M.Sc Nursing
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M.Sc Nursing course overview, eligibility, duration and progression options.
- Duration
- 2 years
- Entry after
- Graduation
- Entrance exam
- None
- Study mode
- OnCampus
- Licence
- MANDATORY: registration with the State Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse / ANM
About this course
A regulated advanced nursing pathway. Verify specialisation, clinical requirements, recognition and experience rules.
Indicative eligibility: A recognised nursing degree, applicable registration and any required clinical experience.
Always verify the current official admission notification before applying.
Course overview
Eligibility and admission
What students and parents should verify
Where this can lead
Where people work.
- Nursing colleges and universities
- Large hospitals (senior clinical roles)
- Government health services
- Research organisations
- International healthcare institutions
What you can study next.
- Ph.D Nursing
- Nurse Practitioner programmes
- Hospital administration
- Overseas advanced practice roles
Cost, duration and indicative earnings
Indicative total course fee. Govt: about 20,000 - 1,50,000 total; Private: about 2,00,000 - 10,00,000 total.
Indicative starting salary. 35,000 - 70,000 per month.
Typical duration. 2 years.
Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.
Who can apply
1 route into this course.
| Qualification | Stream | Minimum | Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation | Any | — | A recognised nursing degree, applicable registration and any required clinical experience. |
Percentages are indicative. Individual universities set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state and institution.
Careers this course leads to
6 routes mapped from this qualification.
A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.
Before and after this course
Courses that lead here
Common questions
Who can apply for M.Sc Nursing?
B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with one year clinical experience. Admission is through State nursing PG entrance, AIIMS/JIPMER entrance, University admission.
How long does M.Sc Nursing take?
2 years. Full-time only. UGC does not permit this programme in distance or online mode, as it requires laboratory, clinical or studio training.
What does M.Sc Nursing cost?
Govt: about 20,000 - 1,50,000 total; Private: about 2,00,000 - 10,00,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.
What can I study after M.Sc Nursing?
Ph.D Nursing, Nurse Practitioner programmes, Hospital administration, Overseas advanced practice roles.
Does M.Sc Nursing need a licence or registration to practise?
MANDATORY: registration with the State Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse / ANM.
Turn this into a decision you can defend
Compare the route, follow where it actually leads, and keep one alternative in view before you apply.