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The BSc nursing syllabus will teach you about Human Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Nutrition, Psychology, Microbiology, and Nursing Fundamentals, etc. Keep reading the article if you're interested in knowing more about the BSc Nursing syllabus in India. 

BSc Nursing Detailed Syllabus 

Here's the detailed syllabus of the BSc Nursing course followed in most colleges, for your reference.

BSc Nursing Subjects Year I
Anatomy Physiology
Nutrition Biochemistry
Nursing Foundations Psychology
Microbiology Introduction to Computers
English Hindi
BSc Nursing Subjects Year II
Pharmacology Pathology & Genetics
Medical-Surgical Nursing (Adult including geriatrics) I
Community Health Nursing I Communication and Educational Technology
BSc Nursing Subjects Year III
Sociology Medical-Surgical Nursing (Adult including Geriatrics)-II
Child Health Nursing Mental Health Nursing
BSc Nursing Subjects Year IV
Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing Community Health Nursing II
Nursing Research & Statistics Management of Nursing Services and Education
Integrated Practice -

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Core Subjects

Some core subjects of the BSc Nursing program are here.

Subject title

Subject details

Human Anatomy

Students will learn about the functions of the human body and how they recognise the causes of illness. Students can understand the concepts of anatomy and physiology. This subject provides the concepts and practical applications to assess, diagnose and track a patient’s health.

Sociology

Students will get to learn about the study of human behaviour and human interactions, which is required to determine human behaviour. It also allows students to enhance the quality of patient care.

Nutrition

With this subject, students will study the concept of nutrition in food, how the body uses it, and the relationship between diet, health, and diseases. 

Biochemistry

Biochemistry is the study of the application of chemistry at the cellular and molecular levels. Students will learn about the biological process, which takes place in cells and organisms. The study of biochemistry includes the structure of proteins, carbohydrates, enzymes, fats, etc, that takes place in any living being in the environment.

Psychology

Students get to learn about the scientific study of the mind and behaviour in this subject. Through this subject, students will learn about the activities involved in studying and understanding the mental process, brain functions, and behaviour of a patient.

Microbiology

Microbiology is the study of those living organisms that are not visible to the naked eye and are considered too small in size. Students also learn about the concepts of microbiology, the characteristics of microbes, and their infection controls under this subject.

Computers

Computers are also required in the study of nursing. Students get to learn about computers that are used to access important information about the health and illness of a patient. Nurses use computers in a laboratory to access laboratory tests and X-rays and prepare health reports accordingly.

Medical health nursing

Students will learn about medical asepsis. This subject teaches detecting common symptoms and signs of a patient's health. Medical health nursing also teaches how to deal with respiratory problems, digestive disorders, common blood vascular problems, etc.

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Elective Subjects

Here are a few elective subjects taken by BSc Nursing students.

Subject title

Subject details

Child Health Nursing

Child nursing is deeply concerned with the health of infants, children, and adolescents, their growth and development, and attaining their full potential as adults.

Nursing Research and Statistics

 

Nursing statistics and research are concerned with the application of current and up-to-date research and patient care delivery. Through this subject, students develop knowledge about health and the promotion of health over the full lifespan. The subject teaches students to respond effectively to actual or potential health problems.

Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing

This subject explains the concepts and principles of midwifery and obstetrical nursing. Students get to learn about the skills that are required in high-risk pregnant women during antenatal, natal, and postnatal periods in hospitals and community settings.

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Specializations

You'll also find some specializations taken by BSc Nursing students to pursue their careers in a specific field.

BSc Nursing Specializations
Community Health Nursing Military Nursing Orthopedic Nursing
Hospital Nursing Pediatric Nursing Home Health Nursing
Psychiatric Nursing Neurological Nursing Leprosy nursing
Ophthalmic Nursing TB Nursing O.T. Nursing

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Popular Books and Authors

Books are another important part of a coursework. Here are some BSc Nursing books with their authors.

Book Title

Author

Book Details

Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology

Elaine Marieb

The author explains the structures of the human body.

