Course Structure Overview
The BSc Nursing program is designed to provide a comprehensive foundation in nursing science while fostering critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and practical clinical skills. The curriculum spans eight semesters with a balanced mix of theoretical courses, laboratory work, clinical rotations, and research components.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credits (L-T-P-C) | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | NUR101 | Introduction to Nursing Science | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | BIO101 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4-0-0-4 | - |
| I | CHM101 | Basic Chemistry | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | MAT101 | Mathematics for Health Sciences | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | BIO102 | Microbiology | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | PSC101 | Psychology for Nurses | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| I | NUR102 | Basic Clinical Skills Lab | 0-0-4-2 | - |
| I | BIO103 | Human Anatomy Practical | 0-0-4-2 | - |
| II | NUR201 | Pathophysiology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO101, BIO102 |
| II | PSC201 | Abnormal Psychology | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| II | PHR201 | Pharmacology I | 4-0-0-4 | BIO101, BIO102 |
| II | BIO201 | Biochemistry | 3-0-0-3 | BIO101 |
| II | NUR202 | Community Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| II | NUR203 | Basic Clinical Skills II Lab | 0-0-4-2 | - |
| III | NUR301 | Mental Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR201, PSC201 |
| III | NUR302 | Pediatric Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR201 |
| III | PHR301 | Pharmacology II | 4-0-0-4 | PHR201 |
| III | NUR303 | Maternal and Child Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR202 |
| III | NUR304 | Infection Control and Epidemiology | 3-0-0-3 | BIO102, BIO201 |
| III | NUR305 | Research Methodology in Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| IV | NUR401 | Critical Care Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR201, PHR301 |
| IV | NUR402 | Elderly Care Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR301, NUR303 |
| IV | PHR401 | Pharmacology III | 4-0-0-4 | PHR301 |
| IV | NUR403 | Digital Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| IV | NUR404 | Advanced Clinical Skills Lab | 0-0-6-3 | NUR203, NUR305 |
| V | NUR501 | Public Health Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | NUR202, NUR304 |
| V | NUR502 | Healthcare Informatics | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| V | NUR503 | Leadership in Nursing Practice | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| V | NUR504 | Ethical Decision-Making in Nursing | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| V | NUR505 | Capstone Project Preparation | 0-0-4-2 | NUR305 |
| VI | NUR601 | Global Health Challenges | 3-0-0-3 | - |
| VI | NUR602 | Advanced Research Project | 0-0-8-4 | NUR505 |
| VI | NUR603 | Clinical Internship I | 0-0-12-6 | - |
| VII | NUR701 | Clinical Internship II | 0-0-12-6 | NUR603 |
| VII | NUR702 | Capstone Project Implementation | 0-0-8-4 | NUR602 |
| VIII | NUR801 | Final Capstone Presentation | 0-0-6-3 | NUR702 |
Advanced Departmental Electives
These advanced courses provide specialized knowledge and practical skills in various nursing domains:
- Mental Health Nursing: This course explores psychiatric assessment, therapy techniques, crisis intervention, and mental wellness promotion. Students learn about deinstitutionalization models, trauma-informed care, and ethical considerations in treating individuals with psychiatric disorders.
- Community Health Nursing: Designed to prepare students for delivering healthcare services in underserved communities, this course covers preventive care strategies, health education techniques, community assessment methods, and advocacy for vulnerable populations.
- Critical Care Nursing: Students gain hands-on experience managing critically ill patients using life support systems, monitoring equipment, and emergency response protocols. Topics include ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and ICU procedures.
- Elderly Care Nursing: Focuses on aging-related conditions, geriatric assessment, long-term care planning, and end-of-life care. The course emphasizes dignity, autonomy, and quality of life in elderly patients.
- Infection Control and Epidemiology: Teaches students to identify, prevent, and manage infectious diseases within healthcare settings. It includes surveillance systems, outbreak investigation techniques, antimicrobial stewardship programs, and infection control policies.
- Nurse Education and Leadership: Equips graduates with skills in curriculum development, teaching methodologies, and administrative leadership in healthcare institutions. Students explore educational theories, evaluation strategies, and management practices for effective healthcare teams.
- Digital Health Nursing: Integrates technology into patient care, covering telehealth platforms, electronic health records, wearable devices, and data analytics for improved outcomes. This course explores digital literacy, privacy concerns, and emerging innovations in nursing practice.
- Global Health Challenges: Addresses global health issues such as malnutrition, HIV/AIDS, malaria, maternal mortality, and climate change impacts on public health. Students engage with international case studies and learn about global health policies and interventions.
- Public Health Nursing: Emphasizes community-based nursing practice, including epidemiological data analysis, health program planning, and coordination with local stakeholders. The course prepares students for roles in government health departments and non-profit organizations.
- Healthcare Informatics: Focuses on the integration of information systems into healthcare delivery. Students learn about EHRs, data mining, interoperability standards, and digital health tools that enhance clinical decision-making.
Project-Based Learning Philosophy
The department believes in experiential learning through project-based methodologies. Projects begin early in the curriculum with mini-projects in semesters II and III, where students select topics relevant to current healthcare challenges and work under faculty supervision. These projects involve literature reviews, data collection, analysis, and presentation skills.
By semester VI, students engage in a major capstone project involving real-world applications such as developing a community health initiative, conducting a research study, or implementing an innovative healthcare solution. Faculty mentors guide students throughout the process, helping them refine their ideas, gather resources, and present findings effectively.
Evaluation criteria include creativity, relevance to healthcare needs, feasibility of implementation, data quality, team collaboration, and communication skills. The final project is presented publicly to faculty members, industry experts, and fellow students, allowing for feedback and networking opportunities.