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
1NU-141Fundamental of Nursing-I4
2SC-121Microbiology3
3SC-122Anatomy and Physiology-13
4SC-123Biochemistry for Nurses3
5HU-111Computer Skills1
6EN-131English – I2
Second Semester
Serial #Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
1NU-212Fundamental of Nursing-II4
2SC-222Anatomy and Physiology – II3
3NU-232Community Health Nursing – I3
4NU-242Applied Nutrition1
5HU-262Islamiat2
6HU-272Pak. Studies2
7EN-252English – II2
Third Semester
Serial #Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
1NU-231Adult Health Nursing – I8
2SC-233Pathophysiology – I2
3NU-233Health Assessment – I2
4SC-243Pharmacology – I2
5SC-253Mathematics1
6EN-263English – III2
Fourth Semester
Serial #Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
1NU-214Adult Health Nursing – II8
2SC-224Pathophysiology – II3
3NU-234Health Assessment – II2
4HU-244Developmental Psychology2
5SC-254Pharmacology – II2
6EN-264
English – IV
2
7NU-274
Nursing Ethics
1
Fifth Semester
Serial #Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
1NU-215Pediatrics Health Nursing7
2NU-235Community Health nursing – II6
3NU-225Tropical Diseases1
4NU-245Teaching/Learning Principles and Practices3
5EN-255English – V2
Sixth Semester
Serial #Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
1NU-216Mental Health Nursing6
2SC-226Introduction to Biostatics3
3HU-236Behavioral Psychology3
4SC-246Epidemiology2
5EN-256English – VI2
6HU-266Culture, Health and Society2
Seventh Semester
Serial #Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
1NU-217Critical Care Nursing7
2NU-227Introduction to Nursing Theories2
3NU-237Leadership and Management in Nursing3
4SC-247Nursing Research3
5EN-257English – VII2
Eight Semester
Serial #Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
1NU-218Community Health Nursing – III5
2NU-228Nursing Seminar / Role Transition2
3NU-238Clinical Practicum5
4EN-248English – VIII2