The Sociological Imagination

Wright Mills

Sociology is the study of social change, social life, and the social consequences of human behaviour.

Food & Nutrition for Nursing

Ruma Singh

The author explains the benefits of nutrients in food and their relations between diet, health, and disease.

Textbook of Biochemistry & Biophysics for Nurses

Dr C.P. Baveja

The application of chemistry to the study of biological processes at the cellular and molecular levels.

Psychology for Nurses

R. Sreevani

The author explains the scientific study of mind and behaviour through this subject.

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BSc Nursing Syllabus 2025: Top Colleges

There are more than 2,900 BSc Nursing colleges in India, where more than 1,500 are private and 200 are government colleges. You can find some well known BSc Nursing government and private college syllabus details in the tables below.

Best Government Colleges BSc Nursing Syllabus PDFs
Ahilya Bai College of Nursing, DU Ahilya Bai College of Nursing - BSc Nursing Syllabus
AIIMS Delhi AIIMS Delhi - BSc Nursing Syllabus
Jamia Hamdard University Jamia Hamdard - BSc Nursing Syllabus
JIMPER Puducherry JIPMER Puducherry - BSc Nursing Syllabus
Amity University, Gurugram Amity University Gurugram - BSc Nursing Syllabus 
Bharath University (BIHER) BIHER - BSc Nursing Syllabus 
Brainware University Brainware University - BSc Nursing Syllabus
D. Y. Patil Education Society D.Y. Patil Education Society - BSc Nursing Syllabus
GD Goenka University GD Goenka University - BSc Nursing Syllabus

 

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The best strategy to score well in RUHS CUET Nursing exam is given below: 

 Understand concepts clearly

Practice MCQs daily

Revise regularly

Solve previous year papers

Time management during the exam is also very important.

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Shruti Khanna

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 4 days ago

Students should prepare mainly from NCERT textbooks of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Applicants are advised to solve NCERT books of 11th and 12th standard also. Solving RUHS CUET Nursing previous year question papers and mock tests also helps a lot.

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Saumya Malhotra

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 4 days ago

The difficulty of RUHS CUET Nursing question paper level is usually moderate. Most questions come from the Class 11 and 12 syllabus, especially from NCERT books. With regular practice, it can be managed easily.

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Nishtha Sharma

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 4 days ago

The RUHS CUET Nursing question paper is the entrance exam paper conducted by Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS) for admission into BSc Nursing and other nursing courses. It checks a student's understanding of basic Science subjects.

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Answered 2 weeks ago

To participate in the PGIMER nursing counselling, the candidate must keep the following documents: 

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Yes — based on your B.Sc Nursing with 70.70%, you can potentially apply for the Master of Nursing (M.N.) programme (sometimes referred to as M.Sc Nursing or Master of Nursing Course‑based) at University of Regina (Canada), but there are some important conditions and requirements to consider:

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The college does offer ANM

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Seat intake is shown as around 30 for the ANM course. 

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heena agrawal

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Answered 2 weeks ago

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For B.Sc. Nursing at MES College of Nursing: seat distribution is given as 50% Government quota, 35% Management quota, and 15% NRI quota. 

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Yes, MES College of Nursing (at least the campus in Malappuram / Perinthalmanna, Kerala) is a private (self‑financing / minority/private‑management) college. 

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heena agrawal

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes,  King’s College London provides its students various accommodation options as part of its 10+ residential halls. 

Rooms are available catering to everyone's requirements from standard & en-suite rooms to studios apartments. Duration of stay being 40 weeks. 

