Course Structure Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Haridwar University Roorkee spans 8 semesters over 4 years. The curriculum integrates foundational sciences, core nursing principles, and specialized tracks to produce competent and compassionate healthcare professionals.
| Year | Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | NUR-101 | Introduction to Nursing | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 1 | 1 | BIO-101 | Basic Biology | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | 1 | CHEM-101 | Chemistry for Nurses | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 1 | 1 | MATH-101 | Mathematics for Health Sciences | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 1 | 1 | BIO-102 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4-0-0-4 | BIO-101 |
| 1 | 2 | NUR-102 | Fundamentals of Nursing Practice | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | 2 | MICRO-101 | Microbiology for Nurses | 3-0-0-3 | BIO-101 |
| 1 | 2 | PHARM-101 | Pharmacology I | 3-0-0-3 | BIO-102 |
| 1 | 2 | STATS-101 | Statistics for Healthcare Professionals | 2-0-0-2 | MATH-101 |
| 2 | 3 | NUR-201 | Health Assessment and Nursing Care | 4-0-0-4 | NUR-102 |
| 2 | 3 | PATHO-201 | Pathophysiology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO-102 |
| 2 | 3 | NUR-202 | Community Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2 | 3 | PED-201 | Child Health and Development | 3-0-0-3 | BIO-102 |
| 2 | 4 | NUR-203 | Nursing Care of Adults | 4-0-0-4 | NUR-201 |
| 2 | 4 | PED-202 | Maternal and Reproductive Health | 3-0-0-3 | BIO-102 |
| 2 | 4 | NUR-204 | Psychological Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 3 | 5 | NUR-301 | Critical Care Nursing | 4-0-0-4 | NUR-203 |
| 3 | 5 | PHARM-301 | Pharmacology II | 3-0-0-3 | PHARM-101 |
| 3 | 5 | NUR-302 | Emergency Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 3 | 6 | NUR-303 | Geriatric Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 3 | 6 | COMM-301 | Public Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-202 |
| 3 | 6 | NUR-304 | Occupational Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 4 | 7 | NUR-401 | Advanced Clinical Practice | 4-0-0-4 | NUR-301 |
| 4 | 7 | NUR-402 | Leadership in Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 4 | 7 | NUR-403 | Ethics in Healthcare | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 4 | 8 | NUR-404 | Capstone Project | 4-0-0-4 | All previous semesters |
Advanced Departmental Electives
Our department offers several advanced elective courses that allow students to delve deeper into specialized areas of nursing practice:
- Nursing Informatics and Technology: This course explores the integration of technology in patient care, focusing on electronic health records, telehealth platforms, and data analytics for improving healthcare outcomes.
- Global Health Nursing: Students study international healthcare systems, cross-cultural nursing practices, and global health challenges like pandemics and refugee care to prepare them for international work environments.
- Research Methods in Nursing: Designed to equip students with skills in conducting research, analyzing data, and translating findings into practice guidelines that enhance nursing care standards.
- Nurse Education and Curriculum Design: Prepares future educators by teaching how to develop effective curricula, evaluate learning outcomes, and mentor new nurses in clinical settings.
- Environmental Health Nursing: Focuses on the impact of environmental factors on health, including pollution control, disaster response, and sustainable healthcare practices for communities at risk.
- Nursing Leadership and Management: Provides tools for managing healthcare teams, understanding organizational behavior, and leading change in complex hospital environments.
- Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response: Teaches students how to respond effectively during natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and other emergencies using coordinated nursing strategies and resource allocation.
- Nursing Ethics and Legal Issues: Examines ethical dilemmas in modern healthcare, legal frameworks governing nursing practice, and decision-making under pressure.
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Nursing: Explores traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda, yoga, and homeopathy within the context of mainstream nursing care.
- Global Mental Health: Addresses mental health disparities worldwide, cultural aspects of psychiatric care, and interventions to improve access to psychological support in low-resource settings.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The program strongly emphasizes project-based learning as a means to foster creativity, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving. Students engage in mini-projects throughout their academic journey and culminate with a final-year capstone project.
Mini-projects are introduced in the second year and involve small teams working on research or clinical challenges related to nursing practice. These projects are guided by faculty mentors who provide feedback and support throughout the process.
The final-year capstone project allows students to explore a topic of personal interest or relevance to their career goals. Projects may include developing an intervention program for a specific patient population, analyzing trends in healthcare delivery, or creating educational materials for public health awareness campaigns.
Students select projects in consultation with faculty advisors based on their interests and available resources. Evaluation criteria include originality, feasibility, impact potential, and presentation quality.