BSc Nursing 1st Year Syllabus

The syllabus of BSc Nursing first year is divided into 2 semesters. BSc Nursing first
year comprises 10 subjects which include anatomy, biochemistry, microbiology,
physiology, Nutrition, introduction to computers etc.

Semester I Semester II
Anatomy Physiology
Biochemistry Nutrition
Microbiology Introduction to Computers
English Psychology
Microbiology Nursing Foundations
BSc Nursing 1st Year Books

Some of the top reference books from different authors which are available online
and offline are tabulated below for your reference,

Subject Book Author

Physiology Essentials of Medical Physiology J.P Brothers Publications
Chaudhari, New Central Book Agency
Physiology Concise Medical Physiology
Pvt Ltd.
Anatomy and Physiology in health and
Physiology Churchill Livingstone Publication
Illness
Anatomy Principles of Anatomy & Physiology John Wiley & Sons
Nutrition Basics of Clinical Nutrition Jaypee
Krause’s Food Nutrition, Diet &
Nutrition Elsevier
Therapy
Biochemistry Textbook of Biochemistry JP Brothers Publication

BSc Nursing 2nd Year Syllabus

Semester III Semester IV

Psychiatric Nursing Medical Surgical Nursing -II
Medical Surgical Nursing-
Community Health Nursing- I
I
Psychotherapy Community Health Nursing -I (Practical)
sociology Commuanication Educational Technology
Pharmacology Genetics
BSc Nursing 2nd Year Books

Some of the top books for BSc Nursing which are available online as well as offline
are tabulated below for your reference,
 Subject Book Author
Microbiology Textbook of Microbiology Orient Longman
Microbiology Essentials of Medical Microbiology J.P. Publishers
J.P. Brothers
Microbiology Microbiology for Nurses
Publishers
Pharmacology Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics Satoskar
Churchill
Pharmacology Clinical Pharmacology
Livingstone
Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Nursing: Clinical Management
Elsevier
Nursing for Positive outcomes
Medical Surgical
Understanding Medical Syurgical Nursing Williams
Nursing

BSc Nursing 3rd Year Syllabus

Medical Surgical Nursing -II (Adult including Geriatrics) Nursing Research & statistics
Child Health Nursing Mental Health Nursing
Library Co-curricular activity

BSc Nursing 3rd Year Books

Some of the top books for BSc Nursing which are available online as well as offline
are tabulated below for your reference,

Subject Book Author

Medical Surgical
Medical Surgical Nursing Brummer
Nursing
Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Nursing: Clinical Management for
Elsevier
Nursing positive outcomes
Medical Surgical
Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing Jaypee
Nursing
Child Health
Nursing Care of Infants & Children Whaley & Wongs
Nursing
Child Health Harecourt (India)
Textbook of Paediatric Nursing
Nursing Ltd.
Child Health
Textbook of Paediatrics Nelson
Nursing
Mental Health
Textbook of Psychiatric Nursing Kapoor
Nursing
Mental Health
Psychiatric Nursing Boyd, London
Nursing
BSc Nursing 4th Year Syllabus

The syllabus of BSc Nursing fourth year comprises theory as well as practical
subjects which comprise midwifery and obstetrical nursing, community health
nursing, management of Nursing services and education etc. These subjects also
offer practical courses in the same subjects as well.

Theory Practical and Viva-voce

Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing
Community Health Nursing-II Community Health Nursing-II
Management of Nursing Services and Education -

BSc Nursing 4th Year Books

Some of the top books for BSc Nursing which are available online as well as offline
are tabulated below for your reference,

Subject Book Author

Midwifery and
Textbook of Midwives Fraser
Obstetrical Nursing
Midwifery and New Central Book
Textbook of Obstetrics
Obstetrical Nursing Agency
Midwifery and
Maternity Nursing Mosby
Obstetrical Nursing
Community Health Public HealthNursing: Population centered
Stanhope
Nursing- II Health Care in the community
Community Health
Introduction to Community Health Nursing KS Rao
Nursing- II
Community Health
Community Nursing Manual T.N.A.I
Nursing- II

Admission Process for MSc Nursing

Students who want to secure admission into MSc Nursing should have completed a
BSc Nursing/ Post-basic BSc Nursing with a minimum score of 55%. The ones with a
post-basic degree should also have work experience of one year before or after
post-basic BSc nursing.

MSc Nursing Eligibility Criteria

Following are some of the MSc Nursing Eligibility criteria to be fulfilled:

 BSc Nursing/ BSc (Hons) Nursing/ Post Basic BSc Nursing with a minimum of 55%
of marks from an institute by the Indian Nursing Council/recognized university or
equivalent.
 There’s a 5% relaxation for ST/SC candidates in the minimum pass percentage
required for admission.
 Should be a registered nurse.
 Should have a work experience as a nurse of a minimum 1 year before/after post-
basic BSc Nursing.
 The admission process depends on the university, therefore you might have to
appear for entrance exams.