Nursing

Hi Krishna,
The M.Sc. Nursing course deals with healthcare profession focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life from conception to death. The duration of M.Sc. in Nursing is mostly of two academic years but it varies from institute to institute. The University of Delhi is providing in two years on full-time basis. The minimum time to complete the course is also two years. The Course is available both in full time and part time basis.
M.Sc. Nursing Eligibility:
The candidates should complete their B.Sc. degree under any registered University in respective subject in Science stream.
The marks of admission for this course vary from University to University. In various colleges and universities there is an entrance exam for admission of courses.
For more information on colleges, please follow the link:
https://www.shiksha.com/nursing/colleges/m-sc-colleges-india

Hi Achal,
The syllabus for B.Sc (Agriculture) is as follows:
Basic Science & Humanities
Agricultural Sciences (Agricultural Economics)
Agricultural Engineering
Agricultural Entomology
Agricultural Extension Education
Agricultural Microbiology
Agricultural Statistics
Agronomy
In B.Sc (Agri) you will study subjects: agriculture science, use of modern scientific equipment and techniques in agriculture, land surveying, soil science, water resource management, animal and poultry management, basics of biotechnology etc. This program aims at combining concepts of biology, technology and Agriculture Science to boost Agricultural Productivity.
There are a lot of career options in both the government and private sector. In the government sector, State Agriculture Departments and public sector banks recruit graduates to fill up officer level posts. In private sector, you can find jobs such as managers at plantations, as officers at fertilizer manufacturing firms, agriculture machinery industries, agricultural products marketing firms, food processing units etc. The average salary range lies between 2 to 4.5 Lakh rupees/year.
On the other hand, B.Sc in physiotherapy is an undergraduate course in science. The duration of the course is 3 to 4 years (depending on the University that offers the course). The course study mainly covers the method and techniques used in the eradication of diseases via physical exercises.
The modern methods in physiotherapy treatment such as electrotherapy, rehabilitation therapy, etc. are also covered under the course. Further, physiotherapy also has a vast range of career options to choose. People can either work in India or go abroad and flourish their career in physiotherapy.
In India, the starting salary ranges from Rs. 5,000 to Rs.30,000 per month. Generally, private hospitals provide remuneration ranging between Rs. 5,000 to Rs.15,000 per month for a fresher. In a government hospital like AIIMS, you begin as a Junior Physiotherapist and earn approximately Rs. 30,000 per month.
The progression in designations is Physiotherapist followed by Senior Physiotherapist earning about Rs. 45,000 per month, followed by Superintendent earning about Rs.60,000-70,000 per month and then Chief Physiotherapist earning about Rs.80,000 per month.

The days have gone so far that those who have finished B.Sc in nursing are thinking of other options rather than M.Sc nursing. The scope of M.Sc Nursing has diminished in India owing to the rapidly increasing no. of post graduates from numerous colleges in India. The newly passed out M.Sc nurses are ready to work as a staff nurse or as a teacher with staff nurse salary.
Most of the nursing students who join MSN programme want to leave nursing at the clinical side. So if the scope of M.Sc Nursing is diminishing, what are the other PG programmes or courses they can pursue after BSc Nursing?
Here are some courses which you can do after B.Sc in nursing:
1. MHA (Master of Health Administration/Master of Hospital Administration)
Both these courses are available at Tata Institute of Social Sciences TISS, Mumbai Campus. TISS offers more than 90% surety in campus placement in these courses.
2. MPH (Master of Public Health)
Many national institutes like Sree Chitra (SCTIMST)-Trivandrum, PGIMER-Chandigarh, AIIMS-New Delhi, etc., conduct MPH course, but SCTIMST and National Institute of Public Health (NIPH) only allows nurses to pursue MPH after their graduation.
3. MBA (Hospital Administration)
MBA in Hospital Administration is a regular full-time 2 year Course in prestigious institutes like IIM-Calicut will surely render nice job opportunities after the completion of the programme. Even though you can earn this degree through distance education from many universities like Bharathiar University, better to go with some recognized institutes if you are planning regular MBA programme.
4. MSW (Master of Social Work)
If you are planning to do IELTS and leave for European countries, US or Australia, MSW in Medicine and Psychiatry is a good option for nurses after their graduation particularly for those who like to work in European countries or US. After MSW, you can work as a case manager in the hospitals of Europe.
5. MBBS
Yes, you heard it. I have seen some people moving to Philipines and West Indies for doing MBBS. For Keralites, let me tell you one fact that most of the nurses don't know, in Kerala Medical Entrance one seat of MBBS is exclusively reserved for a B.Sc nurse.
6. Nurse educator/clinical instructor
M.Sc Nurses have a nice option in the Middle-East of becoming nurse educator/clinical instructor in hospitals. I have a friend in Kuwait who is working as a nurse educator in a hospital. But how to reach there and grab the job? The mystery lies there.

