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Bachelor of Science in Nursing | KU

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Overview

Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. It is a four-year program that prepares competent nurses to work independently or collaboratively with multidisciplinary health team members to provide care for humans from preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative aspects of health. It develops leadership and research abilities, education skills to be able to heal human illness, and the ability to provide nursing education, administration, and research.

Objectives of Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The main objectives of the BSc Nursing program are as follows:

  • Identify the learning needs of staff, students, clients, families, and the community.
  • Demonstrate teaching skills in formal and informal settings, provide guidance and support, and engage in research activities for the development of the nursing profession.

Program Structure

  • Fundamental of nursing
  • Nutrition and dietetics
  • Applied Computer technology
  • Prenatal and post-natal care
  • Community health nursing
  • Child health nursing
  • Professional trends and issues
  • Behavioral science
  • Medical surgery nursing
  • Mental health nursing
  • Educational science
  • Leadership and management
  • Research and statistics
  • Specialty courses

Admission Requirements in Bachelor of Science in Nursing

To be eligible for the Bachelor of Nursing program at KU, a minimum of 50 percent marks must be obtained. The evaluation of the nursing entrance exam includes negative marking of -0.25 for each wrong answer. The required documents for application are transcripts, a character certificate from Plus 2/SEE, and a copy of your citizenship, passport, and admit card. Eligibility criteria include a certificate or diploma in health science in general medicine, medical lab technology, or ophthalmic science, as well as A levels with subjects in physics, chemistry, and biology.

Fee Structure

Admission fees: Rs 511,000
 
Second year beginning: Rs 192,000
Third year beginning: Rs 198,000
Fourth year beginning: Rs 204,000
Total fees: Rs 1,105,000 Admission fees: Rs 511,000
Admission fees: Rs 511,000
Second year beginning: Rs 192,000
Third year beginning: Rs 198,000
Fourth year beginning: Rs 204,000
Total fees: Rs 1,105,000

Career and Scope

The scope for BSc Nursing graduates are as follows:

  • Registered nurses
  • Advanced practical nurses
  • Nurses in hospitals and health service providing institutes