Bachelor of Science in Nursing (4-Year program)
Introduction
BS Nursing is a four-year academic program with a mandatory one-year internship. At the conclusion of five years, students are required to apply for the PNC licensure examination. Successful completion of the exam will make the students eligible to receive the license of Registered Nurse.
Program Objectives
- Prepare professional, competent, culturally sensitive, and compassionate nurses, who can provide service to promote the health and well-being of individuals at various stages in their life.
- Educate nurses to plan and implement evidence-based nursing interventions in the care of individuals, families, and
- Enable nurses to integrate research findings and nursing theory for decision-making in professional nursing
- Prepare nurses to advocate for patients’ rights and compassionate health care
- Develop nurses who are capable of assuming a leadership role in complex and dynamic health -care settings
Scope of work
- Direct Patient Care: Perform comprehensive patient assessments, administer medications and treatments, implement and evaluate care plans, monitor patient vital signs, and provide patient education.
- Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: Educate individuals and communities on healthy practices, conduct health screenings, and collaborate on health promotion programs.
- Care Coordination and Management: Collaborate with healthcare teams, delegate tasks, assist in care transitions, and evaluate and modify care plans.
- Patient Advocacy and Communication: Advocate for patient rights, facilitate effective communication, and provide emotional support to patients and families.
- Professional Development and Leadership: Engage in continuous learning, stay updated with evidence-based practices, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and adhere to ethical standards.
Degree Awarding Authority
Students who complete their coursework will be awarded a BS Nursing degree by Dow University Of Health Sciences, Karachi and the license is issued by Pakistan Nursing Council.
Qualification
The entry requirements for the BSN degree program are as follows
- Matriculation (Physic, Chemistry & Biology)
- HSSC (Pre-Medical) with 50% marks minimum
- Migration Certificate required if HSSC is outside the Karachi Board
- Age 16-35 years
- Sindh Domicile
Documents for Application Process
- Matriculation marks sheet verified by the Board
- HSSC (pre-medical) verified by the Board
- Migration certificate is required if HSSC is outside the Karachi Board
- ID card copy
Key Dates
- Last Date to Apply: October 24, 2026
- BSN entry test through NTS: November 15, 2026
| Fee Title | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Processing Fee | Rs. 3,300 |
| Admission Fee | Rs. 130,500 |
| Security Deposit | Rs. 5,500 |
| Registration / Enrollment Fee (In Each Semester) | As per DUHS |
| Tuition Fee (Semester or 6 months) | Rs. 107,000 |
| PNC Enrollment Fee | As per PNC |
| SNEB Enrollment Fee | As per DUHS |
| Examination Fee | As per DUHS |
| Hostel Fee | 15,300 |
| At the Time of Admission | Rs. 243,000 |
| Curriculum | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | |||
| Serial # | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | NU-141 | Fundamental of Nursing-I | 4 |
| 2 | SC-121 | Microbiology | 3 |
| 3 | SC-122 | Anatomy and Physiology-1 | 3 |
| 4 | SC-123 | Biochemistry for Nurses | 3 |
| 5 | HU-111 | Computer Skills | 1 |
| 6 | EN-131 | English – I | 2 |
| Second Semester | |||
| Serial # | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | NU-212 | Fundamental of Nursing-II | 4 |
| 2 | SC-222 | Anatomy and Physiology – II | 3 |
| 3 | NU-232 | Community Health Nursing – I | 3 |
| 4 | NU-242 | Applied Nutrition | 1 |
| 5 | HU-262 | Islamiat | 2 |
| 6 | HU-272 | Pak. Studies | 2 |
| 7 | EN-252 | English – II | 2 |
| Third Semester | |||
| Serial # | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | NU-231 | Adult Health Nursing – I | 8 |
| 2 | SC-233 | Pathophysiology – I | 2 |
| 3 | NU-233 | Health Assessment – I | 2 |
| 4 | SC-243 | Pharmacology – I | 2 |
| 5 | SC-253 | Mathematics | 1 |
| 6 | EN-263 | English – III | 2 |
| Fourth Semester | |||
| Serial # | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | NU-214 | Adult Health Nursing – II | 8 |
| 2 | SC-224 | Pathophysiology – II | 3 |
| 3 | NU-234 | Health Assessment – II | 2 |
| 4 | HU-244 | Developmental Psychology | 2 |
| 5 | SC-254 | Pharmacology – II | 2 |
| 6 | EN-264 | English – IV | 2 |
| 7 | NU-274 | Nursing Ethics | 1 |
| Fifth Semester | |||
| Serial # | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | NU-215 | Pediatrics Health Nursing | 7 |
| 2 | NU-235 | Community Health nursing – II | 6 |
| 3 | NU-225 | Tropical Diseases | 1 |
| 4 | NU-245 | Teaching/Learning Principles and Practices | 3 |
| 5 | EN-255 | English – V | 2 |
| Sixth Semester | |||
| Serial # | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | NU-216 | Mental Health Nursing | 6 |
| 2 | SC-226 | Introduction to Biostatics | 3 |
| 3 | HU-236 | Behavioral Psychology | 3 |
| 4 | SC-246 | Epidemiology | 2 |
| 5 | EN-256 | English – VI | 2 |
| 6 | HU-266 | Culture, Health and Society | 2 |
| Seventh Semester | |||
| Serial # | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | NU-217 | Critical Care Nursing | 7 |
| 2 | NU-227 | Introduction to Nursing Theories | 2 |
| 3 | NU-237 | Leadership and Management in Nursing | 3 |
| 4 | SC-247 | Nursing Research | 3 |
| 5 | EN-257 | English – VII | 2 |
| Eight Semester | |||
| Serial # | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 | NU-218 | Community Health Nursing – III | 5 |
| 2 | NU-228 | Nursing Seminar / Role Transition | 2 |
| 3 | NU-238 | Clinical Practicum | 5 |
| 4 | EN-248 | English – VIII | 2 |
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