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  • 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
M.Sc. Nursing Rs.165,000

Intake

35 (21 University Seats + 14 Government Seats)

Career Path

Critical Care Nurse - MSC Nursing
Critical Care Nurse
Nurse leaders - MSC Nursing
Nurse leaders
(In-charges/Managers/
floor Supervisors /Superintendent)
Nurse academician - MSC Nursing
Nurse academician
Nurse Researcher - MSC Nursing
Nurse Researcher
Nurse Entepreuner - MSC Nursing
Nurse Entepreuner

Testimonial

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“I am Renu Malik pursuing MSc nursing in OBG Nursing at Ramaiah Institute of Nursing Education and Research and have also done my BSc here. It is a great institution for any student who wants to pursue nursing as a career.”
Renu Malik

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Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences

Heritage Building, Gnana Gangothri Campus New BEL Road, MSR Nagar, Bengaluru-58

Admission 2025

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