PC B. Sc Nursing Programme

The PC B.Sc. Nursing Programme is a two-year full-time course preparing diploma holders to become registered nurses qualified to practise across public, government and private health-care settings. Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery certificate holders can gain an additional qualification as graduate nurses.

The programme builds on the skills and competencies acquired at diploma level, upgrading critical thinking, professional standards and nursing and midwifery practice in line with national health priorities.

• Prepare professional, competent nurses and midwives to deliver promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative services.
• Develop independent clinical decision-making, patient-rights advocacy and the ability to support individuals and groups in pursuit of health.
• Prepare graduates to work in hospital and community nursing services and to conduct research in nursing practice.
• Build the capability to take on teacher, supervisor and manager roles in clinical and public-health settings.

Applicants must hold a Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery, be registered nurses, and have at least two years of hospital or community-health nursing experience. Applicants should have passed the Karnataka Pre-University examination in Arts, Science or Commerce, or an equivalent recognised by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.

• Working knowledge of English, medical fitness and a good personal and professional record are required.
• No candidate above 48 years of age on 31 December of the admission year is eligible.
• The course is conducted over two academic years, with English as the medium of instruction and examination.