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Answered 3 weeks ago

All 3 universities are ranked by top ranking publishers for their Nursing courses. The table below shows rankings for Nursing courses 2025 - 

Top Ranking Bodies 

King's College London 

University of Edinburgh 

University of Manchester 

QS Ranking 2025  

#1 

#46 

#10 

THE Ranking 2025 for Medical and Health 

#12 

#21 

#48 

Shiksha Popularity Ranking (UK) 

#13 

#2 

#4 

The Guardian Ranking 2025 

#13 

#1 

#41 

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Kanishka Gambhir

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Answered 3 weeks ago

After graduation from the King’s College London, there are many options for students in terms of industries which are related to Nursing. Mentioned below are some industries in which Nursing graduates get into are  - 

Top Industries 

Percentage of students engaged  

Healthcare Services 

65.5% 

Education 

11.9% 

Business Development 

8.5% 

Community and Social Services 

7.8% 

Operations 

6.3% 

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Kanishka Gambhir

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Graduates of Nursing Courses attain many different Nursing related skills which help them for future perspective. Below mentioned are the top skills which students learn while studying Nursing courses at King’s College London - 

Skills 

Percentage of students attaining the skill 

Nursing 

31.43% 

Healthcare 

23.73% 

Hospitals 

15.64% 

Clinical Research 

14.96% 

Patient Safety 

14.26% 

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Kanishka Gambhir

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Answered 3 weeks ago

KCL provides its students the best possible environment to learn and upskill themselves in and maintains strong links with some key industry stakeholders both in UK and across the world. 

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Kanishka Gambhir

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Application process cannot be same for UG and PG Nursing courses. UG courses application process is managed by UCAS so it cannot be same as PG courses which are totally managed by the university. 

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No, application deadlines for 2026-27 are not the same for UG and PG Nursing courses at King’s College London. In UK universities,  UG courses application deadline is decided by UCAS. But, for PG Nursing courses application deadline are decided by King’s College London itself. 

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Kanishka Gambhir

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English Language Proficiency score is different for UG Nursing courses as well as PG Nursing courses 

Below mentioned are some UG English Language Requirement for Nursing students- 

Test 

Required Score 

IELTS 

7.5 

TOEFL iBT Home Edition 

109 

PTE Academic 

75 

Below mentioned are some PG English Language Requirement for Nursing students- 

Test 

Required Score 

IELTS 

7.0 

TOEFL iBT Home Edition 

100 overall 

PTE Academic 

69 

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Kanishka Gambhir

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Answered 3 weeks ago

King’s College London is ranked by a lot of top ranking publishers who rank this college among many top universities in the world for its Nursing courses. Mentioned below is the list of ranking of Nursing courses- 

Top Ranking Publishers 

Rank 

QS Ranking 2025 

#1 

THE Ranking 2025 

#12 

Shiksha Popularity Ranking (UK) 

#13 

Complete University Guide (Nursing & Midwifery) 

#20 

The Guardian Ranking 

#21 

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Kanishka Gambhir

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Many Nursing courses offered at King’s College London are ranked highly by Shiksha Popularity Ranking. Some of these Nursing courses are mentioned below : 

Nursing Courses 

Rank 

BSc in Nursing with Registration as an Adult Nurse 

#23 

BSc in Midwifery with Registration as a Midwife 

#23 

 

Master of Nursing in Nursing with Registration as an Adult Nurse and a Mental Health Nurse 

#23 

BSc (Hons) in Nursing with Registration as a Mental Health Nurse 

#23 

MSc in Nursing with Registration as a Mental Health Nurse 

#23 

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Kanishka Gambhir

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King’s College London does not offer scholarships for UG Nursing students. But, there are several scholarships available for PG Nursing Indian students. Below is list of scholarships for PG Nursing courses- 

  • Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships- This scholarship covers- 

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Kanishka Gambhir

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The university offers 4 Teaching departments and 3 Research Divisions. 

4 Teaching departments- 

  • Adult Nursing 

  • Child & Family Health 

  • Mental Health Nursing 

  • Midwifery 

3 Research Divisions-  

  • Digital Health and Applied Technology Assessment 

  • Division of Care for Long Term Conditions 

  • Division of Methodologi

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Kanishka Gambhir

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  • Ved Nursing College has a separate girls’ hostel facility. 

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heena agrawal

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About 130+ Nursing colleges in Bihar, out of which, 30 are private colleges, 18 are government colleges and public-private entities own 2 colleges. BCECE and DCECE are the most accepting entrance exams of the top Nursing colleges in Bihar. Top colleges are Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences

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