Curriculum Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Marwadi University Rajkot is designed to provide a well-rounded education that combines foundational sciences with advanced clinical practice. The curriculum is structured over eight semesters, ensuring progressive learning and hands-on experience.
Semester-wise Course Structure
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NUR-101 | Introduction to Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | BIO-102 | Basic Biology | 4-0-0-4 | - |
| 1 | CHM-103 | Chemistry for Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | MAT-104 | Mathematics for Health Sciences | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | BIO-105 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4-0-0-4 | - |
| 2 | NUR-201 | Community Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-101 |
| 2 | BIO-202 | Microbiology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO-105 |
| 2 | PHYS-203 | Physics for Health Sciences | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 2 | NUR-204 | Pharmacology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO-105 |
| 3 | NUR-301 | Mental Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-201 |
| 3 | BIO-302 | Pathology and Pathophysiology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO-105 |
| 3 | NUR-303 | Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-201 |
| 4 | NUR-401 | Pediatric Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-301 |
| 4 | PHYS-402 | Medical Imaging Techniques | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 4 | NUR-403 | Emergency and Critical Care Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-301 |
| 5 | NUR-501 | Geriatric Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-401 |
| 5 | BIO-502 | Immunology and Immunopathology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO-202 |
| 5 | NUR-503 | Public Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-201 |
| 6 | NUR-601 | Digital Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-501 |
| 6 | NUR-602 | Nurse Education and Leadership | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-501 |
| 7 | NUR-701 | Global Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-601 |
| 7 | NUR-702 | Advanced Clinical Skills | 3-0-0-3 | NUR-601 |
| 8 | NUR-801 | Capstone Project | 0-0-0-6 | All previous semesters |
Advanced Departmental Elective Courses
These advanced courses are designed to deepen understanding and foster specialization in specific areas of nursing practice:
- Psychiatric Pharmacology: This course explores the pharmacological agents used in treating psychiatric disorders, focusing on drug mechanisms, side effects, and therapeutic outcomes. Students will analyze case studies and evaluate treatment plans based on current research.
- Therapeutic Communication: Emphasizing interpersonal skills essential for patient interaction, this elective teaches students how to communicate effectively with diverse populations, manage difficult conversations, and build trust in healthcare settings.
- Crisis Intervention: Designed for nurses who work in emergency departments or community mental health centers, this course covers identification and management of crisis situations, including suicide prevention, violence de-escalation, and trauma recovery techniques.
- Community Health Assessment: Students learn to assess population health needs through data collection, epidemiological methods, and program evaluation. The course includes fieldwork in local communities to apply theoretical concepts practically.
- Maternal-Fetal Monitoring: This course focuses on monitoring fetal development during pregnancy, identifying complications early, and managing high-risk pregnancies. It includes both theoretical knowledge and clinical simulations.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): Provides comprehensive training in ACLS protocols for managing cardiac arrests and other life-threatening emergencies. Students practice skills in simulation labs before applying them in clinical settings.
- Wound Care Management: Covers principles of wound healing, types of wounds, dressing selection, infection control, and advanced treatments such as negative pressure wound therapy. Practical sessions include hands-on experience with different dressing materials.
- Palliative and End-of-Life Care: Focuses on providing compassionate care to patients nearing the end of life, including symptom management, emotional support for families, and ethical considerations in decision-making.
- Global Health Policy Analysis: Analyzes health policies at national and international levels, examining disparities in access to care, funding mechanisms, and advocacy strategies. Students conduct policy reviews and propose improvements based on evidence-based research.
- Health Informatics: Introduces students to electronic health records (EHRs), data analytics, privacy regulations, and emerging technologies in digital health. Practical assignments involve working with EHR systems and interpreting healthcare datasets.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
Our department places a strong emphasis on project-based learning as a core component of student development. Projects are designed to encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world application of nursing knowledge.
Mini-Projects (Year 1–3)
Mini-projects are assigned in the second and third years, allowing students to explore specific topics related to their interests or field of specialization. These projects often involve literature reviews, data collection, and presentation skills development. Each mini-project is supervised by a faculty member and assessed using rubrics that emphasize analytical reasoning, clarity of communication, and research integrity.
Final-Year Thesis/Capstone Project
The capstone project in the final year integrates all learned competencies and allows students to engage in original research or innovative practice. Projects are selected in consultation with faculty mentors and must align with current healthcare challenges or emerging trends. The process involves proposal development, literature review, methodology design, data collection, analysis, and final presentation. Students present their work at university symposiums and may be invited to present at national conferences.
Faculty members guide students throughout the project lifecycle, offering expertise in research design, statistical analysis, ethical considerations, and publication preparation. The department also provides access to databases, software tools, and laboratory resources necessary for conducting high-quality research.