Master of Science (MSc) in Medical Surgical Nursing

• The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered midwife or equivalent with State Nursing Registration Council.
• The minimum education requirements shall be the passing of :
  B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Hons. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
• 5% relaxation of marks for reserved category candidates may be given.
• The candidate should have undergone in B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Hons. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing in an institution which is recognized by Indian Nursing Council.
• Minimum one year of work experience after registering with State Nursing council.
• Candidate shall be medically fit and produce a fitness certificate to the effect.
• In service candidate should apply through proper channel.
• Age :
  Age limit for open category candidate is 45 years & for reserved category candidates 50 years on or before 31st October 2020.

Post Graduate programme is essential to prepare nurses to improve the quality of nursing education and practice in India. Post graduate programme in nursing builds upon and extends competence acquired at the graduate levels, emphasizes application of relevant theories into nursing practice, education, administration and development of research skills. The programme prepares nurses for leadership position in nursing and health fields who can function as nurse specialists, consultants, educators, administrators and researchers in a wide variety of professional settings in meeting the National priorities and the changing needs of the society. This programme provides the basis for the post masteral programme in nursing. Further the programme encourages accountability and commitment to lifelong learning which fosters improvement of quality care.

• Admission to M.Sc. Nursing course of Kasturba Nursing College is made according to the rules and regulations framed by Indian Nursing Council (INC), Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik (MUHS), and Kasturba Health Society.
• These rules are subject to alterations, amendments and modifications as may be considered necessary from time to time as per guidelines from Indian Nursing Council, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik (MUHS) and Kasturba Health Society.
• Criteria for Admission on Merit Basis:
  Aggregate of Basic B.Sc/Post Basic B.Sc Nursing Marks