Overview
| Semester | Credits | | | Credits | |
| Theory | Clinical | Tutorial | Skills Lab | | |
| Semester – I | 9.5 | - | 1 | 1.5 | 12 |
| Semester – II | 8 | - | 1 | 9 | |
| Semester – III | 9 | - | - | - | 9 |
| Semester – IV | - | 4 | 6/3 | - | 10/7 |
| Grand Total Credits | 26.5 | 4 | 8/5 | 1.5 | 40/37 |
Specializations
Core Courses
- Theoretical Basis of Nursing Theories
- Epidemiology & Biostatistics in Health Care
- Research Methodology
- Educational Design
- Proposal Development & Scientific Writing
- Ethics in Health Care
- Leadership & Management in Nursing Practice
- Thesis
Eligibility Criteria
• One Year Diploma in Post Basic Specialization from recognized nursing institute.
• One (01) year experience after completion of Post RN BSN Program.
• Valid PNC License
• Sindh Domicile.
• Two (02) Years work experience including one year internship
• Valid PNC License
• Sindh Domicile.
Curriculum Overview
YEAR-I, SEMESTER-I
| Course Code | Courses | Theory | Clinical | Tutorial | Skills Lab |
| MSN NU 701 | Theoretical Basis of Nursing Theories | 3 | - | - | 3 |
| MSN NU702 | Advance Health Assessment | 1.5 | - | 1.5 | 3 |
| MSN NU 703 | Epidemiology & Biostatistics in Health Care | 2 | - | - | 3 |
| MSN NU704 | Research Methodology | 3 | - | - | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9.5 | - | - | 12 | |
YEAR-I, SEMESTER-II
| Course Code | Courses | Theory | Clinical | Tutorial | Skills Lab |
| MSN NU 701 | Pharmacology for Advance Practice | 3 | - | - | 3 |
| MSN NU702 | Pathophysiology for Advance Practice | 3 | - | - | 3 |
| MSN NU 703 | Proposal Development & Scientific Writing | 2 | - | 1 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 8 | - | 1 | 09 | |
YEAR-II, SEMESTER-III
| Course Code | Courses | Theory | Clinical | Tutorial | Skills Lab |
| MSN NU 701 | Ethics in Health Care | 3 | - | - | 3 |
| MSN NU702 | Educational Design | 3 | - | - | 3 |
YEAR-II, SEMESTER-IV
| Course Code | Courses | Theory | Clinical | Tutorial | Skills Lab |
| MSN NU 707 | Advanced Clinical Practicum (Hospital/Community) | - | 4 | - | 4 |
| MSN NU708 | Thesis/Project | - | - | 3 | |
| ?Total Credits | ? | ?4 | ?6/3 | ?10/7 | |
Duration
Career Prospects
The Master’s in nursing is a practice-oriented, theory-based degree that focuses on preparing graduates as inter-professional collaborators, change agents, and role models, empowering them to create a positive impact and contribution towards achieving health for all. The program enables the graduates to apply contemporary knowledge, advanced communication skills, and the best evidence-based practice in clinical practice to work towards the betterment of the profession and society at the national and international levels. Graduates of this program advance their professional careers in a variety of healthcare settings as clinical nurse specialists, educators, administrators, nursing researchers, and policymakers both in Pakistan and internationally. A foundation of research and advanced nursing practice knowledge gained through a master’s program also helps you to pursue the highest education in the nursing profession; a Doctoral in Nursing, which allows students to practice as autonomous practitioners in hospitals, clinics, and communities.
Contact Us
Dow Institute of Nursing and Midwifery
Dow University of Health Sciences (Ojha Campus), University Road, Near Suparco Chowk, Karachi
Phone No: (021) 99261498
Ext: 2602
Fax: 99261497