Program Overview
The BS in Nursing program is designed to prepare competent, compassionate, and ethical nursing professionals capable of providing high-quality healthcare in diverse clinical settings. It equips students with theoretical knowledge, clinical skills, and critical thinking abilities to deliver safe and holistic nursing care.
About Program
Students in this program study core areas including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, community health nursing, medical-surgical nursing, pediatrics, and obstetrics. With guidance from qualified faculty, they gain extensive clinical training in hospitals and healthcare centers, ensuring proficiency in patient care, leadership, and evidence-based practice.
The BS Nursing program at Riphah International University, Faisalabad, prepares graduates for careers in hospitals, clinics, research, and community health. It emphasizes professional responsibility, ethical values, and effective communication, enabling students to contribute to the improvement of healthcare systems at both national and international levels.
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Program Duration
Program Modality
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Programme Structure & Course Plan:
Year 1 (Sem I-II)
| SEMESTER - 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| 1 | Fundamental of Nursing – I | 4 |
| 2 | Microbiology | 3 |
| 3 | Anatomy and Physiology – I | 3 |
| 4 | Biochemistry for Nurses | 3 |
| 5 | English – I | 2 |
| 6 | Computer Skills | 1 |
| 7 | Understanding of Quran | 1 |
| SEMESTER - 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| 1 | Fundamental of Nursing – II | 4 |
| 2 | Anatomy and Physiology – II | 3 |
| 3 | Community Health Nursing – I | 3 |
| 4 | Applied Nutrition | 1 |
| 5 | English – II | 2 |
| 6 | Life & Living | 2 |
| 7 | Pak. Studies | 2 |
Year 2 (Sem III-IV)
| SEMESTER - 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| 1 | Adult Health Nursing – I | 8 |
| 2 | Pathophysiology – I | 2 |
| 3 | Health Assessment – I | 2 |
| 4 | Pharmacology – I | 2 |
| 5 | Mathematics | 1 |
| 6 | English – III | 2 |
| SEMESTER - 4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit | |
| 1 | Adult Health Nursing – II | 8 | |
| 2 | Pathophysiology – II | 3 | |
| 3 | Health Assessment – II | 2 | |
| 4 | Developmental Psychology | 2 | |
| 5 | Pharmacology – II | 2 | |
| 6 | English – IV | 2 | |
| 7 | Nursing Ethics | 1 | |
Year 3 (Sem V-VI)
| SEMESTER - 5 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| 1 | Pediatric Health Nursing | 7 |
| 2 | Community Health Nursing – II | 6 |
| 3 | Teaching / Learning: Principles and Practices | 3 |
| 4 | English – V | 2 |
| SEMESTER - 6 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| 1 | Mental Health Nursing | 6 |
| 2 | Introduction to Biostatistics | 3 |
| 3 | Behavioral Psychology | 3 |
| 4 | Epidemiology | 2 |
| 5 | English – VI | 2 |
| 6 | Culture, Health, and Society | 2 |
Year 4 (Sem VII-VIII)
| SEMESTER - 7 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| 1 | Critical Care Nursing | 7 |
| 2 | Introduction to Nursing Theories | 2 |
| 3 | Leadership and Management in Nursing | 3 |
| 4 | Nursing Research | 3 |
| 5 | English – VII | 2 |
| SEMESTER - 8 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| 1 | Community Health Nursing – III | 5 |
| 2 | Nursing Seminar / Role Transition | 2 |
| 3 | English – VIII | 2 |
| 4 | Clinical Practicum | 5 |
Eligibility Criteria
For Pakistani Nationals
- Matric (Science) with at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects.
- F.Sc. (Pre-Medical) with at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects.
Related Programs
RIU – Faisalabad Campus
Contact:
- +92 41 111 111 002
- +92 337 7526363
- contact@riphahfsd.edu.pk