M.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.

About M.Sc. Nursing

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.

Who Should Opt for M.Sc. 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.

DURATION

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.

ACADEMIC OPTIONS AFTER M.Sc. NURSING

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.

Top Institutes Offering M.Sc. Nursing

M.Sc. Nursingis a course found only in limited colleges in India. The top colleges for M.Sc Nursing are as follows:

Aspirants seeking admission to the Program should meet the following criteria as specified by the institute.

Academic Requirement:

Candidate should have: 

Passed the qualification of B.Sc. Nursing Degree of this University or any other University accepted as equivalent there to.

Should have registered with the State Registration Council of Nursing and Midwifery.

B.Sc. Nursing Graduates should have one year of experience in a hospital or in a College or in a School of Nursing or in Community Health Programme after
registration in State Nursing Council.

Minimum one year of work experience prior or after Post Basic B.Sc Nursing

In case of male candidates they should have passed any other course recommended by the Indian Nursing Council in place of Midwifery. Those who have studied Midwifery are eligible for admission to Branch III and IV.

Every candidate before admission to this course shall submit to the Principal of the institution a certificate of Medical Fitness from an authorized Medical Officer that the
candidate is physically fit to undergo the Academic Programme.