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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.

Note - The Info is taken from external sites and may vary.

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.

Note - Info taken from external sites.

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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  • Popular B.Sc Nursing Specializations
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Popular B.Sc Nursing Specializations

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The chances are limited but not impossible if you prepare well. There is only 1 government nursing college in Mangalore, which is the Mangalore College of Nursing. The intake for B.Sc Nursing at this government nursing college is 60 students per year. Since there are only 60 seats and Lacs of studen

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Yes, most reputed nursing colleges in Mangalore provide hostel facilities for outstation students.

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There are about 40+ Nursing colleges in Mangalore, of these, 30 are private colleges, 3 are semi-government colleges, and government institutions own only 1 Nursing college. KCET and NEET are some of the most accepting entrance exams in Mangalore Nursing colleges.

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Yes, NEET is now mandatory for B.Sc Nursing admissions across India, including Mangalore. Candidates who are willing to get admission to B.Sc Nursing should appear for the NEET examination. After NEET, government seats and private college seats are filled through Karnataka Examinations Authority (KE

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As per the popularity basis by shiksha.com, check the table below for some of the top Nursing colleges in Mangalore with their tuition fees -

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Srinivas UniversityINR 10.04 Lacs - INR 11.64 lakh
Yenepoya (Deemed to be university)INR 96,000 - INR 12.15 lakh
Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing SciencesINR 1.47 Lacs - INR 7.75 lakh
Fr. Muller's College of NursingINR 99,490 - INR 2.28 lakh
Kanachur College of Nursing SciencesINR 5.15 lakh

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Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, PatnaINR 45,000 - INR 1.2 lakh
AIIMS PatnaINR 2,400
Gopal Narayan Singh UniversityINR 2.25 Lacs - INR 2.46 lakh
College of Nursing, Kurji Holy Family HospitalINR 40,000 - INR 2.5 lakh
Narayan Nursing College, SasaramINR 2.2 Lacs - INR 7.2 lakh

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Students need to appear for the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) entrance exam or KEAM for admission to BSc Nursing in Kerala's top colleges.

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Adelaide University's graduates are employed in top Nursing positions at some top private & government firms in Australia & across the globe. Listed below are some prominent sectors Adelaide University Nursing graduates are currently employed in:

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