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:

1. Passed B.Sc. Nursing (Basic) or Post Basic B.Sc. in Nursing degree or post certificate B.Sc. Nursing of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka (RGUHS), or any other university accepted as equivalent by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka.
2. Minimum of one year of experience after obtaining B.Sc. Nursing (Basic), in a Hospital or in Nursing educational institution or Community Healthcare settings. For candidate with post-Basic B.Sc. in Nursing Degree, no such experience is needed after graduation.
3. Registered in State Nursing Council as a registered nurse and registered midwife.

4. Eligibility criteria for appearing for examination :
   A candidate must have minimum of 80% attendance (irrespective of the kind of absence) in theory and practical in each subject for appearing for examination.
   A candidate must have 100% attendance in each of the practical areas before award of degree.