Kathmandu University

M.Sc. Nursing

M.Sc. Nursing Program

Contact Email: nursingschool@kusms.edu.np

Guided by its mission of producing technically competent, socially responsible and internationally recognized health workforce, the university has introduced Master of Science in Nursing. The M.Sc. Nursing program is designed for graduates with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing who seek to expand their knowledge and understanding, to function effectively as nurse educators, nurse managers and nurse researchers, to assume advanced practice and undertake leadership roles in adult health.

This two-year program will be viewed as an equivalent course by international universities, which will broaden the areas for their career advancement. Successful candidates will be able to select their specialty area from Medical-Surgical, Child Health, and Community Nursing, among others.

Specialty Areas for 2023 Intake in M.Sc. Nursing Program

Midwifery Nursing
Medical Surgical Nursing
Child Health Nursing
Community Health Nursing
Psychiatric Nursing

Program Duration

The program duration will be of 2 academic years.

Year 1

Educational Science
Research and Biostatistics
Specialty Subject Part I
Prepare and submit proposal for research project

Year 2

Health Management & Leadership
Research and Biostatistics
Specialty Subject Part II
Research project dissertation

Eligibility Criteria

Have successfully completed 4 years B.Sc. Nursing or minimum of 3 years Bachelor in Nursing Sciences (BNS) from a recognized institution and should have secured an aggregate of 60% or more marks.
Have minimum of one year of clinical or teaching experience after successful completion of 4 years B.Sc. Nursing or minimum of 3 years Bachelor in Nursing Sciences (BNS).
Be registered with Nepal Nursing Council.

Entrance Test and Selection

Entrance Test for M.Sc. Nursing will be conducted by the Medical Education Commission (MEC), Government of Nepal, and selection will be done as per MEC guidelines by MEC.

Fee Structure 2024

Total Fee: NRs. 9,20,230/-

Tuition fee for foreign nationality will be 1.6 times that of Nepalese nationality.

Documents

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