The Master of Science in Nursing (MScN) programme, first of its kind in Pakistan, is a two-year programme that prepares advanced practice nurses who will develop innovative, practical solutions to complex health problems from a scientific perspective. ​Nursing practice in both rural and urb​​an areas will be emphasized with the student selecting their specialty areas of advanced practice. 

Admissions have closed for 2024-2025 cycle. The last date for submission of applications was March 14, 2024.​

Eligibility Criteria​​

Following is the eligibility criteria applicable​​​ for 2024-2025. 

Route I

• Secondary School Certificate (SSC) (science group) or equivalent
  
• Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) (pre-medical) or equivalent
  
• Four-year BScN degree and transcript attested from Higher Education Commission, Pakistan (HEC)
  
• Minimum two years of clinical experience as RN by November 1, 2024, including one-year Internship in a hospital
  
• Valid registration with Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) or equivalent
  

Route II

• Secondary School Certificate (any group)
  
• Three-years General Nursing Diploma (RN)
  
• One-year Midwifery Diploma (RM) or any post-basic speciality for male in lieu of midwifery
  
• Completion of three compulsory courses:  English, Islamic Studies / Ethics and Pakistan Studies at BA / BSc level, as required to HEC
  
• Two-year Post-RN BScN degree attested from Higher Education Commission, Pakistan (HEC) with a minimum of 60 credit hours 
• Minimum two-years of experience as RN by November 1, 2024 (one-year before Post-RN BScN and one-year experience as RN after Post-RN BSN (clinical include inpatient and outpatient in primary and tertiary care, as well as teaching and research)
  
• Valid registration with Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) or equivalent
  

• Higher Education Commission, Pakistan (HEC) equivalence of 16 years in relevant field for candidates applying with Post-RN BScN or foreign degree.​​
  

For further information you can reach us using contact details provided below.​​​​​​​