ADMISSION
SANTOSH FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University

Overview


The Nursing programme is designed for students aspiring to build successful careers in clinical practice, public health, research, education, and specialized nursing services. Affliated with INC & ABVMU, the programme offers a structured academic journey integrating theoretical learning, simulation-based training, laboratory exposure, and supervised clinical practice. Through progressive learning, students develop competencies in communication, evidence-based care, healthcare technology, ethical practice, and multidisciplinary patient management.

 

Over four years, the programme provides comprehensive academic and clinical exposure through hospital postings, community engagement, skill-based training, and professional mentoring. It prepares students to become confident and future-ready nursing professionals capable of delivering quality healthcare services while adapting to advancements in digital healthcare, patient safety, and evolving global healthcare practices.

 

 

The curriculum of an M.Sc. in Nursing :

 

  • Principles of Community Health Nursing
  • Healthcare Informatics and Technology in Community Health Nursing
  • Epidemiology and Biostatistics for Community Health Nursing
  • Healthcare Policy and its Implications for Community Health Nursing
  • Community Health Assessment and Planning
  • Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
  • Population-Based Healthcare Interventions
  • Healthcare Management and Leadership in Community Health Nursing
  • Advanced Nursing Practices and Clinical Management in Community Health Nursing
  • Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice in Community Health Nursing.

 

Graduates with an M.Sc. in Nursing - Community Health Nursing can work in a variety of settings, such as Public Health Agencies, Community Health Centers, Schools, Government Agencies, Non-Profit Organizations, and Research Institutions. They may also pursue careers as Nurse Educators, Policy Analysts, or Consultants in Healthcare Organizations.

 

Program Objectives:

 

•  Utilize the requiste knowledge, skills and technologies to practice independently and collaboratively with all health professionals applying the principles of safety and quality improvement.
•  Provide promotive, preventive and restorative health services in line with national health policies and programmes.
•  Respect dignity, worth and uniqueness of self and others.
•  Communicate effectively with patients, peers and all health care providers.
•  Integrate research findings and nursing theory in decision making in evidence-based practice.

 

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Eligibility Criteria


- The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council.

- The Minimum education requirements shall be the passing of B.Sc. Nursing/B.Sc. Hons. Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with minimum of 55% aggregate marks.

- Minimum one year of work experience (Clinical or Teaching) after Basic B.Sc. Nursing.​
- Minimum one year of work experience (Clinical or Teaching) prior or after Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.


Admission Criteria: 

  • Through Common Nursing Entrance Test (CNET) conducted by ABVMU process announced by UP Govt. (For Details kindly visit at www.abvmuup.edu.in)

Course Duration:  2 Years

 

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Program Outline


The course outline for M.Sc. Nursing - Community Health Nursing may vary depending on the University or Institution offering the program. However, some general topics covered in the program are:

 

- Advanced Nursing Practice

- Research Methodology and Biostatistics

- Nursing Education and Administration

- Management of Nursing Services and Education

- Advanced Concepts of Health and Illness

- Community Health Nursing

- Primary Health Care

- Epidemiology and Biostatistics

- Environmental Health

- Health Education and Communication Skills

- Occupational Health Nursing

- Disaster Nursing

- Mental Health Nursing in the Community

- Geriatric Nursing

- Nursing Management of Communicable Diseases

- Nursing Management of Non-communicable Diseases

- Nursing Management of Reproductive and Child Health

- Family Health Nursing

- Health Care Delivery System

Career Prospects


Staff Nurse / Registered Nurse

Provides direct patient care, administers medications, and supports recovery across hospital and healthcare settings.

 

Clinical & Specialty Care Nurse

Assists in specialized healthcare areas such as ICU, emergency care, pediatrics, maternal health, and critical care services.

 

Community Health Nurse

Promotes public health, preventive care, immunization, health awareness, and community healthcare services.

 

Nurse Educator & Trainer

Supports nursing education, clinical demonstrations, healthcare training, and professional skill development.

 

Nursing Supervisor / Healthcare Coordinator

Assists in healthcare coordination, patient management, nursing administration, and quality care services.

 

Research & Evidence-Based Practice Roles

Participates in healthcare studies, clinical documentation, patient data analysis, and evidence-based nursing practice.