Curriculum Overview
The BSc Nursing curriculum at Monark University Ahmedabad is meticulously designed to provide students with a strong foundation in both theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for a successful career in healthcare. The program spans eight semesters, each carefully structured to build upon previous learning and prepare students for specialized roles in the field.
From the first semester onwards, students are introduced to core subjects such as human anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and basic chemistry. These foundational courses are essential for understanding how the body functions and responds to illness or injury, setting the stage for more advanced concepts in subsequent semesters.
The second semester builds on this foundation by introducing pathophysiology, pharmacology, health assessment, nursing ethics, and community health nursing. Students begin their clinical rotations during this period, gaining hands-on experience under supervision in hospital settings.
Third-year students delve into specialized areas such as maternal and child health nursing, mental health nursing, critical care nursing, geriatric nursing, and occupational health nursing. These courses provide detailed knowledge of specific patient populations and the unique challenges they face in healthcare delivery.
In fourth year, students continue with advanced clinical rotations and prepare for their capstone project—a comprehensive research or clinical initiative that integrates all aspects of their learning. The final two years emphasize leadership development, healthcare policy, and global health issues, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for roles in clinical practice, education, administration, or further study.
Course Structure
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Structure (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NURS-101 | Introduction to Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | NURS-102 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4-0-0-4 | - |
| 1 | NURS-103 | Basic Chemistry | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | NURS-104 | Introduction to Microbiology | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| 1 | NURS-105 | English for Professional Communication | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 1 | NURS-106 | Basic Nursing Skills Lab | 0-0-4-2 | - |
| 2 | NURS-201 | Pathophysiology | 3-0-0-3 | NURS-102 |
| 2 | NURS-202 | Pharmacology | 3-0-0-3 | NURS-103 |
| 2 | NURS-203 | Health Assessment | 3-0-0-3 | NURS-102 |
| 2 | NURS-204 | Nursing Ethics and Legal Issues | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 2 | NURS-205 | Community Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NURS-101 |
| 2 | NURS-206 | Basic Life Support Training | 0-0-4-2 | - |
| 3 | NURS-301 | Maternal and Child Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NURS-205 |
| 3 | NURS-302 | Mental Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NURS-201 |
| 3 | NURS-303 | Critical Care Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NURS-201 |
| 3 | NURS-304 | Geriatric Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NURS-201 |
| 3 | NURS-305 | Occupational Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NURS-201 |
| 3 | NURS-306 | Clinical Rotation I | 0-0-8-4 | NURS-205 |
| 4 | NURS-401 | Emergency and Trauma Care | 3-0-0-3 | NURS-303 |
| 4 | NURS-402 | Public Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NURS-301 |
| 4 | NURS-403 | Nursing Research Methods | 2-0-0-2 | NURS-201 |
| 4 | NURS-404 | Health Informatics | 3-0-0-3 | NURS-202 |
| 4 | NURS-405 | Advanced Clinical Skills Lab | 0-0-6-3 | NURS-306 |
| 4 | NURS-406 | Clinical Rotation II | 0-0-8-4 | NURS-306 |
| 5 | NURS-501 | Advanced Pharmacology | 3-0-0-3 | NURS-202 |
| 5 | NURS-502 | Healthcare Policy and Administration | 3-0-0-3 | NURS-402 |
| 5 | NURS-503 | Leadership in Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NURS-401 |
| 5 | NURS-504 | Ethics and Professional Practice | 2-0-0-2 | - |
| 5 | NURS-505 | Clinical Rotation III | 0-0-8-4 | NURS-406 |
| 5 | NURS-506 | Nursing Capstone Project | 0-0-12-6 | NURS-503 |
| 6 | NURS-601 | Community Health Education | 3-0-0-3 | NURS-502 |
| 6 | NURS-602 | Advanced Nursing Practice | 3-0-0-3 | NURS-503 |
| 6 | NURS-603 | Global Health Challenges | 3-0-0-3 | NURS-502 |
| 6 | NURS-604 | Clinical Rotation IV | 0-0-8-4 | NURS-505 |
| 6 | NURS-605 | Capstone Project Defense | 0-0-4-2 | NURS-506 |
Advanced Departmental Elective Courses:
- Nursing Research Methods: This course equips students with the tools to design, conduct, and evaluate nursing research. It covers qualitative and quantitative methodologies, statistical analysis, and ethical considerations in healthcare research.
- Health Informatics: Focuses on integrating information technology into healthcare delivery. Students learn about electronic health records, data privacy, telehealth systems, and digital health tools that enhance patient care.
- Leadership in Nursing: Designed to develop leadership skills among nursing professionals. Topics include change management, team building, conflict resolution, and strategic planning within healthcare organizations.
- Ethics and Professional Practice: Explores ethical dilemmas in modern healthcare and emphasizes professional accountability. Students examine legal frameworks, codes of conduct, and moral reasoning in clinical decision-making.
- Global Health Challenges: Addresses global health issues such as pandemics, malnutrition, access to care, and health disparities. Case studies from different countries provide insights into sustainable solutions for improving healthcare outcomes worldwide.
The department emphasizes project-based learning as a cornerstone of its educational philosophy. Students engage in mini-projects throughout their academic journey, starting with foundational research papers and progressing to comprehensive capstone projects that address real-world healthcare challenges. Projects are selected based on student interest, faculty expertise, and societal relevance.
Each project is supervised by a faculty mentor who guides students through the process of literature review, methodology development, data collection, analysis, and presentation. The final-year thesis or capstone project requires students to present their findings at an internal symposium and potentially publish them in academic journals or share them with healthcare organizations for implementation.