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B.Sc Nursing program aims to prepare competent B.Sc. nurses to function independently in multidisciplinary health fields, to provide care to the needy people of the community regarding the preventive and rehabilitative aspects of health.
The graduates will be functioning in healing institutions as well as in education, research, and administration fields.
Aim of the Program:
B.SC. Nursing program aims to prepare competent Bachelor of Science nurse graduate to function independently or in collaboration with multidisciplinary health team members in the care of individual, family, group, and community regarding preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative aspects of health.
Graduates function on the basis of the human healing process, holistic approach, and PHC perspective in nursing practice, education, administration and research.
Objective:On completion of the course the graduates will be able to:
- Work competently and collaboratively as a team member in different types of health organizations.
- Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues and health team members.
- Participate in different health care settings providing competent nursing care to the individual, family, and community.
- Provide guidance and supervision for staff, students, and other members of the health team in the working environment.
- Utilize the scientific principles, knowledge, and skill in planning nursing care as a team leader.
- Identify the learning needs of staff, students, and also the client, family, and community, demonstrate the teaching skills accordingly in formal and informal settings.
- Conduct and participates in research activities for the development of the nursing profession as well as individual development.
Salient Features
Provisions for Scholarships in B.Sc Nursing
Sub-Sections (4), (6), and (7) of Section 17 of the National Medical Education Act, 2018 and Section 20 of the National Medical Education Regulations 2020 has outlined this process for B.Sc Nursing Scholarships in Nepal. For details visit:
Medical Education Scholarships Provision of the Government of Nepal
BSc Nursing Scholarships Seats in Nepal
Entrance Examination Format
The entrance examination format for enrollment in the BSc Nursing program at KUSMS and all the affiliated nursing colleges under Kathmandu University is MECEE-BL. Read more about MECEE-BL here.
Eligibility
- Must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology from a recognized educational institution and passed with a minimum of 50 percent or 2.4 CGPA in the proficiency certificate level or Grade 12 Science group.
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- Students from A-level or other similar programs with different grading systems should have studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects and passed with a minimum of 50 percent or 2.4 CGPA.
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- Proficiency Certificate or Diploma in Health Science (General Medicine or Medical Lab Technology or Ophthalmic Science or Dental Science or Pharmacy or Radiography or Ayurveda or Physiotherapy) with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and passed in Physics, Chemistry and Biology from the National Examination Board Must have obtained at least 50% or 2.4 CGPA marks and have obtained the equivalence of Grade 12th Science group and should be registered in the respective council.
Admission Criteria
Provisions for Admission Process
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In order to pass the integrated admission process, a minimum of 50 percentile should be obtained.
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One mark will be awarded for each correct answer and marks will be deducted at the rate of 0.25 for each wrong answer.
Candidates who have been successfully selected in the admission process will have to submit the following original and 1/1 photocopy of the following documents to the concerned educational institution at the time of admission.
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Certificate of qualification, Transcript and Character Certificate of 10+2 and SLC/SEE or Equivalent
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Copy of Citizenship / Passport
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Admit card of the Entrance Examination
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Documents submitted for reservation
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Certificate of Equivalence for the students with certificates from foreign institutions
*Foreign candidates wishing to study in the vacated seat for foreign students must fill in the online application form mentioning the academic program of their choice within the time limit mentioned in this notice.
Provisions for Scholarships
As per Rule 20 of the National Medical Education Rules, 2077, out of the total scholarship seats to be awarded to the Government of Nepal at the undergraduate level, 55 percent of the seats will be distributed through open competition and 45 percent of the seats will be distributed on the basis of the following:
Female |
33% |
Dalit |
9% |
Aadibasi janajati |
15% |
Khas Aryan |
17% |
Madhesi |
12% |
Tharu |
4% |
Muslim |
2% |
Candidates from the Backward community |
4% |
Disabled |
2% |
Families of martyrs, families of disappeared persons, families of injured warriors, and conflict victims |
2% |
Curricular Structure
The Curriculum of B.Sc Nursing
First Year |
Second Year |
Integrated Health Science |
Prenatal Care |
Community Health Nursing |
Natal Care |
Fundamental of Nursing |
Post Natal Care |
Nutrition |
Community Health Nursing II |
Applied Computer Technology |
Child Health Nursing |
Professional Trends and Issues |
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Behavioral Science |
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Third Year |
Fourth Year |
Medical/Surgical Nursing I |
Leadership Management |
Medical/Surgical Nursing II |
Research and Statistics |
Educational Science |
Health Economics |
Mental Health |
Specialty Course |
Nursing Concept and Theories |
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InternshipStudents are required to, upon the successful completion of their training; render their services to the institution for a stipulated period of time. |