Hi Arzoo,
The INC (Indian Nursing Council) is the governing body for all aspects of nursing education in India. And, B.Sc. nursing course follows the syllabus prescribed by the INC and it is a 4-year course. The eligibility criteria for the course is as follows:
Students who have passed 10+2 (Science stream- with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects) from a recognized board are eligible to pursue this course. Minimum aggregate marks criteria may exist (in case of some institutes).
Admission process: The reputed institutes follow merit based admission process. Under this scheme, marks scored by students in 10+2 board examination and/or relevant entrance test (national, state or institute-wise) are taken into consideration. Seats are allotted to deserving candidates on the basis of merit marks obtained by them.
For more information on nursing colleges, please follow the link:
https://www.shiksha.com/nursing/colleges/b-sc-colleges-india

Hi Arzoo,
The INC (Indian Nursing Council) is the governing body for all aspects of nursing education in India. And, B.Sc. nursing course follows the syllabus prescribed by the INC and it is a 4-year course. The eligibility criteria for the course is as follows:
Students who have passed 10+2 (Science stream- with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects) from a recognized board are eligible to pursue this course. Minimum aggregate marks criteria may exist (in case of some institutes).
Admission process: The reputed institutes follow merit based admission process. Under this scheme, marks scored by students in 10+2 board examination and/or relevant entrance test (national, state or institute-wise) are taken into consideration. Seats are allotted to deserving candidates on the basis of merit marks obtained by them.
For more information on nursing colleges, please follow the link:
https://www.shiksha.com/nursing/colleges/b-sc-colleges-india

Hi Aarvi,
Some of the best diploma courses are:
A.N.M. (Nursing)
Advanced Diploma in Clinical Diagnostic Techniques
Advanced Diploma in Dialysis Centre Management
Advanced Diploma in Ophthalmic Care Management
Advanced Diploma in Pharmaceutical Management
Advanced Diploma in Technical & Analytical Chemistry
D.N.A.
D.N.B. (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
D.Pharma
Diploma in Physiotherapy (D.P.T.)
Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing
Diploma in Psychological Medicine
Diploma in Public Health
Diploma in Public Health and Community Nutrition
Diploma in Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Diploma in Racliation Medicine
Diploma in Radiographic Technician (DRT)
Diploma in Radiography
Diploma in Radiography & Imaging Technician (RIT)
Diploma in Anesthesia
Diploma in Ayurveda Nursing and Pharmacy
Diploma in Ayurvedic Knowledge
Diploma in Ayurvedic Pharmacy
Diploma in Blood Banking Technology
Diploma in C.T. Scan Technician
Diploma in Cardiology Technician
Diploma in Cardiovascular Technician (DCVT)
Diploma in Child Care
Diploma in Child Health (DCH)
Diploma in Clinical & Community Psychology
Diploma in Clinical Analysis
Diploma in Clinical Diagnostic Techniques
Diploma in Clinical Pathology (DCP)
Diploma in Clinical Perfusion
Diploma in Clinical Research
For more information on nursing colleges, kindly follow the link:
https://www.shiksha.com/nursing/colleges/colleges-delhi-ncr