BSc. Nursing
About Course
BSc Nursing is a 4-year undergraduate program that focuses on the training and theoretical knowledge to become a nurse. The eligibility criteria to pursue a BSc nursing course is securing a minimum of 45% – 50% marks in class 10 and class 12 examinations with PCB and English as core subjects. Candidates must be at least 17 years old as of December 31st while seeking BSc Nursing course admission.
BSc Nursing Admission is based on the NEET UG exam for most of the central and state universities followed by a counseling round; however, some universities like AIIMS conduct their own entrance exams for admission to BSc nursing. The upper age limit to appear for the BSc Nursing Course through NEET has been scrapped.
BSc Nursing Job opportunities include community health nurse, registered nurse, nursing superintendent, military nurses, and more. Nurses can expect to earn INR 2.5 – 3 lakhs as a fresher, and INR 5 – 6 lakhs per annum for over 5 years of experience. They can further pursue MSc Nursing or a professional diploma in nursing or specializations for better career prospects.
BSc Nursing Course Details
- BSc Nursing Fee ranges from INR 2,000- 2 LPA deping upon the institution.
- BSc Nursing Admissions are based on both merit and entrance exams.
- Some of the most popular entrance exams conducted for BSc Nursing are AIIMS Bsc Nursing Entrance Exam, MNS Entrance Exam, JIPMER, BHU UET etc.
- Salary after BSc in Nursing jobs can be anywhere between INR 2.4 to INR 7.5 LPA depending on the candidate's performance in their graduation.
- Candidates can also pursue BSc Nursing Abroad to boost their career and gather more practical knowledge.
Why study BSc Nursing ?
- It opens a lot of job opportunities in the healthcare sector.
- It is a 4 year course recognised by the Indian Nursing Council which helps in securing jobs in the government sector.
- Students can secure high paying jobs in various hospitals.
- Candidates can also pursue higher studies in MSc Nursing and can also choose a specialisation of their interests.
- Students can also join a post graduate program in Public Health management if they do not wish to do a Master’s degree.