- Faculty
MS Ramaiah Institute of Nursing Education and Research
- Campus
Gnanagangothri Campus
- Engagement Mode
Full Time
- Study
2 years
Overview
The postgraduate program in nursing is designed to prepare graduates to assume responsibilities as nurse specialists, consultants, educators, administrators in a wide variety of professional settings.
The M.Sc. Nursing is an advanced and specialised graduate programme designed to elevate the knowledge and skills of experienced registered nurses. The MSc Nursing course duration typically spans two years, offering a comprehensive curriculum that delves into advanced nursing theories, research methodologies, healthcare policies, and leadership skills.
Students pursuing the MSc Nursing course have the opportunity to choose a specialisation such as medical-surgical nursing, pediatric nursing, psychiatric nursing, or obstetric and gynaecological nursing. They are well-equipped to contribute to the advancement of nursing practice, research, and education. The programme serves as a pathway for registered nurses to enhance their clinical expertise, pursue leadership positions, and make substantial contributions to the dynamic and evolving field of nursing. Explore more MSc Nursing course details below.
Program Objectives
On Completion of the two year M.Sc. Nursing programme, the graduate will be able to:
- Utilize/apply the concepts, theories and principles of nursing science.
- Demonstrate advance competence in practice of nursing.
- Practice as a nurse specialist.
- Demonstrate leadership qualities and function effectively as nurse educator and manager.
- Demonstrate skill in conducting nursing research, interpreting and utilizing the findings from health related research.
- Demonstrate the ability to plan and effect change in nursing practice and in the health care delivery system.
- Establish collaborative relationship with members of other disciplines.
- Demonstrate interest in continued learning for personal and professional advancement.
Curriculum Details
Sl No. | Course Code | Course Title | Theory Hours | Practical Hours | |||
1 | MNC501A | Nursing Education | 150 | 150 | |||
2 | MNC502A | Advance Nursing Practice | 150 | 200 | |||
3 | MNC503A | Nursing Research | 100 | 50 | |||
4 | MNC504A | Statistics | 50 | 50 | |||
5 | MNC511A | Medical Surgical Nursing | 150 | 650 | |||
6 | MNC521A | Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing | |||||
7 | MNC531A | Child Health (Paediatric) Nursing | |||||
8 | MNC541A | Mental Health (Psychiatric) Nursing | |||||
9 | MNC551A | Community Health Nursing | |||||
Total | 600 | 1100 |
Sl No. | Course Code | Course Title | Theory Hours | Practical Hours | |||
1 | MNC601A | Nursing Management | 150 | 150 | |||
2 | MNP601A | Nursing Research (Dissertation) | - | 300 | |||
3 | MNC611A | Medical Surgical Nursing –Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Nursing | 150 | 950 | |||
4 | MNC612A | Medical Surgical Nursing –Critical Care Nursing | |||||
5 | MNC613A | Medical Surgical Nursing –Oncology Nursing | |||||
6 | MNC614A | Medical Surgical Nursing –Neurosciences Nursing | |||||
7 | MNC615A | Medical Surgical Nursing –Nephro Urology Nursing | |||||
8 | MNC616A | Medical Surgical Nursing –Orthopedic Nursing | |||||
9 | MNC617A | Medical Surgical Nursing –Gastro Enterology Nursing | |||||
10 | MNC621A | Obstetric and Gynaecological Nursing | |||||
11 | MNC631A | Paediatric (Child Health) Nursing | |||||
12 | MNC641A | Psychiatric(Mental Health) Nursing | |||||
13 | MNC651A | Community Health Nursing | |||||
Total | 300 | 1400 | |||||
Grand Total | 900 | 2500 |
Educational visit 2 weeks
*Clinical Speciality - Medical Surgical Nursing (Cardio Vascular & Thoracic Nursing, Critical care nursing, Oncology Nursing, Neurosciences Nursing, Nephro-Urology Nursing, Orthopedic Nursing, Gastro Enterology Nursing) Obstetric & Gynaecological Nursing, Child Health (Paediatric) Nursing, mental Health (Psychiatric) Nursing, Community Health Nursing and Psychiatric (Mental Health) Nursing.
Eligibility Criteria
- The candidates shall be admitted based on seat allotment through Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA).
- Students from foreign countries must obtain equivalency from Indian Nursing Council to pursue M.Sc. Nursing in India.
- Minimum Educational Qualification
- The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council.
- The minimum education requirements shall be the passing of: B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Hons. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
- The candidate should have undergone in B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Hons. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing in an institution which is recognized by Indian Nursing Council.
- Minimum one year of work experience after Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
- Minimum one year of work experience prior or after Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
- Candidate shall be medically fit.
- 5% relaxation of marks for SC/ST candidates may be given.
- Students shall be admitted once in a year
- Selection of the candidates shall be based on the merit in the entrance examination conducted by RUAS. Entrance test shall include multiple choice questions
Structure
Fee Structure
Course | Total Fees Per Year |
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M.Sc. Nursing | Rs.165,000 |
Intake
35 (21 University Seats + 14 Government Seats)
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