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Shifa College of Nursing

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Program

Eligibility Criteria

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), with a minimum CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0 in the Semester System) or First Division (in the Annual System) from HEC and PNC recognized institutes/universities.
  • MSN equivalent for foreigner students, such as Nurse practitioner
  • The applicant must have taken the following courses in their MSN program:
    • Nursing Theories
    • Biostatistics
  • IELTS Academic score 6.5, and not less than 6 in any component.
  • Passing Entry test and interview of the college.

Degree Requirements

As per the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, the Ph.D. program shall have a minimum course work of 18 credit hours, followed by a comprehensive examination and synopsis defense for granting candidacy as Ph.D. scholar. The curriculum at SCN consists of 22 credits (18 credits of coursework plus 2 seminars of 2 credits each).

 

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 Nursing Philosophy 3
XXXX0000 Theory Applied Statistics in Health Care II 3
XXXX0000 Theory Advanced Qualitative Methods 3
Total Credit Hours 09

Course Code Module Subject CH(s)
XXXX0000 Theory Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis 3
XXXX0000 Theory Advanced Quantitative Research Methods 3
XXXX0000 Theory Elective/Independent Study 3
Total Credit Hours 09

Course Code Module Subject CH(s)
XXXX0000 Research Research Seminar I 02

Course Code Module Subject CH(s)
XXXX0000 Research Research Seminar II 2

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