Course Duration
2 YearsM.Sc.Nursing is a postgraduate course in theories and principles of nursing and allied sciences. A candidate has to be a B.Sc. /B.Sc. (Hons) graduate in Nursing from a recognised university in order to be eligible for this course.
M.Sc. Nursing is a two year program which specializes in many branches; for example Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nursing etc. The mode of admission is mostly throughEntrance Examination or through marks obtained in qualifying examination and personal interview.
The average tuition fee for the entire course ranges between 1.30 Lakhs INR to 2.80 Lakhs INR.
M.Sc. Nursinggraduates can obtain jobs in Multi-speciality units/hospitals, private and government hospitals, academic and research, nursing homes, old-age homes, armed forces.They can work as a nursing instructor, staff nurse, nurse assistant, nursing supervisoretc. A fresh post-graduate of this course can expect an average annual salary of 1 Lakh INR to 2 Lakhs INR.
M.Sc. Nursing is a coursethat involves the study of nursing education and research. Every medical/ hospital unit requires the assistance of a Nurse. Hence it is no surprise that the employment opportunities for nurses would never end. The course provides knowledge on various specializations within Nursing.
Anyone who is interested in serving mankind to its best and has interest in medicine and healthcare can choose nursing as profession and for that he/she should go for M.Sc. in Nursing first to get the in depth knowledge of medicine and various life giving drugs.
Since the course follows an annual mode over the semester system the course is divided in two years in colleges like Manipal University, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune and in many others.
After getting through M.Sc. Nursing one can move forward for M.Phil. /Ph.D. in Nursing. Both the courses are available in various colleges like Manipal College of Nursing, Vinayaka Mission’s Annapoorna College of Nursing, Yashoda College of Nursing, in both regular mode and distance mode.
Students can also opt for post-graduate diploma in Hospital and Health Management, Forensic Nursing etc.
M.Sc. Nursingis a course found only in limited colleges in India. The top colleges for M.Sc Nursing are as follows:
Name of College |
Location |
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences |
New Delhi |
Armed Forces Medical College |
Pune |
Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education And Research |
Kolkata |
Symbiosis International University |
Pune |
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute |
Bangalore |
Manipal College of Nursing |
Karnataka |
Government Medical College |
Kozhikode |
Indian Nursing Council |
New Delhi |
T.D. Medical College |
Kerela |
The candidate must have passed the qualification of B.Sc. Nursing/ B.Sc. (Honors) in Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing by The Tamil Nadu Dr M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai or any other University accepted as equivalent there to with minimum of 55 % aggregate marks.
Selection is based on merit.
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Madras Medical College is much better than Bangalore Medical College. It is also more reputed. However, if you aren’t from South India, then choosing Bangalore Medical College will be better. If you know English and Hindi, you can easily adjust at Bangalore. But you will need to learn Tamil if you are going to stay in Chennai.
Some of my friends graduated from Madras Medical College. According to them, the UG medical intern’s salary at the institute is INR 20,000. Before the stipend for medical interns at Madras Medical College used to be INR 12,000. Now, it has increased to INR 20,000. Interns usually get their stipend in time.
Kolkata Medical College and Madras Medical College both are well-reputed medical colleges. Here is a comparison of the institutes.
Both medical colleges were established way back, thus the infrastructural facilities offered are similar.
Madras Medical College is a public medical college in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is third oldest medical college in India.
Madras Medical College is one of the oldest medical colleges in the country. It is among the top 20 medical colleges in India. It is affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University. Many well-known doctors are alumni of this medical college. Some of the most sought out courses at the institute are M.B.B.S, B.P.T, MD, MS, MPharm, etc. The college has great faculty and facilities.
Among these colleges, Madras Medical College is the best option. It is one of the oldest medical colleges in India. It offers huge case studies due to the patient load. The teaching faculties are great. The infrastructure of the institute is quite good. As the institute is located in the capital, it is more or less like a private medical college.
After MMC, the 2nd best option is Stanley Medical College followed by Madurai and Thanjavur. You will get to witness huge case studies at Thanjavur as it serves as a single medical college for three nearby districts.
The campus life of Madras Medical College can be quite good. They offer decent hostel facilities. The hostels are well-maintained and clean. The rooms are three sharing. Mess facilities are. Food offered at mess is good.
The college conducts many cultural events throughout the year. REVIVALS - intercollege cultural fest, ENCIERRO - sports fest, and KALAIOMA - intercollege fest, are some of the events celebrated on campus. Other than these hostel days are celebrated separately for boys and girls.
The department and the faculties are great. The hospital has a huge patient load, so you will get to witness many case studies.
Life at Madras Medical College is good. The infrastructure and surroundings are a treat to watch. People on campus are friendly. You will get to experience many events throughout the academic year.
Revivals is the first culturals that you will get to see at MMC. Encierro is the first sports event you will get to witness. Other than these there are many more events celebrated throughout the year like Zest, Kaladharshan, Kalaioma, Genesis, etc.