Master the Science of Advanced Patient Care

MSc (Nursing)- Medical Surgical Nursing

MSc Medical Surgical Nursing is a specialized two-year postgraduate program designed to build advanced clinical skills, critical thinking, and leadership in patient care. Gain hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge to excel in hospital and surgical settings.

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Accreditations & Affiliations

msc medical surgical nursing

About the Programme

The M.Sc. in Medical-Surgical Nursing is designed to build specialized clinical expertise across various advanced nursing areas, including critical care, oncology, neurology, and more. This program prepares students to deliver comprehensive patient care, while also training them to become leaders, educators, and researchers in the nursing profession.

  • Program Level & Duration
    • Level: Post Graduate
    • Duration: 2 Years
  • Clinical Specialisations offered:
    • MSc Medical surgical nursing
    • MSc Pediatric nursing
    • MSc Obstetric and gynecological nursing
    • MSc Psychiatric nursing
    • MSc Community health nursing
Intake
Placement for Students
High Success Rate
90%
Clinical Exposure
70%
Student Satisfaction
100%

Eligibility Criteria

For National Students
  • Must have completed B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Hons. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
  • Minimum 1 year of work experience after B.Sc. Nursing.
  • Minimum 1 year of work experience either before or after Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
  • Must be registered with any State Nursing Registration Council.
For International Students:
  • Minimum 50% marks in the qualifying examination.
  • Must have studied the required prerequisite subjects for the chosen program.
Did You Know?

Over 60% of advanced nursing roles in hospitals are filled by professionals with a specialization in Medical-Surgical Nursing, making it one of the most in-demand nursing fields globally.

Course of Study

The course of study shall be conducted over a period of two academic years, structured to provide comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical skills relevant to the nursing specialty. The curriculum is designed to promote advanced clinical competence, leadership, research aptitude, and professional development in accordance with the standards prescribed by the university.

Sessional Requirement :

There shall be continuous internal assessment, which follows broadly the principle set up by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, from time to time. The university reserves the rights to verify internal assessment whenever necessary.

Submission of Dissertation :

Candidate shall submit a dissertation in the field of his/her specialty. There shall be a guide from the nursing specialty and co-guide from who shall be a Medical/Nursing in the specialty. The thesis will be submitted to the university 2 months prior to the final examination.

Career Opportunities in Nursing

  • Nursing Incharge
  • Nursing Executive
  • Nursing Supervisor
  • Paramedic Nurse
  • Clinical Instructor
  • Assistant Nursing Superintendent
  • Anaesthetist
  • Dietitian

Students of this programme are placed in companies with an average annual package of 4.50 LPA to 6.00 LPA

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