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Shifa College of Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Eligibility Criteria

  • 03 Years General Nursing Diploma
  • 01 Year Midwifery Diploma OR any other Post Basic Specialty Diploma 4 02 Years Post-RN BSN Degree Program
  • Pakistan Studies & Islamic Studies/Ethics at Bachelors level
  • 02 Years Clinical Experience
  • Valid registration of all professional qualifications with PNC
  • Passing Entry test & Interview of the College OR
  • 04 Years Generic BSN Degree Program
  • 02 Years Clinical Experience excluding 0I year internship
  • Valid registration of all professional qualifications with PNC
  • Passing Entry Test & Interview of the College
Degree Title MS in Applied Biosciences
NQF Level 7 (post-graduate)
Total Semesters 4
No. of Semesters/calendar year 2 regular + 1 remedial (if applicable)
Total credit hours (CH) 46
Minimum Duration 4 semesters/ 2 years
Maximum Duration 8 semesters/ 4 years
Research thesis based Yes (08 credit hours)

 

Semester Credit Hours
First Semester 12
Second Semester 12
Third Semester 12
Fourth Semester 10
Total CH(s) 46
Critical Track Specific Courses
Education Track Specific Courses
Fee Structure
Career Prospects

Semester Wise Courses

1st Semester
1st Semester
2nd Semester
3rd Semester
4th Semester

Course Code Module Subject CH(s)
XXXX0000 Theory Theoretical Basis of Nursing 3
XXXX0000 Theory Academic Writing 3
XXXX0000 Theory Research Methodology 3
XXXX0000 Theory Applied Statistics in Health Care I 3
Total Credit Hours 12

Course Code Module Subject CH(s)
XXXX0000 Theory Advanced Concepts in Health Assessment 3
XXXX0000 Theory Clinical Pathophysiology 3
XXXX0000 Theory Clinical Pharmacology 3
XXXX0000 Theory Elective 3
Total Credit Hours 12

Course Code Module Subject CH(s)
XXXX0000 Theory Critical Care Nursing I (Adult) 3
XXXX0000 Theory Critical Care Nursing II (Pediatrics) 3
XXXX0000 Research Thesis Part I 4
XXXX0000 Theory Leadership and Management 2
Total Credit Hours 12

Course Code Module Subject CH(s)
XXXX0000 Research Thesis Part II 4
XXXX0000 Clinical Practicum 6
Total Credit Hours 10

Semester Wise Courses

1st Semester
1st Semester
2nd Semester
3rd Semester
4th Semester

Course Code Module Subject CH(s)
XXXX0000 Theory Theoretical Basis of Nursing 3
XXXX0000 Theory Academic Writing 3
  Theory Research Methodology 3
  Theory Applied Statistics in Health Care I 3
Total Credit Hours 12

Course Code Module Subject CH(s)
XXXX0000 Theory Curriculum Design and Administration 3
XXXX0000 Theory Teaching for Critical Thinking 3
XXXX0000 Theory Clinical Education 3
XXXX0000 Theory Elective I* 3

*Program Evaluation/Clinical Track Courses

Course Code Module Subject CH(s)
XXXX0000 Clinical Practicum 6
XXXX0000 Research Thesis Part I ** 3
XXXX0000 Theory Leadership and Management 2
Total Credit Hours 12

**Completion of first three chapters and approval from IRB.

Course Code Module Subject CH(s)
XXXX0000 Research Thesis Part II 4
XXXX0000 Theory Principles and Methods of Assessment 3
XXXX0000 Theory Elective II 3
Total Credit Hours 10

Semester Wise Fee

1st Semester
1st Semester
2nd Semester
3rd Semester
4th Semester

Heads+ Charges (Rs.)
Admission Fee 34,000
University Registration Fee 9,000
Security (Refundable) 10,000
Semester Enrollment Fee 6,200
Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@ Rs.13,102/CH) 157,224
Medical Checkup Fee (once) 5,600
Examination fee 6,800
PNC Registration Fee (once) As per actual
Advance Tax* As per Govt. policy
Total 1st Semester 230,924

Semester Enrollment Fee 6,200
Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@ Rs.13,102/CH) 157,224
Examination fee 6,800
Co-Curricular Activities 1,100
Advance Tax* As per Govt. policy
Total (2nd Semester) 171,324/-*

Semester Enrollment Fee 6,800
Co-Curricular Activities (per semester) 1,100
Benchwork Fee (@ Rs. 13,102/CH) 157,224
Examination fee 6,800
Advance Tax* As per Govt. policy
Total (3rd Semester) 171,324/-*

Semester Enrollment Fee 6,200
Benchwork Fee / Credit Hour (@ Rs.13,102/CH) 131,020
Supervision Fee 20,000
Examination fee 6,800
Degree, Transcript &Convocation Fee(once) 13,500
Co-Curricular Activities (per semester) 1,100
Advance Tax* As per Govt. policy
Total (4th Semester) 88,500/-*

Nurses are a necessity in health care. BSN degrees are the foundational degree for several jobs in health care, even those outside of nursing, and the first step to pursuing a career in nursing. Nurses are generally well respected in health care and get the opportunity to help others daily.

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Admission Inquiry

Shifa College of Nursing (SCN)
Pitras Bukhari Road, Sector H-8/4, Islamabad-44000, Pakistan

Tel: +92-51-846-3619
Email: studentaffairs.scn@stmu.edu.pk

Contact Person (SCN)
Mr. Muhammad Rizwan
Ms. Arooj Masroor
Ms. Amra Javed
Tel: +92-51-846-3619