Master of Science in Nursing (M.Sc. Nursing)

M.Sc. Nursing at SRK University is a 2-year postgraduate nursing degree offered across five specializations in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Running since 2009 at RKDF College of Nursing, it prepares B.Sc. Nursing graduates for advanced clinical, teaching, and administrative nursing roles, with 25 seats for 2026-27.

Master of Science in Nursing (M.Sc. Nursing)

2 Years

Duration

25 Seats (5 Specializations)

Intake

B.Sc. Nursing / P.B. B.Sc. Nursing

Eligibility

M.Sc. Nursing at SRK University lets B.Sc. Nursing and Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing graduates specialize in one of five clinical or community nursing areas, moving toward senior clinical, teaching, or nursing administration roles. The programme began in 2009 with Paediatrics, expanding through 2013 and 2015 to cover Psychiatric Nursing, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing, and Community Health Nursing.

Each specialization runs as a small, focused cohort of 5 seats, reflecting the advanced, clinically intensive nature of postgraduate nursing education compared to undergraduate programmes. Students train at RKDF College of Nursing’s attached clinical facilities, gaining specialization-specific hospital exposure alongside academic coursework.

For nurses in Bhopal aiming for nurse educator, clinical specialist, or nursing superintendent roles, M.Sc. Nursing is the university’s highest nursing qualification, and graduates are also eligible to pursue PhD-level nursing research.

Specializations

Branch-wise Specializations

Specialization Duration Seats Offered Since
Medical Surgical Nursing 2 Years 5 2015
Community Health Nursing 2 Years 5 2015
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing 2 Years 5 2013
Mental Health / Psychiatric Nursing 2 Years 5 2013
Paediatrics / Child Health Nursing 2 Years 5 2009

PLACEMENT DASHBOARD

Career & Placement

M.Sc. Nursing graduates from SRK University move into nurse educator, clinical nurse specialist, and nursing superintendent roles, or pursue PhD-level nursing research and academic careers.

Curriculum

Curriculum snapshot

Semester 1 covers Nursing Education, Advanced Nursing Practice, and Nursing Research common across specializations.

Semesters 2–3 focus on specialization-specific advanced clinical coursework — for example, Psychiatric Nursing students study Advanced Mental Health Nursing, while Obstetrics & Gynaecology students study Advanced Midwifery.

Semester 4 is dissertation- and clinical-practicum-driven, with a supervised research project in the chosen specialization.

FAQs

Answers before you ask.

SRK University's M.Sc. Nursing programme at RKDF College of Nursing is recognised by the Indian Nursing Council, required for postgraduate nursing degrees in India.

Candidates need a B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing degree along with nurse registration, meeting the minimum aggregate percentage set by the university for admission.

SRK University offers five M.Sc. Nursing specializations: Medical Surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Nursing, Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing, and Paediatrics/Child Health Nursing.

SRK University offers 25 total M.Sc. Nursing seats, with 5 seats per specialization across five specializations.

Paediatrics/Child Health Nursing is SRK's founding M.Sc. Nursing specialization, offered since 2009, ahead of the university's other nursing specializations.

Yes. M.Sc. Nursing graduates are eligible to apply to SRK University's PhD programme for advanced nursing research and academic careers.

Admission is based on B.Sc. Nursing marks and registration status, followed by specialization preference, document verification, and counselling through the university's admission portal.