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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 top BSc Nursing colleges in UP with excellent facilities and faculty are government and private colleges. Top colleges are  IMS-BHU in Varanasi, KGMU in Lucknow, and SGPGIMS in Lucknow, with other top private colleges like Teerthanker Mahaveer University in Moradabad, Teerthanker Mahaveer Un

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The annual ACU Bachelor of Nursing fees is AUD 39,280 (Around INR 25 lakh). For a primary applicant, the living expenses at ACU Australia is around AUD 29,710 (Around INR 19 lakh). 

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ACU Bachelor of Nursing course is 3 years long. The annual tuition fees for this course for the first year is AUD 39,280. ACU is ranked #4 for Nursing and #10 for worldwide. 95% of the graduates are employed after completing this course. 

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Ishita Singh

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MSc Nursing programme at Dhanvantari Nursing College is a four-year long programme. It is divided into four semesters. 

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Raj Priya

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All the campuses of Deakin University which Nursing provide various facilities to its students. Some of the clinical facilities available for Nursing students are mentioned below- 

  • State-of-the-art clinical simulation centres 

  • Simulation wards 

  • Practice spaces 

  • High-fidelity rooms 

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Kanishka Gambhir

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

According to the limited data available on the Linkedin page of Deakin University for Nursing courses, the graduates the school gave have gained the below given most popular skills along with the percentage of graduates who gained that skill- 

Top Skills 

Percentage of graduates  

Nursing 

34.63% 

Healthcare 

22.79% 

Communication 

15.15% 

Hospitals 

13.90% 

Leadership 

13.54% 

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Kanishka Gambhir

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Employment rate of Bachelor of Nursing graduates is 93%+ after few months of graduation. Many career opportunities available for these graduates are mentioned below- 

  • Hospital

  • Aged care settings 

  • Clinics 

  • Schools / universities 

  • Community health centers

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Kanishka Gambhir

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Deakin University advise international students to apply through Deakin authorized agent. Students can also apply directly to Deakin using Studylink application portal. Below mentioned are steps to apply for Nursing at Deakin- 

Step 1- Check entry requirements 

Step 2- Connect with an authorized agent

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Kanishka Gambhir

Contributor-Level 10

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Various top ranking bodies in the world rank Deakin Nursing courses in Australia as well as in the world such as Shiksha Popularity Ranking, QS Ranking, THE Ranking, Shanghai, etc. Students can refer the below mentioned table to know more about Nursing ranking at Deakin- 

Ranking Bodies 

Ranking 

Shiksha  

#7 in Australia 

QS World University Rankings in 2025 

#12 in Australia 

QS World University Rankings 2025 

#51-100 

ShanghaiRanking  

#14 in Australia 

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Kanishka Gambhir

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Deakin University provide not only various Certificate courses at graduate level for Nursing students but also Diploma courses. There are about 11 Certificate courses and 9 Diploma courses at PG level. Some of these courses are mentioned below- 

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Kanishka Gambhir

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Deakin University provide various professional placements in first year of Nursing programme where students gain 800+ hours of experience. Students can choose from various electives including neonatal care,  paediatrics or addiction. 

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Kanishka Gambhir

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Indian students are required to show that they have achieved minimum English scores in one of the following English language tests and meet the requirements for test results specified in the NMBA English language skills registration standard to get admission at Deakin: 

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Kanishka Gambhir

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

All Nursing courses either at UG level or PG level have different duration for Nursing programs. Students can refer the table mentioned below to know about the duration of various Nursing programs at Deakin- 

Nursing Programs 

Duration 

Bachelor of Nursing 

3 years 

Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) 

1 year 

Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery 

4 years 

Master of Advanced Clinical Nursing 

3 years 

Master of Advanced Nursing 

2 years 

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Kanishka Gambhir

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The JCECE nursing test cities are decided by the conducting body, JCECEB. They release this list in the official prospectus every year for the aspirants. The cities are replaced also sometimes, and some new names get added, and older ones are dropped.   

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Nishtha Singh

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Candidates with some medical conditions can carry a transparent water bottle to the JCECE BSc Nursing test centre. However, prior permission must be taken from the authorities at the centre. If they don't allow for the same, it must not be taken to the exam hall. 

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Anshuman Dhyani

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There is no counselling process for selection to the MNS as DGMS does not conduct any counselling process for the aspirants. Candidates must appear for the PAT and medical fitness test to secure the seat in the college. 

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Kanishk Dhawan

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The JKBOPEE admit card will be released on the official website. Details such as name, reporting time, centre address, signature, exam name, centre code, roll number, and much more. 

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Shailja Shrivastava

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

The JKBOPEE nursing application fee will be announced in the official brochure. Candidates will have to pay the fee in online mode at the official admission portal. 

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Saumya Bhandari

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

The last date to fill out the JKBOPEE registration form has not been released yet. The JKBOPEE application process is expected to extend till the first week of April.   

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Anshuman Dhyani

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

No, English is a mandatory subject and is mentioned in the eligibility criteria to appear for the JKBOPEE BSc Nursing CET entrance. The applicant must opt for this subject in HSC, if they wish to appear for the exam. 

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Raj Rai

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 weeks ago

Candidates belonging to the Karnataka domicile are advised NOT to appear for the JKBOPEE nursing entrance exam. It does not have a state quota in government colleges for the outside state aspirants. 

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Pallavi Shukla

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The JKBOPEE nursing entrance exam is conducted by the Jammu & Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examination. It is a state-level entrance that is conducted for granting admission to the aspirants who are a domicile of Jammu. Candidates will be able to appear once for this exam within a particul

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Kanishk Dhawan

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For the Maharashtra domicile candidates, 85% of seats under the State quota of Private Nursing Colleges are open for admission in the BSc nursing course. The rest 15% seats are open for the Institutional quota in Private Nursing colleges.

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Anshuman Dhyani

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No, the MH BSc Nursing test centres will only be allocated in the state of Maharashtra as it is a state-level nursing entrance exam. Candidates will be allowed to choose the test cities in the state only. 

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Nishtha Nishtha

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The MH BSc nursing test centre details will be provided on the admit card. Candidates will be provided with the address and the reporting time on the hall ticket. 

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Aishwarya Pathak

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The list of documents required for verification is mentioned in the counselling brochure. Do visit the allotted institute with the originals for the purpose of verification. 

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Nishtha Singh

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The MH BSc nursing counselling will be held online through the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org. There will be three to four rounds of counselling for the seat allotment in the participating colleges. 

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Nishtha Kumar

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