GUIDE
M.Sc Nursing guide: entrance exams, specialties and careers
M.Sc Nursing is a two-year postgraduate degree for B.Sc and Post Basic B.Sc Nursing graduates. It leads to teaching posts, clinical specialist roles and senior nursing positions.
M.Sc Nursing eligibility
- B.Sc Nursing, B.Sc (Hons) Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, usually with at least 55% marks (relaxed for reserved categories)
- Registration as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife
- Usually one year of clinical experience
M.Sc Nursing entrance exams
Admission is mostly through an entrance test. Commonly attempted exams include AIIMS M.Sc Nursing, PGIMER Chandigarh, CMC Vellore, Kerala CEE PG Nursing, RUHS and JEMScN (West Bengal). The papers draw on the whole B.Sc Nursing syllabus, so a full revision of all four years is the core of preparation.
Specialties
Most colleges offer five clinical specialties: Medical-Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics & Gynaecological Nursing, Child Health (Paediatric) Nursing, Mental Health (Psychiatric) Nursing and Community Health Nursing. Some institutes, such as AIIMS, offer narrower tracks like Critical Care, Oncology, Neurosciences, Cardiological/CTVS and Nephrology nursing.
What you study
| Year | Subjects |
|---|---|
| 1st year | Nursing Education, Advanced Nursing Practice, Nursing Research & Statistics, Clinical Specialty I |
| 2nd year | Nursing Management, Nursing Research (dissertation), Clinical Specialty II |
Careers after M.Sc Nursing
M.Sc Nursing graduates work as nursing tutors and lecturers, clinical nurse specialists and nursing supervisors. Many also sit government nursing exams, where the same NORCET-style preparation applies.
