirement
There is no separate upper age limit prescribed by INC for M.Sc. Nursing. However, candidates shall be required to comply with the age criteria, if any, prescribed by the concerned University or competent admission authority for the respective academic session.
Medical Fitness
Candidates seeking admission must be medically fit to undergo the academic and clinical requirements of the programme. A Medical Fitness Certificate may be required at the time of admission/document verification.
Documents Required at the Time of Admission
Candidates are required to submit/produce the following documents, as applicable:
- 10th Marksheet and Certificate
- 12th Marksheet and Certificate
- B.Sc. Nursing Nursing all-year/semester mark sheets
- B.Sc. Nursing Degree/Provisional Degree Certificate
- Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing mark sheets and certificate
- Valid RN/RM Nursing Registration Certificate
- Work Experience Certificate
- Transfer Certificate (TC)
- Migration Certificate, wherever applicable
- Character Certificate
- Aadhaar Card/Valid Government-issued ID Proof
- Recent Passport-size Photographs
- Caste Certificate, wherever applicable
- Domicile Certificate, wherever applicable
- EWS/Income Certificate, wherever applicable
Admission & Document Verification
Admission shall be subject to fulfilment of the prescribed eligibility criteria and verification of the original documents. Candidates are required to produce original certificates and documents for verification at the time of admission.
The institution reserves the right to verify the authenticity of submitted documents and to cancel admission if any information or document is found to be incorrect, incomplete, or invalid.
Programme Highlights
The M.Sc. Nursing programme provides students with opportunities to develop:
- Advanced clinical nursing skills
- Evidence-based nursing practice
- Nursing research and scientific inquiry
- Nursing education and teaching skills
- Leadership and management competencies
- Professional and ethical decision-making
- Specialized clinical expertise in the selected area of nursing
- Skills for working in hospitals, community healthcare, educational institutions, research organizations, and other healthcare settings