B.Sc. Nursing
- Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)
- Affiliated: RGUHS, Karnataka
- Eligibility: HSC Science with PCB – 45% marks
AFFILIATION:
RGUHS, Karnataka, recognised by IAP (Indian Association of Physiotherapy)
It was chartered in 1996 by the Government of Karnataka It is the largest medical university in India
Overview
The B.Sc Nursing is a 4-year undergraduate degree program focused on patient care, clinical practice, and healthcare management.
At Dhanwantari Institute of Higher Education, the program is designed to develop skilled, responsible, and confident nursing professionals through a combination of academic learning and real hospital exposure.
This course prepares students to work in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare institutions where patient care is critical.
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Why Choose B.Sc Nursing as a Career
Nursing is one of the most stable and respected careers in healthcare.
Job security and stable income
Opportunities in government and private sectors
Career growth in specialized nursing fields
Course Structure
1st Year
Theory – 04 hrs daily
2nd Year
Theory -04hrs daily with 04 hrs Clinical Posting in Physiotherapy clinics for clinical exposure as observer ship.
3rd Year
Theory -04hrs daily with 04 hrs Clinical Posting in Hospital for clinical exposure as observer ship.
4th Year
Semester 7 - Theory – 04 hrs daily
Semester 8 – Internship(06 months)
Process of Registration after course completion
After successful course completion students have to register in Karnataka Nursing Council and transfer it in Maharashtra Nursing Council for practice in Maharashtra.
Course Content
First Year
Semester 1
General Science, Communicative English, Applied Anatomy & Physiology, Applied Psychology & Sociology & Nursing Foundation 1.
Semester 2
Applied Biochemistry, Applied Biochemistry, Applied Nutrition & Dietics, Nursing Foundations 2, Introduction to Community Health Nursing.
Second Year
Semester 3
Applied Microbiology & Infection Control, Pharmacology I, Pathology I, Adult Health Nursing I (Medical-Surgical Nursing), Professionalism, Ethics & Bioethics.
Semester 4
Pharmacology II, Pathology II & Genetics, Adult Health Nursing II (Medical-Surgical Nursing with Geriatrics), Educational Technology/Nursing Education.
Third Year
Semester 5
Child Health Nursing I, Mental Health Nursing I, Nursing Management & Leadership, Nursing Research & Statistics, Health/Nursing Informatics & Technology, Introduction to Forensic Nursing & Indian Laws.
Semester 6
Child Health Nursing II, Mental Health Nursing II, Community Health Nursing I, Midwifery/Obstetrics & Gynaecology I.
Fourth Year
Semester 7
Community Health Nursing II, Midwifery/Obstetrics & Gynaecology II.
Semester 8
Internship/Residency – 06 months
Career Path
After completing a BSc in Nursing, you will become a qualified, registered nurse eligible to work in hospitals, clinics, and community health settings.
Primary roles include Staff Nurse, ICU Nurse, Community Health Nurse, or Nurse Educator, with opportunities to advance into management, research, or international roles, earning competitive salaries in both public and private sectors.








